F.E.A.R.: First Encounter Assault Recon (2005)

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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.

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.

Back in 2008, when I first bought this 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 graphics in F.E.A.R. are beautiful. They are dark and gloomy and gives a nonstop sense that something is going horribly wrong the whole game. The fact that you need to use a flashlight constantly and risking that you see something ungodly afterwards keeps you shivering.

The sound is also perfect, the sound of bullet impacts, gun shots, explosions, and the bone screeching sound effect when you see something straight out of a nightmare really enhanced the experience. When you shoot a pistol or shotgun the blast sounds legit and really makes you feel that you are shooting a freaking gun instead of a pea shooter. The sounds enemies make when you kill their asses or blast them out of existence is also really, really satisfying.

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 not the bullet sponges in games today.

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 game has a perfect balance between intense action and horror and sometimes both at the same time.
I never had to change so many diapers on myself as with this game. Nowadays I played F.E.A.R. so much I know every jump scare, every horror scene and fight so it is nothing special anymore but still it gets me sometimes.

I cannot think of anything bad about this game. It is just perfection.

F.E.A.R. 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 a masterpiece.

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