Fear Factor: Unleashed
About the Game
Fear Factor: Unleashed is a game based on the US stunt/dare TV game show Fear Factor that initially ran on NBC from 2001 to 2006. The shows pits contestants against each other in a variety of stunts for a grand prize. In this adaptation a character is created at the start with minor customizability options (hair colour, skin tone and costume colour) and twenty skill points to distribute over four statistics that influence the performance: nerve, stamina, steadiness and stomach. A random type of fear is also assigned to the characters, such as acrophobia, claustrophobia, herpetophobia, tachophobia etc.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Each game starts with a brief explanation of the stunt and the controls that are used. players need to balance a fear meter to keep it steady while opening a lock by moving a shaft and locking barrels. In single-player the character competes against five other contestants who each get their turn with a time to beat. Examples of other challenges are Creepy Conveyor Belt (move maggots between conveyor belts using your mouth), Helicopter Havoc (use ropes to jump between helicopters in flight) and Runaway Train (obstacle course on top of a moving train). The fear meter is a returning element in each mini-game.
Standout Features
- players need to balance a fear meter to keep it steady while opening a lock by moving a shaft and locking barrels.
- The fear meter is a returning element in each mini-game.
- In this adaptation a character is created at the start with minor customizability options (hair colour, skin tone and costume colour) and twenty skill points to distribute over four statistics that influence the performance: nerve, stamina, steadiness and stomach.
- Custom: The main game modes are Custom, Fear Factor, Multiplayer and Practice.
- Each game starts with a brief explanation of the stunt and the controls that are used.
- In single-player the character competes against five other contestants who each get their turn with a time to beat.
- Examples of other challenges are Creepy Conveyor Belt (move maggots between conveyor belts using your mouth), Helicopter Havoc (use ropes to jump between helicopters in flight) and Runaway Train (obstacle course on top of a moving train).
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS).
Presentation & Atmosphere
In a fixed screen environment shown from a side view a character is tied up near the bottom of the screen while a swinging axe descends slowly.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Fear Factor: Unleashed | Nintendo Game Boy Advance.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | ARUSH Entertainment | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Playinteractive LLP | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | DC Studios, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Hip Interactive Corp. | United States | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | Game Boy Advance | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Nintendo DS | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Hip Interactive | North America | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-17 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2004-11-17 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 17, 2004 | North America | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 677990105123 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | AGB-BFUE-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 31006385 | United States | MobyGames |
| upc | 677990105123 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00065H5K2 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 31006385 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
