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Decent, but not great

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 11
Date: November 02, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I was looking forward to this game, but so far it has underwhelmed me. Maybe its a case of high expectations, but the game is a bit boring. It is like a cross between Half-Life 2 and Condemned, neither of which impressed me. The environment is repetitive and so are the enemy soldiers. Graphics are just OK. I thought I would like this more from the PC reviews and the Live demo. I'd like it more at $40, $60 is way too much for what feels like an old game.

Not a Run and Gun Shooter!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: November 03, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Okay let me go on record as saying I LOVE this game so far and I would have to agree with the before mentioned that it does remind you of Condemned or Half-Life 2 both of which I owned, loved though and got lots of hand cramps playing. First off let me say that this is not a run and gun type of game and if that is what you are looking for may I suggest Call of Duty 2? But if you are in the mood for something scary, methodical and fun I STRONGLY suggest this game. The game is meant to be slow and methodical because that adds to the F.E.A.R. factor. Let's face it running around shooting and blasting everything in sight does not a scary game make. On to the review:

Graphics - 4.5 out of 5 - while it is not great in comparison to SC: DA or FN3 it does rank high in the Graphics category. I think they could be a Tad bit better in some areas though. I don't think anyone will be disappointed with the graphics though unless you were hoping to see Gears of War type graphics.

Sound - 5 out of 5 - Scary! Scary! Scary! Really nuff said there...but voice acting and background music/sounds are some of the best I've heard.

Controls - 5 out of 5 - Controls like your standard 1st person shooter nothing new here, except maybe the addition of the slow motion button which works great I might add.

Gameplay - 5 out of 5 Okay this is where the game absolutely TAKES off!!! Like I stated before the Slow-Mo is a nice touch and will add to the Gameplay. But what really stands out is how challenging the enemies can be. They will duck in to rooms and behind cover to avoid you snuffing them out and some will even try to flank you while you are concentrating on a certain direction of fire. This by itself to me sets this game above the rest. No enemies are going to come charging you without one of his buddies laying down some suppressing fire. So be ready to use the SLOW-MO button.

Story - 4 out of 5 I have just started this game about 25% thru I think but so far the story is just okay, I honestly hope it will get better, as I have never played this game on PC, so I don't know what to expect.

I will now say that I am a big 1st person shooter fan anyway so this review may come off somewhat Bias. I tried to be as unbiased as possible, but I honestly can not imagine anyone NOT liking this game once they started playing (Esp. if you like a good FPS). Also let me say that I play my XBOX360 on a 32" Samsung HD TV so when I rate the graphics that is all I have to go by, so I cannot honestly tell anyone how good the graphics look on a regular TV. I can't imagine they would be that much worst though.

Bottom Line: We are in the Holiday season and it is really starting to show, some of the best games we'll see this year are being released now and in the next couple of weeks to come and F.E.A.R. will stand proudly among them.

Must own 360 title

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: November 03, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game was a 9/10 on the pc, so I went into it thinking it was going to not live up to pc quality. WRONG! On my hd set, it looks soooo nice, its scary, and speaking of scary... play with the lights off and the 5.1 sound up! This game will scare you.

Multiplayer on live is great as well.

Nothing to fear but...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 34 / 36
Date: November 05, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Short review:

Go out and buy this game right now, you will not be disappointed. You need this like you need blood in your body. Okay, maybe not that badly but still worth every cent.

Review:

The single player for this first person shooter is a tad repetitive but still tense and creepy as all hell. I wouldn't put this at the top of scariest games of all time but it's at least top ten. It's unsettling and unnerving at times but the emphasis is more on action in this game.

The single player campaign is a lot of fun, with pretty nice graphics and effects. The rag doll physics are hilarious and it's always a blast to shoot someone and watch them fly back and over a railing to a six story drop. One of the things that makes the single player really stand out is the enemy soldier A.I., which you won't really appreciate until you experience it for yourself. They are very strategic in their methods and execute what seems like professional, real-world offensive maneuvers in washing you. Just don't be surprised when they keep you pinned down long enough to throw a grenade right where you're squatting and there isn't a damn thing you can do about it. There is also a nice little Max Payne style slow motion button that works wonders when you're going up against a squad of commandos with high powered machine guns and rocket launchers. Also, the 5.1 surround mix on this game is immaculate. This is a game to be played loud and in the dark for maximum effect.

The multiplayer portion of the game is just downright gritty. Literally, it's the perfect game for those that just want to go online and shoot someone in the face with a shotgun or empty an entire clip from a machine gun into their jiggling bodies without having to think about it too much. The modes are your standard deathmatch, CTF, team based modes so there's really nothing innovative about the multiplayer game, save for the modes that allow one to use the slow-mo function. I'm actually surprised at how well it plays online and if there's one thing that I have to complain about, it's the lack of a lobby function. So basically, you'll get kicked out of the room once the session is over and everybody will have to start the process of starting up a new room over. It's a minor beef and I'm praying that they'll fix this with a patch, which I'm sure they will.

Bottom line is, this game is damn good and a great port over from the PC version. Great graphics, fantastic surround sound, exciting multiplayer action and some spooky chills will make this worth your while.

Awesome Shooter

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: November 06, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I finished this game in about two days but that was many hours of playing! I wish I would have spaced the hours out more but once you start playing it you cant stop! The enemies are tough they flank you and come at you in waves! Sometimes you find yourself wondering through areas and its quiet for awhile then all of a sudden bam they hit you again! I love the ninjas that came at you from the shadows the first time I saw one I was like what the f@#% was that! Easy way to kill them is use slow motion and a shotgun! I love the whole scary atmosphere too it felt like the ring movies with that Alma character! I really loved the cut scenes too I dont want to spoil those you have to play the game to see them. I bought Splinter Cell Double Agent before this came out and I would recommend that one too another awesome game! Now Im looking forward to Gears Or War and Rainbow Six Vegas! I would buy Fear it is one of those games you have to experience especially with a home theatre system and the lights low!

Great Campaign, Even better Online

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: November 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

First let me start off by saying this is a great shooter. I played it a while ago when it came out on the PC. It was pretty solid on computer but nothing compaired to the 360. I like first person shooters better on the console but that's just me. Not only is the Campaign hard but it's freaky too! If you play in the dark at night, you will literally jump out of your seat.

The other day i played it on Xbox Live and didn't put the controller down for 3 hours. It's really fast paced. No waiting after you die and the games are fun. It's a close second behind Halo for the best Online First Person Shooter IMO. A must have for any 360 fan.

What a game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 9
Date: November 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I have been looking forward to this game ever since it came out on PC, and this game is everything and more on the 360. Great action, graphics, pace and horror. It's freaky walking around in the dark and hearing the little demon girl whispering to you, or seeing her shadow run behind you. This game is going to be a classic.

FEAR is right

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: November 11, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I can see why it's called F.E.A.R.- you will be scared!

It's strange how the music doesn't seem to be there, anywhere. I guess I can hear quiet notes in the background. Trying to control the character is pretty easy, except when it comes to aiming at certain things. This is when a problem will be presented.

I love all the gunfire that takes place. The action looks really good and the way the guns fire constantly really makes a believer out of me that this game is the REAL deal. I want you to buy this game. This game was just a magnificent experience.

Save your money, rent it first before you buy into the hype

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 5 / 14
Date: November 12, 2006
Author: Amazon User

My introduction to FEAR was via the Xbox 360 demo downloadable from Xbox Live. The demo was fairly solid and since I had heard so much about this game from different online and magazine ratings I decided I was pretty safe to buy it. I figured that my demo experience was only a taste and that I was in for a real treat. Unfortunately, this game has not impressed me. If you download the Xbox 360 demo basically you are getting the entire game. That's no exaggeration. The gameplay turned out to be ridiculously repetitive and almost all the weapons available in the game are represented in the demo. Here's a breakdown of why I rated this game so poorly.

GOOD:
Graphics - For the most part they are amazing. One only needs look at some of the screenshots posted online. They didn't do too well on faces: they look like plastic dolls, but everything else is stellar.

MEDIOCRE:
Gameplay - Gameplay was OK. An element that has been incorporated before but is still pretty interesting is a slow motion button. The slow mo even recharges after a while. The enemy AI is pretty good, also. FEAR doesn't really bring anything that new and exciting in terms of gameplay, though. Nothing new in terms of weapons, maneuvers, or overall gameplay. There are no open environments like in Halo or Half Life 2 and there are definitely no vehicles.

BAD:
Repetition - This is the number one offense of this game and it should be underscored more than anything else. I would say that if you play the Xbox Live demo over and over for about 10 hours you'll probably have the same level of enjoyment. I was astounded at how lacking this game was in terms of originality. You leave one room only to enter another to go the exact same thing again. Even the creepy scenes get repetitious and my own horror soon evolved into numbness.
Storyline - For me, personally, this was a really stupid and overused storyline. I won't spoil it for anyone, but if you're a sci fi horror fan you can rest assured that this one has been played out a bit too much.
Sound - No music, period. Only ambient sounds. In addition, at least the Xbox 360 version of this game has some weird sound dynamics. Even with the in-game menu speech volume turned all the way up I had to turn up the volume on my TV full blast whenever anyone spoke so I could hear them.
Profanity - although this doesn't affect too many who play rated M games it should be mentioned for those who are concerned. The F word is prolific and I mean really, really prolific.

My recommendation to anyone thinking of purchasing this is to rent it first. I think it is a good rental game since you can probably get through it all in a rental period.

Solid FPS

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 8 / 10
Date: November 14, 2006
Author: Amazon User

One of the first things I noticed is that this game seems to be influenced alot by hollywood: movies like The Ring, John Woo shooters, and even star wars clones. The story really isnt that deep, but it keeps it interesting all the way.

One of the most important things when playing a shooter for me is the feeling of the weapons. Even though the 360 is a powerful system some games just do not feel right(Perfect Dark Zero) This game is off the charts in this part.

Althought looks arent everything, this game is one one of the best looking games on any system (I have a friend that bought this game for the pc and he couldnt play it on the highest setting, and he had just bought a new $4k computer!)

Enemy A.I? its some of the best anywhere! on the average setting you dont really appreciate it. But on the harder setting enemies run for cover, flank you, one will cover or try to distract you while another hides for cover.. etc.. its fun! You never get the feeling that the computer is cheating. and it also never feels like the same fight twice.

Arguably the most important thing about any game is the controls. The controls are very good, but they seem a bit complex at first. The reason I say this is because you are given more options for melee attacks, you can do some cool slow mo, peak around corners, focus your aim at the expense of moving slower. etc. It takes a while to get used to everything, but once you get the hang of it you will have a blast. especially in multiplayer.

I guess some people complain about the game because they are hopeing for a halo type game with different vehicles, alien guns, extra ordinary story... etc.. But this game never even pretends to be that. Its just a shooter like Doom, Return to Castle Wolfenstein.. even Half Life.

The only negative for me is that all the levels seem industrial.. so in a way it does get a bit repetive. But to me its very minor since everytime I started getting that feeling a new type of enemy would pop up.

My favorite part about this game is the multiplayer, I havent had this much fun since halo 2. The games inovative controls really shine. So if playing multiplayer is your bag then this is your game.

Overall this is arguably the best 360 first person shooter. So if your into these types of games you should check it out.

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