F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate | |
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Developer(s) | TimeGate Studios |
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Director(s) | Zachary Forcher |
Producer(s) | Zachary Forcher |
Designer(s) | Brett Norton |
Programmer(s) | Denis Papp |
Artist(s) | Thomas Woods III |
Writer(s) | Richard Pearsey |
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Series | F.E.A.R. |
Engine | LithTech Jupiter EX |
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Genre(s) | First-person shooter, survival horror |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
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Perseus Mandate is a stand-alone expansion pack for the psychological survival horror first-person shooter video game F.E.A.R. The expansion was developed by TimeGate Studios, the same development team behind the first expansion, F.E.A.R. Extraction Point. It was ported to the Xbox 360 and released as part of the F.E.A.R. Files package in November 2007. Review: F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate - PC, PS3, Xbox 360 - 7.9. There are only three bonus missions and some minor multiplayer add-ons to look forward to. For a quick FEAR fix without anything new or special, Perseus Mandate fits the bill.
F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate is a stand-alone expansion pack for the psychologicalsurvival horrorfirst-person shootervideo gameF.E.A.R. The expansion was developed by TimeGate Studios, the same development team behind the first expansion, F.E.A.R. Extraction Point.[2] It was ported to the Xbox 360 and released as part of the F.E.A.R. Files package in November 2007.
The game follows the exploits of a new player character, a member of a secondary F.E.A.R. team sent in to investigate Armacham's Perseus Project. The game takes place during the events of the original F.E.A.R. as well as the Extraction Point expansion pack. New introductions to gameplay include friendly A.I.-controlled characters who fight alongside the player character, as well as a new faction of enemies. The sequel to F.E.A.R., F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, ignores the events of both expansion packs.[3][citation needed]
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Plot[edit]
Just after ATC murders Aldus Bishop and openly begins to battle against F.E.A.R. and Delta Force, Commander Betters airdrops a second F.E.A.R. team to ATC's secondary facility to investigate the company and any wrongdoing it is involved with. This second F.E.A.R. team consists of Captain David Raynes, Lt. Steve Chen, and the unnamed F.E.A.R. Sergeant (the player character). After battling through Replica soldiers and ATC security forces, the second F.E.A.R. team discover that a third faction has already infiltrated the ATC facility and killed everyone inside. This faction consists of highly trained mercenaries known as 'Nightcrawlers', who are armed with advanced weapons. The Nightcrawler ranks also include several elite super-soldiers who possess the same SloMo ability previously demonstrated by the F.E.A.R. Pointman.
It is revealed that the Nightcrawlers work for the mysterious Senator, and are searching for 'the Source', the genetic template from which the Replica soldiers were created (later revealed to be a sample of Paxton Fettel's DNA). The F.E.A.R. team discover that Armacham had 3 major facilities involved in Project Perseus; an active bio-research facility where Fettel's DNA is stored, an abandoned secret cloning facility where the Replica soldiers were actually produced, and the Origin facility where Alma is imprisoned. F.E.A.R. and Delta Force launch an assault against the bio-research facility, battling through Replica, ATC, and Nightcrawler forces. However, the Nightcrawlers manage to obtain and escape with a sample of Fettel's DNA. The F.E.A.R. team almost manages to capture Gavin Morrison, the Senator's main agent, but are interrupted by the explosion of the Origin facility, which throws the entire city into chaos.
The Sergeant and Lt. Chen awake in an abandoned part of the city's subway system, and discover that the explosion of the Origin facility has unleashed a wave of deadly paranormal activity. Chen manages to fight off an attack initially (the same creatures that killed Douglas Holiday), but is torn to pieces by a new type of Alma apparition that comes out of the floor. The Sergeant continues through the subway system in pursuit of the Nightcrawlers. The Sergeant eventually manages to reach the surface, and reestablishes contact with Captain Raynes, who orders him to make his way to the ATC Cloning Facility, where the Nightcrawlers seem to be headed. This is complicated by the re-activation of the Replica soldiers following Fettel's resurrection.
On the way to the Cloning Facility, the Sergeant encounters Gavin Morrison, who has been captured by the Nightcrawlers. Morrison reveals that the Nightcrawlers are attempting to acquire a sample of Alma's DNA, and that they must be stopped. Morrison briefly accompanies the Sergeant on the way to the Cloning Facility, but is killed when Alma causes an armored car to drop on him.
The Sergeant eventually reaches the Cloning Facility, where he is greeted by the ghost of Paxton Fettel, who makes several cryptic communications with the Sergeant, as well as sending in Replica soldiers to kill him. The Sergeant fights his way through Fettel's Replicas as well as the Nightcrawler forces, but is too late to prevent the Nightcrawler Commander from acquiring a sample of Alma's DNA.
The Sergeant pursues the Nightcrawler Commander through the facility, eventually battling the Commander and the remaining Nightcrawler forces in a final showdown. The Sergeant then acquires the sample of Alma's DNA, and escapes to the surface where Captain Raynes is waiting for him. The Sergeant and Raynes fight their way through Fettel's final Replica Elite soldiers, and successfully manage to reach an evacuation helicopter. (The sky is the same at the end of the first expansion, it must be about twenty to thirty minutes before the next explosion.) When the Sergeant gets inside, Lt. Chen appears to be there waiting for them. Captain Raynes remarks that the Sergeant is due for a promotion to Lieutenant, and that Chen would be proud of him. Chen's ghost then fades away.
After the credits roll, a Nightcrawler agent is seen approaching the Senator, bringing him the sample of Fettel's DNA. The Senator asks how many losses there were, and the Nightcrawler agent replies that the losses were 'acceptable'.
Canonicity[edit]
It has been stated that the expansion takes place in an alternate universe from the original F.E.A.R.,[4] and that the game's sequel, F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, mostly disregards the storylines of both Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate.[3] However, the 'massacre at the Perseus Compound' is also briefly mentioned in an e-mail found in F.E.A.R. 2's first level. This expansion pack could therefore be considered part of the series canon.
Gameplay[edit]
Perseus Mandate includes the new weapons and enemies found in the previous expansion pack, Extraction Point. Additionally, the new expansion pack includes three new weapons (an advanced rifle with a nightvision scope, a grenade launcher, and a lightning gun) and five new enemies (a new type of ATC soldier, a new type of Alma ghost, Nightcrawler soldiers, and Nightcrawler Elites and a new bug virus which can lock doors to contain the player).
Perseus Mandate also features 3 'bonus missions' that are unlocked after the single-player campaign is beaten. These bonus missions are similar to the 'instant action' missions of the PS3 and Xbox 360 version of F.E.A.R., and feature the player progressing through small plot-free levels while fighting through several waves of enemies.
The game also features a modified version of the original F.E.A.R.'s multiplayer, which includes new player models as well as the 5 new weapons added by the two expansion packs (the previous expansion pack, Extraction Point, had no multiplayer component, and thus the two weapons introduced by that expansion had not previously been available in multiplayer).
Reception[edit]
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F.E.A.R Perseus Mandate received 'mixed' reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[5]IGN cited the lack of notable new content and stated that the graphics and gameplay were virtually identical to the original.[8]Hexus concluded that F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate was uninspiring and repetitive, 'a digital example of flogging a dead horse'.[14]GameSpot said that it 'feels like a completely unnecessary trip to the well for Sierra, especially considering that series creator Monolith is already working on a proper sequel in the form of Project Origin.'[6]
References[edit]
- ^Burnes, Andrew (July 11, 2007). 'F.E.A.R. Files & F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate Announced; Screenshots'. Voodoo Extreme. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 3, 2009. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- ^Nix, Marc (July 11, 2007). 'E3 2007: F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate'. IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- ^ abYurei (October 15, 2007). 'Connection to the expansions'. F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin Forums. Archived from the original on December 24, 2008. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- ^Ivan, Tom (December 27, 2008). 'Ports and expansions 'killed off a few' F.E.A.R. Fans'. Computer and Video Games. Future plc. Archived from the original on August 11, 2011. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- ^ ab'F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate for PC Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- ^ abOcampo, Jason (November 14, 2007). 'F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate Review'. GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- ^David, Mike (November 12, 2007). 'F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate - PC - Review'. GameZone. Archived from the original on October 2, 2008. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- ^ abAdams, Dan (November 6, 2007). 'F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate Review'. IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- ^Booth, Neil (November 22, 2007). 'F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate Review'. PALGN. PAL Gaming Network. Archived from the original on December 31, 2010. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- ^Gillen, Kieron (December 25, 2007). 'PC Review: F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate'. PC Gamer UK. Future plc. p. 92. Archived from the original on June 3, 2008. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- ^'F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate'. PC Gamer. Vol. 15 no. 2. Future US. February 2008. p. 72.
- ^'Review: F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate'. PC PowerPlay. No. 146. Next Media Pty Ltd. January 2008. p. 56.
- ^'Review: F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate'. PC Zone. Future plc. January 2008. p. 80.
- ^Haywood, Nick (December 17, 2007). 'Review: F.E.A.R.: Perseus Mandate - PC'. Hexus. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ^Released under the Sierra Entertainment brand name
External links[edit]
- F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate at MobyGames
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F.E.A.R. | |
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Genre(s) | First-person shooter, survival horror |
Developer(s) | Monolith Productions Day 1 Studios Timegate Studios Aeria Games |
Publisher(s) | Vivendi Games (2005–2007) WB Games (2009–present) |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
First release | F.E.A.R. October 18, 2005 |
Latest release | F.E.A.R. Online October 17, 2014 |
F.E.A.R. is a series of first-person shootersurvival horror video games developed by Monolith Productions. There are three main games, F.E.A.R., F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin and F.E.A.R. 3, with additional expansion packs. F.E.A.R., F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate were published by Vivendi Games through Sierra Entertainment, while the rest of the games were published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The series is known for its horror gameplay and its main antagonist, Alma Wade.
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- 2.1F.E.A.R.
- 2.2F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Synopsis[edit]
The games mostly revolve around the F.E.A.R. team (First Encounter Assault Recon) having to fight against a paranormal entity, Alma Wade, a young psychic girl who was experimented on and imprisoned by Armacham Technology Corporation. Alma becomes a powerful psychic entity filled with rage and an insatiable bloodlust. In the first and third games, the player is the Point Man, a silent protagonist and member of F.E.A.R. The second game's playable character is Michael Becket, a member of the Delta Force. Each game has a different objective but same main plot: Find and neutralize Alma Wade before she tears apart the fabric of reality in her unforgiving rage.
Games[edit]
F.E.A.R.[edit]
This game is the first in the main series where the player takes control of the Point Man, who tries to stop the psychic cannibal Paxton Fettel, who has gained control of supersoldiers created by Armacham Technology Corporation or ATC.
F.E.A.R. Extraction Point[edit]
This game is the first of two expansions for the first game F.E.A.R. and it takes place in a different timeline concerning the Point Man and F.E.A.R. team.
F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate[edit]
This game is the second of two expansions for the first game F.E.A.R. taking place during the first game with the Sergent as the main character, trying to survive with his squad members and takes place in a different timeline.
F.E.A.R. Files[edit]
A compilation which includes Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate. It is exclusive to the Xbox 360. It was released in November 2007.
Reviews of the package noted that it was, as expected, more F.E.A.R. action for fans of the original. The IGN review of F.E.A.R. Files noted that while the game maintains its solid core mechanics, it doesn't do enough to expand upon them or offer a truly new experience. As a result, the title earned a 6.7/10, 'Passable' rating.[1]GameSpot rated the title a slightly higher 7.0/10, 'Good', based on the solid gameplay, even though the Perseus Mandate graphical quality was considered lackluster.[2]
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin[edit]
This game is the second in the main series where the player takes control of Michael Becket (instead of Point Man) who, after engaging in a mission to save Genevieve Aristide, is forced to survive and destroy Alma Wade who has been causing a paranormal crisis due to her vengeance and rage.
F.E.A.R. 2: Reborn[edit]
This game is the expansion for the second game F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin and it takes place before F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin and this time has one of Replica soldiers named Foxtrot 813 as the protagonist who is controlled by Paxton Fettel and is told to free him from the psychic amplifier.
F.E.A.R. 3[edit]
This game is the third in the main series where the player takes control of the Point Man again, who teams up with his brother Paxton Fettel (who was killed by him in F.E.A.R.) to stop Alma Wade from giving birth (after raping Michael Becket in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin) though Fettel is against Point Man killing Alma and the baby.
F.E.A.R. Online[edit]
Aeria Games and Warner Brothers developed a free-to-play online multiplayer game called F.E.A.R. Online that was unveiled to the public by launching the official site in 2013. The game featured a four-player co-op option along with the traditional demolition and deathmatch game modes. The return of Soul King mode was also announced. The storyline of the game is paralleled to F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.[3]
Aeria Games announced that F.E.A.R. Online would enter closed beta beginning May 26, 2014. The new testing period ushered in new maps, a new scenario, an enhanced crafting system allowing players to craft exclusive items and numerous bug fixes. The game entered open beta on October 8, 2014 and was meant to be released on October 17, 2014 on Steam.[3] However, the game shut down its servers on May 13, 2015 due to lack of support and patches.
Reception[edit]
Game | Metacritic |
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F.E.A.R. | (PC) 88[4] (X360) 85[5] (PS3) 72[6] |
F.E.A.R. Extraction Point | (PC) 75[7] (Xbox) 66[8] |
F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate | (PC) 61[9] (Xbox) 66[10] |
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin | (PS3) 79[11] (PC) 79[12] (X360) 77[13] |
F.E.A.R. 2: Reborn | (X360) 57[14] |
F.E.A.R. 3 | (X360) 75[15] (PS3) 74[16] (PC) 74[17] |
On its release, the F.E.A.R. series has received 'generally positive' reviews according to Metacritic.
References[edit]
- ^Brudvig, Erik (2007-11-06). 'IGN: F.E.A.R. Files Review'. IGN.
- ^Ocampo, Jason (2007-11-27). 'F.E.A.R. Files for Xbox 360 Review'. GameSpot.
- ^ abMakuch, Eddie (29 September 2014). 'Horror Shooter F.E.A.R. Online Launching In October, PC Specs Revealed'. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ^'F.E.A.R. Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^'F.E.A.R. Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^'F.E.A.R. Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^'F.E.A.R. Extraction Point Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- ^'F.E.A.R. Extraction Point Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^'F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- ^'F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^'F.E.A.R. 2 Reborn Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^'F.E.A.R. 3 Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^'F.E.A.R. 3 Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^'F.E.A.R. 3 Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
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