F.E.A.R. 3

Actually this game is really weird, and its true that this one is the worst FEAR game.
But, i can say that this is a game that can be really fun to play with friends, thats it.
I played it with someone i adore to play co-op campaigns and we had fun, we're even playing this again, just to see if we can understand the story now xD.
BUY IT IF YOU WANNA HAVE SOME FUN WITH FFRIEND/PARTNER IN A COOPERATIVE CAMPAIGN.

Abysmal COD knockoff. Ignores everything the first game did right in favor of chasing trends. Just play F.E.A.R. 1 & the expansions, there is no need to bother with anything beyond that. The only positive I can think of here is that the campaign was mercifully short.

Disappointing ending to a series I was a fan of.

4/10 Graphics and sound design. Nothing stands out. Some places were also visually really bad to fight in, like trying to see enemies through metal meshes in the first level.

4/10 Gameplay. Nothing special. Except they decided to go with that annoying no healthbar but screen gets veiny-red from the edges as you take damage approach, which I hate.

2/10 Story. Story made no sense to me.
Whose idea was it to have Fettel's annoying ass tag along, did I miss a redemption arc for him?
Why did we have to find Beckett, we already know everything he had to say from the security tape. Beckett was supposed to have "outstanding" mental fortitude and psyhic potential, so much that he could resist Alma personally throughout the second game, but Fettel just kills him in seconds for some reason here.
Harlan Wade already clearly regretted his past actions in the first game and got punished for it, yet Point Man and Fettel are battling an abusive Wade memories in the form of a vertical mouthed flesh monster? Why?
At least Alma can get a semblance of a happy ending I guess.

The only fear involved in this game is when you realize this is just another boring cover shooter. It also has lots of ingame achievements which don't translate into actual steam achievements which is really annoying.

Absolutely terrible game borne of obscene corporate meddling. Offputting narrative and not in the good way. There's a little bit of fun to be had with playing as Paxton and possessing people but other than that, just probably don't play it. I don't understand nostalgia for this one.

F.E.A.R. 3 is not as awful as people usually say.

The gameplay is similar to the previous games; it is still a good FPS shooter, but, like F.E.A.R. 2, this game is too easy even on the hardest difficulty, in contrast with the first game. But overall, gameplay mechanics are nice, and locations are beautiful and interesting to explore.

There are elements in the design of gameplay and locations taken from Condemned: Criminal Origins, which is a good thing, but since the developer of F.E.A.R. 3 is not Monolith, it is not always implemented as great as it could be.

The screenplay is not progressing at all. From game to game, the plot has been becoming worse, though it never was a masterpiece — a match for a good B-movie at maximum. The main character is still silent, but now he is shown in cutscenes. His face's expression doesn't change throughout the whole game; it looks as stupid as it can be.

I would say the game is okay enough to play through it once. The second playthrough would be pointless for everyone except for gamers who love arcade regimes, scoring points, etc.

it is a very good game it is every thingi need in aa game

the ending was pretty cool the last boss was fun and the story at the end finally got good, and it ends in a strange morbid way. also leaves the story in a spot that a 4th game could make sense. ended up being better than i thought it was gonna be.

Good game

Love it for the coop

plays and feels like shit

6/10
Lepšie boli Fear 1 a 2

Its so bad,... What a tragic end to the F.E.A.R series and now Monolith themselves.

Very mediocre and boring, bullet sponge enemies, cover system is horrible, enemies just walk into my range of fire what noobs, feels like trepang 2 but worse?

Cool shooter, but it is not F.E.A.R.

7/10

A bad F.E.A.R. game but a decent shooter none the less with some some really punchy shooting and action. I played through the game solo and found it to be a solid time. I never played the co-op but can imagine that it's a pretty fun time if you team up with someone. I found the story to be very slapped together and kinda just felt like it made itself up as it went along. It took about 4 hours to get through and there is the ability to play through the game again as Paxton Fettel in solo and also there is replayability to go through in co-op if you got a buddy to team up with along with some additional game modes like Contractions.

this doesn't aged well like other fear game. its a stinky one chief

0/10

- no dual wielding
- very bad rip off call of duty
- Trash story
- story could have been better if the player could make choices
- whats the point of making challenges even when they feel like a burden

It's an OK shooter when you want to play a Call of Duty game that's not a COD. But it's not F.E.A.R. either

Different developer, downgrade in visuals, level design, AI, barely even a horror game anymore, feels more like a Call of Duty campaign with genuinely terrible enemy encounters. Terrible story that's both overexplained and still makes no sense by the end. Annoying rating system, whole game was very clearly designed for co-op and nothing else. I could stomach FEAR 2 and still found some good ideas in it, but not this.

Only positive I have is unlike the two older titles, this one technically functions out of the box on a modern system.

Holy fuck I love losing connection

I-haven't played multi-player-but it's a first person shooter for someone who doesn't regulary play first-person shooters.
-It's not a good F.E.A.R game-nor is it a good first person shooter.
If you are to play the game single player-I'd recomend playing as Pointman-all the way through.
The visuals are great-
The story sucks-
The game is tedious to work through with little boss fights-
But the one liners are kind of funny.
So-it's a kinda funny-pain in the ass, half-baked shooter for people who don't really play shooters.

Ohhh man, now I don't even know how to assess this game...I think we can l agree that F.E.A.R. 2 and 3 are not the brightest in the series.

I'll begin with F.E.A.R. 2, overall not a bad game, retains the storyline of the series, with more and interesting characters (I generally liked how the series implemented several "main" characters, explaining their view of the story). The game had definitely evolved into a Call of Duty clone, with its faster pace of gameplay and weapons feeling less "weight" in them. Still the level design was rather great, allowing for pathways of exploration and "small contents" such as collectibles (like info readings) added a great deal to the storytelling. With the improvement of graphics, I'd say the screamers were a lot impactful, especially in the beginning (but again, the "scare factor" dies out by the end of the game).

Overall a solid game, the game feels inferior to the original from the get go, as the atmosphere is just not there. I played all the games on the hardest difficultly (just a habit at this point, as playing on medium feels too casual) and I could say that F.E.A.R. 2 is the hardest in the series, as the enemies deal absurd amount of damage and for a fast pace style its just a big no-no (especially with the unfortunate removal of peaking feature, which was an extremely useful and a dynamic thing in my opinion).

Now, about the third game, I can say that the graphics and gameplay feel a little better, as the weapons felt a somewhat improved than in the previous game. And these are basically all the positive things I can basically say about this game to be completely honest. The story feels forcibly attached to the previous games, no fun in exploring, as its basically become a corridor shooter, with you just blasting everything you see. The cutscenes were nice, but not as enjoyable, everything just seems to be connected with minimum effort. There are 8 levels, but half of them feel like "fillers", with no particular fun or context, as levels seem very disconnected, due to always beginning with a pistol and forcibly (re)attaining other weapons whereas other games kept the loadout. I dunno, overall the game was rather boring to me and was definitely lower quality than the previous one.

So, if you are in it for the story, you can give it a go, assuming that I'm rating both F.E.A.R. 2 and 3, I'd give it a 50/50 chance and say i'd recommend to play the games, but be aware that quality is way worse.

The weapons feels very weak. A shotgun takes about 4 shots, even on easy difficulty.

this shit sucks ass, fuckin call of doodoo ripoff, the first one was so good and second was ok as well, this is just ugly pile of garbage

Well they f'd that right up. Way too many issues with this clunky shooter. You can't see what the F you are shooting at as the first person aspect seems wrong and when you aim it gets worse. Baddies blend in with the dull colour pallet. There are obstacles everywhere for you to get stuck on. Your vision is further impeded by the red haze vision when you take bullets. If the enemy is too close your bullets don't work. Sometimes you can sprint other times you just can't. The list goes on. It's almost like it was made by Sega.

rubbish

I mean it's alright as a normal game but terrible as a f.e.a.r entry.

Yeah, this game is pretty bad. Like I don't have much to say because this game doesn't respect you- so why should I respect this product failing? It's sad because this trilogy could've went down as a instant classic, but is now reminded of a tragic crash with the first game being so amazing, with the 2nd game being mediocre, to this game being absolutely forgettable. And also in the big year of 2025, since WB doesn't like to update their fucking PC ports of games, please delete the files of the opening credits of the game so you can even load this awful piece of shit. But even then, why would you subject yourself into playing this awful travesty?

A guilty pleasure game for me for sure! So I technically have played a bit of this game on the PS3 back in the day but I remember just thinking it was too generic of a shooter, but my mom (god rest her soul) played a lot of it and she always told me it was a good game. Now with me playing through the FEAR trilogy, it was about time I gave this game a fair shake. I was also surprised to learn that this game was not made by Monolith but Day 1 studios which definitely shows in some of the artistic changes they made. So what did I think of it?

Visually, I didn’t like the game’s graphics at first thinking they were a bit of a downgrade but I came to like them over time. It goes back to the more gritty look of the first game over the second’s more stylized look and I think they did a good job with the visual level design. One of my favorite levels was one on a collapsed bridge where you have to travel through a crashed train and they find plenty of ways to make the carts blood soaked and full of corpses to fit the series tradition. The cutscenes have black bars on them to make it more cinematic I guess, but that extends to the direction of the cutscenes as well. In them you will often see both Point Man and Fettle as the camera will cut between them, but it’s kind of awkward since Point Man is once again a silent protagonist like in the first game, so Fettle might as well be talking to a brick wall.

The horror is again not the strongest I have seen in a video game, but they do have some solid payoffs in some of the sequences. You will continue to find blood soaked hallways and dead bodies lying around which often sparks your imagination into what happened to them.

Combat I have a lot to say on, so let’s start with the weapons. While we have the basic weapon lineup from the past games, they once again completely redesign the weapon models and even their utility. The assault rifle I found to be the most useful at taking out enemies quickly but the shotgun was very nerfed in this title. I don’t like its new design and it's very weak, as there were times I shot enemies at point blank range, blasting off half their face or limbs and yet they still came at me, taking another shot or two to put down. You can only carry two weapons this time, which I hate, as it's a downgrade from the first game’s 3 weapon limit and the second's 4 weapon limit. And you generally will be running low on ammo often, so it encourages you to constantly switch out weapons as needed. They also removed health packs from the game with it now just using Call of Duty’s infamous health regen system. Generally, I am not a fan of these two changes as it did make the combat feel more generic for one and just more tedious. The shooting on the other hand, is still top notch with excellent gunplay and mobility which kept it from being too overly grating. Plus the slo mo shooting never gets old for me.

Then there’s the enemies which are a bit hit or miss for me. Generally they are a lot more aggressive in this game vs the previous entries and the level design tends to opt for big arenas that you can’t get out of until all the enemies are dead. You will need to utilize cover a lot more as enemies will use them to hide and take pot shots at you. The soldiers are fine for the most part, sporting the reactive AI from past games. One of the soldier's I hate are these electrified soldiers that come in two variants. One is a big tall soldier that basically acts as a mini boss as you will often have to fight one or two of these guys at a time. They can travel through walls and pop out of them, so fighting them would be challenging at times. The other is the most annoying in that they teleport in enemy soldier’s endlessly to fight you while they will take pot shots at you from a distance behind cover, so you often have to prioritize taking them out but they have big health bars, so get used to shooting at them for a while until they finally go down. There are the mechs which I have never liked fighting, though there are the sections where you get to pilot one like in the second game, and they are once again very fun and a great power fantasy.

As for supernatural enemies, there are these very annoying demon dog enemies that chase you down and basically melee you till you're dead which is one of the enemy types that I hate having in a FPS game, as it just goes completely against the point of a cover based shooter. Oh and even worse, in the second mission you get introduced to these pale dudes who I guess are possessed by Alma (?) and they have dudes with bombs strap to their chests that will run at you before exploding. And you won’t just run into one or two per encounter. No, I’m talking like a dozen at a time which is just ludicrous. I hated fighting these guys and the only time I had fun fighting them was during my current second playthrough as Fettle where I can possess them and would kindly beat them to death with crowbar.

Then we get onto progression which is very different from the previous games. You no longer find health and reflex upgrades in the levels, rather you earn points by completing challenges in the levels so that you can rank up. Each rank gives you a set upgrade like faster health regen, more ammo to carry or reflex upgrades. This is probably where I had the most fun as it encouraged me to play as creatively as I could, getting headshots, killing enemies in a row with a certain weapon etc.. And the best part is when you go back to replay missions, you still keep your ranks and upgrades, so after a few hours you will be much better equipped in combat. The game was definitely designed with co-op in mind as you theoretically earn points as both Point Man and Fettle in the levels and it will stack both against each other at the end to give a score. And this even affects which of the 2 endings you get at the end of the game apparently. To be clear, I played through this game solo, but I can definitely see the appeal in co-op. In single player, you play through missions as Point Man and as you complete each mission, you unlock the ability to replay them as Fettle. What I did was playthrough the game as Point Man and now I’m currently doing a sort of new game plus as Fettle and that’s a fun way to do it actually.

As Fettle you don’t have the slo mo ability but the main power he has is possessing enemies which is a lot of fun. Obviously possessing soldier's is just going to be normal FPS gameplay, but possessing those pale dudes I mentioned earlier was fun as they use melee weapons as opposed to guns, so I was able to beat dudes with a crowbar. But I look forward to possessing the demon dogs (if possible?) or even the electrified soldiers so I can wreak some havoc on enemies.

Finally with regards to the story, it wasn’t anything to write home about but I did like how they linked the campaigns of FEAR 1 and 2 together and brought the whole Alma saga to a close. Again nothing amazing, but still decent.

And that’s it for my thoughts on this game. While I did complain a lot in this review I did still have a lot of fun with this game and while it is the weakest of the trilogy imo, it is still a very fun shooter that I recommend you play through at least once (but make sure to get some levels in as Fettle).

F.E.A.R is a good game , despite the negative reviews. It adds a lot of essence to the story and it has a smooth gameplay. I enjoyed it overall.

An On-Rails shooter that is honestly better than the 2nd game. It is all action focused without any true horror elements and I like that this approach was embraced. Since the focus was COOP then It makes sense to have it more action focused.
The awful gun handling, controls and a lot of the issues I had with the 2nd game are not as present or, thankfully, completely removed in this game.
The main story was retkoned from FEAR 2:Reborn, so there is that I guess. Continuity and logic out the window. Tradition even from the 1st game expansions...
With also the multiplayer focus we have campaign challanges. These were actually pretty fun to try and complete in my 1st run. Later it loses its novelty and is a chore.

Still, I think this game is an overall improvement over the 2nd game but still lacks what made the 1st one special. I'd give it a neutral but personal enjoyment was on the okay side so I give it a pass.

I don't get the hate for this game. I like the horror and the action.

F.E.A.R. 3 Review

F.E.A.R. 3 takes the foundation of its predecessors and refines the gameplay experience with a more polished interface and improved mechanics. Right from the first mission, the game establishes a heavier control scheme and a noticeable challenge in enemy encounters, setting the tone for a demanding FPS experience.

Graphics & Sound:

Graphically, F.E.A.R. 3 is a significant step up from F.E.A.R. 2, showcasing more detailed environments, enhanced lighting effects, and a smoother overall visual presentation. The sound design remains a highlight, with immersive weapon effects, eerie ambient noises, and a well-executed audio mix that complements the action-packed gameplay.

Gameplay & Mechanics:

The game builds on the already excellent gunplay of the series, further enhancing the weight and impact of weapons, making every shot feel satisfying. However, while the core shooting mechanics are top-notch, the horror elements that defined the original F.E.A.R. have been significantly toned down. The increased emphasis on cooperative play has fundamentally altered the series’ identity, pushing it further into the realm of action rather than psychological horror. The game’s shift towards a more traditional FPS structure, combined with co-op mechanics, means that it no longer evokes the same tension and dread that made the first game a standout in the genre.

Story & Atmosphere:

The narrative continues the tale of Alma Wade and her children, but the game’s storytelling takes a more action-oriented approach rather than leaning into the unsettling horror that defined earlier entries. While the story remains engaging in its own right, longtime fans of the series may find themselves missing the eerie, suspense-driven atmosphere that made the original F.E.A.R. so compelling.

Final Thoughts:

Despite moving away from its horror roots, F.E.A.R. 3 is still an enjoyable shooter that holds up well in 2025. If judged purely as an FPS, it delivers an entertaining and polished experience with tight gunplay, challenging AI, and a well-paced campaign. However, those looking for the psychological horror elements of the first game may find themselves disappointed. Nevertheless, as a standalone action-packed shooter, F.E.A.R. 3 remains a solid and engaging experience.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐☆☆☆ (7/10) - Good 😊🎮

Love it. But could have been so much more BETTER

and wtf was that ending :(

One of the worst FPS games ever made.

Goodnight, sweet princess.

what year did this come out? Feels like the series went from good to cod clone. Still beat it, didn't really enjoy it though

Despite the third game being (way too) different from the first one (haven't played the second one yet), F.3.A.R is a very good shooter, and I highly recommend it, if you seek an action-packed game.
I will not talk about every aspect of it because it is overall more than decent(graphics, gameplay, sound effects, OST and so forth)
Two or three flaws perhaps: too short, too linear (F.E.A.R(2005) was more of a Half-Life era product regarding game design, whereas the third one, more of a CoD one, which makes sense) and not to horror-focused.
The co-op mode and the multiplayer mode do not work anymore, assuming the servers had been closed, but you can try it solo, and it is decent. I guess it was much more entertaining back in the days.

To sum up: buy it when sales are in, you won't regret it.

This is the worst FEAR game in the series.

It's a damn shame that this series ended up concluding with this excrement. It's literally CALLDOOTY with LE SPOOKY HECKIN jump scares. Half the story happens in 3 second power point slides in between missions and it makes the game feel extremely strung together and unfinished. The only interesting idea this game presents is the synergy and point system in CO-OP, but even that is unfunctional now, so this game has no redeeming qualities. Don't buy this slop unless you can get it for less than 5 dollars. Based on this and Fear 2, it's probably a good thing this IP ended up dying and went no further.

I don't get the hate for this game, I mean, I understand that it doesn't have the best ending and the horror factor is 0, but it has the best gameplay in the series, and was a great sequel with great story throughout the game. The 2 brothers with different perspective on the situation, reminiscing their childhood trauma, and Jin being back as well as Becket. I enjoyed every bit of the game and it is also co-op so it could be even more enjoyable in 2, and it is also dirt cheap.

this game is good but not great as fear 2 .The hooror i exprienced in fear 2 is not even close but the combact and action is fun. i played last in jaunuary but now when i reinstalled it did't launched but i was on last mission so i can say i completed this game fear 2 is peak for me but this is aslo a good game try it.

Did not liked this game it has a different vibe from previous games like its completely different game, and developers just forcefully tried injecting FEAR DNR into it

Definitely not the best fear but it's still worth playing id say

"Back for More in 2025 – Looking for Co-Op!"

I first played F.E.A.R. 3 back when it launched on Xbox 360 in 2011, and now, in 2025, I'm back at it on PC. This game brings back so many memories—creeping through dark corridors, the intense firefights, and of course, that eerie Alma presence lurking in the background.

While it may not be as terrifying as the original F.E.A.R., the co-op mode is where this game really shines. Playing as Point Man and Fettel with a friend is an absolute blast, and honestly, that’s why I’m here—reliving the experience.

If anyone out there is also diving back in, add me! I’m looking for someone to run through the campaign in co-op and relive the old days. Let’s bring some 360-era fun back to life!

Final Verdict: Still a great time in 2025, but way better with a friend.

Iv been trying to finish this game for many years just to put in my completed game collection, its so boring I dont think ill be able to.

I had such an awful experience with the first game that i'm not even interested in playing anything in the series. Even tho i got all of the game for dirt cheap it's not worth wasting time on bad games.

Good gameplay, good music, entertaining and enjoyable like the previous versions, extensive and beautiful use of blood.

I recommend using some kind of image sharpening for this game, you should be golden after that.

Don't really care what other F.E.A.R. fans say about this game. I've played through all of them now. What you have here is not a Monolith developed game, what you have is a Monolith infected game, yes somehow their DNA still made it in despite it not being made by them, couple that with John Carpenters artistic consultation and what you end up with is a masterpiece in its own right. The combat is outrageously tight and responsive, some of the finest you will ever experience. I really enjoy Paxtons grinning comments and interjections while playing through as The Point Man, it sounds raw gritty and feigns with great delight Monoliths classic tongue in cheek sense of humor and smarm.

The cutscenes really tie in this game, giving it coherence and continuity. If you allow it in, it is a really immersive high speed freight train screaming to a smoldering hell. I love how the creative direction of this game just flat out didn't give a damn how sick it came off to the player base or viewership. It's unapologetic concerning that, which I find refreshing in today's gambit of garbage, gravy train riding, money grabbing, people pleasing, drop down to knees, and vacuum off some politically polite snowflake that demands you be a proper gentleman.

So what do I ultimately think about F.E.A.R 3? I think you catch the drift of my sentiments already.

Being able to go back and play as Paxton is just the icing on the cake. The game's cover system is optional, I found myself only partially using it, ultimately it's there if you want to use it but is easily fully omitted. The sound design and music are top notch, although being slightly glitchy on rare occasion. The sound department in this game just flat out owns and exerts its dominance compared to a lot of stuff out there.