So as someone who plays on all the major platforms, I've often found that PC is the best platform. Sure consoles are catching up, but if you ever wanted to play a game that you would probably only find on eBay or some other place like it because it's not being sold any more, you get PC gaming shopfronts like Epic Games Store, GOG and of course the most popular and longest running one, Steam. This series of games came out during the seventh generation of gaming and while it may not be sold in many places nowadays (at least physically anyway), it's found a home on PC. It is psychological horror played from a third-person perspective and because its October and many of us are still at home most of the time, there ain't no better time to play them than now. So let's get to it:
I will only be reviewing the numbered titles this time, though I do acknowledge that there are several DLCs that expand the story as well as an online game too.
F.E.A.R.
So the first game is set in 2025 which is kind of scary considering its five years away from now so to speak (though chances of anything from these games happening then is unlikely). A technological military contractor begins work on telepathically controlled supercolliders known as Replicas. The commander goes rogue and takes control of the clones while killing occupants in the Washington based headquarters. The titular covert special forces unit is sent out to handle the crisis alongside Delta Force. The game is played from a first person view, but for once you actually get to see the body and feet instead of a blank space. The game has a feature that makes the game slow down for better accuracy in the aiming of the gun which is to reflect on the superhuman nature of the main characters. Guns range from the traditional and well known ones to more fictional ones allowing for some variety. Unlike most games, all the guns work equally with no way of knowing how deadly each one can be. But obviously have some differences like how much ammunition is used just as an example. I find it interesting that this game goes against the norm in the genre to provide gamers with an intense but forgiving experience. The game itself is pretty good. At the time of its release, it was well advertised, reported and had great reviews. I can definitely say that it is a good game as they have said. Good to finally have a shooting game that is different to those that have come before and after. 9/10
2: Project Origin
So before I go on, I should talk about the girl character that you can see in each game's box art. This is an undead character known as Alma Wade (voiced by Melissa Roberts in the first game and Alesia Glidewell in this and the third game) whose harsh treatment has caused a massive paranormal crisis that could replace reality with her own. Set during the ending climatic events of the last game, a Delta Force team known as Dark Signal is sent to protect one of the heads of the operation behind the supersoliders. One thing leads to another and the team ultimately decide that Alma is dangerous and must be stopped before all hell breaks loose. Gameplay remains largely the same as before, but with some additions such as iron sight aiming, moving objects to create some cover and using mechs when appropriate. There is a more diverse cast of enemies and supernatural beings as well as a single save slot which can only be used when players reach the checkpoints. While a decent sequel overall, it does lack in creativity and the means to be bigger and better than its predecessors. But like I say, its decent though perhaps not as forgiving as before. 7/10
3
In the third and final game, the protagonist from the first game known only as the Point Man teams up with a "Spectre" character called Paxton Fettel (played by Peter Lurie) who form an uneasy alliance to find their mother Alma and bring an end to a being known as "The Creep" who is hunting the brothers down. Gameplay brings back a few elements from before, but also allowing players to play as both characters with both having different abilities such as slowing down time and using telekinesis. Players can enjoy playing each part either with a friend or alone with the ability to play as both characters at any given time. Plus as this is a game with different endings, certain factors will come into play as the game progresses. Oh and there is offline multiplayer modes too. A fairly fun game even if it once again has a lack of creativity. I like the concept of having two different characters to play as which of course means that every level can be played again with each time being different. So yeah I enjoyed this one too. 8/10
The series overall is alright. Its not perfect and does have some flaws. But the games are fun and its nice to play games that try to go against the norm in the genre. Of course because of the supernatural stuff, it can count as horror. So yeah give them a play when you can if you have Steam. 8/10
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