Right now, one of the industry’s leading horror game studios is Bloober Team, which is set to make a big splash on next-generation consoles withObserver: System Reduxand the Xbox Series X console exclusiveThe Medium. Bloober Team first established itself as a major studio for horror game fans to watch withLayers of Fear, a 2016 horror game that tookheavy inspiration from Hideo Kojima’sPT.
The first-person survival-horror gameplay inPTis fully present inLayers of Fear, but fleshed out to be a full-fledged gaming experience. InLayers of Fear, players have to explore a creepy mansion, solve puzzles, and deal with some haunting imagery and jump scares along the way. The art style in particular was praised by critics for creating an eerie, unnerving atmosphere that should keep players on edge throughout the game.
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Layers of Fearwas also praised for its ability to scare players and narrative. There was some criticism aimed at the gameplay, but regardless, those looking for a scare this Halloween season can’t go wrong withLayers of Fear.
WhileLayers of Fearreceived mostly positive reviews at the time of its release, the game is perhaps more notable for what it did for Bloober Team and the horror genre in general. The game’s success saw Bloober Team switch gears to embrace the horror genre completely, following upLayers of Fearwith the cyberpunk horror gameObserver, theBlair Witchvideo game, and a sequel,Layers of Fear 2.
Layers of Fearlaid the groundwork for Bloober Team to establish itself as one of the premiere horror gaming studios the industry has to offer. In fact, Bloober Team has said that it wants to be theBlumhouse of the games industry, meaning fans can expect the studio to continue releasing high-quality horror game content for the foreseeable future.
Bloober Team’s biggest upcoming project isThe Medium, an Xbox Series X console exclusive game that will be a big departure from its previous work. Starting withLayers of Fear, Bloober Team has focused on creating first-person horror experiences, butThe Mediumis a third-person horror game, and is taking its cues more from classicSilent HillthanPT. Bloober Team has proven that it is a horror studio to reckon with, though, so it will be interesting to see how the studio’s third-person horror effort turns out.
Layers of Fearis out now for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
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