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.
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    StarJet May 13, 08
    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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      Miss Razz May 13, 08
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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, 08
        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, 08
    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.
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    tallteen86 May 13, 08
    I really ought to re-play (and finish) FF2, at some point....

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