Fear Effect Sedna

 PlayStation 4
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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 29
  3. Negative: 12 out of 29

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  1. Zerat0r
    Mar 6, 2018
    9
    Can't understand reviews from several medias here, even if just few very low scores make the general score fall down.
    The game is far from perfect, but the gameplay is very interesting, once you understand you don't need to use the tactical pause, except for few bosses. The story is GREAT and cutscenes really nice. The visual aspect is one of the strong point.
    Not to mention the little    Can't understand reviews from several medias here, even if just few very low scores make the general score fall down.
    The game is far from perfect, but the gameplay is very interesting, once you understand you don't need to use the tactical pause, except for few bosses. The story is GREAT and cutscenes really nice. The visual aspect is one of the strong point.
    Not to mention the little price, that makes a must-have so far for this year.    … Expand
  2. SoftwareLibre
    Mar 13, 2018
    3
    I used to play the first 2 parts of the Fear Effect Series and have very fond memories of it. I backed the Kickstarter and even though I wanted to like this, I found the setting disappointing. The originals were Resident Evil style survival games, this one is a mix of isometric strategy and puzzle elements. None of those are done in a way that I would keep me playing, it's just not fun.I used to play the first 2 parts of the Fear Effect Series and have very fond memories of it. I backed the Kickstarter and even though I wanted to like this, I found the setting disappointing. The originals were Resident Evil style survival games, this one is a mix of isometric strategy and puzzle elements. None of those are done in a way that I would keep me playing, it's just not fun. The best about this game are the cut scenes which are very much in the spirit of the old games, but the game itself spoils the experience. Dear Sushee, thanks for trying to bring a new game in the Fear Effect series and I don't regret backing that project, but an action adventure would have been more fitting.… Expand
  3. tinskiwe
    Mar 7, 2018
    9
    Combat is a bit messy (but wasn't that also the charm of the original games?) and there is some occasionally lackluster voice-acting, but the general atmosphere, puzzles, music, characters, cutscenes are great! It carries the original vibe from the original PSX Fear Effect games and that's what's most important for me. Don't let the bad critic reviews keep you from buying the game,Combat is a bit messy (but wasn't that also the charm of the original games?) and there is some occasionally lackluster voice-acting, but the general atmosphere, puzzles, music, characters, cutscenes are great! It carries the original vibe from the original PSX Fear Effect games and that's what's most important for me. Don't let the bad critic reviews keep you from buying the game, especially if you're a fan of the old games. In an age where we are spoiled by AAA games with budgets bigger than some Hollywood movies, keep in mind that the budget of this game is waaaay less than the budget for the original PSX games and they still managed to create a cool sequel representative of the qualities of the PSX Fear Effect games. Support the developer, so that we can see more great games in the Fear Effect universe!… Expand
  4. Zyde22
    Mar 6, 2018
    10
    Love this game that remind me the first one on PlayStation. can't wait for the reinvented version !
  5. JPoppaWUSC
    Mar 7, 2018
    9
    Critical reviews have missed the point. Fans of cult classic Fear Effect are happy, and that’s what counts the most, right? Sedna is an indie revival of a dormant IP, and it’s bound to come with some inherent development limitations, and yet Sushee has managed to craft an original, ambitious, and wholly satisfying experience in a timely fashion. That’s far more than most indie studios haveCritical reviews have missed the point. Fans of cult classic Fear Effect are happy, and that’s what counts the most, right? Sedna is an indie revival of a dormant IP, and it’s bound to come with some inherent development limitations, and yet Sushee has managed to craft an original, ambitious, and wholly satisfying experience in a timely fashion. That’s far more than most indie studios have accomplished, especially following unrealistically lofty crowdfunding campaigns. Sushee has preserved the aesthetics and character personalities that made us love the original Fear Effect games on PlayStation. There’s a change in gameplay perspective not unlike another cyberpunk classic Shadowrun, and while quite different from the originals, it suits the series perfectly. Combat is a bit clunky at times, especially when trying to use stealth, but puzzles are as clever and fun as they are challenging. I especially love the death cutscenes, which make repeated failures a welcome learning experience instead of a source of frustration. The game shines brightest on Switch in my opinion, but PS4 is solid too. Frankly, I’ve enjoyed Fear Effect Sedna far more than the sum of its parts and more than I expected even after I backed the campaign. That’s in no small part due to nostalgia, but Sushee still deserves the credit for managing to capture that feeling almost 2 decades later.… Expand
  6. nubsauce
    Mar 8, 2018
    8
    Of all the games I've played this year, I've had the most enjoyment with this one. It's paced just right, there's a good mix of puzzles, action, stealth, cutscenes and exploration. Despite not having played the previous FE games, this one's story has got its hooks into me, and it's got me wanting to go back and play the old FE games. I appreciate that they don't try to cram exposition downOf all the games I've played this year, I've had the most enjoyment with this one. It's paced just right, there's a good mix of puzzles, action, stealth, cutscenes and exploration. Despite not having played the previous FE games, this one's story has got its hooks into me, and it's got me wanting to go back and play the old FE games. I appreciate that they don't try to cram exposition down your throat--that would be unnatural and forced. Instead, they drop subtle clues about the previous games.

    All in all, this is a great game. The puzzles are great, the environments are great (seriously, this is not a mobile game--the environments here are so detailed), the plot is very interesting, and it's paced very well. I enjoy scouring the levels for all the hidden goodies as well and the littles notes you can find scattered around the level are great too.

    The only thing is that the combat is a little half-baked but still fun. Worth the purchase for sure, and I would play it again.    … Expand
  7. dartanian0801
    Mar 14, 2018
    3
    I had high expectations for this game based on the buzz.... Unfortunately, the game does not live up to its previous fame. The stealth mechanics is broken, the plan move mechanics is useless because you'll have to guess where the enemies will be in time that you can't really judge. The characters in view are so small, you can barely see them, the special abilities don't work because byI had high expectations for this game based on the buzz.... Unfortunately, the game does not live up to its previous fame. The stealth mechanics is broken, the plan move mechanics is useless because you'll have to guess where the enemies will be in time that you can't really judge. The characters in view are so small, you can barely see them, the special abilities don't work because by the time you get to use them you're dead, you can't even see what you're aiming at. Good cut scenes however. I can not recommend this game.… Expand
  8. RingoStar
    Mar 9, 2018
    9
    Very different Fear Effect game but I like it. Cut Scenes are great! Only for them I would by this game once more.
  9. AlrichGudich
    Mar 8, 2018
    10
    FEAR EFFECT 1 was so amazing that initially, I was disappointed that this game was nothing like it. That mild resentment quickly went away after I actually spent some time playing.

    This game falls somewhere between SHADOWRUN and INVISIBLE INC. You have complete knowledge of enemy movements and capabilities, and your job is to counter it before it happens. Unlike FEAR EFFECT 1, very    FEAR EFFECT 1 was so amazing that initially, I was disappointed that this game was nothing like it. That mild resentment quickly went away after I actually spent some time playing.

    This game falls somewhere between SHADOWRUN and INVISIBLE INC. You have complete knowledge of enemy movements and capabilities, and your job is to counter it before it happens. Unlike FEAR EFFECT 1, very little is left up to pure aiming.

    The story and cutscenes are reasons to buy by themselves.    … Expand
  10. Wadafunk
    Mar 27, 2018
    4
    The game sucks! There is no strategy or tactical about this game. All the gameplay is broken, you just press the button of shooting, heal & shoot again... You may try to sneak, but gets pretty repetitive and boring. The dialogues are lame and the story gets pretty boring. The art is gorgeous and the best thing of the game. Save your money! There are plenty other games you could spend it.

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Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 5 out of 16
  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jun 6, 2018
    50
    It was probably developed with the best intentions in mind, but Fear Effect Sedna remains crippled by technical defects and gameplay problems, which always draw us out of the game experience.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 9, 2018
    50
    Perhaps this return is 17 years too late. [May 2018, p.80]
  3. PLAY! Zine
    Apr 27, 2018
    40
    Big expectations and even bigger disappointment.
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