Outstanding new game, a must have for '05!

User Rating: 9.1 | F.E.A.R. PC
Great graphics & environmental sound, combined with a decent (for a FPS) and creepy single player storyline, with excellent gameplay. OK.......a number of F.E.A.R.' s gameplay elements have "been there, done that", but as they're implemented in F.E.A.R. they strike a unique balance giving a unique gameplay experience. The weapons are fun to use (the exception to the great sound is the weapons........they're strictly "Toys R Us"), and your ability to carry them is limited enough to add to the challenge of playing this game. The slo mo effects are cool, and quite useful when encountering multiple enemies, who BTW are reasonably smart, and quite aggressive. F.E.A.R. has both save points and quick saves, in effect, giving it an unlimited save capability. NOTE: parents reading this........the language is definitely adult in places...........you may wish to consider this, and the graphic horror and combat elements, before exposing those delicate little psyches to F.E.A.R. If you liked HL2 you'll like F.E.A.R.