MobyRank MobyScore
PlayStation 3
72
2.1
Windows
88
4.0
Xbox 360
82
3.2

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

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User Reviews

Once upon a time, a girl named Alma... Windows vicrabb (6535)
Go buy a new PC, then enjoy Windows MichaelPalin Bronze Star Contributing Member (826)
Do You F.E.A.R. Me? Xbox 360 MasterMegid (801)
Blend of "Counter-Strike", "Metal Gear Solid", and "The Ring" is brilliantly mixed for greatest pleasure of Japanese horror fans Windows POMAH (18637)

The Press Says

Netjak Windows Jan 06, 2006 9.1 out of 10 91
Totally 360 Xbox 360 Dec 19, 2006 9 out of 10 90
FiringSquad Windows Oct 23, 2005 83 out of 100 83
Cheat Code Central PlayStation 3 May 02, 2007 4 out of 5 80
Eurogamer.de Xbox 360 Nov 16, 2006 8 out of 10 80
Jeuxvideo.com PlayStation 3 Apr 24, 2007 16 out of 20 80
Video Game Talk PlayStation 3 Jun 05, 2007 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars 80
4Players.de PlayStation 3 Apr 27, 2007 76 out of 100 76
1UP PlayStation 3 Apr 23, 2007 6 out of 10 60
Gamer.nl PlayStation 3 May 08, 2007 6 out of 10 60

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Trivia

Many firearms in the game have a real-life counterpart. The RPL SMG is based on the MP5, the VK12 Combat Shotgun is based on the SPAS-12, the AT-14 Pistol is based on a version of the HK USP, the G2A2 Assault Rifle is based on the HK SL8 and the ASP Rifle is an analogue of the Tavor TAR-21.


This entry was contributed by Sciere Bronze Star Contributing Member (110200) and Silverblade (1428)
 

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