   F.E.A.R. or HL2
  Quick, which game do you think I should buy and why?  I defiantely want good effects (lots of shaders!) but great gameplay is always essential.   
  HL2.   ;  My vote definitely goes to HL2. It's really a personal preference thing, but come on. With FEAR you get...just FEAR. HL2 opens up Counter-Strike, HL2:DM, and gives you the opportunity to buy a whole bunch of mods, like the Episodes, Team Fortress 2, Portal, etc.   ;  I'd probably get HL2 more for the mods than the anemic single-player experience.   ;  sold   ;  However, FEAR has the best firefights in any video game and is leagues more fun.   ;  FEAR's firefights are indeed a defining moment of games. Gorgeous, multilayered chaos, even better on a LAN.   ;Quote:Original post by RavuyaFEAR's firefights are indeed a defining moment of games. Gorgeous, multilayered chaos, even better on a LAN.Let's hug!   ;  HL2.;Quote:Original post by skjinedmjeetLet's hug!I don't see why not.   