PlayStation · Action-Adventure / Action
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Kronos Digital Entertainment, Inc. |
| Publisher | Eidos Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Fear Effect |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix is an action-adventure game released in 2001 for the PlayStation, developed by Kronos Digital Entertainment, Inc. and published by Eidos Interactive. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 6 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2001 include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed and Worms World Party.
It is part of the Fear Effect series; on the PS1 you can also try Fear Effect.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| RCJC | D00862D2
???? |
|---|---|
| PAL2NTSC | D0067100
0008
300670FE
0040 |
| Y-Fix | D005ED78
0010
8005ED78
0000 |
| Infinite ammo | D003FFC0
0004
3003FFC0
0000 |
| Infinite rounds | D0040A8C
00F0
30040A8C
0000 |
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix walkthroughs & guides
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Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix FAQ
When did Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix come out on the PS1?
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix was released for the PlayStation in 2001.
Who made Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix?
It was developed by Kronos Digital Entertainment, Inc. and published by Eidos Interactive.
Is Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix multiplayer?
No. Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix is a single-player game.
How long does Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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