Complete FEAR 3 and I am so very compelled to share my review here. To start the game obviously belongs to the Action FPS genre, which itself is always flooded with games. So how does a new entrant justify the purchase or the entertainment factor .... READ ON.
First the game continues on the legacy of what FEAR franchise created, that rocked and shocked the gaming world with it first installment. FEAR 2 was a bit let down as far as the game play goes, sure graphics were better, but that is not all what a gamer needs in today's scenario. FEAR 3, does not focus no the GFX.....yes they are there and obviously have to be in line with today's gen graphics ...... but what it purely concentrates is the Game Play. Which by far is the best in FEAR trilogy. Much better than FEAR 2, and more or less in the same league as FEAR 1.
GAMEPLAY ::: FEAR 3 as a horror game, might send chills down your spine, but is the weakest of the three. It might not work as a horror game, but definitely does wonders when it comes to pure action and game play. Its absolute gripping, intense and very tough (assuming you are playing on the hardest settings)
surpassing both of the previous installments. There would be many occasions when you would be tempted to lower the difficulty to get pass a hurdle, but I will suggest stay and fight, it will give an immense feeling of achievement when the battle is over.
The cover system is mix of TPS and FPS, you glue to the walls and corners but your view does not change to TPA as is with games like 007:Blood Stone. Instead you stay and can peek and shoot with the move forward button quickly. Not much of an innovation but still handy. Health system is same, you get hit, take cover, replenish
and move ahead. SloMo time only increases as and when you cross levels. You dont have any control over this, unlike FEAR 2...............
8.5/10
A.I ::: Although the core action doesn't evolve much over the course of the game, the fights remain exciting and pretty tough. Most of your time is spent fighting soldiers in the private army of the evil Armacham corporation, and these enemies keep you occupied and thinking by constantly flanking your position, and finding different location to shoot from. Over all the AI is top notch, baring few exceptions like soldier getting stuck while coming down stairs. Another nice aspect is..... though all of the areas in which shoot outs take place provide ample cover, a lot of it is destructible, and it's a thrill to frantically dash from one position to another as your cover is blown to bit. Pretty satisfying if you ask me............
7/10
GRAPHICS ::: Graphics are at par with todays gen games, but not something to shout about or show off. Its the atmosphere and the eerie environment that is worth showing though not as good as FEAR 2, but it still works to a level where you are kept interested in the game to move on..............
6.8/10
SOUND ::: Sound plays an important part when it come to games with horror/action genre and its has to be good to provide the gamer with eerie feeling. FEAR 3 audio department is more or less okie when it comes to ambiance effects. I will still rate FEAR 2 better in that department, However when it comes to action effects, FEAR 3 sounds, much better than 2. Over all not bad at all, but could have been better......
6.5/10
check out the gameplay video
YouTube - F.E.A.R. 3 - Village Gameplay‏
Title: FEAR 3
Developer/Publisher: Day 1 Studios
Genre: Action/Horror
ESRB: Everyone
Platform: PC, Xbox 360, PS3
Reviewed on: PC
Over All Game Score .....
7.5/10
Regards
Sammy