For a game that has broken the barriers of fear within the gaming community, the final ending of the series is here for us to enjoy. F.3.A.R is as thrilling as from the get-go till the very last minute.
What I first noticed with the brand new game was the utter astonishment of the graphics. While the FEAR games have always had decent graphics, its seems in their possible last hurrah, to pull out all the stops and safety guards. The graphics were on an unbelievable scale, from the movement of the players jaws to the last droplets of blood. I will admit, at times, they did slightly fail, but these were only minor detail and not many gamers would be bothered by it.
Audio was also a great feature; vocal acting was brilliant, with the Point Man being as silent as he ever was and his brother Fettel making most of the conversation. This wasn't too much of a dissapointment and players and FEAR veterans alike will be used to it soon. Sound effects and musical scores was beautifully done, each masking the point of terror and surprise, only heightening my often loud yells of surprise at the screen. Online multiplayer is of good quality and is a refreshing change to the campaign.
Sadly, this game has its faults, like many others.
A slight annoyance was the beginning of each level. As you play the first level, naturally, you start off with nothing and you must work yourself up to greatness. What is the annoying part is that until about half way into the game, this repetition of said stratergy seems to happen. At the beginning of each level sees you start off with either nothing or with just a standard pistol (this does not include Fettle, as the first playthrough, you only play as Point Man and with Fettle, you start and end with nothing but your abilities) While trying to fend off stronger and stronger enemies with a pistol is incresingly hard and the game becomes a frustrating mess. Also, a mention would be the bad points to the multiplayer. While it is good, it is extremely unlucky for matches held between two parties held in distant places. With a guess, anyone outside your country trying to join your match will set it off with some slight bumps and some lag, which can, sadly, get annoying over time.
However, the game is a work of brilliance. From start to end leaves my jaw hanging on the floor, myself yelling at the screen and wanting more of the fear universe. While it may come to an end, it leaves so many windows open, on both Fettel and Point Man's side. For any gamer looking for a scare, you wont be dissapointed when you pick up F.3.A.R.
Out of 10, I gave FEAR 3 an 8.5/10
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