F.E.A.R.: First Encounter Assault Recon is a horror first person shooter that resembles a cross between Doom 3 , Half-Life , and the Ring horror movies. Demons are replaced by cloned soldiers and the element of horror revolves around an image of a spectral girl always appearing when least expected for a few fleeting moments.
The player takes on the role of a member of a specialized strike force dealing with unknown threats. Initially, the player starts with mundane weapons, which are well presented, and progresses gradually towards more sci-fi ones as the danger increases. The player can also call upon a bullet-time ability that slows down time around the player, showcasing impressive visual and aural effects.
The game takes place in a multi-billion aerospace installation that has been hijacked by an elite team of cloned soldiers gone rogue and an unknown supernatural force. Both threats must be identified and countered.