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F.E.A.R.

October 17, 2005ShooterESRB M

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Overview

About F.E.A.R.

"F.E.A.R." (First Encounter Assault Recon) is a critically acclaimed first-person shooter game released in 2005, developed by Monolith Productions and published by Sierra Entertainment. Blending psychological horror with intense combat, "F.E.A.R." puts players in the role of a point man in a special forces team tasked with containing a mysterious and powerful paranormal threat. The game's advanced AI, atmospheric storytelling, and impressive graphics create a deeply immersive experience. Players must navigate through dark, foreboding environments, battling both human enemies and supernatural entities while uncovering the dark secrets behind the paranormal phenomena. Renowned for its tense atmosphere, dynamic firefights, and haunting narrative, "F.E.A.R." stands out as a landmark title in the horror shooter genre.
Story setup
An unidentified paramilitary force infiltrates a multi-billion dollar aerospace compound, taking hostages but issuing no demands. The government responds by sending in Special Forces, but loses contact as an eerie signal interrupts radio communications. When the interference subsides moments later, the team has been obliterated. As part of a classified strike team created to deal with threats no one else can handle, your mission is simple: Eliminate the intruders at any cost. Determine the origin of the signal. And contain the crisis before it spirals out of control.
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At a glance

Released
October 17, 2005
Platforms
PC
Genres
Shooter, Action
Play modes
Single Player, Multiplayer
Age rating
ESRB M
Time to beat
~11 hours
Media

Screenshots

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Playtime

How long to beat

Player-reported completion times for F.E.A.R..

Rushed
12hoursMain story only
Typical
11hoursStory plus some extras
Completionist
25hoursEvery side objective too

Estimated from 7 player reports — a small sample, so treat these as approximate.

Playing together

Multiplayer & game modes

F.E.A.R. offers various play modes for different gaming experiences.

Play Modes

Single PlayerMultiplayer

Content

Age ratings

How rating boards around the world have classified F.E.A.R.. Open a board for its content descriptors.

ESRBM
  • Strong Language
  • Intense Violence
  • Blood and Gore
PEGI18
  • Violence
  • Fear
  • Bad Language

The content of this game is suitable for persons aged 18 years and over only. It contains: Extreme violence - Strong language.

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