Review by Harvard L. Bloober Team’s take on Blair Witch is an admirable attempt, but an ultimately flawed game. It’s a horror title which has the player wandering in the woods of Burkittsville (previously Blair), the same space which the Blair Witch films took place. It aims for a similar…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Layers of Fear 2, like its predecessor, is impressively effective at highlighting certain limitations in the way that we talk about – and write about – horror in video games. In our space we’re all so used to horror being associated with the monstrous, and the…
Read MoreVideo by Matt S. I was a big fan of Layers of Fear. I’m an even bigger fan of the sequel. It’s a “walking simulator”, but it weaves a complex and intricate narrative, and, coupled with the stunning aesthetics, delivers a masterful example of the horror genre. I take an…
Read MoreTo be fair, Bloober does try to warn you right out of the gates, as A-Men’s description calls it out as a title geared toward “hardcore gamers”, and describes it as a strategy title. I initially was thinking more tactical/combat/war strategy than puzzle strategy, but upon firing this title up…
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