Fear Effect

Fear Effect is a Playstation action-adventure game where three mercenaries - Hana, Glas, and Deke - embark on a mission to find the young Wee Ming Lam in futuristic Hong-Kong. Their search leads them into dangerous areas, including zombie-infested villages, dubious restaurants, and the Chinese hell.

Instead of traditional health bars, characters have a "fear meter" that can be restored by reducing stress through actions like solving puzzles or killing enemies stealthily. The fear meter's functional difference from a regular health bar is its susceptibility to damage or stressful situations.

The game features 3D character models with an unshaded cel-shading technique and anime art style, while pre-rendered backgrounds often include streaming or looping full-motion video. The story unfolds through numerous pre-rendered movies, showcasing the game's cinematic approach.