F.E.A.R. Files

Infobox VG
title = F.E.A.R. Files


developer = Day 1 Studios, TimeGate Studios
publisher = Vivendi Universal
engine =
released = November 6, 2007
genre = First-person shooter, Horror
modes = Single player, Multiplayer
ratings = vgratings|ESRB=M
platforms = Xbox 360
media = DVD-DL
input = Xbox 360 gamepad

"F.E.A.R. Files" is a "F.E.A.R."-related package of video games released for the Xbox 360. The pack contains "F.E.A.R. Extraction Point" and "F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate", both of which are available separately for Microsoft Windows. "F.E.A.R. Files" is exclusive to the Xbox 360 as a standalone game.

"F.E.A.R. Extraction Point"

The plot of "Extraction Point" begins immediately after the original "F.E.A.R." ends. As the helicopter which the player is on attempts to leave the vicinity, it instead winds up crashing. The player, again acting as the "point man", is thus forced to seek out an alternate extraction point, and this becomes the overarching goal of the title. Additions to the title above and beyond the original include new weapons, enemies, and single-player levels, although there is also much re-use of existing game elements.

"F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate"

"Perseus Mandate" concerns a parallel plot line which takes place at the same time as the original title, as well as during some of the events from "Extraction Point". A second "F.E.A.R. team", including the player acting as a new character (an unnamed sergeant), is sent to investigate Armacham. New game elements include a new enemy faction, the "Nightcrawlers", who are dangerous human mercenaries equipped with specialized weaponry.

Reception

Reviews of the package noted that it was, as expected, more "F.E.A.R." action for fans of the original. The IGN review of "F.E.A.R. Files" noted that while the game maintains its solid core mechanics, it doesn't do enough to expand upon them or offer a truly new experience. As a result, the title earned a 6.7/10, "Passable" rating. [cite web | url=http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/832/832968p1.html | title=IGN: F.E.A.R. Files Review | last=Brudvig | first=Erik | publisher=IGN | date=2007-11-06] GameSpot rated the title a slightly higher 7.0/10, "Good", based on the solid gameplay, even though the "Perseus Mandate" graphical quality was considered lackluster. [cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/fearfiles/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;review | title=F.E.A.R. Files for Xbox 360 Review | last=Ocampo | first=Jason | publisher=GameSpot | date=2007-11-27]

References

External links

* [http://fear.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page F.E.A.R. Wiki]