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Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix PlayStation
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84 out of 100

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9.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

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  • Summary: Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix is the prequel to the critically acclaimed hit Fear Effect on the PlayStation game console. In this chapter, we delve into the colorful histories of the original cast of three mercenaries as well as the extraordinary circumstances that brought them together. - Hana Tsu-Vachel, our beautiful assassin, trained to deal in love as well as death, desired by many yet belonging to none. - Royce Glas, a master operative in the field of counter intelligence whose daily existence is haunted by his dark past. - Jakob 'Deke' Decourt, a cold-blooded killer driven by money and murder. - Introducing Rain Qin, close companion to Hana with unparalleled beauty wrapped around a dark secret core. Their adventure will take us to the chaotic alternate reality of Hong Kong, Hells Kitchen in New York City, the formidable Walled City of Xi'an, the lost tomb of the First Emperor of China and finally into the legendary mountain-island of the immortals; Penglai Shan. As they reach their final destination and come face to face with Rain's evil twin sister Mist, in this faithful moment in time, you will get to decide who is to live and who is to die.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Daily Radar
    100
    Let's start by clearing up the silly notion that Fear Effect 2 is the games equivalent of a skin flick, shall we?... Creative, deep and addicting, Retro Helix is one of the best action adventures we've ever come across.
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  2. IGN
    69
    Fans of the original will dig this, and fans of blood and cleavage...are advised to pick the game up without delay, but FE2's gameplay is going to turn off those who've come to expect something more from an adventure game, and I'm inclined to say its content will offend more than just canting zealots.
  3. Maxim Online
    40
    Fans of the genre will probably get their rocks off, but casual gamers will find it a big tease.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. DUDEZ.
    10
    This game kicks @$$!!!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. AntonyK.
    9
    The first game was a unique experience,and one of my favourite games of all time,the sequel proved to be a hit with some mind-crushing puzzles like the geometric shapes.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes