MobyRank MobyScore
PlayStation 3
72
2.7
Windows
88
4.0
Xbox 360
82
3.0

Description

F.E.A.R. is a horror FPS that resembles a cross between Doom 3, Half-Life and the Ring horror movies. Demons are replaced by cloned soldiers and the element of horror revolves around an image of a spectral girl always appearing when least expected for a few fleeting moments.

The player sets out as a member of a specialized strike force dealing with unknown threats. Initially we start with mundane weapons, which are well presented, and progress gradually towards more sci-fi ones as the danger increases. The player can also call upon a "bullet-time" ability which slows down time around him and is realised with impressive visual and aural effects by the game engine.

All of the game takes part in a certain multibillion aerospace installation which has been hijacked by an elite team of cloned soldiers gone rogue and an unknown supernatural force (which is likely controlling or affecting them in some way). Both threats must be identified and countered.

Alternate Titles

  • "恐惧" -- Chinese title (simplified)
  • "FEAR" -- Informal name

Part of the Following Groups


Merchant Title Platform Price  
Amazon
F.E.A.R.: First Encounter Assault Recon Windows $6.00  
F.E.A.R. First Encounter Assault Recon Xbox 360    
ebay.com
F.E.A.R.: First Encounter Assault Recon    
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User Reviews

Once upon a time, a girl named Alma... Windows vicrabb (6545)
Go buy a new PC, then enjoy Windows MichaelPalin Bronze Star Contributing Member (840)
Do You F.E.A.R. Me? Xbox 360 MasterMegid (864)
Blend of "Counter-Strike", "Metal Gear Solid", and "The Ring" is brilliantly mixed for greatest pleasure of Japanese horror fans Windows POMAH (19538)

The Press Says

Gameguru Mania Windows Nov 09, 2005 95 out of 100 95
Pelit Windows Nov, 2005 91 out of 100 91
Softpedia Windows Oct 19, 2005 9.1 out of 10 91
Strategy Informer Windows Nov 04, 2005 9 out of 10 90
Game Freaks 365 Xbox 360 Feb 09, 2007 8.5 out of 10 85
IGN PlayStation 3 Apr 20, 2007 8.1 out of 10 81
Gamezine Xbox 360 Nov 16, 2006 16 out of 20 80
Eurogamer.de Xbox 360 Nov 16, 2006 8 out of 10 80
Futuregamez.net PlayStation 3 May 06, 2007 75 out of 100 75
Gameslave UK PlayStation 3 May 17, 2007 7 out of 10 70

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Trivia

FEAR is heavily inspired by Japanese horror films like Ringu (The Ring) and Ju-on (The Grudge). For instance, the mysterious girl with long black hair is obviously channeling Samara from The Ring.


This entry was contributed by Sciere Bronze Star Contributing Member (119076) and Silverblade (1430)
 

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