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Overview

The final game of FEAR franchise, the last nail of the coffin. While the game itself actually pretty fun. This isn't a fear game at all, almost like shadow warrior/doomlike CoD/BF wannabe. WBG destroy the franchise. 3rd sequel always the curse around 2007-2012 since every FPS game want to be CoD/BF. Reflecting how every game today want to be Overwatch/Fortnite/Destiny. These FOMO greed trends to be rich with same genre ruining the gaming industries.

Pros:

+ Graphics actually really good, while I disliked the NPC design overall. Texture is HD, model is truly 3d, lightning is good, small but ok-ish destructible. Better than almost static FEAR 2.
+ Gameplay is totally CoD/BF. They completely ditch whatever left in FEAR 1 & 2 totally turn into BF/CoD wannabe. But in a good way.
+ We can upgrade abilities by absorbing corpse, a chosen placed corpse tho. And we can't choose our abilities. Weird takes we become supernatural, but all abilities is a ok except slides which is awesome.
+ Finally, no more bullet sponge enemies. I rather like huge number of kept moving enemies like this than bullet sponge enemies. But the AI still have issues, like running on places, awkward cover, throwing bombs that ricochet to themselves, or friendly fire since they shooting explosives and throwing grenades to us CoD WaW style lol, and some cases enemy freeze/clipping to objects or maps. But otherwise pretty fun compared to FEAR 2.
+ Enemy variant is actually good, the soldier have different but not so many weapons but behave like it should. Shotgun wielder goes frontline, other take covers, snipers kept moving but in vantage points, shield approaching slowly, and helicopters/robots is the only bullet sponges we need. Truly good.
+ There's Cult/Zombies in the game lmao. They are using melee or throwing weapons or go bomberman on you. Pretty weird choices. But its fun. Especially if you deal them with melee/slides.
+ Weapons selections is small, no customizations. But this time I feel every weapons truly have their own purposes. No other guns replacing or dominating the entire game like previous titles. I loved shield, shotgun and that nail rifle. So badass and fun to used.
+ Melee OMG, we felt like doom slayer lol. So if you run out of bullet, you can charge them and mow em all with your fist and kicks. Also you can parry some melee attacks from zombies. Make every encounters with zombies is more fun using melee. Sliding to knock them out also funny AF. The major feature that make me enjoy this game.
+ The backstory of "Point Man" and Paxon Fettel is explain clearly and nicely. The flashback and CCTV angle is pretty good. But I still dont like the main plot.
+ Paxon Fettel the Vtuber guy return smh even after we kill him in the 1st game!! Now as your Co-Op Partner character if play together, or you can play as him after finishing the mission with Point Man. And his gameplay is pretty unique, you can possess different people and play as them jsut like CSGO took over BOTS if died. And you have some telekinesis, stabby tabby powers. Pretty fun and unique. I honestly more interested playing as him than Point Man.
+ Audio & BGM is actually ok. Much better than FEAR 2 but not as iconic as FEAR 1. The weapon sounds is pretty modern FPS game. It's ok.

Cons:

- This is not a FEAR game at all. This is totally CoD/BF wannabe + Zombie mode. While its fun, it's totally missing what this game should be. An action survival horror FPS. But this game is a WBG try to enter the cool kids club at the time. What a shame.
- The horror elements is so weak and forgettable. Almost nonexistent. Alma appearances feels like just to remind us this is a FEAR games only. This game is a total nonstop CoD/BF like shooting. No horror moments/atmosphere buildings, and even Jumpscare. I only remember spooked once, when climb stairs and alma appears. That's it.
- Other monster/creature is too flashy to be scary, the invicible mouth to throat opening creature is supposed to be a jumpscare or scary elements? Pfft that goofy lanky-ass creature? This is actually disappointing he's our main villain. A total step down from Paxon, Alma and that Army Commander.
- I disliked every NPC. Alma have 3rd & 4th form. Teenager red dress and naked 30 y.o. mom. And they retouched Naked sexy alma and child alma too much they not becoming scary but EMO.
- Our protagonist that is silent but have face is "Point Man"?? What kind of lazy ass name is that? Its like bad wrestling gimmick. Also it's over designed. His face is what middle eastern influenced protagonist of 2005-2012 looks. And his slick hair is not suited for a soldier. And Beckett have VA btw, why not Point Man?
- Also Paxon Fettel looks like discount Jake Wesker married with Male Shepard but he smoke and drink too much during pregnancy. I liked original design and personality more. Now he's boring deep talking partner. While I liked his VA, it's not for the right character/game.
- That korean lady looks like FEAR 1 trilogy characters than FEAR 2. WTH happens? FEAR 2 have more better character face, proportions and outfit design than any named character in FEAR 3.
- And finally the story. So Paxon and Pointman is SONS OF ALMA?! WE ARE BROTHERS? WTF? But how Beckett still alive/young then? Is FEAR 2 set before FEAR 1? And now Alma get preggy again and we need to kill her? We must kill our soon to be brother? Is Beckett our father in law? Why Paxon and Point Man not recognize each other in ending of FEAR 1 and killing each other if they grow together during childhood for a long time? Who impregnate Alma 1st then? Who is our father?! And the entire villain is the doctor that abuse us in childhood to make us super esper? But why Paxon can still alive without body and have supernatural powers but Pointman just have slow-mo? Is our CoD healing and godly doom slayer melee is superpowers? (I think so tho). And Pointman is the favorite child? And chosen? And Alma appears as child give Paxon motivations and power to kill all humanity? Why we get imprisoned in Harran? Is anything happen in 1st FEAR game actually matter? Is this game even Canon? THE STORY DONT MAKE SENSE. That's it guys, Alma is no longer our Esper Goth GF, she's our mom. Which is bad. Really bad. This is go from DrD EDP into Alabama. Why can't we be just a good guy that save alma? Why we must have these storylines?
- While the scene directed by John Carpenter when I read the credits. The writing is losing directions. Maybe the writer trapped in Alma like prison while WB scream at their ears to make CoD/BF game but still have Alma in it. Oh and it's not developed by Monolith. Maybe that's why it losing so many horror elements. Maybe.

Conclusion

FEAR desperately need a reboot again. And hoping they copy RE 7&8 than any other games. Wait no, current WBG is not capable to even make a decent game anymore. Imagine reviving this franchise. No pls no. I take back what I writing/saying.
So is this game as bad as many reviewers saying? In my eyes its truly bad Horror FPS game but a decent Action FPS game. If you forget about the horror/lore, this game is pretty solid. But THIS IS NOT A FEAR GAME/HORROR GAME at all. Play it alone, play with friends Co-Op, play the last man standing wave is pretty fun similar to CoD survival wave or Zombie Mode. Only get this game in entire FEAR bundle.