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2000PEGI 18PlayStation

A stylish PlayStation action-adventure in which three mercenaries hunt for a kidnapped Triad daughter in Hong Kong and stumble into supernatural horror. Pre-rendered backdrops, a comic-like look and puzzles define it, with the characters' fear acting as a gameplay mechanic.

  • Dread and tension
  • Companions and relationships
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Fear Effect special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Bramble: The Mountain King

85 %Match

2023USK 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified94 % positive29.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Fear Effect: dread and tension, a dark atmosphere as well as lavish production.

A grim adventure steeped in Nordic folklore and nightmarish creatures, in which a boy tries to rescue his sister. It blends puzzles, hiding and boss encounters with an oppressive, fairy-tale atmosphere.

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