Lantern: The New Game Mechanic in Layers of Fear
Significant changes have been made to the Layers of Fear game, including the addition of a lantern, which we believe will quickly become appreciated for its usefulness and its impact on shaping the vibe of the spooky Victorian mansion.
The lantern serves as an essential tool for players to fend off dangerous threats, decipher puzzles, and navigate dimly lit corridors in search of details hidden in the old house. Not limited to its utilitarian nature, the lantern is also a mood-enhancing device that helps to create a tense atmosphere as you explore the dark nooks and crannies filled with the goo-like substance of the old mansion.
The tool's light can temporarily fend off the malevolent entity lurking in the shadows as you make your way through the game. However, you must use it wisely as it consumes resources and takes time to recharge. During your game, the lantern serves three fundamental functions which we'll now take a look at.
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DETER THE EVIL
Deep in the haunted halls of the first Layers of Fear, a sinister presence lurks in the shadows. Players soon discover that the malevolent entity is vulnerable to intense light, and in their desperation for protection, they seek to utilize this weakness to their advantage. Using the lantern to create intense light, players can keep themselves out of harm's way.
RIDDLE-SOLVING
Some of the puzzles in the eerie walls of the old mansion have changed. The lantern has now become a key tool in unlocking the secrets of the Victorian mansion.
LIGHT UP THE DARKNESS
The eerie and quiet corridors of the old mansion can sometimes make you feel paralyzed. In these situations, illumination can be used simply for reassurance and to combat the feeling of dread.
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During GDC testing, players expressed great delight in using the lantern to re-discover every inch of the familiar locations from the original game. This novelty, we believe, has made the game more immersive and realistic, which is what it's all about, after all.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1946700/Layers_of_Fear/
The lantern serves as an essential tool for players to fend off dangerous threats, decipher puzzles, and navigate dimly lit corridors in search of details hidden in the old house. Not limited to its utilitarian nature, the lantern is also a mood-enhancing device that helps to create a tense atmosphere as you explore the dark nooks and crannies filled with the goo-like substance of the old mansion.
The tool's light can temporarily fend off the malevolent entity lurking in the shadows as you make your way through the game. However, you must use it wisely as it consumes resources and takes time to recharge. During your game, the lantern serves three fundamental functions which we'll now take a look at.
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
DETER THE EVIL
Deep in the haunted halls of the first Layers of Fear, a sinister presence lurks in the shadows. Players soon discover that the malevolent entity is vulnerable to intense light, and in their desperation for protection, they seek to utilize this weakness to their advantage. Using the lantern to create intense light, players can keep themselves out of harm's way.
RIDDLE-SOLVING
Some of the puzzles in the eerie walls of the old mansion have changed. The lantern has now become a key tool in unlocking the secrets of the Victorian mansion.
LIGHT UP THE DARKNESS
The eerie and quiet corridors of the old mansion can sometimes make you feel paralyzed. In these situations, illumination can be used simply for reassurance and to combat the feeling of dread.
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
During GDC testing, players expressed great delight in using the lantern to re-discover every inch of the familiar locations from the original game. This novelty, we believe, has made the game more immersive and realistic, which is what it's all about, after all.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1946700/Layers_of_Fear/