Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 8.5 out of 10 |
| Game Informer | 9.0 of 10 |
| GameSpot | 8.9 out of 10 |
| IGN | 6.9 out of 10 |
| Official PlayStation Magazine (US) | 4.5 out of 5 |
Fear Effect 2 was praised for its visual style, mature story, and character development. GameSpot said that it represented the best aspects of the survival horror genre, while also introducing new features that make it more appealing to a broad audience. Gaming Age called it a "blast from start to finish". IGN, on the other hand, was critical of the Resident Evil style controls and the puzzle design. With an average ratio of 82% on the ratings aggregate site Game Rankings, it stands as the 55th highest rated game on the PlayStation, and second highest of all PlayStation games released in 2001. Sales were strong enough that work began on a third installment, titled Fear Effect Inferno, which was to be a PlayStation 2 title. However, financial difficulties at Eidos forced the publisher to cut back on projects, and Inferno was one of the casualties.
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