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F.E.A.R. 3

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First release
Jun 21, 2011
Developer
Day 1 Studios
Publisher
WB Games
Engine
Despair
Genres
Adventure, Shooter · Action, Science fiction, Horror
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

F.E.A.R. 3 is a sequel to F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin and the third installment of the series. New to this game is the ability to play the campaign in either single-player mode or co-op mode. As well as being playable online, co-op is also available offline via split screen. In single-player mode, the player can initially only play as Point Man. However, upon the completion of each level, the player unlocks the ability to play through that level as Paxton Fettel. Level layout, cutscenes, and dialogue are identical irrespective of which character the player is using.

Also known as Project Origin 2, FEAR 3, F.3.A.R., F3AR

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Storyline
The game takes place nine months after the conclusion of F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, with Alma Wade's pregnancy nearing its end. When a resurrected Paxton Fettel rescues Point Man from captivity by Armacham Technology Corporation 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.Read more

The game takes place nine months after the conclusion of F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, with Alma Wade's pregnancy nearing its end. When a resurrected Paxton Fettel rescues Point Man from captivity by Armacham Technology Corporation 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.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jun 21, 2011
Xbox 360
Jun 21, 2011
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jun 24, 2011
All 10 release dates
PlayStation 3
Jun 24, 2011
Xbox 360
Jun 24, 2011
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jun 29, 2011
PlayStation 3
Jun 29, 2011
Xbox 360
Jun 29, 2011
PlayStation 3
Jul 21, 2011
Xbox 360
Jul 21, 2011
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
9h
Main + Extras
9h
Completionist
15h
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
First person
Where to buy
Keywords
zombies, bloody, mech, multiple protagonists, achievements
… All 43, gore, bullet time, online, artificial intelligence, atmospheric, nudity, high score, story rich, playstation network, boss fight, explosion, split-screen multiplayer, playstation trophies, leveling up, voice acting, bink video, ea app, profanity, downloadable content, xbox live, melee, useable vehicles, difficulty level, mercenary, cover system, leaderboard, sadism, suicide, difficulty achievement, clone, high definition graphics, dolby digital, horde mode, voice chat, superpowers, new purchase incentives, secret achievements, sequel by a different developer

At a Glance

Critic Score
76
Main Story (IGDB)
9h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
9h
Completionist (IGDB)
15h
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Overview

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Online co-opIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Local co-opIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Shared or split screenIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Drop-in, drop-out co-opIGDB · 1 Nov

Feature data: IGDB

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