F.3.A.R.

F.E.A.R. 3, FEAR 3

Released

Release Date: June 21, 2011

Action, FPP, FPS, Horror, Co-op, Shooters, Multiplayer, Singleplayer

The third installment of the famous FPS in survival horror climates. The psychedelic Alma returns. This time we have to take the side not only of the protagonists, but also of the paranormal antagonists, who use their supernormal powers in the fight against their opponents. The game has an extensive mode for many players, allowing you to go through the campaign in cooperation mode.

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FEAR (Feer) n.

1.) A distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined

2.) An elite and covert squadron of specialized soldiers recruited from the world’s top secret military organizations, built to respond to national threats of a paranormal or supernatural nature. (F.E.A.R. – First Encounter Assault Recon)

Nine months ago, Point Man and his F.E.A.R. squad were tapped to stop an unknown man who had commandeered a secret battalion of telepathically-controlled supersoldiers at the Armacham research facility in the Northwestern US city of Fairport. During the mission Point Man learned that the man wasn’t working alone. In fact, the very people Point Man was working to destroy were his telepathic, cannibalistic brother, Paxton Fettel, and his tortured and psychically powerful mother, Alma Wade—products of Armacham’s perverse paranormal experiments. Despite this revelation, Point Man moved forward with the standing F.E.A.R. team orders to stop the targets at any cost. In a last-ditch attempt to end the pair’s homicidal rampage, the F.E.A.R. team set in motion an explosive series of events that seemingly accomplished their goal but at the cost of ravaging the city, its inhabitants and almost all of Point Man’s squad mates.

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For months following the blast, events in Fairport have made it clear that Alma’s psychic influence survived—and worse, her paranormal power is growing and spilling into reality. Now her supernatural agony repeatedly rocks the city as she attempts to secure the survival of her bloodline and reunite her family. Armacham’s security force remains violently focused on eliminating all evidence of the events in the city, and the remaining F.E.A.R squad carries on the mission to stop Alma.

With the chain of command broken and Point Man calling his own shots, where will his allegiance lie? With his brother Paxton Fettel, back from the dead, arriving with an unclear agenda and refusing to leave Point Man’s side? With his pregnant mother Alma and her horrifically twisted, yet immensely powerful paranormal existence? Or with his remaining F.E.A.R. squad brethren who are hell bent on saving the world, but at the cost of destroying the only blood ties Point Man has ever had?

Game features:

Divergent Co-op: Deep, social gameplay that gives players distinctly different abilities.

Frenetic Combat: 360 degree cover, evolutionary slow-mo modes, phasing portal systems and best in class mech combat.

Experience the Almaverse: New sinister enemy creatures birthed in Alma's warped mind spill into reality.

Masters of Horror: Legendary director John Carpenter and writer Steve Niles provide their expertise on cinematics and story.

Multiplayer - A twist on classic multiplayer modes set inside the Almaverse provide an experience unique to F.E.A.R. 3.

Platforms:

PC Windows

Xbox 360

PlayStation 3

Developer: Day:1:Studios

Publisher: Warner Bros. Games

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Game Series

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F.E.A.R. Game Series

Created by Monolith Productions studio, a series of first-person shooters (FPS) in the convention of psychological horror. Currently, the brand is owned by Warner Bros. and its development is handled by the Day 1 Studios development team.

F.E.A.R. Game Series

Features

Guide

Last update: August 19, 2011

F.3.A.R. Game Guide & Walkthrough

This F.3.A.R (or Fear 3) walkthrough will help you complete the campaign and deal with the most difficult fights. Additionally here you have the chapter with the locations of the Alma Dolls.

F.3.A.R. Game Guide & Walkthrough

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System Requirements

System Requirements for F.3.A.R. Video Game:

PC / Windows

Recommended System Requirements:
Core 2 Duo 2.9 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB (GeForce 9800 GTX or better), 10 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7.

Ratings

Game Ratings for F.3.A.R. Video Game.

71%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mostly Positive (13,190)

STEAM

User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Co-op Mode: Many users praised the co-op gameplay, stating it enhances the experience and makes combat more enjoyable. It feels like a cinematic action horror movie when played with a friend.
Gunplay and Combat: The gameplay mechanics, including gunplay and movement, received positive feedback. Users found the combat entertaining and satisfying, especially in a multiplayer setting.
Visuals and Sound Design: While graphics were described as mixed, some users appreciated the stunning visuals and excellent sound design, contributing to the overall atmosphere.
Story Elements: Some reviews noted that the story had bold and dark moments, with a few users finding it engaging despite its flaws.
Action-Packed Set Pieces: The game features intense action sequences that some players enjoyed, even if they felt out of place in a horror context.

The main cons of the game

Lack of Horror: A common criticism was that the game fails to deliver the horror elements that defined the original F.E.A.R. Many users felt it was more cringe-worthy than scary.
Short Campaign: The campaign length was frequently mentioned as a downside, with many reviewers noting it was too short (around 4-9 hours) and left players wanting more.
AI and Enemy Variety: Users expressed disappointment with the enemy AI and variety, stating that it was inferior to previous installments.
Generic Military Shooter Feel: Several reviewers felt that the game turned into a generic military shooter, losing the unique identity that made the original F.E.A.R. special.
Repetitive Gameplay: Some players found the gameplay to be boring and repetitive, despite the short length.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

Genuine Horror Atmosphere: The game lacks the tense atmosphere and genuine scares that were hallmarks of the first game.
Innovative AI: Reviewers missed the groundbreaking AI from the first installment, which made gameplay more dynamic and engaging.
Depth in Storytelling: Many felt that the story lacked depth and coherence, especially compared to the earlier games in the series.
Variety in Environments: Users noted that the environments felt uninspired and repetitive, diminishing the overall experience.
Creative Freedom: Some reviews suggested that the game seemed constrained by corporate pressures to conform to mainstream shooter trends, losing its unique identity in the process.

Summary

Overall, while F.E.A.R. 3 has its moments of fun, especially in co-op play, it largely falls short of the expectations set by its predecessors, leading to a mixed reception from players.

Summary generated on: October 24, 2025

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