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
The Press Says
| Kombo.com |
Nov 03, 2006 |
9.3 out of 10 |
93 |
| Totally 360 |
Dec 19, 2006 |
9 out of 10 |
90 |
| Game Freaks 365 |
Feb 09, 2007 |
8.5 out of 10 |
85 |
| JustPressPlay |
Jul 02, 2007 |
8.4 out of 10 |
84 |
| PlayDevil |
Dec 21, 2006 |
  |
80 |
| FZ |
Nov 17, 2006 |
|
80 |
| Jeuxvideo.com |
Nov 16, 2006 |
16 out of 20 |
80 |
| Eurogamer.de |
Nov 16, 2006 |
8 out of 10 |
80 |
| Computer Bild Spiele |
Mar 07, 2007 |
2.47 out of 6 |
71 |
| EL33TONLINE |
Sep 23, 2007 |
|
60 |
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Trivia
To promote the game prior to the release,
Vivendi Universal sponsored a
machinima viral campaign called P.A.N.I.C.S. - produced by BeSeen Communications and Rooster Teeth Productions (famous for
Red vs. Blue).
The title is short for People Acting Normal in Crazy-ass Situations and it was a series produced utilizing the machinima technique generated by the F.E.A.R. game engine. The story offers a humorous look at the escapades of Bravo Team as they face off against an unseen, supernatural opponent. In addition to the four installments released to the public, a fifth "prequel" episode was included as a bonus feature on
F.E.A.R. - Director's Edition.
The series was awarded with the "IFCTM Award for Excellence in Machinima Screenwriting" sponsored by the Independent Film Channel and nominated for two other awards at the 2005 Academy of Machinima Arts & Sciences Film Festival, including Best Series and Best Commercial Machinima.
