Summary
Nearly one month ago,Warner Bros.announced thatnot only had its Wonder Woman game been canceled, but the studio behind it, Monolith Productions, would also be shuttered. It was one of two sweeping moves, including the shutting down ofMultiVersusdevs, Player First Games and WB San Diego.
The move put an end to Monolith’s existence after 31 years of game development,though it was later reported that much of the studio’s leadership had been “eviscerated” by the time Wonder Woman was announced. Still, Monolith left behind a trail of inventive games,including the Middle Earth duology, as well as the popular first-person shooter, F.E.A.R.
To celebrate that legacy, and to ensure that its games can stand the test of time,GOG has revealed that it is bringing F.E.A.R. Platinum to its Preservation Program.
“We are proud to honor their legacy,” the announcement video host said.
The move is “in honor of Monolith Productions' cultural heritage,” andthe game is already available and at a discounted rate, too.
Silent Hill 4 Has Also Been Preserved
Beyond making sure that F.E.A.R. can be playable by future generations,Silent HIll 4: The Room has also received the same treatment. The game boasts “confirmed stability,” as well as cut content that was never made available on PC.
Elsewhere,the Tomb Raider Legend trilogy (Underworld, Anniversary and Legend)has also been preserved, as hasthe original Deus Ex in its Game of the Year editionandAlone in the Dark 1-3. Oh, and a little game calledFallout 2.
The addition of F.E.A.R. makes good on a promise to preserve as much of Monolith’s catalog as possible following the studio’s closure. In the video announcement, it was noted that future Monolith games will join the program in the future, meaning a reality where all three F.E.A.R. games are preserved isn’t too farfetched.
