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Rundown of the Fatal Frame series

Gothic Girl | May 13, 2008 | Blog | Playstation 2 Xbox 
With the upcoming release of Fatal Frame IV, Gaming_Issues has given a quick rundown of the entire series, for anyone who hasn't played the games and/or has no idea what they are about.

(go to source for full article, including the Pros and Cons of each game)

You can also read IGN's rundown of the series here.






Fatal Frame
Sweet faced college student Miku enters the haunted Himuro Mansion to look for her missing brother Mafuyu. Armed with only a flashlight, she searches throughout the Mansion, which has a long history of bloodshed, curses, and horrific rituals.
Little does she realize that by entering the house Miku has stirred the long resting spirits- and they aren't happy with their intruder.



Being the first game in the series FF1 brought a new terror to the survival horror genre. Rather than being armed with powerful weapons and endless items, Miku has only a 'sould capturing' camera to defend herself against ghastly spectres and vengeful spirits.
Some may be put off by the camera and call it 'silly' but it's a gameplay feature that must be given a chance as it is innvative and, most importantly, frightening. Having to bring the aging camera up into first-person mode, and then focus in your shots face-to-face with the ghouls themselves, can create some terrifyingly too-close-for-comfort situations that will leave you shaking in your boots.



Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly
Gorgeous twin sisters Mio and Mayu are visiting a childhood play spot when Mayu follows a mysterious 'crimson butterfly' deep into the woods. Mio follows Mayu and the two girls are led to a lost village. They soon realize they are trapped within the village and must do anything to escape before they are killed by the vengeful spirits who seek two twins to sacrifice in an ancient ritual.

This game has one of the most shocking and unexpected endings you will ever see.



FF2 improved on everything from FF1 and is arguably considered the best game in the series. Better graphics, plot, controls, and scares have made it a favorite amongst fans. It is also the easiest to get into which makes it the most welcoming Fatal Frame for newcomers.



Fatal Frame 3: The Tormented
23 year old Rei has recently lost her fiancé Yuu in a tragic car accident.
Rei focuses on her photography and taking pictures of abandoned old houses. After developing the pictures one day she discovers that one of them shows Yuu. Determined to find out what is happening, Rei returns to the house where she took the photo, only to discover that something had changed. The house had warped into a nightmarish world known as the "Manor of Sleep". Soon Rei can't tell what is real and what is a dream as her nightmares mix with reality.

Graphics are beautiful. Once again gameplay is improved and multiple characters are playable.



Fatal Frame 4
Little is known about the new Wii title however the series is making some changes to attract a broader audience. Western themes and characters have been included for Western audiences, and Nintendo and Suda 51 are hoping to make the series even more appealling in an attemp to gain the attention of other horror fans and Wii owners.

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  • 0 thumbs!
    StarJet | May 13, 2008
    What I still can't fathom is "Why the hell did they choose the Wii this time?"
    I know, pretty much over-asked question, but I can't help but wonder. Maybe there is an answer somewhere?
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      Gothic Girl | May 13, 2008
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      Maybe there is an answer somewhere?
      Like here? (tenth post down)
      ... At the moment, that seems to be the only reason FFIV is going to Wii, instead of Playstation and 360.
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        Final Blade | May 15, 2008
        Seems to be a stupid reason to be honest. Its just going to give them the idea " We don't have to work hard for the Wii version".

        While the Remote is an interesting idea, it doesn't mean its going to be a great addition. Alot of the Wii titles doesn't really utilized the Remote well, and most people just switch it to the controller.
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    Seeker X | May 13, 2008
    Hmm...I think I'm gonna have to find every one of these games. There's barely any new Survival Horror games out there and they may be past their prime, but I gotta try these out at least once.
  • 0 thumbs!
    tallteen86 | May 13, 2008
    I really ought to re-play (and finish) FF2, at some point....

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