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psychological horror fiction
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
By Monolith Productions, released 1 Jan 2009
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- first-person shooter
What it is
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin is a first-person shooter and psychological horror game developed by Monolith Productions. Players take the role of Special Forces Sergeant Michael Becket, whose routine mission becomes a fight to survive as Alma Wade’s power grows. Becket’s squad moves through an apocalyptic landscape searching for clues to stop her. Combat includes slow-motion reflexes, close-quarters encounters, environmental cover and obstacles, and enemies that use their surroundings. The game offers both single-player and multiplayer, including competition with friends. It launched in 2009 and is listed for Windows and PlayStation 3, while the Steam listing specifies Windows. Steam features include single-player, multiplayer and Family Sharing. The Steam release date is February 12, 2009; its listed Steam age rating is 17.
What players like, and what they don't
- Story follows Sergeant Becket and Alma Wade
- Slow-motion combat and environmental interaction
- Single-player and multiplayer modes
- Listed for Windows and PlayStation 3
- Steam platform listing specifies Windows only
- Steam age rating is 17
Who it suits
It suits players seeking a horror-tinged shooter with a story campaign and multiplayer competition. Windows players can find it on Steam; the broader platform listing also names PlayStation 3.
Project Origin combines a survival-focused story with shooter combat and multiplayer. Its Steam listing is Windows-only, though PlayStation 3 is also listed as a platform.
