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Instinct of self-preservation achievement in Layers of Fear (2016)

Instinct of self-preservation

Heeded the warning

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  • YaziteYazite
    16 Feb 2016 16 Feb 2016 23 May 2016
    During chapter 5, you will eventually come to a narrow hallway (as per usual).

    This is potentially missable, so make sure you do this ASAP.

    Above the door, you will see "Don't look back".

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    Make sure you look at the words for a few seconds.

    Do as it says. Keep going forward through the door without turning to unlock this.

    If you want to know what happens if you do turn around:

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    Well, because I watched P.T. walkthrough, the first time I saw that, I instantly sensed that it could lead to similar outcomes. In one P.T. walkthrough, the radio says "look behind you, I said, LOOK BEHIND YOU", and Lisa appeared, coincidentally or not. Similarly, in this game, I knew that would happen.
    Posted on 18 Feb 16 at 13:10
    CONKER1182If you get to this part and look back just quit to the main menu right away then continue and don't look back after you leave the room with the painting.
    Posted by CONKER1182 on 06 Mar 16 at 04:06
    Mr FiddlerCan you do this too fast and fail? I missed this on my initial (blind) play through and when I just tried it again from chapter select she got me again, even though all I did was just continue moving forwards the whole time.
    Posted by Mr Fiddler on 23 May 16 at 07:04
    YaziteYes you can definitely miss this. I think part of the trigger is to look at the words for a few seconds.
    Posted by Yazite on 23 May 16 at 08:16
    Mr FiddlerMaybe this guide should be updated to include that information then? I just did what you said when specifically trying for this from chapter select (didn't slow down or stop and look at it) and it failed for me even though I didn't turn. The walkthrough (which I didn't use on my first play through) does suggest to move slowly forward at this part, so I guess I'll try that next time...
    Posted by Mr Fiddler on 23 May 16 at 14:59
    YaziteI apologize if the information is misleading. I will change it accordingly.
    Posted by Yazite on 23 May 16 at 16:09
    Mr FiddlerNo need to apologize, just wanting to improve the solution! smile BTW it says edited today but I don't see how it's any different to before.
    Posted by Mr Fiddler on 23 May 16 at 20:08
    Epsilon FactorI turned around on my first playthrough. Can I get this on my second playthrough or via chapter select?
    Posted by Epsilon Factor on 16 Jul 16 at 06:05
    NameOfTheMasterThe jumpscare made me fail this.
    My soul intention was to continue walking, but the window next to me exploded, scared the crap out of me, threw my controller in fear, it landed upside down, character turned, died!
    Posted by NameOfTheMaster on 11 Aug 16 at 07:25
    MetaGameJust a quick note, you will also trigger the jumpscare-and-death if you just move your character backwards without changing view. I saw the words, moved backwards a bit to get them better-centered, and the jumpscare went off.
    Posted by MetaGame on 09 Feb 19 at 19:13
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