Fear 2 - AvP2 Custom Map (Complete Playthrough)

Aliens vs Predator 2 singleplayer custom map titled "Fear 2".

Map author: Brian "PsyKore" Irving.

Map review:

The Fear series of AvP2 maps are wildly regarded as some of the best maps for the game. This is the second installment in the series. In Fear 2, the player plays as the marine and is once again dropped in a scary map with no backstory or objectives. The player starts off outside and eventually makes their way underground. Once here the player will encounter creepy corridors and spooky lighting effects similar to the original Fear map. However, the horror element feels toned down a bit this time as the corridors and rooms are a lot less cramped. Some of the rooms are actually very spacious as the player has more freedom to roam around.

Fear 2 marks the first time marine npcs are introduced. They can easily die and don't help much, but they're there. The difficulty is also a bit easier this time, probably given the more generous ammo pickups and extra room to evade enemies. It should also be noted that the map isn't as dark as the first. The most memorable part of the map for most people is the jump scare with the dog. Every person that plays this map for the first time seems to get surprised by this very moment. However, for me personally, the best moment of the map is the ending. It is the ending where PsyKore ramps up the horror element. Like the first Fear, the author likes to end the map with some satanic praetorian room with creepy sounds galore.

Fear 2, like the original Fear is a must play for those seeking horror-based AvP2 maps. This map is highly recommended.