Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix
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Review Date: 2007-11-10
A blend of Old Chinese myths and avant-grade science fiction make Fear Effect 2 a true original.
Like in the first game, you start with Hana (and a new character, Rain) doing an otherwise simple job when everything goes awry. Half the world is dying from EINDS (Environmentally Induced Nucleotides Degeneration Syndrome) and Jin, the same employer from the first game, assigns you to steal a DNA sequence that maps the gene that causes the disease. Problem is, the doctor guarding it just happens to be the richest man on the planet and has security out the Yin Yang. You go through HELL to find this disc, using both stealth and aggression to bypass all his security measures, and its Hell that chases after you when you steal it(literally! Think of the Taoist version of Demons, spiritual trials and torture and you will get my meaning exactly). Evidently, this EINDS was no product of nature and it was meant to wipe clean the earth of mankind. So you seriously tick off certain Immortal Beings for stealing this piece of Generic code.
From here the game takes a sudden (and more serious) change of direction and you delve deep into spirit realms where you will meet figures of Chinese myth, namely the Eight Immortals in the mythical island Penglai and Qin Shi Haung in his ancient tomb of Xian, backed by his famed terracotta army. Throw in some killer action, humor and a lesbian encounter between the two protagonists and you'll remember Fear Effect whether you liked it or not. You've never played anything like this, believe me. This game is just nuts.
Graphics are absolutely phenomenal (I bare in mind the dated technology that is being employed when I say this).
Now as for the game's irritations: I will remark upon what many others have already complained about. There are only 1 or 2 guns in your inventory that are useful, and when you run out of ammo on one of them and need to change to the other in the heat of battle, good luck doing it when you got 20 items to scroll through. Saves are sometimes not where they need to be. You can expect to play a lot of the same crap in certain areas. Some people have said this game is either hard or difficult. "Unfair" would be a more appropriate word since skill or wit alone often cannot save you. Even when knowing exactly what to do....you will die.
When a game has an excellent (if experimental) storyline like this one, it's a shame the experience is hindered by challenges that require sheer luck in order for you to proceed.
If you got the patience, you will find Fear Effect 2 a rewarding experience. I liked this game better than the first and it is one I will always come back to.
User: Michael J. Covino
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Summary: A True Original
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2006-03-04
I have to remember that sequels are rarely as good as the first and fe2 is no different.
Too many puzzles ruined the game for me to the point where I couldn't keep track of the story line and I just stopped caring what the story was and just wanted to finish the game.
I love part one which makes part 2 a huge dissapointment.
It's not a terrible game just long winded.
User: HardCandy
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Summary: Not as good as the first
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2005-10-04
I think this is a great game, and would recommend it to anyone who likes puzzles and challenges. It changes between disks more, but it's worth it.
User: Sarita Jackson
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Summary: Retro Helix
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Review Date: 2003-11-27
Compared to other Playstation games, this one is head-and-shoulders above the rest! It comes with 4 disks, and the sheer number and variety of environments are incredible. From the beginning in the dark, subterranian passages, to the beauty of a black tie dinner, to the incredible scenes where a giant rock creature chases you over bridges, and on and on and on. More environments than I can even remember, and I've finished the game twice. The puzzles are at times quite hard, but once you get used to them they're not so bad to figure out. You'll also play a few board games and strategy games against some ancient spirits, which adds even more variety to the gameplay.Also, the cutscenes are very nicely done, with excellent voice acting and realistic animation. And the music is extremely cool, with oriental themes that add real atmosphere to some of the environments. My favorite part of the game is when you're on the 96th floor of a bio-engineering building, and you have to collect a large number of objects and use them to solve a grand puzzle - it's all laid out very logically and is super fun to play and figure out. You even get to drive a mech at a couple points in the game.
Overall, it doesn't get much better than this!
User: $review.reviewer.Names
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Summary: Fabulous!
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2003-08-07
Graphics are wonderful for PS1, and still hold up pretty well on the PS2. Voice acting is top notch. Plot is rich, and very different (gotta love that Japanese weirdness). Controls take some getting used to. Inventory system isn't the best. All in all an excellent game for adults. Challenging and very atmospheric.
User: $review.reviewer.Names
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Summary: Anime Lesbian ...... Assassins with Assault Rifles. Hurrah!
Helpful Votes: 2
Total Votes: 2
Editorial Reviews
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix is the prequel to the survival-horror game Fear Effect. Here you play one of four mercenaries in a team that has signed on to bring back the kidnapped daughter of a powerful Chinese executive. The adventure takes players through the chaotic alternate reality of Hong Kong, Hell's 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. A variety of melee and range weapons, such as brass knuckles, pistols, and heavy assault weapons, will help you take out increasingly combative henchmen.The game allows you to play as any one member of the team: cover-girl assassins Hana Tsu-Vachel or Rain Qin, master operative Royce Glas, or greedy killer Jakob "Deke" Decourt. The game's variable ending changes with the disposition of certain in-game events, and other hidden features promise added replayability.
Product Details
- 1 Player
- 4 Disc Set
- Analog Control and Vibration Function Compatible
- 8 New Enviroments and more Mindbending Puzzles
- New Motion FX 3D Technology