Fatal Frame

[Pegasus]

Me want! Judging from the just released Japanese trailer it looks to be quite similar to the previous games, which I can't complain about at all. Only wished there was a little more info about the game, especially since its Japanese release is at the end of this month. Sure hope it won't take long until we'll get it on our shores.

In my opinion, the FF series still has the most eerie and creepy atmosphere that I've ever come across in games. One of the very few that made me jump despite of myself, and, for a change, that is a good thing.

[Firebrand]

I want Fatal Frame too. Why wasn't it mentioned at E3? Does anyone know if and when this game is coming out in North America or Europe?

[Mickeymac]

Okay, I'll bite, what is Fatal Frame?

[coire]

Fatal Frame is a Survival Horror game with a twist. The twist being that you play as a Japanese teenage girl armed only with a camera.

[Mickeymac]

I'll pass, while I like my survival-horror heroes to be wimps, that may be a little too much for me.

[Pegasus]

You shouldn't dismiss it that easily. It's far from the oh so common stereotypical junk. You really have to play it first-hand to know how spooky the games really are.

I don't tend to be into all things Japanese either, but there's just something very appealing about the Fatal Frame series.

[Mickeymac]

Hmmm... I think Penny Arcade had talked about it once, I think even a whole comic. What was its Japanese name?

[Firebrand]

Fatal Frame is like a Japanese horror movie turned video game. It's major exclusive for the Wii. Which is why I can't fathom why Nintendo didn't show it at their E3 press conference!

[Mickeymac]

That's funny, since I just checked, and the other games in the series were made and published by Tecmo, and were exclusive to the Xbox.

[Firebrand]

Originally Posted by Mickeymac

That's funny, since I just checked, and the other games in the series were made and published by Tecmo, and were exclusive to the Xbox.

They were also available on the Playstation 2. I own Fatal Frame 2 & 3.

[kawaiipikachu]

Originally Posted by Mickeymac

That's funny, since I just checked, and the other games in the series were made and published by Tecmo, and were exclusive to the Xbox.

Well Nintendo bought the Faten Frame franchise so Nintendo now owns thru im wondering if any of the original staff are working on this one ?

[dk_xcalibur]

Tecmo is still making Fatal Frame but it's being produced by Nintendo. I'm pumped to play this using the Wiimote. I was also thinking the same thing about why they didn't show this at E3. Also, there is no date for NA/EU release but it's coming out in Japan really soon.

[Sektor]

This game looks awesome. I'm a big horror fan and I can't wait to get my hands on this game when it comes out =]

[kawaiipikachu]

I'm still trying to figure out what Fatel Frame is all about .

[dk_xcalibur]

Originally Posted by kawaiipikachu

I'm still trying to figure out what Fatel Frame is all about .

Here you go, check this out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_Frame

[kawaiipikachu]

Originally Posted by dk_xcalibur

Here you go, check this out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_Frame

Thanks for the link but still im unsure on what the gameplay is about itself .
At least this proves that Nintendo not kidding in themselves releasing mature games .

[max herman]

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A release "date" for Europe... ETA Februrary 2009

Best news all week! (I was worried it might not even make it out of Japan)

Thanks to BCL forums for this.

-m.

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[Yossarian]

Thanks for that, it's looking good for Wii-owning horror fans with this and 'Cursed Mountain' and even the fabled 'Sadness'.

[lordbowser]

I really want to play this.

[pdRydia]

I hope this gets a NA release. It looks pretty interesting.

[max herman]

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sorry for the bump, but if anyone is interested:

http://zero4.higashinoeden.com/

as everyone probably knows this game isn't leaving Japan,
so a team made a patch that translates the game on the fly
using files on your SD card... or something. you can read about
it on the site.

-m.

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[Mickeymac]

Originally Posted by max herman

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sorry for the bump, but if anyone is interested:

http://zero4.higashinoeden.com/

as everyone probably knows this game isn't leaving Japan,
so a team made a patch that translates the game on the fly
using files on your SD card... or something. you can read about
it on the site.

-m.

//

Thanks man, I know some guys who'll be very happy to hear about this.

[theUndead_feature]

I'm currently watching Playasia like a hawk for this, now that they have that fan translation. In the coming months I have to decide between this or Tatsunoko vs. Capcom.

[LinkFanatic]

I never played the FF series, but my sister-in-law plays them religiously. She owns all 3 for the Playstation 2 and she said something about capturing or freeing the spirits when they are captured in the frame of the camera...you have to find film and batteries and stuff...didn't sound that good to me, but she loves them and says they are spooky as hell

[Yossarian]

Originally Posted by LinkFanatic

I never played the FF series, but my sister-in-law plays them religiously. She owns all 3 for the Playstation 2 and she said something about capturing or freeing the spirits when they are captured in the frame of the camera...you have to find film and batteries and stuff...didn't sound that good to me, but she loves them and says they are spooky as hell

If you have any interest in horror games then they are a must play. The whole game mechanic of only being able to inflict damage on a ghost by using your camera and waiting until they are in your FACE is inspired and nerve wracking. It's also very good at doing little subtle things to unsettle you and throw you off balance.