Layers of Fear

This is a horror game in which players assume the roles of The Painter, The Actor, and The Writer as they attempt to create masterpieces while descending into madness. From a first-person perspective, players explore haunting environments, collect objects, solve puzzles, and avoid enemies (e.g., monsters, mannequins). Players use lanterns and/or flashlights to stun enemies in order to escape. Cutscenes contain instances of violence and blood: a mannequin repeatedly stabbing another mannequin, with blood pooling; a mannequin getting decapitated, with blood effects; a child shooting a doll. Some environments depict large bloodstains; some items (e.g., severed finger or leg) can be used to solve puzzles. The words “f**k” and “sh*t” appear in the game.