Posted December 16, 2022
There are great FPS games, and there are amazing horror titles. But there is also F.E.A.R 3 - combining the very best of both of these worlds. And now it is available on GOG with a -75% Winter Sale discount!
F.E.A.R. is an absolutely iconic first-person shooter psychological horror video game series which started back in 2005 and consists of three main titles. We are incredibly happy that during our Winter Sale, the third entry in the series is joining its predecessor and can complete the gaming library of every fan of the series.
And that’s not the end of great news. If you haven’t played previous F.E.A.R. titles now is the best time to do so, because F.E.A.R. Platinum (containing original 2005’s F.E.A.R. and its two addons: Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate) is on a -85% Winter Sale discount, and F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin + Reborn is on a -75% Winter Sale discount. All of the mentioned offers last until January 2nd, 11 PM UTC.
But for today, let’s focus on F.E.A.R 3 as it delivers all the hallmarks that define the F.E.A.R. brand: terrifying paranormal experience, frenetic combat and a dramatic storyline.
The game takes place nine months after the conclusion of F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, with Alma Wade's (psychic main antagonist in the previous entries and a mascot of the whole series) pregnancy nearing its end. When a resurrected Paxton Fettel rescues Point Man from captivity by Armacham Technology Corporation (ATC) in a Brazilian prison, the two distrustful brothers head back to Fairport. Point Man plans to save the still-missing Jin Sun-Kwon and prevent Alma giving birth. Fettel, however, has an entirely different motive. Meanwhile, a new threat emerges, one of which even Alma herself is terrified.
One thing that makes F.E.A.R 3 unique is the gameplay differences depending on which character we control, allowing the players for two totally different experiences. When playing as Point Man, the player's arsenal includes a wide variety of firearms, as well as three different types of projectile - frag grenades, flash bangs, and zap grenades, and a knife for hand-to-hand combat with ability to perform a silent insta-kill if we manage to sneak up on the enemy without being seen. Point Man also has several melee attacks, such as a punch, a jumping kick, and a sliding kick. However, the most prominent element of Point Man’s gameplay is his reflex time, a superhuman reflex ability which slows down the world around him while still allowing to aim and react at normal speed.
When playing as Fettel on the other hand, while he himself does not use any firearms, we gain access to his possession ability, which allows to take control of an enemy and gain access to any abilities and weapons wielded by that individual. Additionally, although Fettel cannot carry any weapons in his normal form, he does have psychic combat abilities like bolts of psychic energy, telekinesis to lift and throw objects, and concussive blast. But if that’s not enough, we can always just punch enemies to death, or crush their heads with Fettel’s bear hands (if we can successfully sneak up on them).
Besides awesome gameplay F.E.A.R 3 has a greater focus on story, better visuals, and a more thrilling execution than the series has ever seen. It also doesn’t shy from providing us with a hair-rising atmosphere. We don’t really want to spoil you the fun of playing through it, but it’s safe to say that while playing this title you will never know what is going to happen next, or when it is going to happen, and the idea of unbelievably terrifying force with ominous presence that lingers in the air will not easily leave for mind. And it was possible thanks to the guidance of legendary film director John Carpenter and writer Steve Niles. These masters of horror provided their expertise to take F.E.A.R 3’s intensity to the next level. Niles co-wrote the twisted storyline that reveals the motivations and family dynamics of the main characters, and Carpenter helped craft the cinematics for maximum storytelling and fright factor.
There’s so much to say about this iconic FPS that we could go on even longer. But in all honesty, no amount of words will replace the incredible gaming experience provided by simply playing it. And with a -75% Winter Sale discount, the best time to do so is now.
And if you’d like to join us during our special GOG F.E.A.R. 3 stream, feel free to do so on Tuesday, December 20th, at 12 PM UTC, HERE.
F.E.A.R. is an absolutely iconic first-person shooter psychological horror video game series which started back in 2005 and consists of three main titles. We are incredibly happy that during our Winter Sale, the third entry in the series is joining its predecessor and can complete the gaming library of every fan of the series.
And that’s not the end of great news. If you haven’t played previous F.E.A.R. titles now is the best time to do so, because F.E.A.R. Platinum (containing original 2005’s F.E.A.R. and its two addons: Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate) is on a -85% Winter Sale discount, and F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin + Reborn is on a -75% Winter Sale discount. All of the mentioned offers last until January 2nd, 11 PM UTC.
But for today, let’s focus on F.E.A.R 3 as it delivers all the hallmarks that define the F.E.A.R. brand: terrifying paranormal experience, frenetic combat and a dramatic storyline.
The game takes place nine months after the conclusion of F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, with Alma Wade's (psychic main antagonist in the previous entries and a mascot of the whole series) pregnancy nearing its end. When a resurrected Paxton Fettel rescues Point Man from captivity by Armacham Technology Corporation (ATC) in a Brazilian prison, the two distrustful brothers head back to Fairport. Point Man plans to save the still-missing Jin Sun-Kwon and prevent Alma giving birth. Fettel, however, has an entirely different motive. Meanwhile, a new threat emerges, one of which even Alma herself is terrified.
One thing that makes F.E.A.R 3 unique is the gameplay differences depending on which character we control, allowing the players for two totally different experiences. When playing as Point Man, the player's arsenal includes a wide variety of firearms, as well as three different types of projectile - frag grenades, flash bangs, and zap grenades, and a knife for hand-to-hand combat with ability to perform a silent insta-kill if we manage to sneak up on the enemy without being seen. Point Man also has several melee attacks, such as a punch, a jumping kick, and a sliding kick. However, the most prominent element of Point Man’s gameplay is his reflex time, a superhuman reflex ability which slows down the world around him while still allowing to aim and react at normal speed.
When playing as Fettel on the other hand, while he himself does not use any firearms, we gain access to his possession ability, which allows to take control of an enemy and gain access to any abilities and weapons wielded by that individual. Additionally, although Fettel cannot carry any weapons in his normal form, he does have psychic combat abilities like bolts of psychic energy, telekinesis to lift and throw objects, and concussive blast. But if that’s not enough, we can always just punch enemies to death, or crush their heads with Fettel’s bear hands (if we can successfully sneak up on them).
Besides awesome gameplay F.E.A.R 3 has a greater focus on story, better visuals, and a more thrilling execution than the series has ever seen. It also doesn’t shy from providing us with a hair-rising atmosphere. We don’t really want to spoil you the fun of playing through it, but it’s safe to say that while playing this title you will never know what is going to happen next, or when it is going to happen, and the idea of unbelievably terrifying force with ominous presence that lingers in the air will not easily leave for mind. And it was possible thanks to the guidance of legendary film director John Carpenter and writer Steve Niles. These masters of horror provided their expertise to take F.E.A.R 3’s intensity to the next level. Niles co-wrote the twisted storyline that reveals the motivations and family dynamics of the main characters, and Carpenter helped craft the cinematics for maximum storytelling and fright factor.
There’s so much to say about this iconic FPS that we could go on even longer. But in all honesty, no amount of words will replace the incredible gaming experience provided by simply playing it. And with a -75% Winter Sale discount, the best time to do so is now.
And if you’d like to join us during our special GOG F.E.A.R. 3 stream, feel free to do so on Tuesday, December 20th, at 12 PM UTC, HERE.
