GOG Honors Monolith with F.E.A.R. 80% Discounted!

In an homage to Monolith Productions following their studio closure by Warner Bros. Games, GOG.com has enlarged its “Restoration Project” for vintage PC games by incorporating F.E.A.R., one of my personal favorite first-person shooters, including the Platinum edition with both DLCs.

As a researcher delving into this captivating realm of gaming, I’ve come across an intriguing expansion of the program that encompasses over twenty distinct titles. Among these, there’s a substantial enhancement to the iconic, yet contentious, survival horror masterpiece, Silent Hill 4: The Room. This refreshed version aims to reintroduce the content lost during the initial transition from the PS2 original in 2004, which didn’t make it to the PC release. It serves as an engaging interim experience until the much-anticipated new chapter in the Silent Hill saga materializes.

To mark the occasion, F.E.A.R. Platinum is now available at just $1.99 on GOG.com during their Spring Sale, which ends on April 4. Yet, there’s a concerning trend of user reviews suggesting potential issues with the DLCs when played on computers running Windows 10.

Unfortunately, expansions for this game don’t function properly when played on Windows 10 due to the Digital Rights Management (DRM) associated with these expansions, which seems inconsistent with GOG’s promise of a DRM-free gaming experience.

If you completed the main story of F.E.A.R. in 2005 but didn’t finish the expansion packs, it could be beneficial to hold off until they confirm the elimination of SecuROM, a type of copy-protection software that GOG.com claims to eliminate from their store games.

Additionally, 24 new titles have been added to the Preservation Program, including F.E.A.R. Platinum and Silent Hill 4: The Room. I must admit that several of these games rank among my all-time favorites.

Classics (mostly) compatible with handhelds

On GOG.com, they strive to make sure classic games run smoothly on contemporary computers with minimal adjustments. However, when it comes to handheld devices, occasionally there might be a need for some additional setup for an optimal gaming experience.

Mostly speaking, users running portable devices such as the popular ASUS ROG Ally X and adaptable Lenovo Legion Go (on Windows) will discover that game launches run smoothly, however, setting up control schemes might require some additional time.

Experiencing the convenience of running a GOG game on the Steam Deck, as an observer, I’d say it’s made smoother with custom controller layouts created by the community. Personally, I’ve traversed through Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition without any adjustments to a highly-acclaimed profile that others have rated positively.

In essence, it boils down to patience, as many classic games were not designed to be compatible with contemporary controllers on PC. Even if you’re adept at customizing controller layouts and even find pleasure in doing so, it doesn’t guarantee that these games will function smoothly without additional setup.

Fundamentally, if you’re gaming on a desktop PC using a mouse and keyboard, you’re in for a fantastic experience. However, those playing on handheld devices might require a bit more manual input. Nevertheless, all my favorites have been rated as “playable” by Valve — so consider that with a hint of skepticism.

Take a look at the complete roster of games now included in the GOG “Conservation Plan,” which also features discount percentages for each game during their Spring Sale.

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2025-03-21 19:39

Classics (mostly) compatible with handhelds

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