Fear Effect Sedna

43%
Game Brain Score Based on 24 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • graphics
Fear Effect Sedna Game Cover
Fear Effect Sedna is a stylish but ultimately mediocre tactical take on a franchise that arguably deserved better.

Be part of a new Fear Effect adventure with Fear Effect Sedna, a new game in the classic series made popular on the original PlayStation console. With a whole new story, and shifting to a pausable real-time tactical action style, players will be able to control the team strategically and tackle enemies and puzzles alike. Fear Effect Sedna is set four years after the events of the original Fear Ef…

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

43%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Great art style and charming cel-shaded graphics that accurately recreate the series' iconic style.
  • Some engaging and pleasantly difficult puzzles that provide a good amount of content.
  • Hilarious moments and nostalgia that may appeal to long-time fans of the franchise.
  • Horrible aiming mechanic and clunky combat controls that detract from the gameplay experience.
  • Poor voice acting and a horrendous script that undermine the story and character engagement.
  • The game fails to effectively blend action, strategy, and stealth, resulting in a frustrating and confusing experience.
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is marred by clunky controls, poor mechanics, and a lack of refinement, leading to frustrating combat and stealth experiences. While some elements like the art style and soundtrack are praised, the overall execution suffers from a confusing design and reliance on player familiarity, making it less accessible for newcomers. Additionally, the presence of groan-worthy dialogue and poorly implemented tactical features detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “The game is often quite enjoyable, but the inspired moments can be difficult to appreciate amidst Sedna's mishandled nostalgia, ill-considered mechanics, and sometimes wonky level design.”
    • “The cell-shaded look of Sedna and the soundtrack are excellent, but the change in gameplay, some of the combat, and the isometric perspective lessened my enjoyment.”
    • “The game is often quite enjoyable, but the inspired moments can be difficult to appreciate amidst Sedna’s mishandled nostalgia, ill-considered mechanics, and sometimes-wonky level design.”
    • “Clunky combat and controls, poor voice acting, horrible script, rushed story, AI companions are almost useless, tactical gameplay is not refined enough and becomes a mess, some puzzles lack hints or notes to their answers when they require them, does not welcome new players enough and relies on fans' pre-existing knowledge.”
  • story5 mentions

    The game's story is criticized for its horrendous script and poor voice acting, leading to a stilted delivery that fails to engage players. Many reviewers find the narrative uninspired and rushed, with clunky combat and unhelpful AI companions further detracting from the overall experience. Despite its potential as a story-driven real-time strategy game, it ultimately falls short due to a lack of refinement and atmosphere.

    • “It fails to wholly convince as an action, strategy, or stealth game, and the delivery of its story is a little stilted.”
    • “While in theory it ticks all the boxes you’d expect for a story-driven real-time strategy game, the woeful voice acting, rubbish combat encounters, and a cavalcade of other frustrations make this more of a real-time tragedy.”
    • “However, it doesn't go far enough to make up for its deficiencies in atmosphere and storytelling.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their great art style and charming cel-shaded visuals, complemented by engaging cutscenes that evoke a strong sense of nostalgia and a playful swagger.

    • “Great art style and cutscenes.”
    • “A hilarious amount of swagger, plays heavy on nostalgia; the cel-shaded graphics are charming.”
    • “The graphics look outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a hilarious swagger and a strong reliance on nostalgia, complemented by charming cel-shaded graphics that enhance its comedic appeal.

    • “A hilarious amount of swagger, plays heavily on nostalgia, and the cel-shaded graphics are charming.”
    • “The humor is spot-on, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout the game.”
    • “I love the quirky characters and their witty dialogue; it adds so much to the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is criticized for being insufficient, failing to compensate for shortcomings in storytelling and overall immersion.

    • “However, it doesn't go far enough to make up for its deficiencies in atmosphere and storytelling.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its excellence, complementing the cell shaded visuals, but some players feel that changes in gameplay and combat mechanics detract from the overall experience.

    • “The cel-shaded look of Sedna and the soundtrack are excellent, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, elevating the emotional impact of each scene.”
    • “The soundtrack is a standout feature, with memorable melodies that stay with you long after playing.”
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43% average critic score

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