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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 47
  2. Negative: 6 out of 47

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  1. Drakul
    Aug 19, 2006
    10
    Simply amazing.. and it's FREE!
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. ChrisH
    Dec 30, 2009
    10
    It's free... It's F.E.A.R, What's not to like?
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  3. daddyo
    Aug 30, 2006
    9
    The graphics are SWEET (native widescreen resolution support would be appreciated though) and the gameplay very frantic. Maps are tight and varied. I'd have to agree with David K - there are some weapon balancing issues, but all is forgiven and forgotten the first time you blow some guys head off with a shotgun in slowMo!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. [Anonymous]
    Sep 4, 2006
    7
    Good Game. Video, Audio and Weapons are 7-8 of 10.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. JeffG.
    Oct 9, 2006
    9
    Fear is a great game, with a good story, but it feels allittle rushed during gameplay. Requirements are a bit on the highside, but if you are a gamer playing with 3 year old equipment you will have no choice but to turn the settings down (forget playing on most laptops either). What would have added more to the game would be less linear levels, and the ability to travel around freely. Again, not a bad game at all, but it definately can be improved upon. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. MichaelJ.
    Sep 16, 2006
    0
    Too high minimum required for this game and too low AI enemy, but sometime I must 10 X restart level.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  7. Fearlessd
    Sep 8, 2006
    3
    Boring, the same gameplay experience as multiplayer games 10 years ago: run around a cramped overcrowded building firing a machine gun. Newer graphics, but its so dark and goes so fast they don't really add much to the experience.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  8. eg
    Dec 4, 2007
    10
    Fear Combat is the one of the best games for multiplayer and hardcore action lovers.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  9. Pierced
    Feb 13, 2009
    9
    F.E.A.R. Combat is a wonderful free multiplayer game. graphics worked for my old computer and my new computer. The gameplay is intense and playing with friends is fun. The only factor that annoyed me was the update with 1.07 to 1.08. I could not update with the Sierra updater. Instead, some guy on Filefront was awesome and put the update on there. That was the only problem I had.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  10. Svenr.
    Aug 2, 2009
    10
    Very nice Mp mode for FEAR. Its as nice a sthe SP mode, not so fll of horror, but as brutal as the SP. The only thing to criticize is, that you need about 5-10bullets to kill someone, but just ONE kick.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  11. JoshuaC.
    Aug 25, 2006
    9
    a great sp game now with a great mp, i would play this even if it wasnt free.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. doom3killer
    Jul 22, 2007
    9
    I feel sorry that people are blaming this game for not running on their systems.. GET A NEW PC this is a great FREE multiplayer game and there is no AI in this game (if u want F.E.A.R.) go buy it at the stores.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  13. DecskiL.
    Aug 17, 2006
    10
    An awesome multiplayer game, fantastic graphics backed up by solid gameplay... Highly Reccomended! And its free!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. Jok`R
    Aug 19, 2006
    2
    The game is very boring, except for graphics there is nothing else new. You could take Unreal Tournament and it is the same like FEAR Combat.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. DavidK.
    Aug 24, 2006
    6
    I can see why FEAR was renowned for its single player. Graphics in this multiplayer game are excessive considering the fast reflexes required. The guns are very unvarying, and not so well balanced. The game doesn't really feel very fun, even when you get kills yourself.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  16. JohnJ.
    Aug 25, 2006
    8
    great mutiplayer but single player element are not as good.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. pointman
    Jul 24, 2007
    9
    Pretty good for a multiplayer.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  18. [anonymous]
    Jul 21, 2008
    10
    Quite an amazing game, need a rather high end pc to run it, but other than that, graphics are beautiful, particle and lighting effects are top notch, gameplay is smooth, fast paced, and the weapons are very well balanced.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  19. ChrisK.
    Dec 12, 2007
    10
    Its Free and its great! (Note: Must have a monster computer to run this game).
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  20. Mar 30, 2011
    0
    I just got on it late i know but if you like getting one shot by hackers, using speed hacks and countless others then this game is for u. worst free FPS ever. if i could give it a - rep i would
  21. Nov 9, 2011
    7
    It's really good but the server browser is just horrible. It's so hard to find a game and jump into- even in 2007 this was the case for me. There are plenty of custom servers with mods and normal servers too but it's so much more hassle to find a game that works than on other free shooters. Overall, the gameplay is quite simple but good. There are like 5 weapons and when you do find games it was fun as hell. It sucks you in and keeps you playing. The maps are prett decent too, with the only real issue being that they're too dark. For a free game in 2006, this was incredible. Nowadays, it's not very good. It just doesn't have the same lasting appeal as other popular free shooters. Expand
  22. May 18, 2012
    10
    http://fear-community.org/ Fantastic multiplayer Game that now rises again! At fear-community you can now finally get cd-keys again. The gameplay, graphics, gore and fun is awesome, maybe even more fun than counter strike source. And this is a FREE game! My favourite gamemodes are Capture Hold, SlowMo Deathmatch, Capture the Flag. There are even some cool Low Gravity servers!
Metascore

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. F.E.A.R. Combat will not revolutionize the FPS genre like "Half-Life" did all those years ago, but it is fun, fast paced, and better than many of the other titles out there. And, you can't beat the price.
  2. 100
    An early Christmas present from Monolith and it is some violent and vicious online action that looks absolutely gorgeous, although players will need a pretty hefty gaming rig to experience it in all its glory.
  3. Way to go, Vivendi! It is always better to give it away free than let it be forgotten. [Dec 2006]