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FIRST-PERSON SHOOTER·HORROR·REL 2005.10.18

F.E.A.R.’05

The Verdict WOW 1 of 2 said it
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The Consensus: Is It Worth Playing?

F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon) is a 2005 first-person shooter in which players control a special forces operative investigating a paranormal crisis at a corporate facility. The game combines tactical gunplay with slow-motion combat mechanics and psychological horror elements centered on a mysterious entity named Alma.

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WOW
44:36 positive

It's also one of the few games I find myself replaying from start to finish every few months. Almost like an addict breaking his streak and falling off the wagon. And I think that's a perfect analogy considering the feeling you get from this thing is often like video game crack.

1 earlier review from this creator
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6:07 positive

in terms of raw action and straight up shooting it's as good as it comes

Mandalore Gaming

F.E.A.R. Review
GOOD
25:53 positive

this is an absolute steal for 10 bucks and you should get it there's never been a better time to play