FEAR: First Encounter Assault Recon

Also known as: F.E.A.R. First Encounter Assault Recon, FEAR First Encounter Assault Recon [UK]

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Aug 15, 2005

FEAR

PC Preview | FEAR: First Encounter Assault Recon

Despite FEAR being a frequent patron to preview pages since it was first announced just over 12 months ago, the game's storyline has managed to remain hidden behind an almost impenetrable veil of mystery.But now, after working our way through the paranormal first-person shooter's opening four missions, we've managed to uncover some plot details, while witnessing the unnerving atmosphere for ourselves.FEAR's protagonist is a rookie recruit in the First Encounter Assault Recon (a special unit ... » Read More

Oct 13, 2004

FEAR

PC Preview | FEAR: First Encounter Assault Recon

We've been thinking rather a lot about fear lately - the emotion, that is, rather than the game. Because for all that Doom 3 made us jump with fright and surprise, true fear is a more difficult thing to provoke in a player. It takes timing. Suspense. Imagination.First Encounter Assault and Recon (F.E.A.R.) could be the most terrifying experience since Thief: Deadly Shadow's infamous Cradle level. Despite putting you in the role of a tooled-up terrorist-basher, the game pulls the rug of ... » Read More

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