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
Buy Now
Buy on
  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. 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.
    All this publication's reviews
  3. 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."

Awards & Rankings

10
#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

User Reviews

All reviews »
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.
See all user reviews »