Some levels' features are so combat-heavy that there's no room for any memorable paranormal experiences. There were plenty of times in the game where I forgot it was supposed to be a thriller and not just a shooter. The problem is those moments don't seem to occur as often as you'd think or hope. It is almost like watching a horror movie from the eyes of the lead actor. When they occur, the terror elements are jump-out-of-your-seat frightening. And having a ghost brother along during solo mode is a constant reminder. The apparitions that briefly appear, scare and disappear are disconcerting. To be sure, there are some very good horror moments in the game. Remember, Mom is a psychic time bomb allegedly waiting to erupt when she gives birth to. 3," but keep in mind that it's also supposed to be a horror game. It is easy to get immersed in the run-and-gun aspects of "F.E.A.R. There are enemies who require some extra work to defeat, including one called a Phase Caster, who summons additional soldiers over and over. While the action is pretty linear, there are detours in which you can search for hidden weapons and ammo, psychic link gathering locations, and an Alma doll, which scores big points when found. The battlefields range from a looted food warehouse to the science bunker where Alma is being held.
The brothers must navigate wave after wave of soldiers, whacked-out cultists and creepy creatures created from Alma's mind. You can play as Point Man, who is well versed in military training and technique, or as Paxton Fettel, who was slain during the original "F.E.A.R" but returns here as a ghost with psychic energy powers. Comic book horror writer Steve Niles co-wrote the story line.Ĭo-op mode is the preferred mode of play here, allowing you to take advantage of each brother's skills during combat and strive toward the highest score on each level. However, their reasons for wanting to find dear Mom are totally opposite.įilmmaker John Carpenter, director of the classic fright flick "Halloween," helped create cinematics for the game that heighten its fear factor. Interactive) continues its franchise's story of a family in conflict as two brothers work together to track down their psychically enhanced mother, Alma, who is about to give birth. But because its emphasis is on combat, not thrills, the game is not nearly as scary as it should be. It boasts cool combat features, a spooky paranormal story line and some dramatic tension. 3," the latest installment in the action-horror series, aims higher than your typical first-person shooter game.
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