Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Inplay Interactive
- Publishers: Aeria Games
F.E.A.R. Online: A Free-to-Play Multiplayer Experience
F.E.A.R. Online is a free-to-play multiplayer game developed by Monolith Productions and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It was released on September 10, 2014 for Microsoft Windows. The game is a spin-off of the F.E.A.R. series, and features many of the same characters and enemies from the main games.
Gameplay
F.E.A.R. Online is a first-person shooter game that features both cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes. In the cooperative mode, players team up to complete objectives and survive against waves of enemies. In the competitive mode, players compete against each other in traditional deathmatch and team deathmatch modes.
One of the unique features of F.E.A.R. Online is the Horror mode. In this mode, players are tasked with completing objectives while being hunted by Alma Wade, the main antagonist of the F.E.A.R. series. Alma is a powerful psychic who can use her powers to create illusions, teleport, and possess enemies. Players must use all of their skills and teamwork to survive against Alma and her minions.
Another new feature in F.E.A.R. Online is the Soul King mode. In this mode, players compete to collect souls from fallen enemies. The player with the most souls at the end of the match wins. Soul King mode is a fast-paced and chaotic mode that requires players to be constantly on the move.
Characters
F.E.A.R. Online features a cast of characters from the main F.E.A.R. games, including:
- Point Man: The protagonist of the F.E.A.R. series, Point Man is a highly trained soldier who is sent to investigate the Armacham Technology Corporation.
- Paxton Fettel: Point Man’s brother, Paxton Fettel is a powerful psychic who has been corrupted by Alma Wade.
- Jin Sun-Kwon: A member of the F.E.A.R. team, Jin is a skilled martial artist and weapons expert.
- Douglas Holiday: The leader of the F.E.A.R. team, Holiday is a veteran soldier who has seen many horrors.
Enemies
F.E.A.R. Online features a variety of enemies from the main F.E.A.R. games, including:
- Replica Soldiers: Genetically engineered super-soldiers, Replica Soldiers are the main infantry of the Armacham Technology Corporation.
- ATC Enforcers: Heavily armored and armed, ATC Enforcers are the elite soldiers of the Armacham Technology Corporation.
- Ghosts: The spirits of those who have been killed by Alma Wade, Ghosts are ethereal beings that can attack players from a distance.
- Abominations: Horrific creatures created by Alma Wade, Abominations are powerful and resilient monsters.
Reception
F.E.A.R. Online received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s intense action and cooperative gameplay, while others criticized its repetitive missions and lack of innovation. The game was also criticized for its microtransactions, which some felt were too aggressive.
Despite the mixed reviews, F.E.A.R. Online was a commercial success, attracting over 1 million players in its first month of release. The game is still popular today, and continues to receive updates and new content.
Conclusion
F.E.A.R. Online is a solid free-to-play multiplayer game that offers a unique blend of action, horror, and cooperation. While the game is not without its flaws, it is still a fun and rewarding experience for fans of the F.E.A.R. series and first-person shooters in general.
Review Score
7.5/10
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