Layers of Fear has today arrived on Xbox One proper. Will you dare help paint a masterpiece of fear?
Available right now, Layers of Fear will set you back £10.39. After originally releasing as an Xbox One Game Preview title, the shackles have been released and you can now experience the whole thing proper. If you don’t fancy paying for it, then a free trial is in place to tempt you in.
A psychedelic adventure horror game about a madness-engulfed painter striving to create the work of his life. you will learn the dark story of his past while gathering carefully crafted personal items that can be found in the game. Traversing the vision-induced, constantly shifting house full of supernatural phenomena, where each move of the camera can change the environment, and discover the true motive of the artist is your main goal, but the thick atmosphere will keep you on edge at all times, building the mood layer by layer.
You’ve been warned!
Game Description:
You take another drink as the canvas looms in front of you. A light flickers dimly in the corner. You’ve created countless pieces of art, but never anything like…this. Why haven’t you done this before? It seems so obvious in retrospect. Your friends, critics, business partners—soon, they’ll all see. But something’s still missing… You look up, startled. That melody… Was that a piano? It sounded just like her… But, no—that would be impossible. She’s gone. They’re all gone. Have to focus. How long has it taken to get to this point? Too long, but it doesn’t matter. There will be no more distractions. It’s almost finished. You can feel it. Your creation. Your Magnum Opus. Dare you help paint a true Masterpiece of Fear? Layers of Fear is a first-person psychedelic horror game with a heavy focus on story and exploration. Delve deep into the mind of an insane painter and discover the secret of his madness, as you walk through a vast and constantly changing Victorian-era mansion. Uncover the visions, fears and horrors that entwine the painter and finish the masterpiece he has strived so long to create. Features: • Psychedelic horror – A sense of insanity means each turn of the camera may completely change the look of your surroundings. • Original and classic art – Numerous pieces of original art and music flesh out the story and environment. • Story-focused exploration – Only through exploring the environment can you uncover the details of the painter’s dark and tragic past. • Victorian setting – Explore a game world inspired by masterpiece paintings, architecture and décor from the 19th century.
Head on over to the Xbox One Games Store if you are looking for some scares.
