F.E.A.R.

 Xbox 360
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
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  1. 360 Gamer Magazine UK
    70
    An interesting and technically excellent FPS, F.E.A.R.’s refusal to play to its real strengths is something of a shame. Regardless, decent single-player modes and online play make it a shrewd investment for anyone that likes hurting people.
  2. Total Video Games
    70
    The sad reality is that just over a year on, F.E.A.R. is desperately showing its age. Hard-edged shadows, bland textures, and some gloopy-looking water effects make the First Encounter Assault Recon experience look quite tired, especially in light of the Goliath that is "Gears of War."
  3. Boomtown
    70
    Many of the set-pieces are utterly predictable (the mini-battlemech you meet coming up on a lift platform thing, for example, or the snipers in the distant windows on a rooftop), and the AI seems distinctly switched off for these moments.
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Awards & Rankings

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#10 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
11
#11 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006
34
#34 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2006

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 171 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 105 out of 171
  2. Mixed: 45 out of 171
  3. Negative: 21 out of 171
  1. HarisA.
    Jul 19, 2009
    10
    It's very rare to get a game that actually tries to scare you psychologically. Most titles just have monsters jump out like a Doom 3 It's very rare to get a game that actually tries to scare you psychologically. Most titles just have monsters jump out like a Doom 3 clone. Kudos to FEAR for creating a game with an interesting storyline and for making you jump in your seat!… Full Review »
  2. ItsKapuder
    Nov 3, 2006
    6
    Definately not worth the $60 I paid for the game. Gets old quickly and it campaign is short, maybe thats a good thing. I would recommend Doom Definately not worth the $60 I paid for the game. Gets old quickly and it campaign is short, maybe thats a good thing. I would recommend Doom 3 for regular xbox for equivalent graphics, 3 times the game play length, and you will save $30. Or buy it, get bored, and return to Halo the next day.… Full Review »
  3. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    7
    A good FPS... and thats it. There was nothing here that i didnt see in many, many other games before.
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