Summary
- Release Year: 2007
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: TimeGate Studios
- Publishers: Sierra Entertainment
F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate – A Thrilling Standalone Expansion
Introduction
F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate is the second expansion pack to the critically acclaimed first-person shooter F.E.A.R. Developed by TimeGate Studios and published by Sierra Entertainment, Perseus Mandate was released in 2007 for Windows. Unlike the previous expansion, Extraction Point, Perseus Mandate can be played as a standalone game, without requiring the original F.E.A.R.
Plot
The game’s story takes place concurrently with the events of F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin. The player takes control of Sergeant Michael Becket, a member of the elite F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon) team. Becket is tasked with investigating a series of mysterious attacks on Armacham Technology Corporation facilities.
As Becket investigates, he uncovers a plot by a shadowy group of mercenaries known as Perseus to seize control of Armacham’s advanced weaponry. Along the way, Becket must also contend with the Alma Wade, a powerful psychic entity who is determined to destroy him.
Gameplay
Perseus Mandate retains the core gameplay mechanics of the original F.E.A.R. games. Players will engage in intense first-person shooter combat against a variety of enemies, including human soldiers, Replica clones, and supernatural creatures. The game features a wide arsenal of weapons, including assault rifles, shotguns, sniper rifles, and grenade launchers.
In addition to the weapons from the first two F.E.A.R. games, Perseus Mandate introduces several new weapons, including the G2A2 assault rifle, the M72 LAW rocket launcher, and the VK-12 lightning gun. These new weapons add even more variety to the game’s combat.
Perseus Mandate also features a number of new enemies, including the Berserker, a heavily armored melee fighter, and the Shadow Trooper, a cloaked sniper. These new enemies provide a fresh challenge for players, and force them to adapt their tactics.
Setting
Perseus Mandate takes place in a variety of locations, including abandoned warehouses, subway stations, and office buildings. The game’s environments are dark and atmospheric, and they create a sense of constant dread and paranoia.
Reception
F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its intense combat, creepy atmosphere, and solid story. However, some critics found the game to be too short, and they felt that it did not offer enough new content to justify its standalone release.
Overall
F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate is an excellent expansion to the already great F.E.A.R. series. The game’s new weapons, enemies, and levels are all great additions, and the standalone release makes it accessible to players who may not have played the original game. If you are a fan of first-person shooters, or if you are looking for a game with a creepy atmosphere and a gripping story, then you should definitely check out F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate.
Score: 8/10
Review Score
8/10
Reviews
- F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate Review – Metacritic
- F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate Review – IGN
- F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate Review – GameSpot
- F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate Review – Eurogamer
- F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate Review – PC Gamer
Guides
- F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate Walkthrough – IGN
- F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate FAQ/Walkthrough – GameFAQs
- F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate Walkthrough – Super Cheats
- F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate Walkthrough – Neoseeker
- F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate tips guide – GamesRadar
Communities
- r/FEAR – Reddit
- F.E.A.R. Discussions – Steam Community
- F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate Message Board – GameFAQs
- F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate – Mod DB
- F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate FAQs – Neoseeker
Art
Cover Art
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