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This game is sweet

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: February 24, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game will please anyone who liked Resident Evil, or even that old Sega CD game (remember Sega CD?) Rise of the Dragon. Very nice blend of action and thinking. The only problem I had was getting used to the controls, but after that it was like a knife through butter. This game is probably not for younger kids, but anyone 13+ can handle it. Give it a whirl.

The best action/adventure game I've played

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 13
Date: February 28, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Having waited quite a while for this game to come out, it would have been easy to be disappointed. That is why I am so excited that it was worth the wait. The gameplay is fantastic, with the controls being difficult to get used to, but once you do, the game is fantastic. The graphics are unreal, and the story is great! One great innovation is the health meter. They have changed it a bit so that you have a fear factor. The more afraid your character is, the less it will take for you to die. But on the flipside, the better you react to adverse situations, the more confident you become, and the less likely it is that your fear factor will increase. If you are looking for a game that has action, a great story, and some of the best graphics around, buy Fear Effect.

FEAR PERFECT

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: February 28, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Syphon filter....resident evil(3) now have plenty of reasons to FEAR.although FE shamelessly borrows from certain genres (I.E. Bladerunner, Metalgear solid, RE and hong kong cinema ala John woo) it does it with satlye and perfection.

the japanamation influence characters look straight out of the cult anime ANGELCOP video. the gameplsy is nearly flawless, as you shoot, sneak and solve puzzles on your way to tracking the triad leader's missing daughter. what set this game apart from the aforemention others, is instead of a life meter, your character has a fear meter that can deterine success or demise depending on your actions.

The motion captured 3D anime graphics, makes SYPHON FILTER (1&2) looks like it's B#$%H, The puzzles are less frustrating than RE3's complex mindbenders. and the storyline is much cooler than METAL GEAR SOLID'S philosopical dialogue.

FEAR EFFECT proves that the PSX still has a lil' power to compete with the bigger and better systems out there until PLAYSTAION 2 arrives. much props to EIDOS/KRONOS for releasing this sleeper hit. EXCELLENT!

Definitely Exciting

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 6
Date: March 04, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Fear Effect is something new that has not been seen before in the survival horror genre. The animated graphics clearly stand out over other types of horror games. The graphics are sort of like Dragon's Layer, but the game itself plays nothing like it. There is plenty of action and an intense story line to keep you busy for weeks. The only complaints are that the controls get a little tricky at times, but that can be overlooked because of the quality of the game. Also the targeting system takes a little practice to get used to. If you are tired of the Resident Evils out there this is definitely the action horror game for you.

Great game. Too dark for the younger kids.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 16
Date: March 06, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Fear Effect is a really nice adventure game with some fun puzzles thrown in. Controls are like those in the Resident Evil series, but the gameplay borrows quite a bit more from the old Dragon's Lair arcade game (anyone remember that one?). That is, to get through some sections, you'll need to carry out a certain series of carefully timed moves. And, of course, the only way to figure out those moves is through trial-and-error. Be ready to die... a lot... in this game as you progress through the plot.

The graphics fit the mood of each location and the gritty, dark theme of the game as a whole. The camera angles in some scenes can sometimes make it difficult to judge where you are relative to objects in the room - this becomes more annoying during combat when you're trying to pick up ammo, avoid being shot, and plug the bad guys while being unsure of exactly where your line of fire is. Also, the enormous amount of animation means that your time spent on each CD is limited to a couple of hours of gameplay. I was a bit surprised to see the game ask me to insert disk 2 after only 3 hours of play. In many cases, the accumulation of game time is due to having to replay some sections a few times to solve the puzzles or kill the bad guy. The game is therefore somewhat short, but well worth it. The combat system is intuitive once you get the hang of it. Combat gets easier after Disk 1 when you have more powerful weapons, but ammo management becomes a crucial factor later in the game.

Fear Effect is a solid, enjoyable game with unique twists. The characters are interesting, there's a minimal amount of pointless wandering (clues for the puzzles are usually not too far away - not to say that the puzzles are easy though...), and the switching of points of view is used to good advantage. The untranslated bits of Cantonese are also amusing. Not suitable for young children due to the violent and suspenseful nature of the game, but definitely go get it for yourself!

One of the best Games of its Kind

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 06, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game is very fun. The plot is completely unique and has some very good graphics. The only 2 minor reasons why I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 are simple. This game uses CG backgrounds and bitmap characters (commonly found in Final Fantasy 7) but backgrounds are triggered by events or are just on a constant loop. The transitions between action and auto-control sequences are beutiful, but the looping of background changes are very choppy and you can tell. Plus, the game is just to short. I was thinking about buying this game but I was discouraged when I beat the game in one 4-day rental period.

An awesome,unique adventure--from Eidos?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 18, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game really suprised me>first of all,the graphics are stuning.Looping full--motion video back grounds makes the gritty.The best graphics to ever grace a playstation.Please buy this one--for your own sake.

Fear Effect is a game you will want to play for the plot!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 21, 2000
Author: Amazon User

When you first play FEAR EFFECT the first thing you will think is resident evil.Wrong!,this is not just another resident evil clone.It's far from it infact it's a completly different game(gasp!).The first thing different is the plot.From the start you will realize that this is a drama not "Matts turning into a zombie,kill him!" This game is much more safistamacated than that=)It contains subjects such as;prostitution,murder,the cost of life,eternal damnnation,and friendship.It all turns out to be a very well balanced plot with a little anime nudity if you go for that kind of thing=)If you are a fan of survival horor,or just in the mood for a good mature story play FEAR EFFECT.Lastly I would like to say dont play FEAR EFFECT if you are offended by graphic violence and gore,anime nudity,profanity,and subjects dealing with hell.After all I am very concerned for the gameing public(just ask my friends,mmj&c)Well thats just about it.Play Fear Effect,Its well worth the time.

Excellent!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 21, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Fear Effect is excellent! The graphics are fun, the storyline is great, the gameplay is exciting... It is the best game I have played in a while.

THE DOWNSIDE: The game has very little replay value, and it is not very long. It only took a few hours to beat. The game IS fun, though -- once I beat it, I went right back to play through in Hard Mode. After that, though, there was nothing more to the game.

VERDICT: You should definitely rent this game if it interests you at all (you will not be disappointed). I would not recommend buying it, though.

Scary.....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 24, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Whoa I was stunned when I first saw the opening cinema, I knew this was somthing special. And it definetly is. This title is excellent in ALL areas game, gameplay, graphics, storyline, inovation. This is one of the best games ive played in a long time. The only problem I had with it was you die, alot. It gets really annoying to reload the same point twenty times to beat this one certain boss/creature. And its a 4 disc jewel case! What more could you want from an excellent game?

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