F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin is a First Person Shooter with an emphasis on horror. The sequel continues the supernatural suspense story of the supernatural being named Alma, whose rage against the people who experimented on her cause an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy and replace reality with her own. Instead of playing as the Point Man in the previous game, this game’s protagonist is Michael Becket, a Delta Force squad unit which is sent in to take Genevieve Aristide into protective custody about thirty minutes before the ending of F.E.A.R 1.
Title: F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
The Good:
Since the game starts 30 minutes before the last game, you are thrown right into the action and craziness. This makes for a fun ride! The game-play is unchanged from the original, if you have played it. Same run and gun, with the ability to slow down time. The game-play is similar to other first person shooters, and takes most of the best features from them. The enemies are pretty smart and duck behind cover and team up to outflank you. The pace is quick moving and the game isn’t to long. There are some really creepy moments throughout the game, don’t play this in the dark! See the video after the break.
The Bad:
The game hasn’t changed at all from the original. The same run and gun game-play. The same scripted events. A very similar story line except a bit more confusing this time? I still don’t understand who Alma is completely and is the baby yours? Much of these questions are answered except not very well, which leads you to do some internet research. The slow time doesn’t feel as cool this time around, mostly gimmicky. Sometimes the enemies are retarded and just don’t feel human enough, doing stupid bot things like trying to hide behind something invisible. There were too few boss battles which leave much to be desired.
Closing:
This is a tuff call for me. The game overall isn’t a bad game. It’s really fun to play, and the amount of story that is there is intriguing and spooky. The scares are less then the previous game, but playing it late at night will still give you nightmares. The running around and shooting is tried and true and makes it a fun time. The mech suit sections add some variety but definitely feel tacked on and are really easy. Overall I would recommend this game bought used, or a rental.
Game Length: 6-8 Hours
Relationship Status: Very good, cuddle carefully
Difficulty Played: Easy
Health Risk: None
Price: $27.00 USED $49.99 New – via Amazon
Final Verdict: 7 out of 10
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