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F.E.A.R. (2005)

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In this part I decided to focus on what I consider "The Armacham" chapter of F.E.A.R.

I think this and the opening water treatment levels are what most people think of when they think of this game, and that's because it lasts for a pretty good chunk of the experience and almost exclusively takes place inside of Armacham facilities. What makes it stand out is it's thematically very different from the first part of the game; instead industrial areas it focuses more on office complexes, laboratories, elevator shafts, parking garages, etc.

Another big thing is that you'll definitely hear more banter from your surviving teammates as well as have more encounters with friendly NPCs. Even though it's largely there as an exposition dump, the moments are short enough to not be annoying and there's still plenty of time to soak in the rich atmosphere on your own.

Of course something else that sticks out is more Serious Firepower! You'll start to find things like Rocket Launchers, Particle Rifles, Burst Rifles, Remote Bombs, and Landmines appear more frequently... or at the very least tucked away in a hidden area. All the new guns, enemies, insight into the world you're in, and change of scenery all help to make this particular part of the game stand out from the opening levels imo.

Thanks again for watching and as always, stay Serious!