F.E.A.R. 3

A lot of action and a good horror story line.

After the second and the three expansion packs between them being so similar to the original, the time was right for some changes to make sure to keep things fresh. This enables you to play through the entirety as either Point Man or Paxton Fettel, adds two-player co-op where they play as those two. Though you are working together, you're also rivals, trying to outdo each other in how many points you earn. This also encourages you to use all the different weapons at your disposal, instead of merely relying on the same few the whole time. There are abilities such as taking over the bodies and thus having access to the arsenal of that individual until you've worn him out then take someone else over. This completely changes how you approach taking down groups. And you can also play it somewhat similar if you want. He can also psychically stun, as well as use telekinesis to throw around stuff, crush things and people. Obviously this costs energy, so you have to keep a close eye on how much you have and be careful to not waste it. And that's where his tactics are distinct from his brother’s. The multiplayer is quite cool; you can defend a base against waves of enemies. I understand that gog.com only offers single player. For those other things you will have to get it on Steam. The horror goes in a bit of a John Carpenter direction. There is also a grittiness and thick layer of grime. The new enemy types also add a degree of variety; possessed humans that throw objects, and creatures. This does actually properly follow up on the ending of Project Origin, albeit as per usual there is only a little bit of plot progression. Most of the time, what we get is backstory. It is quite compelling, though it did feel like a lot of it was backfilling. It's very obvious that they did not have all of this stuff planned out before they got to this entry. I admire them going in an interesting direction that I hadn't predicted; it is awkward.

During development of F.E.A.R 3 Warner Bros. pushed the developers to make it co-op as that was the huge thing in gaming thanks to CoD. The horror was toned down and the game designed to be played co-op. This title is best enjoyed as a semi-cooperative but since this DRM Free release has it removed, avoid it.

One of the worst games ever made. COD clone, only has the fear name slapped on it, glitchy and clunky and shit story. Not even worth a cent.

A brilliant rebuild by a great team here at 'gog'.