Layers of Fear 2

The game obviously has great graphics, design, sound, and narration, but there are a lot more flaws that hurt the game. Firstly, this is a horror game and the scares are very predictable. *Forced to turn arond* SCARE, *walk past mannequin* SCARE. The gameplay just becomes very repetitive and it feels like you spend 10% of the game opening doors. The chase sequences are also very lazy and stem from Trial and Error. You run down a hallway and the door you try to open is locked and you are dead. There are also some puzzles and one in particular in Act 2 is TRASH. It's just you doing some math on a clock and I have no idea why it's in the game. There are 5 acts in LOF2 and acts 3&4 are the only good ones because they have cool setpieces and moments with true horror. Act 1 is OK, Act 2 is horrible and repetitive, and Act 5 is mostly reusing old areas. The story falls flat at the end of the game and isn't as LaYeReD as the first one. Because of this, the ending comes off as underwhelming.

Slow. But picks up. Game looks and sounds great 👌 plenty creepy and disturbing. Worth the buy 🤗

This review is tailored more toward those who have played the first LoF and are deciding whether to get the sequel. Let me start off by saying that the main reason why I liked the first LoF was the fact that there weren't any 'monsters' that you had to run and hide from. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for LoF2. While these chase sequences are not that abundant or difficult, they still took away from my overall enjoyment. Now, some players may not mind this change as the first game was considered by many to be a 'walking simulator.' I, however, did not mind that pace. So, with that in mind, if you do not mind this change in gameplay, then by all means, buy LoF2. The other aspects of the game (story, sountrack, style, etc.) will not disappoint. And if you have played the first one, then you don't need me to tell you that. All in all, LoF2 resembles the replayability of the first game if you can ignore the unfortunate chase sequences.

The game is filled with bad transitions, shoddy level design that is mostly boring repetitive areas, and confusing/frustrating chase sequences. A far cry from their first game, which was a masterpiece. Though there are the ocassional scares and admirably grotesque moments, this "play" is a flop.

Once again, Bloober Team absolutely NAILS the atmosphere and music! It's a dream come true that I was able to play a sequel to my all time favorite horror game! That being said, I'm unsure if I love it more than the original. I do love it very much though, hence my 5 star rating. The first game had virtually nothing that I disliked. That entire game is extremely consistent throughout. This sequel has higher highs, and WAY lower lows. In it's most creative moments, I would almost cry because I'd think to myself, "Here is a horror game that is doing something which manages to surpass everything in my favorite horror game." But then, there are the chase sequences... They're all trial and error and a couple of them are downright frustrating and stupid. My one complaint for the first game was the lack of a threat. They attempted to rectify that here, and it pains me to say that it doesn't quite work. That and the fact that Act Three is repetitive are my only complaints. I recommend it!