F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate

by Sierra

Product Features

• Stand-alone Expansion Pack to the critically acclaimed FPS game F.E.A.R. - Original game not required.
• Uncover the mystery that surrounds Armacham and the truth behind the Perseus project
• Employ new weapons, including the Chain Lightning Gun, Grenade Launcher, and Advanced Rifle
• Face off against a horrifying new enemy, the Nightcrawlers
• Stand Alone Game. Does not require original F.E.A.R. game.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VSHMC0
• Item Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Media: DVD-ROM
• Release Date: November 6, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,015 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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Product Description:

As a member of a secondary F.E.A.R. team, you are brought in to discover more information regarding the secret project at the Armacham facilities. Expect the intensity of battle to continue in the second expansion pack to the critically acclaimed first-person shooter, F.E.A.R.

Features:

• Uncover the mystery that surrounds Armacham and truth behind the Perseus project
• Employ new weapons, including the Chain Lightning Gun, Grenade Launcher, and Advanced Rifle
• Face off against a horrifying new enemy, the Nightcrawlers

Product Description

Sometimes One Team is Not Enough. You are a member of a secondary F.E.A.R. team that is brought in to find more information regarding the secret project at Armacham. Expect the intensity of battle to continue in the second expansion pack to the critically acclaimed first person shooter, F.E.A.R. F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate, an all-new stand-alone expansion pack, offers both seasoned gamers and those who have never played the original F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon) the ability to jump-in and experience the fright with a brand new team in an all-new experience.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER COOKIE - FROM THE *OFFICIAL* COOKIE-CUTTER, November 5, 2007

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NeuroSplicer (Freeside, in geosynchronous orbit) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate (DVD-ROM)

Lately, the are a number of novels sporting ROBERT LUDLUM's name up front - yet they are ghostwritten by in-stable-writers of his publisher. A good effort in their part, yet, of course, they feel nothing like a LUDLUM's novel.

SIERRA, the legal owner of the FEAR franchise, is putting out this official (stand alone) expansion - whilst, MONOLITH, the original team that actually created FEAR, has announced its own upcoming expansion named PROJECT ORIGIN.
As with ghostwritten books, the in-house elves do not feel confident to create anything new and instead take baby-steps around the original story. Thus, the PERSEUS MANDATE is actually the same story as the original FEAR - seen from the perspective of a different F.E.A.R. agent on a timeline that runs parallel to the original.

To make this idea more palatable, a new set of weapons and gadgets are available (you will love the UV scope that helps targeting in foggy rooms) and the set of enemies is refreshed with some new additions. Paxton Fettel, the original villain gets replaced by, well, Perseus (whose Mandate we are concerned with), Alma (the scary little grungy girl) only makes fleeing appearances - and Shade fits the shoes of the scariest spectral beast around.

The graphics, although somewhat improved, do not veer far from the original - which may not be a bad thing, since they were quite good, yet somewhat dated today. What has clearly improved is the sound: PERSEUS MANDATE may not be as visually scary as the original but it sure is aurally scary!

All in all, a slightly improved game with a clearly weaker story.
The cookie-cutter at work...

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!! The best installment yet., December 24, 2007

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D. Crain "nanohead" (NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate (DVD-ROM)

As usual, the "professional" reviewers got it wrong. This is an excellent addition to the FEAR franchise. If you enjoy FEAR, you will love this episode. I enjoyed this a bit more than Extraction point, I found the action much sharper, the few new weapons fun (the grenade launcher is a little lame though) and the storyline decent.

It starts out sort of the usual FEAR pace and you might not get pulled in, but by a third of the way in, the pace picks up BIG time! Then it starts to get really really good. There are a couple of new spooky things, and a really awesome abandoned underground city/subway area. The last third is really excellent, with massive firefights, and fierce action compared to the original FEAR game.

Its too bad that so many people review games without ever playing them. Thats pretty pathetic in my humble opinion. And too many are done by 14 year old adolescents who just parrot others.

All in all, if you liked FEAR, this is a terrific addition. I hope they keep going and make more.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Continues the FEAR fun!, December 17, 2007

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Kenneth R. Shaw (San Francisco) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate (DVD-ROM)

If you loved FEAR, this is a great addition. Jump right in and blast away, with a few soldier buddies by your side. Very cool. A must-have if you enjoyed the first FEAR!