Author Topic: F.E.A.R. Extraction point is freakin' sweeeet. (Read 6948 times)

Pugnate · « **on:** Friday, January 19, 2007, 11:44:15 AM »

So after finishing Dark Messiah and Prey, I decided to start on the F.E.A.R. expansion. Normally I don't really enjoy expansions in shooters. Almost always I've had my fill with the original, and the expansions are just never innovative enough to hold my interest. F.E.A.R. is different though. It threw basically one enemy type at you till the end, and maintained the same internal architecture, yet never lost its intensity. It kept me more than interested through out, and I would gladly have played the F.E.A.R. expansion had it purely been more of the same.

Well so far I'd say played through 20% of the expansion, and while it is more of the same, there have been a heck of a lot of holy fucking shit moments. There also was a bit of co op gameplay that was pretty awesome. But yea, after playing other shooters coming back to F.E.A.R. makes me remember what a great game this was.

iPPi · « **Reply #1 on:** Friday, January 19, 2007, 12:31:16 PM »

Good to know that it is a decent expansion. I have been somewhat tempted to get it but I have decided against it since like you, I've often found fps expansions to be generally disappointing.

What I am really looking forward to is HL2: Episode 2 since it's coming packaged with Portal.

I think that's due in the near future.

Pugnate · « **Reply #2 on:** Friday, January 19, 2007, 12:36:16 PM »

Well as much as I enjoyed HL2, I haven't tried the first expansion yet. I am waiting for a three ep pack. There will definitely be one and it will include everything.

Anyway one I finish this, I will let you guys know how it is.

iPPi · « **Reply #3 on:** Friday, January 19, 2007, 12:43:04 PM »

Yea I haven't tried the first episode either. But I was reading that Valve will be releasing an Episode 2 pack that includes Portal, TF2, and Ep1 bundled together.

MysterD · « **Reply #4 on:** Friday, January 19, 2007, 02:41:09 PM »

Quote from: iPPi on Friday, January 19, 2007, 12:43:04 PM

Yea I haven't tried the first episode either. But I was reading that Valve will be releasing an Episode 2 pack that includes Portal, TF2, and Ep1 bundled together.

Yup, that would be the $60 HL2: Black bundle pack -- comes w/ HL2 (Original game), HL2 Ep 1, HL2 Ep 2, Portal, and TF2.

There's a $30 HL2: Orange pack -- comes w/ HL2 Ep Two, Portal, and TF2.

MysterD · « **Reply #5 on:** Friday, January 19, 2007, 02:44:29 PM »

Quote from: Pugnate on Friday, January 19, 2007, 11:44:15 AM

So after finishing Dark Messiah and Prey, I decided to start on the F.E.A.R. expansion. Normally I don't really enjoy expansions in shooters. Almost always I've had my fill with the original, and the expansions are just never innovative enough to hold my interest. F.E.A.R. is different though. It threw basically one enemy type at you till the end, and maintained the same internal architecture, yet never lost its intensity. It kept me more than interested through out, and I would gladly have played the F.E.A.R. expansion had it purely been more of the same.

I really been meaning to pick this up.....

I loved FEAR. More FEAR would NOT be a bad thing.

Quemaqua · « **Reply #6 on:** Friday, January 19, 2007, 07:38:29 PM »

I can't afford it, really. =T

Pugnate · « **Reply #7 on:** Saturday, January 20, 2007, 12:38:38 AM »

I got it from here for about $20. Nice DVD ed.

However I don't know how worth it was, considering I hear it is pretty short.

Pugnate · « **Reply #8 on:** Sunday, January 21, 2007, 12:37:00 PM »

Well it took me six to seven hours to finish, which means it would take any other person five. I take it slow in my games, and often reload firefights that I enjoyed particularly

. I also take my time to admire all the pretty textures.

I had two complaints. I thought firstly it was ridiculously easy, especially with too many grenades and med packs available all over. My second complaint is a spoiler:

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Anyway the last level was hella cool in terms of art design, but disappointingly there was little story telling. Also the expansion was a good reminder of how intense and visceral a shooter can be. As Gamespot said, firing a weapon is a highly violent action, and F.E.A.R. embraces it better than no other. I remember thinking how the original F.E.A.R. game spoiled me with its near perfect simulation of a fire fight. Here I am thinking that again.

For anyone considering this, it is basically more of the same and in the end is a typical shooter expansion.

Also I think F.E.A.R. is one of the one of the only shooters which can easily get away with having significant portions where you just walk without battle and soak in the atmosphere.

Quemaqua · « **Reply #9 on:** Sunday, January 21, 2007, 12:49:45 PM »

I'm pretty sure I'm going to pick it up, I just really want to play through FEAR itself again. Haven't gotten around to it yet. But I should try to nab it for $20. That ain't bad.

MysterD · « **Reply #10 on:** Saturday, February 10, 2007, 08:27:29 PM »

Damn, those screenies are bad-ass.

Puggy, how short was this game???
5-6 hours???

Pugnate · « **Reply #11 on:** Sunday, February 11, 2007, 01:18:06 AM »

OK now I know you aren't reading the posts and just replying to as many as possible hahaha.

PyroMenace · « **Reply #12 on:** Sunday, February 11, 2007, 03:19:02 AM »

pwn3d

MysterD · « **Reply #13 on:** Sunday, February 11, 2007, 07:11:02 AM »

Quote from: Pugnate on Sunday, January 21, 2007, 12:37:00 PM

Well it took me six to seven hours to finish, which means it would take any other person five. I take it slow in my games, and often reload firefights that I enjoyed particularly . I also take my time to admire all the pretty textures.

Okay, Pug....

...That's what I get for skimming....

How the hell did I miss that?

Probably would take the same; I don't rush through games, normally....

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Quote from: Pugnate on Sunday, February 11, 2007, 01:18:06 AM

OK now I know you aren't reading the posts and just replying to as many as possible hahaha.

I skimmed....

...And I need to catch up w/ QUE's Post Count!!!

scottws · « **Reply #14 on:** Wednesday, February 21, 2007, 11:27:04 PM »

I just played Extraction Point for the first time. Damn I forgot how good F.E.A.R. was. The firefights are awesome and it has one of the best horror premises ever realized in a videogame. My heart was pumping so much I had to quit after a particularly creepy scene.

MysterD · « **Reply #15 on:** Sunday, February 25, 2007, 08:05:23 AM »

Quote from: scottws on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, 11:27:04 PM

I just played Extraction Point for the first time. Damn I forgot how good F.E.A.R. was. The firefights are awesome and it has one of the best horror premises ever realized in a videogame. My heart was pumping so much I had to quit after a particularly creepy scene.

I bet the Expansion rocks, gameplay-wise.

Though, I hope the expansion's story is as awesome as the original FEAR's was. 'Lith are pretty good at their storytelling. They sure do that style of storytelling better than Valve does.....

scottws · « **Reply #16 on:** Tuesday, March 13, 2007, 08:49:31 PM »

Ok, I beat Extraction Point. Pretty awesome, but the ending sucked. And it seemed a lot less scary than the original.

Pugnate · « **Reply #17 on:** Tuesday, March 13, 2007, 10:58:54 PM »

I found it scarier for some reason. But I agree, the ending sucked.

scottws · « **Reply #18 on:** Wednesday, March 14, 2007, 06:03:44 AM »

Quote from: Pugnate on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, 10:58:54 PM

I found it scarier for some reason. But I agree, the ending sucked.

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Now, on the other hand, the firefights were totally badass.

Pugnate · « **Reply #19 on:** Wednesday, March 14, 2007, 06:54:55 AM »

I think I found it scarier because I hadn't gamed in so long. It along with Prey was the first shooter I played on my new system. Yea I loved the firefights, but at the end I think F.E.A.R. needs to really expand its horizons in any sequel.

MysterD · « **Reply #20 on:** Wednesday, March 14, 2007, 01:43:37 PM »

Quote from: Pugnate on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, 06:54:55 AM

I think I found it scarier because I hadn't gamed in so long. It along with Prey was the first shooter I played on my new system. Yea I loved the firefights, but at the end I think F.E.A.R. needs to really expand its horizons in any sequel.

I am still waiting on Monolith to announce what will be "Their" FEAR 2. It won't be called FEAR 2, b/c their publisher Sierra owns the rights to the actual FEAR brand name. I wonder what Lith's FEAR 2 will actually be called....

Though, at least, 'Lith owns all the characters and storyline rights....

MysterD · « **Reply #21 on:** Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 07:23:39 PM »

F.E.A.R. Gold Edition is coming to the PC.

F.E.A.R. Gold will come with the following:
--F.E.A.R. Director's Edition
--F.E.A.R. Extraction Point Expansion

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THE ULTIMATE F.E.A.R.™ LIES IN GOLD
Sierra Entertainments' Award-winning and Commercial Smash Title Storms Retail with Premium PC Package

Los Angeles, CA - March 20, 2007 - Sierra Entertainment announced that the Gold Edition for the million-unit franchise F.E.A.R.™ (First Encounter Assault Recon) is shipping to retailers today. F.E.A.R. - Gold Edition is the essential PC package that combines the critically acclaimed Director's Edition of F.E.A.R. (PC) with the award-winning expansion pack F.E.A.R. Extraction Point (PC).

The F.E.A.R. game is no stranger to being anything but gold as "Best Shooter of the Year" by GameSpot, "Best Action Game of the Year" by PC Gamer and a large number of other notable achievements. Compiling this accomplishment with the success of F.E.A.R. Extraction Point, "Best Expansion Pack" by PC Gamer, gamers will be able to get a double helping of chills at one time.

"The F.E.A.R. franchise is a global success for Sierra Entertainment and the F.E.A.R. community has voiced their love for the game," said Pascal Brochier, president, Global Retail for Vivendi Games. "We are excited to bring all of the action of F.E.A.R. games so that all PC first-person shooter fans can enjoy the gaming experience together in one package."

F.E.A.R. - Gold Edition Features:

* F.E.A.R. Director's Edition with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage including "Making of" F.E.A.R. documentary video, F.E.A.R. Machinima episodes created by Rooster Teeth and much more

* Engagement in unpredictable encounters with combat-adaptable A.I.

* Multiplayer support for up to 16 players

* F.E.A.R. Extraction Point includes all new locations, weaponry and enemies to take the F.E.A.R. franchise to new levels of action

For more information, please visit the game's official Web site at www.whatisfear.com.

Quemaqua · « **Reply #22 on:** Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 08:12:40 PM »

Practically every game that ever gets an expansion gets a gold edition, that didn't really need its own thread. Topics merged.

Pugnate · « **Reply #23 on:** Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 11:45:21 PM »

I might buy the gold edition for my little bro., if it is decently priced.

MysterD · « **Reply #24 on:** Wednesday, March 21, 2007, 04:39:44 PM »

Quote from: Quemaqua on Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 08:12:40 PM

Practically every game that ever gets an expansion gets a gold edition, that didn't really need its own thread. Topics merged.

Works for me.

I did find it interesting that people who buy the Gold Edition will get the "Director's Edition (DVD)" in the Gold Edition box, instead of the usual multi-disc CD edition.

That's cool.

I have the Director's Ed, myself. One DVD beats multiple CD's.

Pugnate · « **Reply #25 on:** Wednesday, April 11, 2007, 09:34:28 AM »

What a retarded sentence from Jason Ocampo...

Gamespot PS3 F.E.A.R. preview

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You're like Mulder or Scully, only with a lot more firepower,

That sounds so dumb, like it is some paranormal investigation game. For the record your protagonist is nothing like Mulder or Scully. Heck he never even talks!

Quemaqua · « **Reply #26 on:** Wednesday, April 11, 2007, 05:51:14 PM »

Yeah, that's pretty lame. Someone needs humor lessons.

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