Layers of Fear 2 (2019) Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-15
- Praised graphics quality highly
- Engaging and improved story
- New Game+ and replayability
- Inferior to the first game
- Confusing and hard-to-follow story
- Weaker horror than predecessor
Emotions
Archetypes
Hardware
Windows <8GB VRAMpositiveWindows 8-11GB VRAMpositive
Snapshot History
Positive
Negative
131
54%
46%
230
50%
50%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 86%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 14%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 50%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 50%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 683
- Negative points
- 747
- Gameplay points
- 568
- Perf. points
- 35
- Rec. points
- 207
- Misc points
- 339
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Praised graphics quality
| Reviewers consistently highlight the game's graphics as high quality, beautiful, and well done. The visuals are described as stunning and amazing across multiple clusters. | 39% |
Engaging and improved story
| The story is often described as interesting, mysterious, and more ambitious than the first game. It features symbolism and deeper characters. | 27% |
New Game+ and replayability
| New Game+ mode is well received, allowing players to carry over collectibles, make different choices, and explore more. It significantly boosts replayability. | 20% |
Strong horror atmosphere
| The game's atmosphere is widely praised for being creepy, gripping, and well executed. It effectively supports the horror experience from the beginning. | 20% |
Excellent sound design
| Sound design, including soundtrack and effects, is frequently commended as excellent and immersive. Binaural audio is specifically mentioned as a standout feature. | 18% |
Overall positive gameplay experience
| Many reviewers find the game top-notch, amazing, and worth playing at least once. It is generally considered a good game. | 17% |
Tony Todd's standout performance
| Tony Todd's voice acting and narration are frequently highlighted as a major strength. His performance adds significantly to the atmosphere. | 13% |
Effective jump scares
| Jump scares are noted as effective and chilling, contributing to the horror experience. They are well placed and unexpected. | 7% |
Carries forward series strengths
| The game inherits and maintains the strengths of the first game, such as style, music, and direction. It is seen as a worthy successor. | 7% |