(mini-review)

Played on Mac OS X. :)

An cerebral and sophisticated horror title that not only has legitimate jump-scares and creep-out moments but also plumbs the depths of a man's frayed sanity/compromised psychology. Similar to Silent Hills in vibe and powered by the Unity engine, Layers of Fear is filled with great atmosphere and excellently executed graphics. Soundwork and music are solid as well and convey the dread you feel as you proceed throughout the story. As a famous painter that has fallen from grace and lost everything he treasures, you attempt to finish a last, opus masterpiece to right the wrongs that the world/destiny have laid at your feet. The game is deeper than it appears and, depending on your choices, exhibits several endings. While there's no multiplayer and no world-bending game play on display, don't paint yourself into a stubborn corner and pick up this simple, effective horror title, to be had on Steam sale.

Recommended.

8/10.

(mini-review) Played on Mac OS X. :) An cerebral and sophisticated horror title that not only has legitimate jump-scares and creep-out moments but also plumbs the depths of a man's frayed sanity/compromised psychology. Similar to Silent Hills in vibe and powered by the Unity engine, Layers of Fear is filled with great atmosphere and excellently executed graphics. Soundwork and music are solid as well and convey the dread you feel as you proceed throughout the story. As a famous painter that has fallen from grace and lost everything he treasures, you attempt to finish a last, opus masterpiece to right the wrongs that the world/destiny have laid at your feet. The game is deeper than it appears and, depending on your choices, exhibits several endings. While there's no multiplayer and no world-bending game play on display, don't paint yourself into a stubborn corner and pick up this simple, effective horror title, to be had on Steam sale. Recommended. 8/10.