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- Platform: Windows XP / 2000
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A paramilitary force infiltrates a multi billion dollar aerospace compound taking hostages, but issuing no demands. The government responds by sending in its best special operations teams, only to have them obliterated. Live footage of the massacre is cut short by an unexpected wave of destruction that leaves military leaders stunned and in disbelief.
With U.S. Special Forces in over their heads, the Commander in Chief turns to his final option: you. You've been trained to handle the inexplicable, armed with experimental high tech weaponry, and given full executive authority to end the crisis by any means necessary.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By George Weah
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This game is so good! The bottom line is it is so much fun to play, especially alone. I found myself completing the game quite slowly because the atmosphere is so well constructed that you are really quite tense and tend to edge down corridors rather than run because of fear of something happening. The litttle girl Alma is a great asset to the game and kind of reminded me of the little girl from 'the ring' but she literally kills people in style and is really creepy. The plot of the game is also top notch, and fits together perfectly. However the games greatest feature is that the AI are so intelligent and always work in groups and i often found myself outmanouvered by their cunning. I've played half life 2 and have to say that this is much more enjoybable, it appears to me that HL2 was probably marketed slightly better and therefore got more attention.
This game however gets a 5 out of 5 from me and i give games 5/5 Very rarely! Definitely a must buy, you would not want to miss this game, trust me! The only problem with the game is that it ended, and i could have carried on playing for weeks on end it was that good, and that is not saying it was a short game because it wasn't by any means.
This game however gets a 5 out of 5 from me and i give games 5/5 Very rarely! Definitely a must buy, you would not want to miss this game, trust me! The only problem with the game is that it ended, and i could have carried on playing for weeks on end it was that good, and that is not saying it was a short game because it wasn't by any means.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
I have mixed feelings about this game and agree with many of the other reservations expressed in other reviews.
A few of my criticsms include the very linear (very linear) nature of the game - there is a path to follow and actions to take and you don't deviate. The game is basically a corridor, in location and in the way it is played. Actions are also very limited - there are times when the logical thing to do would be to climb through a window or clear an obstacle with a grenade, but if that isn't the route then you can't - with no explanation. Also you can't lie down and crawl, enemy soldiers can, you can't. The A.I. is reasonably good but doesn't progress with the game so you soon learn how to avoid flanking moves and grenades - or at least how to predict them. The sound and graphics are good if a little repetitive; first rule of ambush, don't yell to everyone else that you can see the target. My final criticsm concerns the length of the game - it just ended with little sense of climax, a sort of 'oh, is that the end?'. In fact I'm wondering if I've missed a big chunk out somehow......
Despite all the above I did enjoy the game, but it in no way matches the likes of Far Cry or Half Life. There are a couple of moments that get somewhat creepy, but I feel the games designers could have made a lot more of this element without going over the top. I have a feeling the game was released with a sequel in mind and I hope this builds on the slightly missed potential of this game.
A few of my criticsms include the very linear (very linear) nature of the game - there is a path to follow and actions to take and you don't deviate. The game is basically a corridor, in location and in the way it is played. Actions are also very limited - there are times when the logical thing to do would be to climb through a window or clear an obstacle with a grenade, but if that isn't the route then you can't - with no explanation. Also you can't lie down and crawl, enemy soldiers can, you can't. The A.I. is reasonably good but doesn't progress with the game so you soon learn how to avoid flanking moves and grenades - or at least how to predict them. The sound and graphics are good if a little repetitive; first rule of ambush, don't yell to everyone else that you can see the target. My final criticsm concerns the length of the game - it just ended with little sense of climax, a sort of 'oh, is that the end?'. In fact I'm wondering if I've missed a big chunk out somehow......
Despite all the above I did enjoy the game, but it in no way matches the likes of Far Cry or Half Life. There are a couple of moments that get somewhat creepy, but I feel the games designers could have made a lot more of this element without going over the top. I have a feeling the game was released with a sequel in mind and I hope this builds on the slightly missed potential of this game.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
First of all, I recommend playing this game. Has amazing graphics, and little touches that really engross the player in the game. These little touches take the game to the next level. Things like, seeing your own limbs as they move, hearing footsteps/breath, motion of objects when you walk into them (such as bookcases, they sometimes fall down as you walk into them). All these things make take the game to another perspective of gaming. I've played realistic games like COD2, which are amazing, but this game is a step above.
Due to the realism of the game, the twisted story, and creepy goings on make the game seems a hundred times more scary than it actually is, which is a credit to the programmers and writers of the game. They have turned a moderately scary game into a first class horror movie.
The game also involves enhanced AI features from computer opponents, enhanced realism during firefights, shrapne/dust/projectiles etc.
However, the firefights seem a bit too easy with the added "slo-mo" addition. I managed to complete the game of the extreme setting, in several sittings due to the horror of the game, while only dieing about twice. Things happen time and time again that set you back also. Was looking forward to having some guys on my side, but they get "mysteriously" killed, or I fall down a shaft or something?!?!
Conclusion:
Amazing game, but doesn't have much replay value, due to anxiety through knowing where scary bits are, or just the fact that things are too predictable!
Due to the realism of the game, the twisted story, and creepy goings on make the game seems a hundred times more scary than it actually is, which is a credit to the programmers and writers of the game. They have turned a moderately scary game into a first class horror movie.
The game also involves enhanced AI features from computer opponents, enhanced realism during firefights, shrapne/dust/projectiles etc.
However, the firefights seem a bit too easy with the added "slo-mo" addition. I managed to complete the game of the extreme setting, in several sittings due to the horror of the game, while only dieing about twice. Things happen time and time again that set you back also. Was looking forward to having some guys on my side, but they get "mysteriously" killed, or I fall down a shaft or something?!?!
Conclusion:
Amazing game, but doesn't have much replay value, due to anxiety through knowing where scary bits are, or just the fact that things are too predictable!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Scary
Great game. Made my hair stand on end during the wierd supernatural scenes. Good game to play before tackling Fear 2
Published 2 months ago by J. Jay
5.0 out of 5 stars
FEAReaking awesome FPS
F.E.A.R.is without a doubt one of the best first person shooters I've ever played. The combat is intense and bloody, the visuals are terrific and bloody, and the paranormal... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Daniel Jolley
4.0 out of 5 stars
good game
good game:),shame about the wandering around lost now and then apart from that it is a really good clever fun game
Published 10 months ago by luke
4.0 out of 5 stars
More creepy than downright scary
F.E.A.R. was one of those oft heard, oft praised games that I never got around to playing until recently. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Griesmayer
1.0 out of 5 stars
Rubbish game
I bought this a long time ago, not sure why it's asking for a review now. Anyway, gameplay was fast and accurate but boring, I didn't like the game at all and didn't really get the... Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2010 by Mr. G. FINNIGAN
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very dark
Dark as in doom 3 kind of darkness, the game has some nice touches but it is completely linear and as before it is one big corridor which you follow. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2010 by Leo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tense and exciting game play
Played FEAR 2 1st so was good to find be able to play this to find out the origins of the whole Armacham research. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2010 by C. Hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars
A review for Project Origin owners who have never played F.E.A.R.
When a sequel to a successful game comes out, there are always lots of people who'll say that the original was better. Read more
Published on 19 May 2009 by Andromeda Descendent
4.0 out of 5 stars
F.E.A.R
Cool Game !
Love the time slowing feature !
Excellent in general.
Gets more exciting towards the end of the series.
Love the time slowing feature !
Excellent in general.
Gets more exciting towards the end of the series.
Published on 30 April 2009 by William Green
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic game but not frightening
despite its supposed reputation. And I also think it needs two plays to appreciate, as it is only on my second play of it that I got past the hype and enjoyed it for what it... Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2009 by Halo572
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