F.E.A.R

Publisher: Vivendi

Platform: Xbox360

Category: Shooter

Rating Info

Release Date: 01/01/2006

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Number of Players: 1-16

F.E.A.R Description

F.E.A.R. sets out its stall as belonging to the survival horror genre, in a first-person style. The title refers not to the emotion itself though, it merely alludes to it, and F.E.A.R. is the name of the elite squad of which you are a member. It stands for First Encounter Assault Reconnaissance. Clever, eh? The premise goes like this: an unknown paramilitary organisation captures an aerospace compound and takes hostages. Unlike most paramilitary groups, however, it issues no demands whatsoever. When a special forces squad is sent in to put the cheeky terrorists to the sword, however, they are all torn apart by an invisible force that attacks without warning. It is for this reason that the special F.E.A.R. team is put together. Gameplay is your usual mix of high production value FPS gameplay (sparks and smoke everywhere, sophisticated AI), with the title's horrific twists. From the outset you'll learn to expect the unexpected, and there's no hiding from the fact that you're up against a paranormal terror of some sort. Successful FPS games are all about incorporating cool stuff and there's plenty of that. You can execute any number of martial arts moves, with karate chops, jumps and scissor kicks all in your repertoire. You have access to some pretty exciting ordnance too, with handheld cannons and guns that evaporate people in your armoury. You also get a Max Payne-style slow motion ability that makes all your enemies calm down a bit so you can take your time taking them out. The Xbox 360 version of F.E.A.R. contains new levels, stunning visual effects for an intense action movie experience and unpredictable encounters with combat adaptable A.I. There will be an all-new Instant Action Mode, which is an arcade-style action filled with close quarters battles that track player progress via Xbox Live leader boards. Frenetic multiplayer support for up to 16 players is also featured.

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Reviewed by: gamemaster	Date: 17/01/2007	Rating:
This is a fun and terrifying shooter with top notch AI where enemys may either attack or run away in terror but I find it rubbish that you don't fight enemies like zombies or mutent enemy soldiers.

Reviewed by: Rosta	Date: 28/11/2006	Rating:
A cross between Half life and The ring movie. The AI in this game is alot better than i have played before. It took a while to get used to there tactics. If you go into to cover expect a granade coming your way. if you go in guns blazing, they take cover and try and flank your position. so theres a nice balance of shoot, cover, relaod and rethink your stratagy. These enemies are pretty clever, there only downside is they give away there stratagy by, radio chatter. Like 'flush him out' (granade) or 'i need reinforcements' (one enemy in area left ). Some cool weapons in later stages of game, but you just cant beat the combat shotgun. Halo2 fans will appreitiate this. In fear its the feeling of running into a room and pumping 12 rounds into your enamies at point blank. The aftermath you waiting for the smoke and blood mist to clear to be left with headless , legless or enamies blown in half spewen across the floor and chunks of room missing. Now thats a feeling you cant beat. RENT THIS GAME ITS WORTH IT

Reviewed by: krog	Date: 11/12/2006	Rating:
Pretty much a run-of-the-mill, first person shooter. FEAR has some really scary cut-scene moments as well as some dark areas of the game that have you on the edge of your seat (dont play with the lights off !). The difficulty level is kept fairly high due to intelligent AI that uses any available cover, and any player adopting a run-and-gun tactic will soon be scythed down, so beware ! All in all, an atmospheric take on a popular Xbox genre. Worth a rent and and probably worth adding to your collection for the online mayhem !

Reviewed by: Davehull	Date: 16/03/2007	Rating:
The ai in this game is amazing, I didnt really like the concept of the game . I played it for a bit and got bored of it, its nothing in comparrison to gears of war or lost planet. But if you want a bit of a mad shoot-em up its the one for you. Worth renting.

Reviewed by: ch33zy	Date: 17/04/2008	Rating:
Found the game to be boring after about an hour, just same old same old.

Features

Fierce Enemies - Squads of tactical teams use coordinated attacks and flanking manoeuvres to pin you down and take you out. High tech assassins cling to walls and ceilings and ambush you from the shadows. Heavy armour units that soldiers will advance behind and use for cover.

Cinematic Special FX - An advanced Special FX system showers you in sparks, smoke, and debris, making combat as intense and exhilarating as an action movie.

State of the Art Arsenal - You'll employee high tech firearms and classified weaponry such as the corkscrew missile launcher, rapid-fire battle cannon, and sub-nuclear blaster that turns enemies to pillars of ash.

Spectacular Situations - Experience a catastrophic helicopter crash entirely in-game and then fight off waves of enemy special forces. Ride shotgun in a high speed car chase, pursued by assassins on motorcycles and enemy attack helicopters.

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