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F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
- Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows
- Price: $59.99
- Genre: First Person Shooter
Common Sense Media says
Intense, mature first-person shooter with creepy storyline.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that F.E.A.R. 2 is a Mature-rated game and for good reason: it shows a lot of violence and gore -- including human and inhuman enemies that spray blood when attacked and collapse in a heap on the floor -- as well as sexual themes (an act of sex, though not graphic, and a very young girl with hair that barely covers her naked breasts), and foul language. In addition to being a first-person shooter, this game has survival horror elements which makes it particularly scary and full of creepy imagery.
What's it about?
Combine the thrill of a first-person shooter with the creepy visuals of a horror movie and you'll end up with F.E.A.R. 2: PROJECT ORIGIN, a sequel to the 2005 award-winning paranormal adventure. Now available for the XBox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PCs, players once again join the F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon) elite military squad as Sgt. Michael Becket, tapped to investigate mysterious happenings within a private aerospace company. The story takes place just prior to the ending of the first game, when a nuclear explosion rocks the Auburn industrial district.
If you haven't played the original game, you're likely unaware of Alma, a "spirited" young girl with supernatural powers responsible in part for the fear that has blanketed the city. She's back again in this sequel, of course, and her long black hair and lifeless pale face might remind players of the eerie child from the film, The Ring. Not only will players see Alma appear and disappear in numerous visions during game-play (what's your connection with her?), but many creepy cinematic sequences are also peppered throughout the game to help push the story along (such as a silhouette of Alma on a swing, hung from a tree).
Is it any good?
Yes, it's good -- but for mature players only. Played from a first-person perspective, the single-player campaign has you stealthily navigating through many indoor and outdoor areas to take down enemies -- which is graphicc in nature -- as well as upgrade weaponry, collect clues, and work with teammates on completing missions (which you can replay at any time from the main menu). Much of the game consists of intense close-quartered gunfights against smart A.I.-controlled baddies (including creatures) that use the environment to their advantage. When necessary, you can also bend time by tapping the triangle button to enter a slow motion state for increased accuracy.
The high-definition graphics look fantastic and the spine-chilling music and sound effects complement the atmospheric visuals nicely. Another plus is that the game offers a host of multiplayer modes, too, incluing a number of maps and game types to choose from (Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and four others). Whether or not you gave the original F.E.A.R. a spin, this paranormal first-person shooter is a frightfully good time.
What families can talk about
Families can discuss whether a first-person shooter and a survival horror game (a la Resident Evil) are a good match? Are these games scarier because they're played from a first-person view, therefore more realistic (and you can't see what's coming behind you) or do players favor the action sequnces than soak up the frightful atmosphere? Also, does this sequel offer more of the same or does it take the series in a new direction? is this a good or bad thing?
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Perfect for 13 teen and 14 girls and guys!!!!!
Fear 2 is soooo kick ass. Dudes let your kid play this amazing game. Its sooo fun. Who cares if its demonic and desturbing? thats all part of the game!
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intense and almost went in my pants
really good game, it is a first person shooter with scary scenes in between levels. An intense game, deffinetly recommend anyone to get it also a very wicked ending.
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More violent than most First Person Shooters.
FEAR 2 is obviously scary. As shown by the name of the game and the Box art. The violence is extreme, The blood is very high with extreme amounts of it. You find random limbs everywhere which isn't very nice. You decapitate people a lot and you have lots of scares that would make kids not sleep for weeks. There is a rape in this too. There is some language but its not to be worried about.
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Scary as HECK!
I personally do not get frightened at sacry games or movies, but it was ok for me, and im 13. Don't think your kids should get it, because it is extremely graphic. But, if you think your teen can handle it, go for it. You will love the scary parts, and the action. Adults who like 1st person shooters will like it!
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AGE
Creepy game!
You know this is just as bad as dead space... which reminds me I need to review it. I have only played the Demo but what the person needs to put in there when you turn around in certian points in the game... She right there! In your face.. its scars the crap out of me. Ya the gore is quite much. The cuseing.. err I don't personally care and because of that I don't notice it.
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cool game and i am 11
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Wow. Just wow.
Very good game, but so not for kids, not even for teens under 16. It wasn't even a satisfying ending either. Fun while you can tolerate it.
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AGE
i love this game
i love this game. very intense. great game to play with a surround sound system and great to play in the dark too. and also too violent which is great.
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Kid, 12 years old
April 1, 2009
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Really Good Game
I read about this in the Playstation Magazine.
This game rocks.BUY IT!!!
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F.E.A.R. 2
Great game I must say. The first one was also quite amazing, but I was more drawn into this one. Just the storyline and the gameplay itself drew me more and more into the game. I also was impressed by the cut scense that played throught the game as well. All in all I give it an A.
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| Platforms: | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows |
| Available online? | Available online |
| Genre: | First Person Shooter |
| Developer: | Warner Bros. Games |
| Release date: | February 10, 2009 |
| Price: | $59.99 |
| ESRB rating: | M for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language |
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