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

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  1. KolesAdlerov
    Jul 2, 2023
    6
    No AI, no hardcore, no PC-FPS quality. Not a Monolith quality.

    (hard difficulty; no explosives, no medkits, no slo-mo) Gameplay: combat mechanics [awful TTK, awful weapons] 7/10 combat logic [stupid scripted AI with "wall-hack" from CS_1.3 instead of high AI z-troops] 4/10 atmosphere [very bad consolish effects, trashtalk, again] 6/10 Gameplay as immersive horror (hospital and    No AI, no hardcore, no PC-FPS quality. Not a Monolith quality.

    (hard difficulty; no explosives, no medkits, no slo-mo)
    Gameplay:
    combat mechanics [awful TTK, awful weapons] 7/10
    combat logic [stupid scripted AI with "wall-hack" from CS_1.3 instead of high AI z-troops] 4/10
    atmosphere [very bad consolish effects, trashtalk, again] 6/10
    Gameplay as immersive horror (hospital and school only) 7/10

    Story [mystical trash still awful] 3/10

    Graphics [nice indoors, bad effects, bad first-person] 7/10

    Sounds & music [annoying radio, bad combat sfx] 6/10

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    Fans only / hospital and school missions only (this appears to be the only work done by Monolith).    … Expand
  2. 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.
  3. Bushido_DZ95
    Apr 14, 2023
    6
    Robots, jokes, machine guns to rock music - this is exactly what we fell in love with the first F.E.A.R, right?
    The first association with F.E.A.R is a typical Hollywood movie about saving the world, right?
    Okay, this is just a mediocre sequel that got it all wrong. In addition to graphics, everything has deteriorated here, including shooting. Understand correctly, it is better in the    Robots, jokes, machine guns to rock music - this is exactly what we fell in love with the first F.E.A.R, right?
    The first association with F.E.A.R is a typical Hollywood movie about saving the world, right?
    Okay, this is just a mediocre sequel that got it all wrong. In addition to graphics, everything has deteriorated here, including shooting. Understand correctly, it is better in the second part, but there is no recoil at all.. the most striking example is a shotgun, and if in the first part you got a shotgun in your hands, you felt that you were the boss here, then in the second part it is a toy.
    The atmosphere is completely lost because nothing is pressing on you, you just got together with your friends to save the world, as is usually the case in post-production films and games.
    There is no horror here at all. In the first part, the shooter and horror accounted for 60% and 40%, and in the second part of the horror, almost 10% of the crowd of enemies climb out of one place and you just stand and shoot the dummies.
    It is unfortunate that the developers decided to make the sequel a category B action movie, most likely succumbing to the trends of those years and lost their zest.    … Expand
  4. dmitriy_savenok
    Dec 25, 2022
    3
    Революционный проект своего времени скатился в унылый и посредственный шуттер.
    3/10
  5. LT_Gruber
    Dec 21, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game on its own but downgrade from the series.

    F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin is surely not a bad game. It follows the story from the previous games and does this quite well. However, because of the new look of the game, the new sound design and the excessive lighting, it does not really feel like a F.E.A.R. game anymore.

    The story continues in this game with Alma Wade, taking revenge on anyone who did her wrong because of all the experiments that have been conducted on her by Project Origin. After the catastrophic events of the first game, a Delta Force squad is sent to arrest Genevieve Aristide, the brains behind the whole operation. Thirty minutes before the ending of F.E.A.R., the team arrives and get to work. You play as Michael Becket, a guy that also has a strong physic connection to Alma.

    The whole operation goes haywire and throughout the game, your squad gets wiped out, one at the time. This is because of the interfering ATC forces, Alma and her voodoo powers and the awakened Replica soldiers. The Point Man from the first game explodes the research facility where the experiments where taking place on Alma and Becket is knocked unconscious. You awake in a hospital, which is immediately confiscated by ATC forces. They want to erase all evidence of Project Origin, including you and your buddies.

    You try to press forward while being taunted by hallucinations, shot at from all directions and assassination attempts. You meet some help underway, but they are killed off quicker that you can say “What the..”. No place is safe for you and your simple arrest mission is turned into a race for survival and escape.

    In the end, Alma finally gets to you because Genevieve Aristide locks you and Alma in a metal ball thing. She wanted to lure you and Alma in this thing from the beginning to save Project Origin. The part that happens next is still one of the weirdest things in video game history. Alma goes full Cowgirl on you and, apparently, you put a little Baby Becket in her belly. In the end, she shows you her swollen belly and the game ends. Wow..

    The graphics are nice in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, but the problem is that they are to light. You can set the brightness to zero and still the game is to colorful and bright. I also don’t like the new HUD that overlays your screen. It is supposed to resemble some sort of glasses holo-screen thing, but it distracts and makes you feel like playing trough a simulator.

    Although this installment is way less scary than its predecessor, it had its moments. The elementary school level was nicely done and gave some F.E.A.R. vibes back. The rest however, no matter how hard they tried, it did not work. For me, this had two reasons. One is that the scare effects and horror elements are all shown to you by static and interference, followed by a hallucination, and then, more static. The second reason is that there is no ice chilling, high pitched sound that goes through marrow and bone, like the first game.

    The combat is fast paced, the guns accurate and it all feels very fluent and smooth. You still use health kits to restore your health and can find reflex boosters to increase your slow-motion time.

    However, in the sound department (something that is really important for me when playing a game), the developers screwed up. The sound is horrible. It is so blend and lifeless, it genuinely shocked me. The voices of the ATC forces and Replica Soldiers sound very fade in the distance, and the voice acting for their actions and communication is terrible. The guns sound like pea shooters, all of them. The worst of all is the shotgun. When firing, a foul fart escapes its barrel and that is it. Explosions sound like the popping of a balloon and when enemies die, it sounds like you poke a hot iron on their asses and they are in discomfort rather than dying from your hail of peas.

    The DLC, F.E.A.R. 2 Reborn, adds four new levels, in which you play as a Replica soldier. It is a fun change and diversion from the main game.

    They even added the original health meters and HUD from the first games. The rest of the mechanics are all the same as the original game.

    You play as Foxtrot 813, one of the many Replica soldiers that all mindlessly follow orders and attack anything if commanded, but not you. You are a special boy.
    Something that Paxton Fettel explains to you throughout the game.

    You go rogue and the whole Replica army turns against you. You need to escape and find Fettel to become his personal vessel. After you find him, Fettel takes control of your body and he is, you guessed it, reborn.

    In the end, F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin is a good game, the combat works fine and accurate, the slow motion works just as good as the first game and the overall length of the game is fair.

    It is just not that much of a F.E.A.R. sequel in my opinion anymore in terms of scariness.    … Expand
  6. The_D4RknesS
    Sep 3, 2022
    8
    great game but lacked the artificial intelligence of the first one that is amazing
  7. KapralDominik
    Jul 20, 2022
    7
    Двоякое впечатление плавно перерастающее в приятное послевкусие. Приятно было перепройти сиквел спустя столько лет, подмечая новые детали и меняя мнение о нем по ходу игры. Так, столкнувшись с топорным управлением, сдавшим свои позиции ИИ и прочими ограничениями перекочевавшими из консольных версий- игра смотрелась в разы слабее первой части. Но в результате, прорвавшись сквозь орды враговДвоякое впечатление плавно перерастающее в приятное послевкусие. Приятно было перепройти сиквел спустя столько лет, подмечая новые детали и меняя мнение о нем по ходу игры. Так, столкнувшись с топорным управлением, сдавшим свои позиции ИИ и прочими ограничениями перекочевавшими из консольных версий- игра смотрелась в разы слабее первой части. Но в результате, прорвавшись сквозь орды врагов вплоть до финальных титров, нельзя не отметить сохранность атмосферы присущей оригиналу, добротный сюжет, стилистику, любопытные секции для езды в роботе-мехе и все так же пробирающая до жути хоррорная составляющая. Итого: 7.… Expand
  8. Martim1322
    Jul 8, 2022
    4
    F.E.A.R 2 Project Origin called me a lot for the images and for being a new horror game since when I played it I was recording a lot of horror videos but F.E.A.R 2 in my opinion is the worst game I've ever played in my life, I consider this game like the Call Of Duty Halloween edition, because it has some terrifying moments and to tell the truth when they happen they are very memorable butF.E.A.R 2 Project Origin called me a lot for the images and for being a new horror game since when I played it I was recording a lot of horror videos but F.E.A.R 2 in my opinion is the worst game I've ever played in my life, I consider this game like the Call Of Duty Halloween edition, because it has some terrifying moments and to tell the truth when they happen they are very memorable but that doesn't make a game, it's first the game doesn't even scare and imagine 100% of the game right .. .80% are the guards appearing to kill and the other 20% are the moments of terror
    It fails as a horror game and it fails as a good game and that's why I give it a 40    … Expand
  9. AngryGeek
    Jun 6, 2022
    5
    Call of duty and fear crossover game is so awesome :D It was once a horror game.
  10. 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
  11. Tomle1202
    Apr 24, 2022
    6
    Project Origin is too incredibly mediocre to be a F.E.A.R's sequel. At least the ending is memorable, but I digress.
  12. 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.
  13. vlasama
    Nov 3, 2021
    7
    This IS my favorite game. I like IT so much. Best in this game is simply gameplay. No puzzle And mechanics.
  14. 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
  15. 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!
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Шутер, который заслуживал в своё время хороших оценок и внимания. Сейчас он уже устарел
  19. SgAkErRu
    Apr 15, 2021
    5
    Короче, игра не очень. Вроде как сиквел, но хуже первой части по всем фронтам (даже с технической точки зрения).

    Большую часть времени надо стрелять клонов/монстров, но это очень скучно, так как стрельба ни о чем, пушки не чувствуются, и еще очень как-то странно бегает персонаж. Графика тоже стала хуже, и на сегодня выглядит довольно плохо, чего не сказать про первую часть. С точки    Короче, игра не очень. Вроде как сиквел, но хуже первой части по всем фронтам (даже с технической точки зрения).

    Большую часть времени надо стрелять клонов/монстров, но это очень скучно, так как стрельба ни о чем, пушки не чувствуются, и еще очень как-то странно бегает персонаж.

    Графика тоже стала хуже, и на сегодня выглядит довольно плохо, чего не сказать про первую часть. С точки зрения геймдизайна - тоже какая-то шляпа, вот недавно перепрошел игру и вообще ничего не запомнилось.

    Хоррор-составляющая выглядит глупо, все пугалки и прочее выглядит как-то очень нелепо. Как следствие, атмосфера никакущая. Сам сюжет тоже потерял свою загадочность и стал каким-то слишком прямолинейным и глупым. По-моему единственное тут хорошее случается, это когда включается саундтрек из первой части.

    В общем если не играли, то лучше и не надо. А если проходили 10 лет назад (как я) и вам кажется что она была неплоха, то лучше не переигрывайте и не портите себе воспоминания. Ну по крайней мере, у меня такое мнение.

    [5 солдатов-клонов из 10]    … Expand
  20. nexus151196
    Feb 28, 2021
    7
    Очень неплохой шутер, с достойной картинкой, хорошей стрельбой и сеттингом. Играешь и чувствуешь, что происходит полная жесть.
  21. Cz3rw0ny
    Feb 17, 2021
    7
    Good shooter, but I would not say it is above average. It has few good moments and it is worth giving it a chance.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. YtiaFenya
    Nov 14, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Говно в степени бесконечность. F.E.A.R. 2 - крайне плохая игра. Я проходил все части F.E.A.R. подряд чтобы оценить и взвесить достоинства каждой части. После божественной первой части вторая показалась мне полнейшим дерьмом, в этой игре ужасно всё: стрельба, ИИ хоть и умный, но с первой частью не сравнится, сюжет наискучнейший тоже самое могу сказать и про страшилки с главным героем. Единственным достоинством считаю графику, тут она неплоха, но всякие помехи и блики портят глаз. Ставлю единицу только за графику и ИИ.… Expand
  25. tgeza01
    Oct 18, 2020
    2
    F.E.A.R. 2 of Duty: Infinite Badfare

    Besides the story and setting, this game has basically no relationship to its mighty predecessor. It's a reskinned CoD with everything just thrown in that was 'fashionable' at the time of its creation, completely ignoring the first game. Ugly rainbow colors in combat, guns sound like crap, enemies dumb as hell, ugly HUD, hitmarkers, sniper sections,    F.E.A.R. 2 of Duty: Infinite Badfare

    Besides the story and setting, this game has basically no relationship to its mighty predecessor. It's a reskinned CoD with everything just thrown in that was 'fashionable' at the time of its creation, completely ignoring the first game. Ugly rainbow colors in combat, guns sound like crap, enemies dumb as hell, ugly HUD, hitmarkers, sniper sections, bombastic tank (mech) sections, etc, etc..

    Whoever recommends this today is a conman.    … Expand
  26. Edco0328
    Oct 17, 2020
    7
    F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin | October 18, 2020 | [★★]

    In my opinion, It is a very clean made game. Throughout my play-through, I've never encountered a thing that it shouldn't be there. I think being super linear helps a lot in that case. Gameplay is pretty much shoot and kill then enter the next level - enemy spawn there and do the same. The AI's movement felt generic making them easy    F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin | October 18, 2020 | [★★]

    In my opinion, It is a very clean made game. Throughout my play-through, I've never encountered a thing that it shouldn't be there. I think being super linear helps a lot in that case. Gameplay is pretty much shoot and kill then enter the next level - enemy spawn there and do the same. The AI's movement felt generic making them easy to read. I've only died 2 times (Excluding those failed grenade attempt) throughout the campaign in Normal mode. I can't say otherwise on other difficulty but it was an easy course game.

    The story doesn't really give a lot until it finally became clear by reading through massive hundred journals scattered around the game. It sometimes wasn't fun reading those but at least it picked up half the game that it makes me intrigue and engage with what's happening. I've never actually played the first one and this one make me want to check it to see what I've been missing.

    Overall experience is a big thing for me and sadly this just gave me a flat one. I knew horror is one of the main theme of this game, but I've never felt that. Jumpscape doesn't really bothers me specially with no consequences unlike Dead Space where those who freak you, can actually kill you and that makes it more terrifying. I just wish this game have that.    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. LironesAlviento
    Aug 2, 2020
    7
    El juego tiene las mismas virtudes y defectos que su predecesor, si no le pides peras al olmo igual lo puedes disfrutar.
  29. Slaviy
    Jul 29, 2020
    5
    Не понимаю, как можно ставить такой отвратительной игре 10 баллов.
    Максимально убогий хоррор, за всю игру даже не передёрнуло. Посредственный шутер, с большим ТТК.
    Первая часть была примерная такая же, но слега лучше. 3 часть даже пытаться не буду, не хочу терять время.    Не понимаю, как можно ставить такой отвратительной игре 10 баллов.
    Максимально убогий хоррор, за всю игру даже не передёрнуло. Посредственный шутер, с большим ТТК.
    Первая часть была примерная такая же, но слега лучше. 3 часть даже пытаться не буду, не хочу терять время.
  30. guiletheguiles
    Jul 15, 2020
    7
    Since I revisited F.E.A.R., which is one of my favorite horror games of all time, I decided to do the same with its only good sequel.
    While not in the same level as its predecessor, F.E.A.R. 2 managed to address some issues, while carving its own action-packed path.
    Before I say anything else, F.E.A.R. 2 is very pretty to look at. It's not groundbreaking and the screen can be quite    Since I revisited F.E.A.R., which is one of my favorite horror games of all time, I decided to do the same with its only good sequel.
    While not in the same level as its predecessor, F.E.A.R. 2 managed to address some issues, while carving its own action-packed path.

    Before I say anything else, F.E.A.R. 2 is very pretty to look at. It's not groundbreaking and the screen can be quite blurry sometimes, but I'd definitely put it on a list of graphics that still holds up. Also, in comparison with the first one, this is miles ahead.

    Project Origin continues to blend horror and action very well. I did find this one way more frantic in its shooter roots than the first entry, but I think this helped the game to become its own thing, not "only a sequel." There are a lot more things to shoot at, more enemy types, decent mech sequences, more guns and dangers to tackle. The best thing is that, while not as groundbreaking as the first F.E.A.R., it all just works with ease. The spooky parts did feel a little less impactful, but there are still some very freaky moments.
    One HUGE improvement was the level design. Sure, it's still very linear and "corridor-oriented", but it's not as repetitive as before, areas are larger, more apocalyptic, features some memorable environments (especially towards the ending), has a better pacing and it's overall a LITTLE more dynamic. This is one of the things that bothered me A LOT in the past and I'm glad that they tried to fix it here.
    As for the story, It's still nice. I'm glad they expanded on what happened in the first F.E.A.R., answered some unanswered questions and actually created an interesting lore to follow. I do prefer the first one, since it's a lot more mysterious and told through a very bizzare writing, but it's cool to see that they did not stray from their weird path.

    But I also felt that Project Origins faltered in many ways. Much more than the first game.
    For starters, if you loved the soundtrack/sound design of the first F.E.A.R., you'll see none of it here. I do not know how they managed to **** it up so much.
    While the story is good and can stand on its own, if compared to the first one, it feels weaker. Monolith explore themes and events a lot more here, but fails to make it in the quiet, ominous and very menacing way that the first one did. I liked the action, but, sometimes, it feels like they forgot the horror. Also, the audio message and audio logs are gone. Now you'll find files and you have to stop the action to read them. If you want to do that, you'll read A LOT!
    F.E.A.R. 2 feels a lot easier than its predecessor and, while that's not an objectively bad thing, I miss the tactical and mindful shooting system. The speed of duels and number of enemies hinder this feeling. Especially since their A.I. is very dumb. New enemy types like ghosts and the "undead" are not fun at all to fight against. In fact, they're even more annoying than the INVISIBLE enemies.
    Also, the 5th and 6th are not good. The school has some of the worst level designs of the game and the subways are just very uninspiring. I loved the final interval, but MAN! The game DRAGS a lot before you can reach it.

    F.E.A.R. 2 is not as good as its incredible first game. That much is true. But it doesn't make it less enjoyable.
    I definitely recommend this for fans of the first game and, if you're a fan of horror games, you should try it too.
    Now, if you do not fit into these two categories, you might find it forgettable and a bit generic.    … Expand
  31. rastec
    May 11, 2020
    9
    Nicer graphics, nicer locations, nicer audio - good successor of F.E.A.R 1 with its extensions :)
  32. Silhouette
    Apr 16, 2020
    6
    Very good graphics even in 2k20. But shooting got worse than 1st game. Nothing special but atmosphere is VERY good because of the graphics
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. KARF4GEN
    May 11, 2018
    9
    Весьма интересный продукт, который полностью утратил новизну.
  37. iddqd4
    Mar 16, 2018
    7
    Существенно слабее первой части по всем фронтам.
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. jcasetnl
    Nov 25, 2016
    5
    A not horrible but mostly forgettable shooter. Cliche "dropped into a meat grinder" story. Gun play and movement aren't very satisfying. You can't dive or roll like in Max Payne, so the bullet time is just basically a slow-motion cheat button. The jump scares are formulaic to the point that you start to ignore them and just charge forward. Speaking of which, running is in very shortA not horrible but mostly forgettable shooter. Cliche "dropped into a meat grinder" story. Gun play and movement aren't very satisfying. You can't dive or roll like in Max Payne, so the bullet time is just basically a slow-motion cheat button. The jump scares are formulaic to the point that you start to ignore them and just charge forward. Speaking of which, running is in very short bursts because it's limited by a tiny stamina meter, which is just... odd. A highly trained soldier can't sprint for more than 30 feet without running out of breath?… Expand
  41. 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
  42. Mahdiar
    Jul 6, 2016
    7
    Gameplay : 7
    Graphics : 8
    Story : 7
    Sound : 8
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    Overall : 7
  43. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    7
    I love the F.E.A.R. series. That said, Project Origin is probably my least favorite. It took some intresting directions, but it's oddly similar to Devil May Cry games in in that it has a tenous link to other entries in the series. The Point Man is nowhere to be seen, and the combat mechanics are stuck in a bizarre transitional reality between the first and third games. You have very littleI love the F.E.A.R. series. That said, Project Origin is probably my least favorite. It took some intresting directions, but it's oddly similar to Devil May Cry games in in that it has a tenous link to other entries in the series. The Point Man is nowhere to be seen, and the combat mechanics are stuck in a bizarre transitional reality between the first and third games. You have very little health, but the controls are so stiff that you will find yourself taking unecessary damage constantly. The "cover" mechanic is laughable, and most guns feel very weak especially the pump shotgun- a game killer for me. On the upside, the mech sections are absolutely cathartic, the music is very strong and echoes the first game's score beautifully, and there is much more character interaction and good dialogue given the shift in cast from a lone operative to a Delta Force strike team. Bottom line, as a F.E.A.R. fanboy I enjoyed the game, but those just here for the shooting might want to skip it.… Expand
  44. bigsilverhotdog
    May 1, 2016
    0
    You have to be joking.

    Waiting almost 3 years to play this patched up mess did nothing to help the fail that is at the core of this rubbish. Laughably cliched in every sense of the word and utterly, uselessly dated. Little girl leaving entrail splattering destruction with a horror movie "gotcha" scare attempt every 45 seconds isn't merely cliched, it's just lazy. "OMG THERE IS A    You have to be joking.

    Waiting almost 3 years to play this patched up mess did nothing to help the fail that is at the core of this rubbish. Laughably cliched in every sense of the word and utterly, uselessly dated. Little girl leaving entrail splattering destruction with a horror movie "gotcha" scare attempt every 45 seconds isn't merely cliched, it's just lazy.

    "OMG THERE IS A DOZEN GALLONS OF BLOOD IN THIS DARKENED LIGHT FLICKERING BATHROOM STALL THAT GETS EVEN MORE FLICKERY AND HORROR MOVIE SOUND EFFECTY WHEN I OPEN THE STALL DOOR WHICH OPENS VERY SLOWLY TO REVEAL.... seriously, who even cares?"    … Expand
  45. 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
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. Marick
    Mar 24, 2015
    7
    F.E.A.R. 2 Project Origin is a horror FPS, developed by Monolith Productions and published by Warner Bros. The game is a continuation of the first two games, having no connection with the two expansions of the first game. The story is quite good. You're Michael Becket, Delta Force operator, which is sent to capture Geneva Aristide, their own within 30 minutes before the end of the firstF.E.A.R. 2 Project Origin is a horror FPS, developed by Monolith Productions and published by Warner Bros. The game is a continuation of the first two games, having no connection with the two expansions of the first game. The story is quite good. You're Michael Becket, Delta Force operator, which is sent to capture Geneva Aristide, their own within 30 minutes before the end of the first FEAR The gameplay is pretty good one, with many changes from the first game.… Expand
  49. karmasleeper
    Sep 14, 2014
    7
    This sequel picks up where the first game left off, but instead of controlling point man, you're part of an entirely new set of characters and their involvement with the aftermath of the first game's story. Gameplay is very similar to the first game. You have slow mo, you have very similar weapons but also some new ones, but you can't carry as many health packs this time which I thinkThis sequel picks up where the first game left off, but instead of controlling point man, you're part of an entirely new set of characters and their involvement with the aftermath of the first game's story. Gameplay is very similar to the first game. You have slow mo, you have very similar weapons but also some new ones, but you can't carry as many health packs this time which I think was a good decision. Enemies are also very similar but there is the addition of ghoul type monsters that break up combat with typical soldier goons. These segments also provide a new kind of tension that was absent from the first game. Level design is very similar to the first game but the environments are more varied and there seems to be more polish to break up the monotony. Like the first the game, FEAR 2 is very short and won't take you long. Unlike the first game, however, I didn't feel as strong a desire to replay this one through higher difficulties. Maybe it's just me, but the AI didn't seem as competent. There were times when I could just stand near a doorway and blast everyone that walked through it like lemmings. It's difficult to put my finger on, but the combat segments didn't feel like they had the same punch of the first game. Sound effects, even in slow mo, just felt kinda stale and flat. In short, there are some definite improvements over the first game but also one or two steps back. Nevertheless, a worthy sequel.… Expand
  50. 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
  51. PhantomLove
    Aug 17, 2014
    7
    Graphics is updated but the quality is not consistent (especially judged from the cutscenes)
    As for the weapon design, I never liked the new glowing-ball gun (low ammunition velocity, no dropping, pointless) , the sniper-rifle (no zoom option) , the new laser gun (quirky hip sight) , and overall all guns are impractically bulky
    The gunfight is a bit more casual than the first game, newly    Graphics is updated but the quality is not consistent (especially judged from the cutscenes)
    As for the weapon design, I never liked the new glowing-ball gun (low ammunition velocity, no dropping, pointless) , the sniper-rifle (no zoom option) , the new laser gun (quirky hip sight) , and overall all guns are impractically bulky
    The gunfight is a bit more casual than the first game, newly introduced cover system most of the time hurts rather than protect.
    The story-telling has become repetitive, during every rendezvous I knew somebody's gonna be liquified/cut off ...
    Nevertheless I had fun, not so exciting as the fist installment but still a good game.    … Expand
  52. JimCorbett
    Mar 24, 2014
    7
    Fear 2 has shed even more of it's horror skin. It's more of a shooter than ever before and also seems to be a bit more cartoon-ish. The graphics don't exactly look real, they look for like a cartoon, which is strange. They also added hit markers that appear on screen whenever you successfully land a shot on an enemy which only helps in taking away from the lackluster immersion. The combatFear 2 has shed even more of it's horror skin. It's more of a shooter than ever before and also seems to be a bit more cartoon-ish. The graphics don't exactly look real, they look for like a cartoon, which is strange. They also added hit markers that appear on screen whenever you successfully land a shot on an enemy which only helps in taking away from the lackluster immersion. The combat overall though is more enjoyable and the story really hasn't taken a dip, but it hasn't gotten any better either. Overall, if you liked the original, you'll probably like this. But, if you're looking for a true horror experience, then you'll be sorely disappointed.… Expand
  53. carnivorCactae
    Feb 11, 2014
    0
    O... holy... what the flying sickweasel.
    I am asking myself if the positive-reviewers even played the first one!
    "FEAR"2 is a misleading piece cash-in that takes a delightful dump on everything that made the first FEAR so great! And I am not even talking about the cheap jumpscares, because we all know, that FEAR wasn't even that scary at all. All that mattered was the gunplay and    O... holy... what the flying sickweasel.
    I am asking myself if the positive-reviewers even played the first one!

    "FEAR"2 is a misleading piece cash-in that takes a delightful dump on everything that made the first FEAR so great!

    And I am not even talking about the cheap jumpscares, because we all know, that FEAR wasn't even that scary at all.
    All that mattered was the gunplay and the awesome slowmo-effects.

    FEAR2 manages to dumb the whole concept down and create a casual-shooter for drooling call-of-duty-kiddies.
    Enemies that GLOW (!) when you activate the slowmo!!! WHat the...?!
    Enemies have much less room to navigate and are poorly animated (especially when you compare the first one to this stupid dumbster!).

    Oh, and regenerating health! Don't forget this "feature" to appeal to all these "gamers" that are too stupid to play actually that good, that they don't die every second. Pleas! No challenges! " - -

    (of course this "new" and "flexible" design-choice of "REGENERATING HEALTH" doesn't add any suspence whatever. All it does is giving lazy developers an excuse, to **** up good level-design!).

    And just a Side-Note: The Slowmo-graphics - especially the particle-effects look so extreme bad and unspectacular, that you'll keep looking for all the particles and destruction you know from the first one. But nothing to see here. HOW THE F*CK DID THEY MANAGED THIS?!
    (oh well, after playing the even worse "Fear"3, I know they can step even more steps towards an ugly mess!)

    Don't buy this! Seriously!
    I'll dig up the first FEAR again and will play the Sh*t out of it! again. and again. Yeah. It's that good!    … Expand
  54. Skipper
    Dec 8, 2013
    4
    I liked the first f.e.a.r. game, I played it through to the end twice. This one I couldn't finish. I'm entirely sure why. I was not a big fan of the controls (the mouse was way too sensitive even at the lowest setting and when I turned down my mouse sensitivity outside of the game, plus you can't bind mouse 4 and 5). The firefights felt generic and unrealistic. You can just run aroundI liked the first f.e.a.r. game, I played it through to the end twice. This one I couldn't finish. I'm entirely sure why. I was not a big fan of the controls (the mouse was way too sensitive even at the lowest setting and when I turned down my mouse sensitivity outside of the game, plus you can't bind mouse 4 and 5). The firefights felt generic and unrealistic. You can just run around head-shotting everyone in slow-mo without ever really needing cover. This could be excused if the story was interesting. Maybe it gets better the further you go, but I'll never know because it was putting me to sleep after a few hours.… Expand
  55. Kulkuri
    Dec 5, 2013
    5
    I am not usually in the "PC Master Race" wagon, screaming that a game is a game console port if it has been released also on other platforms at the same time. But F.E.A.R. 2 is the very definition of that and an epitome failure to make a decent sequel to good if not great Windows-PC game. Everything has been made more linear, less faster, more "larger", less controllable. There's NOI am not usually in the "PC Master Race" wagon, screaming that a game is a game console port if it has been released also on other platforms at the same time. But F.E.A.R. 2 is the very definition of that and an epitome failure to make a decent sequel to good if not great Windows-PC game. Everything has been made more linear, less faster, more "larger", less controllable. There's NO ABILITY TO SAVE THE GAME AS YOU WISH, no quick saves, no manual saves, ONLY AUTOSAVES AT PREDETERMINED PLACES!!! If you die, you'll lose 5-15 minutes of play time and you need to replay certain spots. F.E.A.R. 2 has terrible FOV, mouse acceleration, you can't bind all mouse buttons to a functions, plain ugly HDR, and oh god the motion blur is so bad. Everything uses very large font and everything has been adjusted TV in mind. There's also ALMOST TOTAL LACK OF COOL PARTICLE EFFECTS, and worse map design, bad jumpscares that aren't even effective, it's really short game, maybe 6-7 hours long, and worst of it all, it looks, feels, sounds, and acts like it's a Playstation 2 title. AI has been dumbed down by a large factor... And allow me to highlight how dumb the map design is by noting that the game has SEVERAL DIFFERENT "SECRET" UNDREGROUND FACILITIES with ALL THE POSSIBLE VIDEO GAME CLICHÉS IMAGINABLE. Maps are also more linear pipes than they were in first F.E.A.R. game. I didn't even sink into everything what's wrong with this title. Just stay away from it. It's one of the worst FPS games ever made. F.E.A.R. 2 lacks self-image and instead is more like bad imitation of Halo 3 from every aspect. F.E.A.R. 2 has no taste at all, and people who call this a good game have no taste at all either. Or are too inexperienced FPS gamers to understand what's wrong with this title.… Expand
  56. csabber
    Nov 30, 2013
    7
    Project Origin is a direct follow up to the original game released in 2005. It took Monolith 4 years to cook up a sequel and they decided not to change much on the formula that has worked once. But 4 years is a long time and sometimes innovation is better than playing it safe. That's exactly why Project Origin falls short of its predecessor. The formula remained the same, but the audienceProject Origin is a direct follow up to the original game released in 2005. It took Monolith 4 years to cook up a sequel and they decided not to change much on the formula that has worked once. But 4 years is a long time and sometimes innovation is better than playing it safe. That's exactly why Project Origin falls short of its predecessor. The formula remained the same, but the audience has changed.

    The game picks up right the time when the first games is about to end. To be precise, it starts a couple of minutes before the end of F.E.A.R. You are a part of Delta Squad and you're sent to place the head of Armacham Technology Corporation into protective custody. It's when sh*t starts to get serious and a nuclear blast bakes most of the city as a result of the original F.E.A.R. team's endgame. In the rest of the game you move in and out of underground facilities trying to achieve your ultimate goal. Even though the campaign lasts only around 7 hours the story is detailed and interesting. On the other side, you have to pay attention to every detail that happens around you or told to you on the comm because if not you'll find yourself lost in the web organisations and projects thrown at you in every couple of hours. At least if you do get lost eventually right before the end of the game everything will be cleared up in 5 short minutes.

    The gameplay is very similar to the first game. Little has changed; slow-mo shooting is still great but the novelty has faded in the past four years. You will meet various enemies during your gameplay starting from soldiers, genetically modified monsters, mechs to ghosts even. The game will always try to throw something new at you which is nice, but eventually you'll immediately recognize the spacey room where a firefight is going to take place in 3...2...1.

    AI was a strong part of the first game and it returns in the second one too. However, it doesn't always work like it meant to be. Sometimes the enemies will be clever enough to kick over tables and take covers, but in other cases they will try to rush you through the same door where you'll stand and shoot them one by one. The Delta Squad, your mates aren't the most brightest either. Most of the times you'll see them splitting up and getting killed (because of the story) and the writers could've written better lines for the voice actors too. Being a psychological game you'll never feel surprised of your team members being killed off. What is worse you'll never feel pity for them because they're unlikable, two-dimensional dolls.

    Visually F.E.A.R. 2 is a real mystery. On one hand it presents a great world with some stunning lighting effects and great destructibility, on the other hand it's ugly. Everything looks sharp when you move, but stop for a moment a take closer look at minor objects, like consoles or books on desks. They look downresd, blurry and pixelated. The devil is in the details as they say. In the year when hardware pushing games like Modern Warfare 2, Resident Evil 5 or Killzone 2 were put on the shelves of retailers this kind of laziness is disappointing. One can look aside when it comes to these problems, but then there is the audio. The sounds of guns are just atrocious; every one of them sounds like they were taken out from an 80s Atari 7800 game. Every shot you have to take with the shotgun or machine gun irritates your ears. It's like firing with toy guns from the crappiest Chinese manufacturer.

    F.E.A.R. is a sharp shooter with its flaws and assets. The formula that made the first game great has aged greatly and the horror factor is M.I.A. in most of the game. Great number of "tricks" has already been used up in the previous title or other games. When the horror is present the game feels like a real successor of the prequel, but those moments sadly end quickly. It definitely has its moments when it comes to shooting (the mech scenes are great), but drawbacks won't allow to have an experience like with the original F.E.A.R. game.

    Rating: 68/100; Replay Value: 2/5; To Beat: 7 hours; Played on: normal.    … Expand
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. Neddy
    Jul 3, 2013
    7
    I was just about to write a 10/10 review for this game, because it's solid and extremely good looking. I was about ten hours in and loving it lots. I thought I'll play on a little further before reviewing, then one hour later it ended.

    Recap then, it is excellent FEAR content, if you like the first trilogy as I did. It looks fab, gets livelier sooner, and plays like a dream. Only it's    I was just about to write a 10/10 review for this game, because it's solid and extremely good looking. I was about ten hours in and loving it lots. I thought I'll play on a little further before reviewing, then one hour later it ended.

    Recap then, it is excellent FEAR content, if you like the first trilogy as I did. It looks fab, gets livelier sooner, and plays like a dream. Only it's just too short.

    My real overall rating is probably 7.5/10, but 8/10 is too much given its length. I'd estimate its probably slightly more than half length of any of the first three games.

    I was lucky and bought it for £2.50 Steam sale, so I have no complaint, but think before you pay full price. (I imagine it has good replayabilty, as I imagine I most certainly will replay.)

    The expansion F.E.A.R.2 Reborn isn't so hot either, and it's extremely short. You play as a replica soldier, so it's an aside to the game, and not part of it. It's OK and fun to play at, as all the weapons and slo-mo are there. It is a strange and interesting little side story, but it's just way too short. Don't pay top price for it    … Expand
  60. Fresh3gg
    May 24, 2013
    6
    No longer be able to lean left or right. Sprint fast while no longer need to holster your weapons first. Infact no longer be able to hoster weapons. Still no prone. Be able to crouch, jump and stand. Melee attack (gun butt), able to jump-forward kick or slide-ski-kick across the floor, I think the player only able to do that after he has that critical operation? Press the X key to switchNo longer be able to lean left or right. Sprint fast while no longer need to holster your weapons first. Infact no longer be able to hoster weapons. Still no prone. Be able to crouch, jump and stand. Melee attack (gun butt), able to jump-forward kick or slide-ski-kick across the floor, I think the player only able to do that after he has that critical operation? Press the X key to switch grenade types, but sometimes you need to press the X again to be able to throw out a grenade, though there is only 1 type of grenade to choose from by then (bugs?). New feature to the grenade’s explode time, now you can hold onto a grenade in hand, it’ll kill you if you don’t throw it out in time before it goes out with a BANG. There is a “seconds” meter in your crosshair when you’re holding onto a grenade. Slowmo, when ever you use the slowmo, there is a “slowmo” meter in your crosshair when it’s resource drains, it auto recharges the slowmo when it was all used up. Now the player has a new trick as to move chairs and tables (or other obstructibles) so as to use them as a shield (hiding behind them). The tricks on the chairs and tables are: Slide Cover, Flip Cover, Topple Cover, etc Has those shotgun and other gun models copy-styled from other games such as Sin and Crysis, Quake Wars, etc Has changed the gameplay to more the like to other games like GoldenEye: Rogue Agent, Half-Life 2 and SiN Episodes: Emergence. It’s turning to more console-favoured game. This is a very good hybrid game, but all hybrids has a limited score… Expand
  61. sft
    May 22, 2013
    7
    Battle of the Boing

    Visually F.E.A.R 2 is impressive. It features some terrific maps (although it’s still a bit too much of a corridor shooter), cut-scenes, and in-game animations, the character modelling is good and it has a host of nice atmospheric touches. It also introduces some imaginative new enemies not seen in the original, including the reanimators, who bring dead grunts back    Battle of the Boing

    Visually F.E.A.R 2 is impressive. It features some terrific maps (although it’s still a bit too much of a corridor shooter), cut-scenes, and in-game animations, the character modelling is good and it has a host of nice atmospheric touches. It also introduces some imaginative new enemies not seen in the original, including the reanimators, who bring dead grunts back to life as flailing, gun-toting zombies, and pesky, shrivelled guys in shorts, who scurry about like Gollum on speed. F.E.A.R 2 is also pretty creepy at times it actually made me jump once or twice. It’s a shame, however, that these jolts are isolated to brief sections of the game with long gaps between. The story’s okay though unremarkable. The combat ranges from quite easy to pretty tough (on the normal setting). The tasks are typical: finding keycards and whatnot nothing particularly inspiring. So far so whatever it’s a good game but not a great one. On to my main criticisms. The PC controls are a bit twitchy, but more of a problem is the way your character moves. The amount of head-bob is insane. I mean truly bonkers. Beckett bounces along as though on a pogo stick. It irritated the hell out of me and significantly reduced my enjoyment of the game. Then there’s the lack of humour. Aside from a few quips within the intel reports there is none. Overall this is a visually and technically striking game that’s well worth playing but won’t linger fondly in the memory or have much replay appeal.    … Expand
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. kg1992
    Jan 6, 2013
    5
    Meant to be F.E.A.R., but Call of Duty. It is pretty good shooter full of fun, but never scared me at all. The arid and mysterious atmosphere of the original disappeared with greasy and distracting environment and effects.
  66. fedak
    Nov 23, 2012
    7
    A much more modern title (in both graphics and game mechanics) than the original F.E.A.R.

    As a FPS it is a much more varied experience than the first game- the environments and level design are tied to the story and far more interesting than the endless repetitive drab corridors of the original. The combat still centers heavily around the bullet time mechanic and there are several    A much more modern title (in both graphics and game mechanics) than the original F.E.A.R.

    As a FPS it is a much more varied experience than the first game- the environments and level design are tied to the story and far more interesting than the endless repetitive drab corridors of the original. The combat still centers heavily around the bullet time mechanic and there are several levels where you get to don a near-indestructible mech suit.

    As a survival horror title is has all of the same flaws of its predecessor- the horror is mostly QuickTime events and simply isn't in any way frightening. (Especially if you've had your fill of     … Expand
  67. birdman3
    Nov 13, 2012
    3
    Fear 2 still has many of the weaknesses of Fear 1, having improved only slightly in certain areas. The storyline is still explained in a confusing way, and it is completely irrational and inexplicable. There are still limited options in weapons, the slow-time function is still a crutch. I played through on Hard my first time through because Normal was far too easy when you can slow downFear 2 still has many of the weaknesses of Fear 1, having improved only slightly in certain areas. The storyline is still explained in a confusing way, and it is completely irrational and inexplicable. There are still limited options in weapons, the slow-time function is still a crutch. I played through on Hard my first time through because Normal was far too easy when you can slow down time. The mech sections are fun, but they serve no real purpose. Essentially, this game should go back to the drawing board.… Expand
  68. 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
  69. potatoes351
    Jul 31, 2012
    6
    F.E.A.R 2: Project Origin takes all that was good about the previous game and dumps it in the bin. It then takes the bad bits and makes them either better or worse depending on how you feel about things. F.E.A.R 2 is not how you make a shooter. However the game has a stronger story focus and looks a lot better than number 1 which is always nice.
  70. NerdHero
    Jul 22, 2012
    10
    Richtig Hamma Spiel ich hab so angst es weiter zu zocken xDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
  71. TiesTorN
    May 5, 2012
    7
    the overall game is mostly "meh"... but the ending is really interesting :) I don't even bother to mention about consolization cuz it's normal, every game is consolized these days... which is bad btw.
  72. metacriticFAN
    Apr 26, 2012
    10
    [Game] FEAR2 Project Origin is a seriously scary FPS. Play as a marine and get sent in to pick up a scientist - you know the kind - a scientist that needs human guinea pigs. Live through nightmarish sequences, have your adrenaline spike, and shut down your computer for a rest. Reboot and Repeat. If you liked the first FEAR game you will love this one. [Overall score 9.5] Played 2012.04.06[Game] FEAR2 Project Origin is a seriously scary FPS. Play as a marine and get sent in to pick up a scientist - you know the kind - a scientist that needs human guinea pigs. Live through nightmarish sequences, have your adrenaline spike, and shut down your computer for a rest. Reboot and Repeat. If you liked the first FEAR game you will love this one. [Overall score 9.5] Played 2012.04.06 on Steam PC - 3 years after release

    [DRM] Steam only

    [Challenges] This game is not too complicated. Pick up gun - go down corridor and shoot. The atmospherics are mind numbingly intense and addictive; adrenaline overdose is inevitable. I really like the way the game flips back and forth between more standard FPS run and gun - and the surreal Alma afflicted battles - the flavour is good - and then better - rinse and repeat. Choose your weapons and carry 4 - standard style armaments and the gameplay is tight Tight TIGHT.

    AI behaviour is good - you will get snipped - and you see the patterns soon enough. I played on normal mode and had a good number of reloads; sometimes you are just outnumbered - so you go back to basics - pull back to choke points - grenades, cover and head shots. This game has that bullet time kind of stuff - I did not use it except in the last battle. Hmmmm maybe I should replay this game on a more difficult mode!

    I enjoyed this game so much I will purchase FEAR3 even though the price is still forty smackers. Sometimes you just want to run and gun.

    [My PC] i7-2600K 3.4GHz / ASUS Z68 ProGen3 / 8Gig RAM / Radeon 6870 / 1920x1200 / W7 PRO SP1 Frame rate - smooth as butter. I played this with a Logitech G15 and a Kensington expert mouse - the only way to play! The in-game menu allowed me to remap the keys which then show up in the on-screen instructions and tips.

    [MyFavorites] [Win7x64] FEAR2 Crysis&Warhead JustCause2 Rage [XPx32] DeuxExHumanRevolution&TheMissingLink DeadSpace1&2 Fallout3&NewVegas HalfLife1&2 Bordelands BatmanArkumAsylum AssassinsCreed1 Magicka RedFaction Portal1&2 FromDust MrRobot Sam&MaxSeasons1&2 CulpaInnata TheSecretOfMonkeyIsland DreamfallTheLongestJourney Syberia1&2 CrayonPhysicsDeluxe DefenseGridTheAwakening PlantsVsZombies Prototype Bioshock1&2 UnrealTournament3 FEAR Quake4 [360] AfroSamurai BrutalLegends [XBOX] HALO KOTOR1&2 Crackdown ArmedAndDangerous AggressiveInline BeyondGoodAndEvil DeadOrAlive1&2&3&ExtremeBeachVolleyball Psychonauts [AppleG4] DeusExMachina ReturnToZork Suspended UnrealTournament TombRaiderSeries Suspended [Born] 1964    … Expand
  73. Junior098123
    Dec 29, 2011
    10
    GREAT game i played but finished in less than a day and a half kinda short but LOVE the game-play made me jump i like it recommend it to anyone suggest you buy it and one of my favorite first person shooters
  74. darkballz_pl
    Nov 28, 2011
    8
    Well, F.E.A.R 2 isn't so impressive as the first one, but still it's decent, solid shooter with nice music and good storyline. Game is short, fear factor is small, however meets present standards.
  75. sinadoom
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    First of all compliments to the great game engine. Its shooting physics and gun play are very well done. The campaign plays just like Half-Life 2, with the story being told in the same way. Only difference is that there's random hallucinations mixed in at appropriate times. These are very well-done and although not scary, they create a great, mysterious atmosphere. The biggestFirst of all compliments to the great game engine. Its shooting physics and gun play are very well done. The campaign plays just like Half-Life 2, with the story being told in the same way. Only difference is that there's random hallucinations mixed in at appropriate times. These are very well-done and although not scary, they create a great, mysterious atmosphere. The biggest disappointment is that there are no ranked multiplayer matches (2011), with only 1 or 2 unranked servers online at any given time. It's a shame since the multiplayer has potential to be fun and perhaps more polished than F.E.A.R. Combat's. The story is short with a lack of varied environments and gameplay. However, what you do get is of fairly decent quality and there's nothing like it out there. I played the demo on Xbox 360 and on PC before purchasing and it's quite clear that this game was made for the PC judging by the wealth of buttons in this game. Overall it's a decent game but not good value for money.… Expand
  76. starsh3ro
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    i just finished it and i think its a good game. the sounds are nice, it has some creepy moments and also some funny easter eggs, the level design is nice. well the graphics are okay. the animations look realistic, exept the animation of shot enemys, they sometimes just dissapear or beam to the ground after bullet impact.

    the main game is a bit too easy in my opinion - you can just be    i just finished it and i think its a good game. the sounds are nice, it has some creepy moments and also some funny easter eggs, the level design is nice. well the graphics are okay. the animations look realistic, exept the animation of shot enemys, they sometimes just dissapear or beam to the ground after bullet impact.

    the main game is a bit too easy in my opinion - you can just be rushing without dying a single time, on hard difficulty. the reborn dlc has a few more enemys and is a bit more of a challenge.
    all together its about 7,5 hours of fun and shouldnt be missing in your games collection.    … Expand
  77. Musa3486
    Nov 4, 2011
    10
    A very solid game.A little different from the first but after a while it becomes an game of its own.graphics are great, Al is great and the horror is turned up a level leaving you on the edge of your seat walking down dark areas.overall I loved the game play and highly recommend.
  78. Zen-Zinxe
    Jun 23, 2011
    8
    After trying every aspect of this game, I want to try to give a fair review. Story: If you liked the first game because of the story, you probably will enjoy this one too. As far as I'm concerned, everything related to the story was quite interesting, and kept me basically glued to the game until the end. The ending made me a bit disappointed but, that's just me, I don't care much forAfter trying every aspect of this game, I want to try to give a fair review. Story: If you liked the first game because of the story, you probably will enjoy this one too. As far as I'm concerned, everything related to the story was quite interesting, and kept me basically glued to the game until the end. The ending made me a bit disappointed but, that's just me, I don't care much for cliffhanger endings, though I should have expected as much considering the ending to the first. Basically, the story is solid, the scares and atmosphere in this one are improved, partially due to graphics. Graphics: This game has exceptional graphics, I knew I was in for something impressive when the download size of this game from steam (including the DLC) was nearly 15 gigabytes, a definite improvement over the original. This is one of those linear shooters where it does well to hide the linear aspect due to graphics. F.E.A.R. 1 did this fairly well with level designs, but it was still limited due to the technological capabilities of the time. F.E.A.R. 2 is just solid bad-assery in the graphics department. If you're computer can handle it on higher graphics settings, you will love it, even for a game released a few years ago, the graphics are top notch in my opinion. Another thing to note is the world detail, all the little things around the world that make it feel real, this game is so real it's almost disturbing, the interactions of the characters, the lighting, the props, it's all great. Gameplay: Well, you can't lean anymore, and I don't mind that it's gone, leaning was just another finger on my keyboard that I couldn't use, does it feel like a console port because they made the interface a little bit simpler? Not at all, the game is a solid PC pickup. It walks a fine line between dumbed down console port and decent PC shooter, the best of both worlds, simple, but not in any way boring. The AI is not worse than in the first, it's basically about the same difficulty, I assume I'm playing on Hard difficulty post-patch, cause everyone is complaining about the difficulty being too easy, yet I had a rough time on a lot of the levels. Sometimes you really gotta keep your eyes moving, and on hard, you really need to abuse the slow-mo to make it out clean (or at all, I doubt I could have beaten it without it). Multiplayer: The multiplayer component is well done it seems, I find the use of gamespy annoying, but that's just me, the maps are cool, I really like the pinball machine map, and the customizable loadouts are a nice touch to keep things fairly fresh and balanced. In fact, the only thing that hinders the multiplayer experience for the PC is the lack of players, from what I saw in my short time after buying this game there were less than 5 player hosted (no dedicated servers it appears) games going on, and the first one I joined happened to be in Russia, I'm in Canada, so my ping was awful, but I ended up joining a game where I had decent ping with the host, and it was fun! If there were more than 3 people in that match, it would have been even MORE fun. But I took what I could get, and had a great time, it almost reminded me of the good ol' AVP2 days. Technical aspects: The technical parts of the game are ok, gamespy run ranked matches I don't care for, but nobody plays ranked from what I saw, the game feels reliable, though some of my tool tips telling me what keys do what in the menus appeared to turn into french? I'm not sure, but "escape" key sure didn't say escape in the tool tip. Other than that, the only technical options this game could use is the option to quick-save (though I understand why you can't), and dedicated servers. But here's the summary, this game is enjoyable; solid graphics (often breathtaking), addictive multiplayer (but a lack of players), fantastic story, very well done, the whole direction of the game is great. The AI is challenging on hard, but certainly beatable. I got this for 10 bucks on steam, USD, and keep in mind the Canadian dollar is higher right now, and I gotta say, it's a better steal than the F.E.A.R. ultimate shooter edition for 10 bucks (FEAR plus the 2 expansions), because those didn't come with multiplayer, but THIS did. 10 or 20$ to romp around in a mech that can shred foot soldiers to pools of blood in seconds is beyond worth it alone, everything else aside. It's not perfect, but it is in no way mediocre.… Expand
  79. JonesR
    Jun 10, 2011
    7
    This sequel is simply ok. It doesn't provide the same intense horror experience that the original F.E.A.R. does. Original F.E.A.R. players will know more or less what to expect next. But other than the lack of innovation, it still is a decent game.
  80. cidian
    May 27, 2011
    4
    I loved the first game and its expansion, but Project Origin left me very disappointed. Uninspiring story, no real horror moments, repetitive gameplay, mediocre graphics, feels like a console port, etc. Really expected so much more from this game.
  81. theshonen8899
    May 13, 2011
    6
    What I loved about the original FEAR was the atmosphere, scares, and elusive story. Much of that returns in FEAR 2, but not quite as well as you would like it to. While the graphics and gameplay are superb, the enemies are annoying and the story is very disappointing compared to the original. If you liked the first game though you'll definitely want to play this is for the scares alone, asWhat I loved about the original FEAR was the atmosphere, scares, and elusive story. Much of that returns in FEAR 2, but not quite as well as you would like it to. While the graphics and gameplay are superb, the enemies are annoying and the story is very disappointing compared to the original. If you liked the first game though you'll definitely want to play this is for the scares alone, as they are definitely just as frightening as ever, if not more so.… Expand
  82. Tomwelcome
    Mar 25, 2011
    9
    Gameplay - 8.5 , Graphics - 8.0 , Story - 8.5 , Playing time - 20+hours (MP include). A pretty average shooter. The first play though is fun, and the multiplayer is OK. Don't feel like playing it anymore after 25 hours.
  83. SambaL
    Jan 9, 2011
    7
    I play titles like this for the single player experience, multiplayer modes in shooters like F.E.A.R. 2 are just an extra for me. I've got multiplayer shooters like the Battlefield series for that pleasure. That said i won't be giving lower points to the online multiplayer part if it's not that great 'cause i simply don't expect it to be.
    Having played the first game i can say F.E.A.R. 2    I play titles like this for the single player experience, multiplayer modes in shooters like F.E.A.R. 2 are just an extra for me. I've got multiplayer shooters like the Battlefield series for that pleasure. That said i won't be giving lower points to the online multiplayer part if it's not that great 'cause i simply don't expect it to be.
    Having played the first game i can say F.E.A.R. 2 continues the series with good effort, although it's not as good on all points. To start off with the good i will say that the story and the given setting is the best part of the game, even though the plot can be a little difficult to follow sometimes the story and places your visit will keep you interested and make you want to finish the game to see what happens, which won't take you very long, 9 to 10 hours of normal play. But it's long enough in my opinion. If a game is too long a game like this can eventually lose your interest in which case you'll most likely never finish it at all. Just Cause 2 being a fine example of this.
    Gameplay wise not a lot has changed since the original, only improvements on some of the core gameplay mechanics and a few new gameplay elements like iron sighting and the ability to operate a mech suite. In the end nothing shocking really, which can also be said for the gameplay itself, but it's satisfying enough.
    The graphics never really stand out above other titles in this genre but it's more than adequit to satisfy the ones who love graphics. Design and environments play a mayor part too in this and deserve an extra notice. The levels are well detailed, dynamic, destructable and have a good layout and some nicely placed scripted events too. Most noticable level to back this up would without a doubt be the Elementary School.
    So what's bad about the game than? Well, it isn't as scary as it used to be for one. Let me put it this way, if F.E.A.R. would be the Japanese horror movie Ringu (which was probably a big inspiration) than F.E.A.R. 2 would be an episode of Ghost hunters. Maybe that's a little exaggerated but you get the point, it's not as scary as you would like and expect it to be in a way the first one was. Next to that the i found the overall sound a bit lacking. In most part this was fine like the music which created some nice tension but i'm talking about the sound effects with the gun sounds in particular. It all sounded a little weak for my taste, especially the shotgun. But these are just small things. In the end there isn't really anything wrong with F.E.A.R. 2 , the problem lies more in what's good. It's just that, good, nothing more. F.E.A.R. 2 never really pops out in any way. So eventually you could say that F.E.A.R. 2 is an above average shooter. Nothing really special, just good.
    My advise would be that if you liked the original F.E.A.R and it's installments and you digged the story as much as i did or if you're just looking for a good shooter to pass the weekend i'm positive you'll enjoy F.E.A.R. 2. But for those of you who are looking for something new and groundbraking or want a good scare i would recommend to pass on this one, it's not that special.    … Expand
  84. Dalek
    Jan 3, 2011
    8
    This is one addicting fun game, but its too short, I will let you take a guess how long it is? 6 Hours. It took me less than a day to complete it. What a disappointment. But the game itself is still good, the graphics are nice but the key bindings are weird so you might want to re-bind shift to run instead of alt. It isn't as scary. One part made me jump but the rest was just specialThis is one addicting fun game, but its too short, I will let you take a guess how long it is? 6 Hours. It took me less than a day to complete it. What a disappointment. But the game itself is still good, the graphics are nice but the key bindings are weird so you might want to re-bind shift to run instead of alt. It isn't as scary. One part made me jump but the rest was just special effects. Entertaining game, only a few servers up left, around 5.… Expand
  85. Skull-o-mania
    Sep 30, 2010
    5
    I find that f.e.a.r. one and 2 should be stricken from the records of gaming in general. Both times I've played them I felt cheated for spending my time playing them. The reason for this was a lack of planning on the developers side. I liked the game play, the graphics, the atmosphere; but in both games I got to one point of the game where I ran out of ammo and could not progress nor couldI find that f.e.a.r. one and 2 should be stricken from the records of gaming in general. Both times I've played them I felt cheated for spending my time playing them. The reason for this was a lack of planning on the developers side. I liked the game play, the graphics, the atmosphere; but in both games I got to one point of the game where I ran out of ammo and could not progress nor could I go back to find ammo that had been dropped (This happened on normal). I spent hours trying to inch-forward only to be destroyed by any grunt who had a drop on me. It's hard for me to give any good credit when a core aspect of a game such as having bullets in which to shoot enemies some how falls by the way side. Plus the fact that I felt the multi-player to be bland and out dated for its time, and obvious add on. But seriously most games I play I try my hardest to beat, and to challenge myself with hard difficulty levels. So getting to a point where I was out of ammo made me feel out of options. I could not sneak around enemies nor find other option in which to subdue them. So fear goes back on the self with all the other games I've rented… Expand
  86. baseballduder
    Sep 14, 2010
    10
    Awesome game!! It is very intense and totally worth the buy. It scared me almost the whole time of playing and gave me chills up my spine. I loved how the story line was in depth if you follow along with everything that is going on. It is not always dark all the time like other people are saying. The graphics are awesome, and the developers really put thought into the levels and gameplay.Awesome game!! It is very intense and totally worth the buy. It scared me almost the whole time of playing and gave me chills up my spine. I loved how the story line was in depth if you follow along with everything that is going on. It is not always dark all the time like other people are saying. The graphics are awesome, and the developers really put thought into the levels and gameplay. If you like to look at things in game while running around this is a good game to do it. The online portion of the game is alot of fun and can get addicting. It follows the F.e.a.r line of freaking you out! Love it!!… Expand
  87. JacquesM
    Apr 25, 2010
    0
    I honestly can't give it better than a zero. Why? Because I cannot play it. Even after purchasing the retail DVD package it requires one to create a Steam acocunt. The problem is that Steam won't let you play until you download a huge patch and if you have a poor or slow connection it keeps aborting and starting over. Nor will it go into offline mode, nor obey the setting not to I honestly can't give it better than a zero. Why? Because I cannot play it. Even after purchasing the retail DVD package it requires one to create a Steam acocunt. The problem is that Steam won't let you play until you download a huge patch and if you have a poor or slow connection it keeps aborting and starting over. Nor will it go into offline mode, nor obey the setting not to update the game. as a result 5 days after purchase the game is still unplayable, and likely to remain so. Buyer beware! PS. The first FEAR and it's expansion packs were a lot of fun. But I guess the publisher never heard of the saying "if it isn't broken, don't fix it". They ruined an otherwise geat game. I won't even consider getting FEAR 3 due out later this year even if I do get @ working - just too much hassle.… Expand
  88. LisacT
    Mar 21, 2010
    7
    I give it 6.8 due to several reasons. I wouldn't mind the console port that much, if it's done properly. However, lack of leaning, custom game saving and quite deteriorated shading (yes, shading) even when compared to the first game released 5 years ago, back in 2005, have affected the final score. On the positive side, the ending wasn't that bad, comparing to most of I give it 6.8 due to several reasons. I wouldn't mind the console port that much, if it's done properly. However, lack of leaning, custom game saving and quite deteriorated shading (yes, shading) even when compared to the first game released 5 years ago, back in 2005, have affected the final score. On the positive side, the ending wasn't that bad, comparing to most of today's FPS and other popular genres. Sticking to the original story, settings and weapons is also for commendation, although I find it way too sci-fi comparing to the "mild" sci-fi atmosphere of the first part. Graphichs are mostly good, except for the shading which probably suffered due to consoles. I'll mention a few more bad moments that ruined the game to an extent: glowing enemies in SlowMo mode, tagged and glowing stuff (intel, weapons, grenades etc.), bad level design in about 1/2 of the game, playing on hardest level is still too easy even after the patch (which should fix it), AI is often not very bright which has been compensated by the quantity... Generally, I don't like killing zillion enemies and have a feeling that I accomplished nothing, which is exactly what awaits you. I'd rather kill 5 guys each level, but they should make me sweat till I do it.… Expand
  89. Shaun
    Jan 30, 2010
    8
    This game had it's ups and downs. Several of the good things was the graphics which brought the game up a notch. Along with some new music added on from the old series. For those who played the earlier versions of F.E.A.R found that the scares did not seem to change. Also new people to the game won't understand all the information given since it is based around a Special ops This game had it's ups and downs. Several of the good things was the graphics which brought the game up a notch. Along with some new music added on from the old series. For those who played the earlier versions of F.E.A.R found that the scares did not seem to change. Also new people to the game won't understand all the information given since it is based around a Special ops team not a F.E.A.R team. Would suggest renting this game if you are new to the series since the single player mode only makes you want to play it once. Die hard F.E.A.R might want to buy it all together though.… Expand
  90. N.Davidson
    Jan 17, 2010
    8
    I absolutely loved F.E.A.R. 2. So far, I haven't played a scarier game than this one. The music was pure awesome, the characters were well done, and the cutscenes were to die for. I know the first game was known to be better than the first, but the second game is still great. However, the controls felt a bit stiff, and the sprint seemed useless. If there's a F.E.A.R. 3 coming I absolutely loved F.E.A.R. 2. So far, I haven't played a scarier game than this one. The music was pure awesome, the characters were well done, and the cutscenes were to die for. I know the first game was known to be better than the first, but the second game is still great. However, the controls felt a bit stiff, and the sprint seemed useless. If there's a F.E.A.R. 3 coming out, I won't skip a beat. Great job Monolith.… Expand
  91. joehennesM
    Jan 4, 2010
    10
    Great,most emotion I ever had by a shooter. I´m deeply moved land ooking forward to part 3
  92. PhobosH
    Dec 30, 2009
    10
    Thrill, Action, Grafics, Gameplay = Just love it. Always entertains me very good.
  93. robertol
    Dec 28, 2009
    9
    FEAR 2 is awesome! if you like FPS and horror games.. well, this is it!! i have never seen before a game that could mix a horror tale and a FPS action. But as all games i played, is always something missing.. In FEAR 2 all the mechanics and game play feels great, but the visual part could be alot better, with some shadows and frame rates issues FEAR 2 could be visually a lot better. But i FEAR 2 is awesome! if you like FPS and horror games.. well, this is it!! i have never seen before a game that could mix a horror tale and a FPS action. But as all games i played, is always something missing.. In FEAR 2 all the mechanics and game play feels great, but the visual part could be alot better, with some shadows and frame rates issues FEAR 2 could be visually a lot better. But i still love it.… Expand
  94. MatthewT
    Dec 4, 2009
    9
    Funny and scary at the right point. The graphics are not exceptional, but are lightweights and have a good impact. I recommend it
  95. Kronox
    Nov 30, 2009
    8
    I didn't expect a ground breaking "OH WOW LOOK AT THIS!!!" game when I bought FEAR2. What I did expect is a long single player play and to get some scares while blowing stuff up and to get deeper into the Alma story. The game delivered exactly what I expected. Never expect ground breaking genre shaking changes.. in a sequel "a big LOL at all reviewers that nixed this sequel because I didn't expect a ground breaking "OH WOW LOOK AT THIS!!!" game when I bought FEAR2. What I did expect is a long single player play and to get some scares while blowing stuff up and to get deeper into the Alma story. The game delivered exactly what I expected. Never expect ground breaking genre shaking changes.. in a sequel "a big LOL at all reviewers that nixed this sequel because of this. The gameplay is solid, the graphics look better than they did in the original FEAR, and the story is believable. The game also had some memorable occasions like when you have to climb down into the blast crater of a small nuclear explosion and getting knocked off your feet earlier in said blast. Also the elementary school level was very scary. The scenes with Alma are truly creepy and I jumped in the game more than once. It really makes me laugh when a reviewer states as a negative "too many cheezy attempts to scare you" when that is what FEAR and FEAR2 are all about. Next they will complain that shooters use too many bullets. I wanted a game with creepiness and guns and if you also are looking for this, FEAR2, like its predecessor, does not dissapoint. Highly recommended. Also in response to Angry Nuts review, this game is rated M for Mature not T for Teen, go play a game that is designed for your age group and let the Adults have their fun.… Expand
  96. JamesR
    Nov 22, 2009
    9
    Solid game, although not as good as the first. Worth the money for single player only, if you like multiplayer, its still fun, although less players then big name games.
  97. RayM
    Oct 1, 2009
    6
    Good, but way too short. I finished it in a weekend of non-hardcore gaming. Seemed to have about half the content of either FEAR or Extraction Point. Don't pay full price for this game!
  98. [ANONYMOUS]
    Sep 27, 2009
    6
    Very fun but VERY short. between 1-2 hours of true game play
  99. RobertC
    Sep 15, 2009
    10
    One of my favorite FPS of all time. Good fear factor, Alma is one scary b*tch, and a slow-mo feature make you hang onto the edge of your seat. And don't forget the graphics rock, and it has a good deal of realism / gore. Awesome game!
  100. Angrynuts
    Sep 15, 2009
    1
    This game gets a 1 for looks. And for giving me food for thought on how NOT to make a Horror/FPS. Having outdated technology on your system really hampers gameplay - Skipping during cut scenes ruining any scares, Overheating of your computer, and most things look shoddy. But that
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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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