F.E.A.R.
Port
RELEASED
6.1
Oct 31, 2006
Xbox 360PlayStation 3byMonolith Productions•Vivendi Universal Games
Part of: F.E.A.R.
Overview:|
This 2006 Port of the acclaimed shooter plunges you into a crisis where you must eliminate paramilitary intruders and uncover the source of an eerie signal after an elite team is wiped out. Gameplay mixes tactical first-person shooting with psychological horror elements. Console versions feature an exclusive "Instant Action" mode for score-based challenges, and both the Xbox 360 and PS3 ports include unique bonus missions and distinct new weapons (dual pistols or a street sweeper shotgun, respectively), enhancing the core experience.
This title is a console Port of a critically acclaimed first-person shooter experience, originally released in 2006. It brings its intense action and unsettling atmosphere to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms. The core narrative plunges players into a high-stakes military operation following a catastrophic breach at a multi-billion dollar aerospace compound. After an elite government strike team is mysteriously annihilated upon investigating an eerie signal, the player is deployed as part of a specialized unit tasked with neutralizing the paramilitary intruders, uncovering the source of the signal, and containing a crisis that threatens to spiral beyond control.
Core Gameplay and Atmosphere
The gameplay blends fast-paced, tactical first-person shooting mechanics with elements of psychological horror. Players engage in visceral combat against highly aggressive and intelligent enemy forces. The atmosphere is defined by sudden shifts between intense firefights and moments of creeping dread, often punctuated by supernatural phenomena.
What unique features define these console versions?
These specific ports introduced several enhancements and exclusive content tailored for the console audience compared to the original PC release:
- Visual Fidelity: The Xbox 360 version, in particular, aimed to match the PC original's graphical prowess, featuring high dynamic range lighting, an advanced particle system, and HD textures.
- Instant Action Mode: Both console versions include a dedicated single-player mode where players are dropped into modified combat scenarios. The objective is to reach a designated point as quickly as possible while maximizing enemy kills and maintaining high accuracy.
Furthermore, each console received unique additions that differentiate the experience:
Exclusive Content Across Platforms
The Xbox 360 port features an exclusive bonus level detailing an operative's attempt to extract a key figure from the headquarters. The PlayStation 3 version offers its own distinct bonus mission, focusing on a Delta Force reconnaissance team's initial movements through the facility prior to encountering the central threat.
New Arsenal Additions
Players on the Xbox 360 gain access to dual-wielded automatic handguns. The PlayStation 3 version substitutes this with an exclusive street sweeper shotgun.
What is the value proposition of this Port?
As a Port, this version adapts the original 2006 shooter experience for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 hardware. The value proposition lies in experiencing the core, acclaimed shooter mechanics alongside platform-specific graphical improvements (especially on the 360) and new, exclusive single-player content not found in the initial release.
There are no officially released DLC packs or standalone expansions associated with this specific console port.
Game Details
Release Information
Release Date: Oct 31, 2006
Genres & Themes
Genres: Shooter
Themes: Action, Science fiction, Horror
Platforms
Xbox 360PlayStation 3
Game Modes
Perspective: First person
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Age Ratings
ESRB:M (Mature)
PEGI:18+
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