PlayStation · Action-Adventure / Action
Fear Effect
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| 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 8 |
Fear Effect is an action-adventure game released in 2000 for the PlayStation, developed by Kronos Digital Entertainment, Inc. and published by Eidos Interactive. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.
It is part of the Fear Effect series; on the PS1 you can also try Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix.
Fear Effect is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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 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 cheats & codes
28 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| No fear | 80047EC2
0000 |
|---|
Fear Effect walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Fear Effect.
If you like Fear Effect, the Matrix also picks…
Grand Theft Auto Classic
Grand Theft Auto 2 Classic
Metal Gear Solid Classic
Tomb Raider II Classic
Tomb Raider III Classic
Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Fear Effect FAQ
When did Fear Effect come out on the PS1?
Fear Effect was released for the PlayStation in 2000.
Who made Fear Effect?
It was developed by Kronos Digital Entertainment, Inc. and published by Eidos Interactive.
Is Fear Effect multiplayer?
No. Fear Effect is a single-player game.
How long does Fear Effect take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Fear Effect typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Fear Effect on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.