More Military, Less F. E. A. R.
User Rating: 8 | F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin X360
F. E. A. R. 2 adds new elements by trying to combine more militant features found in other popular titles with the horror that captured fans' attention in the original. The problem in doing so is that it plays like a badly-edited movie. The focused ambiance which had you cowering under the covers now takes a back seat to a choppy mix of blood and bullets. The gore is simply thrown in as a generic filler, therefore, making the entire experience less engrossing than the first. The action is challenging and fun, and there are a few scares that get your heart pumping. However, as a whole, it's a lot of boring wander, searching for the spark that held your interest from before, while trying to ignore a few audio and drawing glitches. At least you get to laugh at the obvious bits stolen from games such as Gears Of War (Rock 'n' Roll music), Call Of Duty (in-your-face struggling), and other numerous "mech" games, along with an even more laughable, typical sequel ending. F. E. A. R. 2 is still definitely worth renting because of its gameplay and decent graphics. Just wait until the price comes down before purchasing something that comes so close to its original, yet so far. 
