PlayStation 3

F.E.A.R.: First Encounter Assault Recon

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

• 3D Engine: Lithtech Jupiter EX
• Anti-Cheat Technology: PunkBuster
• BPjS / BPjM indexed games
• F.E.A.R. series
• Physics Engine: Havok
• Technology: amBX

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The Press Says

Eurogamer.de	Apr 03, 2007	8 out of 10	80
Video Game Talk	Jun 05, 2007		80
GameTrailers	May 07, 2007	7.9 out of 10	79
4Players.de	Apr 27, 2007	76 out of 100	76
Futuregamez.net	May 06, 2007	75 out of 100	75
Gameslave UK	May 17, 2007	7 out of 10	70
Deaf Gamers	Apr 30, 2007	6.5 out of 10	65
GamePro	Apr 24, 2007	3.25 out of 5	65
Gamekult	Apr 24, 2007	6 out of 10	60
PSX Extreme	May 16, 2007	6 out of 10	60

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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.