F.E.A.R.
Action
Science fiction
Horror
Shooter
"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.
17 Oct, 2005
21 Jun, 2026
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"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...
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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 origi...
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Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Release Date:
17 Oct, 2005
Modes:
Single player, Multiplayer
Themes:
Action, Science fiction, Horror
Genres:
Shooter
Player Perspectives:
First person
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IGDB Rating
4.1
User Rating
578
User Rating Count
82%
Rating %
Critics Rating
4.0
Critics Rating
585
Critics Rating Count
80%
Critics Rating %
Main Developers
Monolith Productions
Supporting Developers
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Publishers
Sierra Entertainment
Vivendi Universal Games
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