Layers of Fear
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The “tortured artist” trope can feel played out nowadays, but in Layers of Fear it’s done in such a way that it never feels stale. Layers of Fear is truly terrifying and keeps you on your toes as you try and figure out what’s real, and what’s the product of an eccentric mind who’s losing grip on reality.
There are a few things you can use to try and get your bearings in the game including the “magnum opus” the painter wants to create. In the backdrop, you’ll also learn more about the painter’s wife and child who’ve suffered as a result of his obsession. You can unlock different endings depending on how you play the game, but none of the endings are what you’d call happy.
The story shows how easy it is to lose sight of what’s important along with the fact that certain things are irreversible, like black paint slapped on a canvas. Layers of Fear is a game we really don’t want to spoil if you haven’t already played it. All we can say is that while the concept is presented in a more abstract manner than titles like Kholat, it’s one that will haunt you long after you play it.
