F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate

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  1. Morphi
    Jan 18, 2015
    10
    F.E.A.R Perseus Mandate

    So underrated game !!!
    I enjoy this expansion more than F.E.A.R vanila.

    Pros:
    +great level design. Best so far. I haven't play FEAR 2 and 3 yet.
    +new weapons
    +great graphic. Evan for today standards. No blur, bloom, HDR to cover imperfections. Great textures.
    +it has more feeling than FEAR + EP

    Cons:
    - few enemy types.
  2. FEARme
    Jun 22, 2011
    9
    F.E.A.R Perseus Mandate was so scary, which is the best aspect of this game and I love it so much. FEAR game was create so scary because of the quiet environment, and this is what really shock you because you were so unexpected and suddenly monster came to your back and kill you. It is a bit worst compare to the original game, however I never expect a DLC would have done this much better.F.E.A.R Perseus Mandate was so scary, which is the best aspect of this game and I love it so much. FEAR game was create so scary because of the quiet environment, and this is what really shock you because you were so unexpected and suddenly monster came to your back and kill you. It is a bit worst compare to the original game, however I never expect a DLC would have done this much better. It worth a 9, a ten will need to show improvements however I have found nothing. Overall I love it, it was amazing.… Expand
  3. protivakid
    Feb 25, 2013
    9
    DO NOT let the metacritic score steer you away from this game. I loved the original F.E.A.R. and beat if a few years back. based upon the metacritic review I was never going to try this or th other expansion pack as my backlog is already huge and I don't have time for "bad" games.

    I recently wanted to play F.E.A.R. again but didn't want to go through the same story over. When I read the    DO NOT let the metacritic score steer you away from this game. I loved the original F.E.A.R. and beat if a few years back. based upon the metacritic review I was never going to try this or th other expansion pack as my backlog is already huge and I don't have time for "bad" games.

    I recently wanted to play F.E.A.R. again but didn't want to go through the same story over. When I read the plot of this expansion, and how it took place during the events of the original I figured I would give it a go. I fell in love with this just as I did the original F.E.A.R. It is a great fun shooter that I would look forward to playing each day when I got home. Now that I have beaten it I still want more, time to try Extraction Point I guess.

    The bad reviews mostly talk about how it is too similar and used a dated engine with old graphics. In 2013 I am not playing F.E.A.R. for its HD visuals (though it doesn't look bad in 1920x1080), and more of the same is exactly what I wanted. I could see back in 07 when this expansion was full price why some may be turned off, but for those looking to re-live the joy of the original F.E.A.R. but wanting a new story getting this on a steam sale for pennies is swell worth the and time.    … Expand
  4. Cox
    Dec 27, 2007
    9
    I was happy with this game, it did seem to not be as well made as the other two games. The AI at times is laughable. The story how ever is the strongest in this game of the entire series. If you loved FEAR you will love this as well. If you have never played FEAR before, you probably should look elsewhere for a FPS.
  5. RoshanThilakarathne
    May 20, 2008
    9
    I know critics have blasted this one.I think this is a solid shooter.Why they have critisized?Because most of them have played only first two levels which are I admit terrible.but form level three it regains real FEAR type.and those are real fun.grafic design is a bit repititive at first two levels.
  6. ThisisSparta
    Sep 17, 2009
    9
    It's mostly more of the same, but that's certainly not a bad thing. A very solid shooter that delivers on the scares and satisfying gun-play. Graphics are somewhat dated, but the game doesn't really suffer from it, and the bullet-time effects and blood splatter still look great. The story is engaging and is a worthy expansion to the FEAR universe. As stated, great value for money.
  7. TimD.
    Nov 25, 2007
    9
    Nat a terrible game; just more of the same. grant you, if the AI was more advanced, it would be great, but w/e. If you like the first one but felt it was to short, then this is a great filler.
  8. KasjanN.
    Mar 21, 2008
    6
    Terrible game! If you loved FEAR you must go to the shop. If you don't love FEAR.
  9. Le_Shorte
    Apr 3, 2013
    3
    The original FE.A.R. is one of the best FPS games of all time. This...this is not. The writing is horrendous, the scares are far too in-your-face. Somehow, they screwed up the core gameplay of FEAR (who would have thought that was possible?). They made a good amount of battles completely unfair. Difficulty and fairness are two separate things. The original F.E.A.R was difficult, but neverThe original FE.A.R. is one of the best FPS games of all time. This...this is not. The writing is horrendous, the scares are far too in-your-face. Somehow, they screwed up the core gameplay of FEAR (who would have thought that was possible?). They made a good amount of battles completely unfair. Difficulty and fairness are two separate things. The original F.E.A.R was difficult, but never unfair. The voice acting is flat, and not only are the scares in-your-face like I said before, they're also completely and utterly predictable and just not...scary.

    This expansion shines in a few moments, but...it's just nothing short of poor beyond that.    … Expand
  10. Marick
    Mar 20, 2015
    6
    F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate is a stand-alone expansion for horror game FEAR. The game takes place during the first FEAR, in which a special band member side FEAR , Is sent to investigate the Armacham Perseus Project.Gameplay is slightly improved, bringing the first "partners" to help you during battle. The graphics seem a little outdated for 2007.
  11. RayF.
    Feb 25, 2008
    5
    This game seems like an amateur developed FEAR mod for a lot of it. It looks worse then the original game, which came out in 2005, and is a total rip off at $30. The multiplayer is more or less the same as FEAR and FEAR combat, except less people are playing. All in all the game is pretty poor and very boring.
  12. MarcoP.
    Nov 9, 2007
    6
    Very average game. Made for hardcore fans of F.E.A.R. franchise. There are some good ideas, especially at the end of the game but suddenly, everything is ridiculously left out like developpers was facing a dead end or out of imagination. The 3D engine is totally unfitted to hudge outdoor environments which look more than ever generic and recycled from previous F.E.A.R. Some textures still Very average game. Made for hardcore fans of F.E.A.R. franchise. There are some good ideas, especially at the end of the game but suddenly, everything is ridiculously left out like developpers was facing a dead end or out of imagination. The 3D engine is totally unfitted to hudge outdoor environments which look more than ever generic and recycled from previous F.E.A.R. Some textures still look good, others are terrible or ugly. Combats are as usual nice and sometimes funny but new weapons won't change the fact that the gameplay is repetitive and boring at the end. Bottom line : it's time for F.E.A.R to end this painful and still unexplained story. $29.95 is somewhere a total rip off for your wallet.… Expand
  13. casey
    Sep 10, 2009
    7
    the game is advertised as an expansion to the orginal fear, and it is just that. it has a few new weapons, a few new bad guys, albeit rather uninspired and underdeveloped. the little extra spice to the evironment was nice; i thouroghly enjoyed blowing the shit out of my surroundings, and if you were a fan of the first to parts of the saga, then running into a few familar places was justthe game is advertised as an expansion to the orginal fear, and it is just that. it has a few new weapons, a few new bad guys, albeit rather uninspired and underdeveloped. the little extra spice to the evironment was nice; i thouroghly enjoyed blowing the shit out of my surroundings, and if you were a fan of the first to parts of the saga, then running into a few familar places was just the cherry on top. and the gore and visions are over the top, much more *holy shit* than its predecessors. play in sequence, and enjoy.… Expand
  14. WingnutH.
    Dec 22, 2007
    8
    More of the same, andI enjoyed it. As usual, "professional reviewers" are out of touch and paid to say specific things. Whenever I hear some talking about the "engine" being the problem, I know there is something wrong (these are the idiots who still say they play Half Life 1 all the time). Plain and simple, this is a nice shooter for the FEAR series. I still had fun, and still enjoyed More of the same, andI enjoyed it. As usual, "professional reviewers" are out of touch and paid to say specific things. Whenever I hear some talking about the "engine" being the problem, I know there is something wrong (these are the idiots who still say they play Half Life 1 all the time). Plain and simple, this is a nice shooter for the FEAR series. I still had fun, and still enjoyed the FEAR style gameplay. The latter half of the game had some really spooky weird guys in the floor too! Yes, the scenery looks similar (it is FEAR for goodness sake) but the abandoned subway/city is really cool (I wanted more of that). And the new assault rifle is pretty nice too. The new weapons are not earth shattering, but they are decent, especially the new assault rifle. As usual, reviews are all over the place. What do people want anyway. These are the same folks who said Crysis was amazing, and most of the customer reviews said quite the opposite. Oh well, never believe what you read on the internet I guess.… Expand
  15. xZippy
    Mar 29, 2013
    7
    In a way, Perseus Mandate is a lot like Half-Life: Opposing Force. It's an expansion that takes a good slice of the base game and adds a lot of original spices to it that can surpass the base game itself, rather than just be a boring run-of-the-mill expansion. I was hoping F.E.A.R. Extraction Point would be more like this one, where you play as a completely different character and get aIn a way, Perseus Mandate is a lot like Half-Life: Opposing Force. It's an expansion that takes a good slice of the base game and adds a lot of original spices to it that can surpass the base game itself, rather than just be a boring run-of-the-mill expansion. I was hoping F.E.A.R. Extraction Point would be more like this one, where you play as a completely different character and get a nice new perspective in the game's universe. You get some great new characters, weapons, enemies, all that fun stuff. I think the metascore for this is too low. It's an excellent treat that all F.E.A.R. fans should try.… Expand
  16. JimCorbett
    Mar 19, 2014
    4
    "Been there, done that" is what I was constantly thinking to myself as I played through this expansion. Released 2 years after the original FEAR, Perseus Mandate shows now effort to introduce anything new to the series. You get 3 or 4 new weapons and a couple new enemy types but everything else is the same. The levels are repetitive and there is still grey everywhere. The story still"Been there, done that" is what I was constantly thinking to myself as I played through this expansion. Released 2 years after the original FEAR, Perseus Mandate shows now effort to introduce anything new to the series. You get 3 or 4 new weapons and a couple new enemy types but everything else is the same. The levels are repetitive and there is still grey everywhere. The story still makes no sense and, just like it was in Extraction Point, is considered to not be canon by the franchise. It's not scary, not interesting, and not fun. Only those who still desire more of the original game should try this disappointing expansion.… Expand
  17. SilentHightimes
    Sep 12, 2014
    7
    Perseus Mandate is a fun DLC and the funnest one i thought beating extraction point and better than the main game sure its short around 4 hours and you can do everything and the bonus missions but there more in it than the F.E.A.R 1 there more weapons way more character models and change of environments most things all still stay grey but it feels better and alot funner.

    Worth Playing    Perseus Mandate is a fun DLC and the funnest one i thought beating extraction point and better than the main game sure its short around 4 hours and you can do everything and the bonus missions but there more in it than the F.E.A.R 1 there more weapons way more character models and change of environments most things all still stay grey but it feels better and alot funner.

    Worth Playing for F.E.A.R Fans.

    Worth $5    … Expand
  18. sft
    Jul 12, 2015
    8
    Still pretty G.R.E.A.T.

    As an expansion pack for the initial FEAR game it’s no surprise that FPM is basically more of the same. That’s not a bad thing though, given that FEAR was a pretty good game (4/5). So there’s more of the tense, spooky atmosphere and more of the enjoyable combat (the slo-mo is still great fun). The graphics appear unaltered, but it’s not bad looking for a game for    Still pretty G.R.E.A.T.

    As an expansion pack for the initial FEAR game it’s no surprise that FPM is basically more of the same. That’s not a bad thing though, given that FEAR was a pretty good game (4/5). So there’s more of the tense, spooky atmosphere and more of the enjoyable combat (the slo-mo is still great fun). The graphics appear unaltered, but it’s not bad looking for a game for its age. It does, however, suffer from a lacklustre first half, after which the pace and atmosphere suddenly ratchet up a notch and the game comes to life. It’s still very much a corridor shooter, with little variation in environment. But it’s the atmosphere and combat that make the FEAR games, and once again FPM delivers in both areas.    … Expand
  19. Lucif3r
    Nov 15, 2013
    5
    An good example again how they turned an great Title into an money milking cow. From the beginning i could already tell there wasnt put that much effort into it like in the previous two games. There isnt much to say about it. It just feels dull and boring. AI is also in coma. It was just a cheap and easy way to make money from the fans. I feel sorry for all the gamers that bought it atAn good example again how they turned an great Title into an money milking cow. From the beginning i could already tell there wasnt put that much effort into it like in the previous two games. There isnt much to say about it. It just feels dull and boring. AI is also in coma. It was just a cheap and easy way to make money from the fans. I feel sorry for all the gamers that bought it at full price including me.… Expand
  20. Vilio
    May 5, 2016
    3
    Pathetic, boring, cheated enemies with fight scenes without any fun. If you like FEAR and good balanced game, this is just a try how to do something else, but bad way.
  21. Ky3mi4_raider71
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    It's a gme for people, who really likes original shooter gameplay of F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate is really great DLC of brilliant first person shooter!
  22. rastec
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    The F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate game is still playable on 2020 at Windows 10 after FPS fix applied. There is also fix for a too small subtitles on high resolutions, so... have fun after 13 years from the game's premiere :).
  23. CAH9t
    Apr 3, 2018
    8
    Horror component is not what I needed. But Action is fine. The best even to date. If you're into action then PM is the best of F1 series.
  24. Babutto
    May 19, 2023
    5
    Another boring installment.

    Pros.:
    - Nice AI and shoot outs.
    - For that time, it was a superb graphics and physics. Lights.
    - Characters are fine.

    Cons.:
    - Story. Another nonsense.
    - Characters are wasted - killed to quick with barely developed empathy to them.
    - It's just boring - same thing over and over.
  25. SgAkErRu
    Apr 11, 2020
    6
    Шняга какая-то. Кринжовый сюжет, тупые злодеи, опять тот же F.E.A.R. - опять мочить клонов и еще каких-то козлов. Разрабы попытались сделать какой-то приквел что ли, параллельная история идущая одновременно с оригинальной частью. Не знаю, душновато, еле прошел, но в принципе даже это лучше, чем 2 и 3 часть. В общем не покидало ощущение, что я будто играю в какой-то фанатский мод, как-тоШняга какая-то. Кринжовый сюжет, тупые злодеи, опять тот же F.E.A.R. - опять мочить клонов и еще каких-то козлов. Разрабы попытались сделать какой-то приквел что ли, параллельная история идущая одновременно с оригинальной частью. Не знаю, душновато, еле прошел, но в принципе даже это лучше, чем 2 и 3 часть. В общем не покидало ощущение, что я будто играю в какой-то фанатский мод, как-то все непрофессионально. Как-то так.… Expand
  26. KapralDominik
    Jul 25, 2022
    7
    С "Проектом Персей" меня связывает та же история, что и с дополнением предшественником. Тоже получил бурю впечатлений в детстве, так же перепрошел после, но в отличии от Extraction Point я не получил той горькой нотки разочарования, а наоборот, остался более чем... удовлетворен. Здесь действительно бодрые бои с новыми крутыми пушками, а некоторые игровые ситуации крепко удерживаются вС "Проектом Персей" меня связывает та же история, что и с дополнением предшественником. Тоже получил бурю впечатлений в детстве, так же перепрошел после, но в отличии от Extraction Point я не получил той горькой нотки разочарования, а наоборот, остался более чем... удовлетворен. Здесь действительно бодрые бои с новыми крутыми пушками, а некоторые игровые ситуации крепко удерживаются в памяти до сих пор (десантирование на парашутах (с последующей настройкой управления конечно же); побег и уничтожение огромного робота в рушащемся на ходу здании; момент, когда произошел финал оригинальной игры и вы ищете укрытия в старом метро...). Тут TimeGate Studios поработала на ошибками и выдала годный проект заслуживающий упоминания. Кстати говоря, Perseus Mandate- это тот случай, когда скорее жалеешь что он не входит в официальный канон, не в пример предыдущему DLC. Оценка: 7.… Expand
  27. SewAwOw
    Sep 30, 2022
    7
    К сожалению, во втором длс разработчики посчитали что возврат к унылейшим офисным и индустриальным локациям это круто. Пропали открытые арены, как и противники-роботы. Скримеры вообще не пугают, только навевают тоску своей вторичностью и дешевостью. Постановка осталась на уровне первого длс, т.е., слабенькая, над анимациями почти не старались. Сюжет не очень увлекает, гг новый и почему-тоК сожалению, во втором длс разработчики посчитали что возврат к унылейшим офисным и индустриальным локациям это круто. Пропали открытые арены, как и противники-роботы. Скримеры вообще не пугают, только навевают тоску своей вторичностью и дешевостью. Постановка осталась на уровне первого длс, т.е., слабенькая, над анимациями почти не старались. Сюжет не очень увлекает, гг новый и почему-то ловит глюки, что нелогично. Боевка все также зрелищная и увлекательная, хотя это скорее заслуга оригинальной игры. Разработчики привнесли из нового лишь пару стволов, да нового противника, который очень ловок, жирноват по хп и может юзать различные гаджеты, схватки с ним самые интересные. В остальном изменений нет, длительность игры, на мой взгляд, затянута . Поиграть можно, но первый длс понравился больше.… Expand
  28. RexFactorem
    Jul 18, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is weird.

    At times it looks unfinished, especially some scenery at the beginning. At times, it feels well thought.

    The good:
    - Diversity of scenery.
    - Sense of urgency in the storyline.
    - Simple and entertaining story, albeit unoriginal.
    - Variety of weaponry. I could change my main weapons every one or two intervals, and that's fun.
    - More reactive environments to the fights.
    - More conflict everywhere.

    The bad:
    - The baddies are kind of boring.
    - The new main rifle is underwhelming.
    - Some weapons feel too cartoonish, like the laser carbine and the ray gun. Also too little ammo for both, so they're mostly a novelty in the game. The carbine is a fun weapon if you like precision shooting, but it lasts too little.
    - The grenade launcher is a weird weapon. I sometimes can't know if it's being effective or not. It feels just shooting wherever and if used in a closed environment, you'll likely only kill yourself.
    - The mini-bosses or whatever, those baldies with yellowish googles, that can bend time and space and have incredible endurance make the game difficulty feel artificial. I like playing it in extreme and I can beat them, but it feels wrong that 5 shots of the shotgun to the mostly unarmored face, don't kill them.
    - The gutters maze (abandoned metro area) feels too long for what it offers.
    - The underground spook is underwhelming and feels added just to have some cheap scares.
    - The lack of storyline for the main character. I don't complain much because I enjoyed the game overall, but it removes all what makes Point Man special, because he has identical abilities, "just because". I'd enjoy if they thought a bit more on the story. Even Alma is like, what am I doing here? Ah yes, just killing randomly. Like she could somehow give the abilities to the Sargent to fulfil some purpose of herself, so you develop a unique dynamic with Alma.

    I didn't really like the original F.E.A.R. ending. I felt it too unrewarding. And this ending also feels unrewarding. I mean, you recovered Alma's DNA, do something with it other than just fly away and get promoted! Show it being stolen or something. You quickly forget you got it little after you get it.
    Is the final big fight an attempt on it or just to kill me, like always?
    Albeit I see the bad, I enjoy playing this time and time again. I'm not much of a gamer, but all F.E.A.R 1 three games are fun to me.    … Expand
  29. Bushido_DZ95
    Apr 13, 2023
    6
    It is not clear what it is and why it was created? This add-on can be safely skipped because there is nothing of value in it.
  30. armadonpower
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate builds upon the franchise's strengths with improved level design, fresh enemies, and engaging gameplay mechanics + a noticeable difficulty increase.

Awards & Rankings

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#53 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
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#41 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. GameDaily
    70
    Unfortunately, the new enemies aren't that much different from the original ones, and the additional weapons don't add much to the game. Veteran players will have a persistent "been there, done that" feeling throughout the adventure, while newcomers may feel a little lost, since Perseus Mandate makes so many direct references to the previous games.
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  2. IGN
    59
    We’ll make this easy. If you’re a fan of F.E.A.R. and have just been looking for more of the same firefights with a couple of new weapons and enemies, then you’re probably going to find Perseus Mandate fun. If you’re looking for something new or compelling and some flahy sound or visuals, don’t bother.
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  3. GameZone
    63
    F.E.A.R. doesn't deliver this time around, the looks are fading and the sounds aren't at all new and fresh.
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