F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

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  1. armadonpower
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    F.E.A.R. 2's gameplay mechanics and graphics are solid, but its story lacks depth and the horror elements are underwhelming. Go back and play EP and PM addons for F.E.A.R. 1.
  2. The_D4RknesS
    Sep 3, 2022
    8
    great game but lacked the artificial intelligence of the first one that is amazing
  3. ErixKing
    Jun 3, 2022
    9
    Gran juego en todo sentido, graficamente es muy bueno, jugabilidad 10/10, historia perturbadora y una banda sonora buena para acompañar el combate contra los replicantes.

    Recomiendo inicien con el 1 y luego le den a este (aunque basicamente la historia empieza en este y el 1 se ubicaria despues de este) pero a mi gusto es mas disfrutable en el orden de salida. El juego nos dara    Gran juego en todo sentido, graficamente es muy bueno, jugabilidad 10/10, historia perturbadora y una banda sonora buena para acompañar el combate contra los replicantes.

    Recomiendo inicien con el 1 y luego le den a este (aunque basicamente la historia empieza en este y el 1 se ubicaria despues de este) pero a mi gusto es mas disfrutable en el orden de salida.

    El juego nos dara muchos disparos, sustos y hasta un poco de terror psicologico. Uno de los mejores juegos de terror que eh jugado sin duda y que le sento muy bien la mezcla con shotter    … Expand
  4. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    8
    공포+액션이란 정말 잡기 힘든 두마리 토끼를 잡은 몇 안되는 작품. 떡밥만 던지다가 하나씩 회수해 가는 능력도 좋고 허망한 엔딩이지만 어떻게보면 그게 FEAR의 매력인듯.
  5. Chempion1
    Oct 1, 2021
    8
    F.E.A.R. как много в этом звуке для сердца геймера слилось...
    Ну хватит лирики. Думаю F.E.A.R. игра на все времена, даже если сейчас пройти то она уделает многие нынешние хиты.
    Но сегодня не о ней. Хочу поделится воспоминаниями о F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin. Честно говоря сиквела ждал, всякие аддоны это хорошо, но нужен был F.E.A.R. 2. А он выйти не мог. Разработчик и издатель    F.E.A.R. как много в этом звуке для сердца геймера слилось...
    Ну хватит лирики. Думаю F.E.A.R. игра на все времена, даже если сейчас пройти то она уделает многие нынешние хиты.
    Но сегодня не о ней. Хочу поделится воспоминаниями о F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.
    Честно говоря сиквела ждал, всякие аддоны это хорошо, но нужен был F.E.A.R. 2. А он выйти не мог. Разработчик и издатель рассорились и название ушло одним, а всё остальное другим. Я слышал про Project Origin, типа игу делает та самая Monolith которая работала над F.E.A.R. Ну типа спин офф такой. Честно говоря особого внимания не обращал. Пока не поиграл в демку.
    И ёлы палы, а игра то ничего! Короче пока ждал и название вернули и игру выпустили.
    Жаль, что сюжет всё же от спин оффа остался, Поинтмена выкинули, его место занял какой то спецназовец (сейчас имя не помню). Но у него были те же способности останавливать время, тоже порождением Альмы оказался.
    Сюжет, ну что сюжет? Видно было, что другую игру делали, а пришлось как то сюжетец подгонять под название.
    Графон мне очень зашёл, красиво.
    Шутерная часть тоже на высоте. Добавили мехи.
    В принципе не плохая игра.    … Expand
  6. Gorbunov2004
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    Продолжение хорошее, только галлюцинаций шибко много и они раздражают также какие-то призраки которые на вас нападают. В игре локации стали немного больше, появилось несколько видов оружия дают даже в робота сесть и это офигенно!Продолжение хорошее, только галлюцинаций шибко много и они раздражают также какие-то призраки которые на вас нападают. В игре локации стали немного больше, появилось несколько видов оружия дают даже в робота сесть и это офигенно!
  7. TheSnitchfather
    Jul 16, 2021
    9
    9/10
    This was also almost a bit too much action shooter for me, but it compensated with moments that almost filled my underwear.
    I mean it may not be the scariest sht ever but I spazz out at about anything when it comes to horror games. Graphics were pretty mediocre for it's time, I mean 2009 where you had MW2, Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising, Wolfenstein and Rage. The only other    9/10
    This was also almost a bit too much action shooter for me, but it compensated with moments that almost filled my underwear.
    I mean it may not be the scariest sht ever but I spazz out at about anything when it comes to horror games.
    Graphics were pretty mediocre for it's time, I mean 2009 where you had MW2, Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising, Wolfenstein and Rage.
    The only other FPS of 09 that had worse graphics was STALKER Call of Pripyat and god knows them developers barely had money. Weapon selection was good enough, gore was there.
    It's simply a must for FEAR fans.
    Also don't listen to any of those ret*rds down there talking bout the first F.E.A.R. having bad graphics, it was released in 2005 for fcks sake, it was only slightly worse than Urban Chaos Riot Respones or Black. I mean from 2005, Area 51 takes the cake.    … Expand
  8. PublicNuisance
    Jul 1, 2021
    8
    F.E.A.R. 2 had big shoes to fill as I consider the original F.E.A.R. to be one of the best games I have played. It at least put in a good effort, not trying to rest on it’s laurels, adding new weapons and action sequences. It did however lose some of the charm from the original as well so not all of the developer’s choices were good ones in my eyes. To start I’ll say that slow mo combat isF.E.A.R. 2 had big shoes to fill as I consider the original F.E.A.R. to be one of the best games I have played. It at least put in a good effort, not trying to rest on it’s laurels, adding new weapons and action sequences. It did however lose some of the charm from the original as well so not all of the developer’s choices were good ones in my eyes. To start I’ll say that slow mo combat is still fun as ever. It does seem less gory then before but I attribute that to the art style. Project Origin went for a more colourful look which made the aftermath of action scenes seem less gritty than in the original. The enemy AI also seemed to take a huge step backwards. I had the difficulty on the hardest just as I did in F.E.A.R. but in Project Origin I barely felt challenged at all. The end fight was very tough but that felt like it was because the end boss could one hit kill me very easily and often it seemed where the enemies throughout the game could not. Prior to that I barely died and didn’t feel like the enemies tried to flank me as much or work as a team as they did in the first game. They also removed the lean function in Project Origin which I am a huge fan of. The addition of the energy gun; the sniper rifle and of the laser were fun new weapons to use. I also liked how you could flip certain surfaces up to use as cover such as tables or other objects. It added a bit of spontaneity to firefights. Gone were voicemail messages from F.E.A.R. which was the main way the backstory was delivered and side plots conveyed and in their place were little tablets you could pick up that had relevant info. They just didn’t have the same charm. You could carry less health kits in the sequel but due to the lower difficulty this wasn’t an issue. The mechs that you get to use a few times in Project Origin were fun. They seemed a bit out of place but blowing things up with robot suits are always welcome I guess. The graphics were decent all around. Overall they were average to above average for the release date but considering that F.E.A.R. helped set the bar for it’s time period the fact that Project Origin only was decent is a bit of a let down. I can’t point to any one area that was bad but also can’t point to any areas that wowed me. The voice acting was pretty good overall although the characters use of profanity seemed forced at times, almost as if catering to teenagers. I actually liked where the story went from the original and would have liked to see more of Beckett interacting with Alma. I also liked how they were able to connect the characters and plot in Project Origin to the original.

    I played Project Origin on Linux using Valve’s Proton. It never crashed on me. I did notice one bug where when you first launch the game you are unable to move the character with the mouse until you Alt-tab out of the game and then go back in, after that the mouse worked fine. I am not sure if this was a Proton issue or if it happens on Windows as well. The sequel got rid of manual saves in favour of strictly using checkpoint saves which I thought was a poor choice. Alt-tab worked. There was 2 AA settings; 6 AF settings; a V-Sync toggle; an AO toggle; and 15 other graphics options to tweak. The game ran fantastic with no drops anywhere near 60 FPS or below. You can change the difficulty settings at any time.

    Graphics Engine: LithTech Jupiter EX
    Game Version Played: 1.05
    Save System: Auto
    Disk Space Used: 12.44 GB

    Graphics Settings: 4x FSAA; 16x AF; motion blur off; AO on; V-Sync on; 1920x1080
    GPU Usage: 22-88 %
    VRAM Usage: 1414-1712 MB
    CPU Usage: 7-20 %
    RAM Usage: 4.4-5.3 GB
    Frame Rate: 88-144 FPS

    Overall I came away happy with Project Origin. It improved upon the original in some ways and made it worse in others but was never anything less than a great game in it’s own right. I finished the game in 7 hours and 40 minutes which felt like a good length. I paid $49.99 for the game on release and it’s still worth that in my eyes.

    My Score: 8.5/10

    My System:

    AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | 16GB DDR4-3000 CL15 | MSI RX 580 8GB Gaming X | Mesa 21.1.2 | Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB | Manjaro 21.0.7 | Mate 1.24.1 | Kernel 5.12.9-1-MANJARO | AOC G2460P 1920*1080 @ 144hz | Proton 6.3-5    … Expand
  9. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Шутер, который заслуживал в своё время хороших оценок и внимания. Сейчас он уже устарел
  10. T3ruKuu
    Feb 15, 2021
    9
    F.e.a.r 2 is a great continuation, the artificial intelligence is still very good and the game made a big leap in terms of graphics, the story remains good with new revelations, however, the terror gave a slight decrease, giving a little more importance to the action.
  11. T3ru_Kuu
    Jan 27, 2021
    8
    I started playing the games of the "F.E.A.R" series for the third game, finished the second one and loved it, I would say that it is much better than F.E.A.R 3 in terms of gameplay and history. I was not able to get scared or anything and I found the game with a not too difficulty because the enemies are very easy to kill thanks to the slow motion mode. it is a game in which I had a lot ofI started playing the games of the "F.E.A.R" series for the third game, finished the second one and loved it, I would say that it is much better than F.E.A.R 3 in terms of gameplay and history. I was not able to get scared or anything and I found the game with a not too difficulty because the enemies are very easy to kill thanks to the slow motion mode. it is a game in which I had a lot of fun and I recommend it to everyone.… Expand
  12. AntonioLettino
    Sep 30, 2020
    9
    F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, even 11 years after its premiere, remains a great game.
    An absolutely perfect horror-FPS with a terrifying audio-visual setting, an incredibly addictive atmosphere of fear, bloody arrangement of the location and a really interesting story that makes you want to get to know it despite the heavy environment of the game.
    Certainly, this is not a game for everyone    F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, even 11 years after its premiere, remains a great game.
    An absolutely perfect horror-FPS with a terrifying audio-visual setting, an incredibly addictive atmosphere of fear, bloody arrangement of the location and a really interesting story that makes you want to get to know it despite the heavy environment of the game.
    Certainly, this is not a game for everyone - the recipient's maturity alone is not enough - strong mental resistance will be indispensable, as Alma Wade will do everything to leave the mark of horror on the protagonist.
    Whoever has the courage - let them play.    … Expand
  13. rastec
    May 11, 2020
    9
    Nicer graphics, nicer locations, nicer audio - good successor of F.E.A.R 1 with its extensions :)
  14. Jernas
    Apr 13, 2020
    8
    I'm a very big fan of the first game and I've been waiting for this one for quite some time now. I was hopping for F.E.A.R. 2 to be at least close to the first one, so let's find out what it turned out to be.

    First off, this game uses the same engine that F.E.A.R. used so the graphics are similar, though some additional effects have been put into it. The AI seems different this time    I'm a very big fan of the first game and I've been waiting for this one for quite some time now. I was hopping for F.E.A.R. 2 to be at least close to the first one, so let's find out what it turned out to be.

    First off, this game uses the same engine that F.E.A.R. used so the graphics are similar, though some additional effects have been put into it. The AI seems different this time around but it's really hard to say if it's better or worse. The story is much more complex this time around as well. There are many interesting weapons in F.E.A.R. 2 and some are new to the series, for example P90 and the laser gun.

    On the other hand, there are things not so well done. The story is complex and all, but that means it's very hard to follow due to so many information you're getting at once. As for the combat system, there is no lean option this time around which is, as far as I'm concerned, a big minus for the developers. The HUD has also changed for the worse and it now feels like looking through glasses or something - kind of odd. These and some other things (the first game was also far more scarier) have killed the good old feel that was present when playing the original game, which is sad. The last thing I found disturbing is the end of F.E.A.R. 2., it is strange and it doesn't fit in.

    There are many problems with the sequel and I was a bit disappointed, but F.E.A.R. 2 Project Origin is still a pretty good game. Not as good as the first one, but still interesting enough to play to earn an 8 out of 10 score.    … Expand
  15. JesterTRT
    Jan 8, 2020
    8
    Another really good story based game, following right after 1. I did miss point man. But I felt Bucket was a good addition to progress the story. I felt the gameplay and combat was much more smooth in this game, making it a lot of fun to play.
    The story, still a little creepy, was lacking some of the horror of the first game. This one was more action. With Alma being an adult now, she    Another really good story based game, following right after 1. I did miss point man. But I felt Bucket was a good addition to progress the story. I felt the gameplay and combat was much more smooth in this game, making it a lot of fun to play.
    The story, still a little creepy, was lacking some of the horror of the first game. This one was more action. With Alma being an adult now, she didn't have the scare factor to her anymore.    … Expand
  16. Genek13
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    It's a good sequel, but not that scary :)
    It had few moments, but generally its a standard shooter with outstanding slow-motion mechanic.
    Enemies were challenging back then, which can flank you in seconds.
  17. KARF4GEN
    May 11, 2018
    9
    Весьма интересный продукт, который полностью утратил новизну.
  18. mikhailmaldonag
    Jul 30, 2017
    8
    The game is actually amazing. Not masterpiece material but is very fun.

    The good part are the Graphics, Music, Story (excelent story telling), many scary moments (but just BOOO!!!). The gameplay and the FPS expirience are very good (heavy action secuenses). The bad. Only minor things that will not ruin the gameplay for me but, maybe for you will be different: -No FEAR: you will    The game is actually amazing. Not masterpiece material but is very fun.

    The good part are the Graphics, Music, Story (excelent story telling), many scary moments (but just BOOO!!!). The gameplay and the FPS expirience are very good (heavy action secuenses).

    The bad. Only minor things that will not ruin the gameplay for me but, maybe for you will be different:

    -No FEAR: you will feel no fear, you know when the gameplay slowdown is a "booo! moment", but is a very good and scaring Booo! so if you want the adrenaline rush of a good "booo!" then you will love it.
    -Mouse Accelerator: OMG why?
    -Holo-pad? the blue circle in the ground, you must pick up every single one, and read it. There is the only way to know WTF is happen, or you can skip it and miss 90% of the STORY
    -DLC: is a 30 minutes 4 maps game    … Expand
  19. mininova
    Jul 18, 2017
    10
    Probably one of most underappreciated games to date. This horror FPS production is straight from top shelf. Very intense, violent, perfect experience for horror fans. Sounds of combat and music throughout are perfect, shows how much love and dedication has been put into the game. Graphics although not important are still great, even on today's date.

    Masterpiece, 10 out of 10 why? Play    Probably one of most underappreciated games to date. This horror FPS production is straight from top shelf. Very intense, violent, perfect experience for horror fans. Sounds of combat and music throughout are perfect, shows how much love and dedication has been put into the game. Graphics although not important are still great, even on today's date.

    Masterpiece, 10 out of 10 why?
    Play and find out    … Expand
  20. GolovA
    Aug 23, 2016
    8
    Consolization sucks. Unfortunately, it is the latest trend, which also brings Dev's the most money.
    When F.E.A.R. 2 came out, many people complained how console-oriented it was. Well, it is like 7 years later, and we are still going downhill with all the ports; in fact, today's ports are so bad that F.E.A.R. 2 doesn't even feel like a port, AND it has better graphics than today's ****    Consolization sucks. Unfortunately, it is the latest trend, which also brings Dev's the most money.
    When F.E.A.R. 2 came out, many people complained how console-oriented it was. Well, it is like 7 years later, and we are still going downhill with all the ports; in fact, today's ports are so bad that F.E.A.R. 2 doesn't even feel like a port, AND it has better graphics than today's **** which is put out by some major Publishers.

    As for the game - a very good effort. By no means it is the First F.E.A.R.. By the same token (and talking about going downhill) it surpasses F.E.A.R. 3 by a skyscraper and then some.

    Main things i liked:
    - Atmosphere - not as scary as the original, but solid. Some places kept me on edge. Well done.
    - Sound - although some tracks migrated from the original, music, sound effects, and voice acting deserves respect.
    - Story - story telling in this game is damn solid good, and it keeps you going through the game, just to find out what's next. Nice.
    - Gameplay - some pluses and minuses here (see below) but overall i had a joyful playthrough.
    - Level Design - good level design. Respect. Detailing is also pretty superb, especially if you consider today's crap.

    Things i felt needed improvement:
    - Gameplay - the game which is designed for PC GAMERS is just superior to consoles. End of discussion. It feels different. It FEELS. The Original F.E.A.R. felt like you were shooting badasses; everything had gravity and dimension. F.E.A.R. 2 is a few steps behind in that department - it just feels cartoony, not in terms of graphics, mind you, but in terms of game mechanics - when you shoot baddies, it just doesn't feel like you are shooting baddies. More like shooting stuffed toys. (Compare Hal Life and Original F.E.A.R.). Yet, again - the crap companies put out today (which is designed for consoles first) makes F.E.A.R. 2 a masterpiece.
    - Hud - although the graphics are very good in this game, the HUD just needs to go, or at least be disabled through an option.
    - Scare Factor - this is pretty minor. In some places, the horror factor felt heavy handed and scripted. But i do not agree with the other who say the entire game was like that - not at all. See Atmosphere above - you will not have to start the game with three spare pairs of underwear, but the game will keep you in the goosebumpy mood.

    Overall:
    Looking at today's trend to make games for consoles then port them (horribly!) to the PC, i cannot give F.E.A.R. 2 less than a solid 8/10.

    Dev's, please wake up! Look at some old games and remember why you became Game Designers in the first place! Start making games for PC GAMERS again.
    And Publishers, your rating is dropping rapidly. Perhaps it is time to start earning Respect that you have lost from those who supported you and saw you grow.    … Expand
  21. dogget76
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    Uno dei migliori FPS là fuori assieme al primo e il terzo capitolo. La serie FEAR è la dimostrazione che non sono necessari il fotorealismo e chissà quale complessa impalcatura di gamedesign. L' azione fluida e senza pause, una IA pressoché perfetta e degli ambienti ben strutturati sono alcuni degli ingredienti che rendono FEAR 2 un gran gioco, alla faccia di Crytek e dei loro steriliUno dei migliori FPS là fuori assieme al primo e il terzo capitolo. La serie FEAR è la dimostrazione che non sono necessari il fotorealismo e chissà quale complessa impalcatura di gamedesign. L' azione fluida e senza pause, una IA pressoché perfetta e degli ambienti ben strutturati sono alcuni degli ingredienti che rendono FEAR 2 un gran gioco, alla faccia di Crytek e dei loro sterili prodottini. Per creare giochi servono sì competenza e passione, ma soprattutto ci vuole cuore, e i Monolith hanno cuore.… Expand
  22. jelikey
    Aug 18, 2015
    8
    this game is an well-made shooter game. nice try horror. but it's shame that no controller support. and the in game background is boring cause too repititive.
  23. Morphi
    Aug 18, 2015
    8
    Pros and Cons:

    Pros: + more varied level design than in F.E.A.R; + slow-mo effect; + weapons variety + polished graphic; + solid shooter overall. But not as satisfying as first F.E.A.R + exp games. Cons: - too short. I did it in aprox 12h but I'm a very slow player in general. Also Perseus mandate, which is an expansion took me 12h; - poor story development; - poor execution    Pros and Cons:

    Pros:
    + more varied level design than in F.E.A.R;
    + slow-mo effect;
    + weapons variety
    + polished graphic;
    + solid shooter overall. But not as satisfying as first F.E.A.R + exp games.

    Cons:
    - too short. I did it in aprox 12h but I'm a very slow player in general. Also Perseus mandate, which is an expansion took me 12h;
    - poor story development;
    - poor execution of mech armor level segments;
    - A.I is worst than in first games;
    - game ending
    - overall the lack of creativity

    Despite all the cons I enjoyed playing this game, so I give it a solid 8/10    … Expand
  24. SilentHightimes
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    F.E.A.R 2 is a fun and big improvement on the genre with superb visuals and awesome events it is a sequel that does better than the original.
    Great Game

    Worth $5
  25. g0ing2f4st
    Nov 13, 2013
    8
    A highly entertaining shooter with horror elements. The game moves at a solid pace and continues to entertain throughout. The horror elements are a bit cliche at times but do well to give the game a tense atmosphere. Gun variety is decent but the most entertaining aspect of combat is usage of the slow down power. Game difficulty is on the easy side and I was able to beat it in 7 hours ofA highly entertaining shooter with horror elements. The game moves at a solid pace and continues to entertain throughout. The horror elements are a bit cliche at times but do well to give the game a tense atmosphere. Gun variety is decent but the most entertaining aspect of combat is usage of the slow down power. Game difficulty is on the easy side and I was able to beat it in 7 hours of game time, which is about par for most modern shooters.… Expand
  26. keefbaker
    Nov 4, 2013
    8
    A worthy successor. Only minuses being that the game feels much more like a generic console shooter than the original. This is made up however by the grat story which had me completely hooked.
  27. xZippy
    Mar 28, 2013
    8
    Excellent game, but could have been a bit more. F.E.A.R. 2 is one of those games where it drops a few good things from the prequel that probably should have stayed, yet at the same time, has many new things that make up for that. Mostly. The combat is great, and the slow-mo feature adds immensely to that. The graphics are absolutely amazing. The animations and scripted events areExcellent game, but could have been a bit more. F.E.A.R. 2 is one of those games where it drops a few good things from the prequel that probably should have stayed, yet at the same time, has many new things that make up for that. Mostly. The combat is great, and the slow-mo feature adds immensely to that. The graphics are absolutely amazing. The animations and scripted events are excellent. The characters, for the most part, are pretty well rounded and solid. The game can get very repetitive, but I think the variety of weapons combined with the slow-mo balance that out. The scary atmospheres are brilliant, and keep the game interesting. Is F.E.A.R. 2 one of the most original and groundbreaking games? I don't think so, but it's still very good nonetheless. It's not really one of those overwhelmingly good games that make history such as Half-Life or Mass Effect, but still a damn good work of art that deserves to be played. In fact, I think it deserves a bit of a higher score than 79.… Expand
  28. drakenseng
    Feb 12, 2013
    9
    much better gameplay than the first but also less scary moments in the game and more action. the game is a bit short even with the expansions. the story gets a lot more personal and graphics have nicer animations and overall detail. doesn't support a 360 controller so its basic mouse and keyboard. but its made for that type of setup so i guess its smoother. overall a great improvementmuch better gameplay than the first but also less scary moments in the game and more action. the game is a bit short even with the expansions. the story gets a lot more personal and graphics have nicer animations and overall detail. doesn't support a 360 controller so its basic mouse and keyboard. but its made for that type of setup so i guess its smoother. overall a great improvement over the 1st game but losing its horror label and more of an action shooter to me.… Expand
  29. vahn
    Jan 14, 2013
    9
    After playing the first chapter (and its 2 expansions), I went onward on the next installment, and in the end I found it actually a good sequel, although not perfect, but at least it fixed what the first lacked in the first place: variety. Also, somethings changed and got both an upgrade and a dowgrade. For example, 3 medkits limit, but a stronger body armor; 4 slots in weapons, but someAfter playing the first chapter (and its 2 expansions), I went onward on the next installment, and in the end I found it actually a good sequel, although not perfect, but at least it fixed what the first lacked in the first place: variety. Also, somethings changed and got both an upgrade and a dowgrade. For example, 3 medkits limit, but a stronger body armor; 4 slots in weapons, but some weapons are much weaker than usual (the shotgun is almost useless, since your rifles can kill with 3 shots to the head). We get more weapon variety at least, although few got removed (like the plasma rifle and the possibility of dual wield handguns). We don't need to upgrade our health anymore, but still can upgrade our reflexes, killing a bit of exploration from the first game. On the other hand, we aren't totally bind to use the focus and it is possible to kill also without it (but focus is still the best way). The levels now are much more interesting and a lot varied, moving from (well lighted!) skyscraper, to an abandoned city. We also get to use a mech in some parts of the game, and there's also a bit more of interaction with the levels (even if useless, the possibility to get cover by turning furniture is rather nice). If I have to mention some flaws, one of them is probably the longevity: the game is a lot shorter than the previous game (finished in about 8 hours or less; the first game is almost 10 hours and more). The "scares" in this game, even if well thought, some are just too weak and I hardly got impressed, but on the other hand the scenery is much more cured and, again, varied, even if the game is still pretty linear. And also, the story isn't totally linked to the first one: the main character is different, and initially it doesn't really connect, and even if it becomes better later on, it doesn't feel totally rewarding. All in all, I have no complains on this game: it's definitely a good upgrade, although it loses some of the scare factor, and the small flaws usually don't really ruin this game. Still not great game, but a good game and a very good sequel. Worth a try if you loved the first one.… Expand
  30. battletoaster
    Sep 26, 2012
    9
    This game continues the first in a great direction. Instead of the more psycological horror from the first game the scares here are more in your face which isn't a bad thing. The interspersed action sequences are very well done as things crumble and fall around you. Then you get to fight through a destroyed city. You don't play as Point Man this time around but the character you do playThis game continues the first in a great direction. Instead of the more psycological horror from the first game the scares here are more in your face which isn't a bad thing. The interspersed action sequences are very well done as things crumble and fall around you. Then you get to fight through a destroyed city. You don't play as Point Man this time around but the character you do play as has an important role to the story. The story again is pretty well done, topped off with a messed up (in a good way) ending.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#51 Best PC Game of 2009
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#22 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
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#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. PC Zone UK
    80
    What it adds - the more capacious level design, the daylight, the mech bits, the cover system - doesn't amount to much more than a garnish of new ideas on an old chicken salad of a game. But as I said, the magic of F.E.A.R. is certainly in position. That basic pleasure of time slowing, of watching a death ballet unfold as glass shatters, masonry crumbles and bodies cartwheel with morbid elegance - it's all intact, and it's as incredible to behold as ever. [Mar 2009, p.56]
  2. GamePro
    80
    Now, the spine tingling sequel, Project Origin is here to continue the story of the psychic and psychotic Alma with damn good results. [Mar 2009, p.78]
  3. Game Informer
    83
    After the embarrassment of The Perseus Mandate, F.E.A.R. 2 should be in consideration for comeback player of the year. While the multiplayer is weak and the mood won’t make people forget Dead Space any time soon, the solid action core makes it worth a play.
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