F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate (2007)

3.37 from 41 votes
Perseus Mandate is TimeGate Studios' second expansion to Monolith's first-person shooter, F.E.A.R.
First released
Nov 6, 2007
Franchises
F.E.A.R.
Developed by
TimeGate Studios, Inc.
Published by
Sierra
Platforms
PC
Genres
Action, First-Person Shooter
Themes
Horror, Sci-Fi
Rating
ESRB: M
Releases
  • PC - F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate United States

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R$ 4,19
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A versão na plataforma é a versão Platinum que possue a descrição abaixo.
Por isso os três foram catalogados mas com as mesma descrições e numero de catalogo.

F.E.A.R. Platinum includes the original F.E.A.R. and its two addons: F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.
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A masterpiece DLC for the F.E.A.R. series
F.E.A.R. is an exceptionally good game in every possible way. It got a great story line, horror elements, a perfect AI, intense action and beautiful graphics and sound, even to this day. The same goes for this DLC: Perseus Mandate.

Back in 2008, when I first bought the first game, I did not know what to expect. I thought it would be a horror game in which you need to run constantly from some girl. I was half right. When I first played it, I immediately got a sense of dread and discomfort and when the first horror elements came to play, I pooped my pants. I could not play this game without someone sitting next to me. It was just to damn scary, and for that it will always have my deepest respect.

The story is powerful and interesting, I am not going to spoil it, this is something you need to experience for yourself. It has kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the whole game and made an impression on me that lasts forever. The story of F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate is a separate story that takes place alongside the original story of the first F.E.A.R. game. It blends in beautifully and every level, action and event are linked to the first game.

The graphics in F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate are the same as the original game and still beautiful. The same goes for the sound, and like I said in my F.E.A.R. review, it is still perfect.

F.E.A.R. has some of the best AI I have ever seen in a video game, even to this day. The AI is simply perfect. Enemies communicate with each other; they react to your every move and adapt their strategy on it. Also, when you encounter a squad of four enemies and obliterate three of their buddies, the fourth one panics and his accuracy and will to fight drops instantly. Comments like “We can’t stop him” gives you a feeling of power, you are in control of this fight. Enemies can lose sight of you in a battle, giving you back your edge. They are definitely are not the bullet sponges in games today. Especially the newly added assassin units which are a absolute chore to kill.

The slow-motion feature in F.E.A.R. was also unique for its time and really helps you in your fights. If you are flanked by the smart AI Replica soldiers you use your slow motion to take back control of the situation. The only downside of this, is that the game is quite easy because of it. If you are having trouble with a certain part, just use your slow motion and everything will be fine. Especially when you upgraded its bar to the max. The same principle goes for this expansion.

Perseus Mandate point added some new weapons and enemies that enhanced the experience even more. Although I have to say that I did not like the new enemies that much. Especially the elite assassins which run away constantly from you. Still, it all fits and the concepts are original.

Although F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate was not as scary as Extraction point or the original game, it still had its moments of “what the heck” and jump scares that caught me off guard.

Perseus Mandate also has a special place in my black heart and will always be one of the games that I can play anytime, anywhere. The replay value is high for me. In my opinion, it is another masterpiece.

I recommend F.E.A.R. and this expansion in every way. You must have played it at least once before you grow old and senile.
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