![]() ![]() When his meter is full, a tap of a button sends Fettel screaming across nearly any distance to inhabit the body of an enemy (accompanied by an always satisfying evil cackle). The most fun, though, comes from his possession ability. He can also create a temporary shield around Point Man. Fettel starts with no weaponry, but he can shoot ghostly beams from one hand and use the other hand to paralyze and levitate an enemy (and he can hilariously levitate a guy and proceed to snipe him at the same time). While the host player controls Point Man and plays the same as in single-player, the second player controls Fettel, Point Man’s ghostly brother. The gain is significant, though (and we should note you can play online or split-screen). This review was done after playing the Xbox 360 version.Normally we’re wary of co-op in a horror setting, since not being alone can reduce the fright factor a lot, but FEAR 3 already isn’t scary when played alone, so going co-op means you’re not losing anything. The game is rated M for mature due to blood and gore, intense violence, partial nudity and strong language. It is available now in North America, Australia and the UK. 3" is playable on the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. Which, I'm sure, makes the ghosts very sad. Sadly, the frights aren't quite as jarring as they could have been. "F.E.A.R 3" is a well-made first-person shooter that will challenge players with intelligent enemies and compelling battles. You can work together with your teammates to survive waves of enemies emerging from an advancing fog, or be possessed by Alma and try to take over your former teammates. ![]() Multiplayer modes help make the game fun to replay. By the end of the game, I stopped looking for ghosts and just treated everything as a combat scene. Early in the game I was peeking around every corner expecting to find some apparition or twisted scene, only to shrug and move on. Some levels' features are so combat-heavy that there's no room for any memorable paranormal experiences. There were plenty of times in the game where I forgot it was supposed to be a thriller and not just a shooter. The problem is those moments don't seem to occur as often as you'd think or hope. It is almost like watching a horror movie from the eyes of the lead actor. When they occur, the terror elements are jump-out-of-your-seat frightening. And having a ghost brother along during solo mode is a constant reminder. The apparitions that briefly appear, scare and disappear are disconcerting. To be sure, there are some very good horror moments in the game. Remember, Mom is a psychic time bomb allegedly waiting to erupt when she gives birth to. 3," but keep in mind that it's also supposed to be a horror game. It is easy to get immersed in the run-and-gun aspects of "F.E.A.R. There are enemies who require some extra work to defeat, including one called a Phase Caster, who summons additional soldiers over and over. While the action is pretty linear, there are detours in which you can search for hidden weapons and ammo, psychic link gathering locations, and an Alma doll, which scores big points when found. The battlefields range from a looted food warehouse to the science bunker where Alma is being held. The brothers must navigate wave after wave of soldiers, whacked-out cultists and creepy creatures created from Alma's mind. You can play as Point Man, who is well versed in military training and technique, or as Paxton Fettel, who was slain during the original "F.E.A.R" but returns here as a ghost with psychic energy powers. Comic book horror writer Steve Niles co-wrote the story line.Ĭo-op mode is the preferred mode of play here, allowing you to take advantage of each brother's skills during combat and strive toward the highest score on each level. However, their reasons for wanting to find dear Mom are totally opposite.įilmmaker John Carpenter, director of the classic fright flick "Halloween," helped create cinematics for the game that heighten its fear factor. Interactive) continues its franchise's story of a family in conflict as two brothers work together to track down their psychically enhanced mother, Alma, who is about to give birth. But because its emphasis is on combat, not thrills, the game is not nearly as scary as it should be. It boasts cool combat features, a spooky paranormal story line and some dramatic tension. 3," the latest installment in the action-horror series, aims higher than your typical first-person shooter game. ![]()
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