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Fear Effect: Inferno
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Fear Effect: Inferno

A pre-rendered world married to tank controls and a heavy dose of survival horror, Inferno demands patience and a willingness to embrace its archaic design. The core loop revolves around puzzle-solving, stealth, and resource management, all underpinned by a unique "Fear" meter that affects your character's combat effectiveness. While its sequel never materialized, the original's mature themes and distinctive visual style, coupled with a rare focus on lesbian relationships, cemented its place in cult classic status.

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Fear Effect Inferno is a cancelled video game, meant to be the third installment in the Fear Effect series. Although it would be released after Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix, it would have followed the story after the original Fear Effect.

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