Fatal Frame is a scary and good horror game. I have not played this since it first released on PlayStation 2. I have 2 complaints about it. First there is no difficulty selection when you start a new game and 2nd it is kind of difficult because as I said I have not played this since it first released on PlayStation 2. Herbal Medicines are not that common to find so trying to avoid taking damage from ghosts is a priority. My favorite out of the trilogy is Fatal Frame 2 Crimson Butterfly. They are all great but Fatal Frame 2 is my favorite. They are all scary though. Fatal Frame is a great game don't get me wrong but it is kind of difficult in my opinion. I'm going to try to stock up on Herbal Medicines.
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The Fatal Frame series is easily one of the best horror game franchises along with Silent Hill & Resident evil. Its a game that saw what other games were doing at the time and saw that most people chose to avoid the enemies majority of the time. However the whole catch of this series is you have to face your fears and use your camera at the right moments to defeat any of the hostile ghosts.
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I feel a bit odd writing this review before I even finish the game, but you know not everything goes according to some greater plan... Here I am buying this game nearly a decade after its introduction (and paying for a used copy what it originally cost new, due to FF's 'rarity'), totally on the strength of a half-dozen internet reviews, so in a sense, I guess this review is 'paying it forward.' I'm really liking this game: it's creepy like Resident Evil and somewhat disturbing, a la Silent Hill, but FF is its own animal, to be sure. After an introduction, you play young Miku, searching for her missing brother, whose last-known whereabouts are the familiar 'creepy mansion on the outskirts of town.' Sure you've heard this one before, but what separates FF from two dozen Beretta-wielding zombie splatter survival games, is it's relative gentleness. Not that there aren't enough disturbing images or legitimate shock moments in the game, there are those aplenty, with Shinto rituals involving the 'quartering' of young girls and ghosts, Ghosts, GHOSTS! 'Gentle' in that little Miku is searching through the hordes of ghosts flopping in this house armed only with her brother's camera which, conveniently, possesses mystical exorcistic powers. The game's play is third-person until it becomes ghost-clobberin' time, whereupon you switch to first-person, through the camera's viewfinder, and it becomes very personal indeed. There are bits of clues to slowly fill you in on the mansion's former residents, Shinto rituals galore and secret passageways etc. No Zork-level problem-solving is necessary here; if you're proficient at Resident Evil (hereinafter, the Rez,) you'll have no trouble here, except that you'll need a primmer in Japanese konji, as some of the puzzles involve Japanese AND English numbers, so caveat emptor. Funny thing about mentioning the Rez, is that the gameplay here is a bit less responsive. Even at a run, ol Miku's a bit of a sandbagger, and combined with the relentless back-and-forth structure of find-locked-door, go-elsewhere-find-key and return-to-unlock-door, it can be a wee bit frustrating at times. One more gripe is that the games animated sequences tend to take you a bit more out of the gameplay than their counterparts in the Rez, for a bit of a time-shifty feeling that can distance you a bit from the survival end of the horror. Some people like this kind of thing more than others, but personally I like responsive, near-realtime games, and for my money nothing delivers that feeling quite like Rez IV. But once again, FF predates that by about 5 years, so it's really not a fair criticism. The game's got some beautiful graphic touches and a wonderfully-subtle sound design, and it's not uncommon that you'll find yourself looking over your shoulder while you play, like the best of the best of the survival-horror genre. Seek it out, despite its 'rarity,' and if you're at all a fan of the Rez, Silent Hill or even Alone in the Dark (from which Miku's trusty flashlight comes, I believe,) you'll be right at (haunted) home here.Read full review
This is my favorite series of all time as a horror fanatic. The game is very challenging as your only source of defence can also get you killed. Definitely a must play if you are into difficult games.
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Hey, have you played Resident evil or many of it's sequels? I did too. I jumped at jump scenes and considered them scary games. Then I heard about Fatal Frame on G4. They said it was a wonderful survival-horror series imported from Japan. I thought to myself "Well, I like survival horror, and I like Japanese things so maybe I'll like this game too." So I began Fatal Frame 2, because to be quite honest, it was cheaper and easier to find than the other two. I quit only a little ways in because I got so scared I didn't want to touch the controller. I slept with the lights on for several days. After a much needed break I returned to the game play and found the most engrossing, terrifying, and yet beautiful game I had ever played. Then when I went back to play resident evil, I suddenly found it a disappointment. I was perfectly happy with the series before Fatal Frame, but now it seems dull and boring. I have been spoiled by beautiful artwork, true horror, claustrophobic environments, nightmare-causing ghosts and bittersweet endings. I love the Fatal Frame series. I began playing with Fatal Frame 2, Then I wanted, no needed, to get the original. This is the first Fatal Frame game. In this game you'll play Miku (who is also in Fatal Frame 3, but not Fatal Frame 2) who has followed her brother into a haunted mansion. You search for clues that will tell you how to quiet the ghosts within the house, and wonder about the fate of your poor lost brother. One of the most unique points to the whole series is your weapon. You have no guns, which makes sense because you're fighting ghosts who can walkthrough walls and even you. You have a camera capable of capturing spiritual energy and you take the ghosts' picture. You often have to get closer than the paparazzi to get really damaging shots and you *have* to get damaging shots or you will run out of film quickly. This game is neither as long nor as plot intensive as the other two Fatal Frame, but it is really good and really scary. Don't accept lesser games any longer. Get spoiled. Buy this game or any other of the Fatal Frame series. One word of warning though: it is not for the easily scared and the rating says Mature for good reason.Read full review
"Scariest ever"...as quoted by James Mielke-EGM Magazine. I cannot deny that this quote does this title justice. With it’s unique and unusual storyline, fighting style with a camera, as well as atmospheric sound design; it truly ranks up there with Silent Hill on the survivor horror level. As a horror gamer, I find the Fatal Frame series a true demonstration of what a horror game can be. It supposedly is based off a true story, but of course it’s embellished a little. Such rituals you see in this game make you wonder if they really were carried out such as for example “the blinding mask,” which speaks for itself. It did make me curious to look up Himuro mansion, but mystery surrounds the topic and it is hard to weed out fact from fiction of what people are saying about it. It is also worth noting that the game was not explicitly advertised as being based on a true story in Japan, and that the “based on a true story” tag line was not used until Tecmo released the game outside of Japan. . Story-wise, it is filled with supernatural elements that truly make it stand apart from other titles such as Silent Hill. Armed with a camera and upgrades you find along your journey of survival, you encounter a variety of ghosts that haunt the grounds of the mansion. Our main character Miku Hinasaki is drawn to the mansion in search of her brother Mafuyu, who has disappeared. As Miku, you explore the mansion uncovering the mystery of the rope shrine maiden Kirie. I loved the storyline and the horror elements they incorporated, such as feeling Miku’s heartbeat quicken in the palm of your hand, as the controller shakes when tension mounts or ghosts approach. The graphics and game atmosphere were well done with unsettling environmental sounds, mumbling ghost chants, as well as brilliant ghost designs. What more can I say? There are mini time attacks you can do to unlock more secrets in the game. The added features make it truly worth it. I’ve owned the game for 2 years now, but I still love playing through it every now and than. This is a great game to add to any game collection. Happy horror gaming! :)Read full review
When somebody said "let's make a horror/survival game where you banish ghosts with a camera" can you imagine the looks they got? Little did anyone know that the Fatal Frame (Project Zero) series would become one of the MOST popular horror/survival games all over the world. The graphics for Fatal Frame 1 are very good even now (they would probably have been better if they had not been edited for America). The dub is for the most part one of the worst dubs ever, but it was their first try so it can be overlooked. As for gameplay, if it is your first time playing a Fatal Frame game you should either consult the game book or read instructions in game carefully. Fatal Frame is well designed for game play but (oddly enough) Fatal Frame 1 is the MOST difficult of the three in the series. A girl named Miku goes in search of her only living relative, her brother Mafuyu, who has been missing for weeks. Her search takes her to an old, scary mansion from which she finds she cannot escape. Eventually she finds that the mansion was used for frightening rituals and ghosts still linger there. Is Mafuyu still alive? Can Miku escape? In my opinion Fatal Frame 1 is the scariest of all the games though it has the lowest rating (only Teen instead of Mature). If you can get through it, it is so worth it! Though it is the first and therefore has the smallest layout (you are only in the 1 mansion) the mansion changes every night so things are still very interesting and the ghosts and puzzles will keep you busy. Should definitely be purchased for your playing pleasure! I suppose it's fun alone, but it's also fun to play as a group and scare everyone! In-store prices (IF you can find it, very rare in actual stores) are at $20-35 used. This is so rare that you may find it in stores once every 2 years, unless people desperately need the money nobody sells it. If you find it in a store take it to vegas because you are so lucky! Ebay is the way to go! General Info: Fatal Frame games are horror/survival games with gruesome images. They should not be played by or in front of young children and are rated appropriately. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE for Fatal Frame 1 which involves very scary and disturbing rituals which you see several times and other frightening scenes. Unfortunately this game is based on true events, so don't tell the scared ones that! This game is still different than American horror with guns and zombies. They truly do scare you in that traditional Japanese way that sneaks up on you slowly. They are worth playing even if you dislike the horror/survival genre because of the great characters and plot.Read full review
Fatal Frame came out of no where into the surviva horror genre. It uses different aspects than your basic "scary games". It doesnt rely soley on the make you jump factor. It sets the mood with a compelling backstory and chilling environments not seen before in a survival horror game. There are no guns or weapons in the ususal way. Armed with a camera with special powers you must try and find your brother that has gone missing. I must say it is easily the scariest game of all time. The enemies are ghosts that can folllow you anywhere, through walls and what ever else you can think of. You must take great pictures to capture them in your camera which is not an easy task since they are chasing you most of the time. Its a great game that anyone who loves scary things should try in my opinion.Read full review
This game is very and creepy. as you battle to fight ghost in a extremely haunted mansion you only weapon is a camera yes, I know your thinking a camera? To get rid of the ghost you must trap them in your camera which at time can be hard to do when they are all around you. This is not a game you want to play in the dark alone but I dare you too!!! Although this is a great game there is one problem it is very rare and hard to find. And that is for two reasons one being it will freak you out and that they stopped production on it not long after it was released but if you can get you hands on it, it is well worth it.
Very fun game essentially resident evil but with spirits sounds cheesy but it's not.
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