Fatal Frame Review
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- Fatal Frame is a PS2 cult classic title from an era when Japan dominated the horror scene. Equipped with the Camera Obscura, Miku has to fend off evil spirits to find her missing brother. But how does Fatal Frame hold up 20 years later?
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
2:27 - Opening cutscenes
3:56 - Voice acting
5:08 - Gameplay
8:49 - Enemy design
10:29 - Progression/puzzles
12:01 - Plot (SPOILERS)
13:26 - Plot execution
15:06 - Post-game content
15:37 - Final comments
16:19 - Outro
MUSIC USED IN VIDEO (IN ORDER):
Save theme - Resident Evil 4
Laura Plays the Piano - Silent Hill 2
Eternal Rest - Silent Hill
Moment of Relief - Resident Evil CODE: Veronica
After Rock Attack - Resident Evil (1996)
Silent Circus - Silent Hill 4: The Room
The Day of Night - Silent Hill 2
I’ve Been Losing You - Silent Hill 3 
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Never forget when Suda 51 said he initially didnt wanna work on Fatal Frame because " Makoto Shibata can see real ghosts" and he "simulates a real ghost experience in the game" and didn't elaborate on that
*THEN didn't elaborate on that
Keiichiro Toyama, the creator of Silent Hill, recently kinda confirmed this during his inteview in Harada's Bar hahah
lmao, he didnt want to get haunted by ghosts for sake of making a game
I feel like this is such a pure sigma move
I always thought the the camera combat was based off the old myth that getting your picture taken would steal your soul.
I had never noticed the mansion becoming less run-down as you go, but it makes perfect sense. The first night, you're dealing with the most recent victims' spirits, Takamine's group. Then the second, you encounter the folklorist's family, and finally, you go even further back in time to Kirie and the ghosts of her and the Malice's initial victims.
I always find the decayed Japanese style home environment of Fatal Frame to be super unnerving. Like at one point these were brand new homes that had joy and life and now they are rotted and abandoned with the night setting only making them extra creepier. At least Silent Hill has settings that take place during the day.
Personally I love finding all the notes to explain the story. It doesn't make sense to me if Miku can see into the past to see historic events, or whatever other solution there could be to not reading notes. It just makes the most sense.
My favorite horror franchise ! The only game I played in every difficulties, Nightmare was hell in Fatal Frame 3 xD can't wait to play Fatal Frame 4 for the first time next year ! Even if I don't really like what they've done to Miku in the last game, Fatal Frame has a special place in my heart.
One of the finest games ever made ... even in 2022 it holds up!
It would be amazing in VR!
@Crenando Shimatsu Enjoy
Lord. I found this game stressful enough on a TV. I don't know if I'd survive it in VR.
I feel the camera mechanic help keep the scare/tension going by making you keep your distance while being forced to look at it, compared to the other game who allow you to melee the enemy which reduce the scare factor by a lot.
This was a great watch. I can’t stomach horror media (with a few exceptions) so these videos are my only way to experience these games. Keep up the good work!
Wow thank you Mark! Big fan of your videos as well so it is an honour to hear those words
@@tangomushi awww thank you, that means a lot!!! Always glad to hear someone enjoyed my spicy takes on obscure eurojank!
@@tangomushiProject Zero sounds like some really cheap Resident Evil ripoff then The name of a terrifying Ghost Hunting Game.
@@tangomushiThe Voice acting is really bad but at the same time it definitely helps bring that eerie atmosphere that The Creators were hoping would make it bone chillingly terrifying.
@@tangomushiEven with a stone mirror You will automatically die in Fatal Frame II Crimson Butterfly when You get hit by The Kushabi or Sea herself.
Fatal frame was one of my favorite horror games back in the day, I was always pretty bad with the camera mechanic tho lol.
Well to be fair the game has inverted aim, probably a lot of people don't feel they are good at the game because of that. I noticed how bad it is to play it nowadays since it is supposed to be a shooter with ghosts when you enter combat, so aiming with the left stick and moving with the right one is not intuitive and takes a LOT to get used to.
To anyone lamenting the lack of a Japanese voice track option, there finally are fanmade undub patches available for each of the three original PS2 games.
I replayed the PS2 trilogy undubbed on PCSX2 and had a great time, minor emulation quirks not withstanding. (If you wanted and have your PS2 hard or soft-modded you could even play the undubbed games on original hardware)
There are still some lines that are not covered by the subtitles in each game though, so some knowledge of Japanese may come in handy.
No need to, the trilogy is available on the PS3 digital store and all of them have japanese voice option.
the voice actress for Miku Hinasaki, also voiced Jennifer Simpson in Clock Tower 2 :o
I've always wanted to play horror games, its just that I get terrible nightmares afterwards so ive decided to just watch review and breakdowns instead. tyvm for the reviews you've done its been very enjoyable.
I think I just found a hidden gem. I'm so glad your channel was recommended to me.
Was Project Zero here in Australia too, I remember watching my boyfriend play this years ago on the xbox and it reignited my interest in gaming.
Great review! Fatal Frame's one of my favourite games but it definitely has its... quirks. Most of which you mentioned in this video! 😅 I just found your channel but I can already tell I'll enjoy the rest of your content. It's also nice to find another Irish person reviewing J-horror games!! Also, I had NO idea you could shake off ghosts in this and I've played it through at least 5 times...
It took me a shameful amount of time to shake off ghosts too... really wish I knew it earlier on haha, cuz that final chapter or two can be a killer! Pleasure to meet a fellow Irish creator also! Thank you so much Oranalysis
I don't usually leave comments anywhere cause I'm so shy but your vibes are so damn cool!! I've been binge watching your videos lately lmao
The madotsuki plush, the sonic hat in your endslate.. ahh Im so glad your channel got recommended to me :D !! Much love!
Aww that means the world!! Thank you for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it 😊
About the name Project Zero... The word for zero in Japanese is rei 零, which looks similar and is homophonous with rei 霊, which means soul or spirit. Also it is a component of the word for ghost / yuurei 幽霊
Crimson Butterfly is well worth checking out
great video!!! i bought all three of the ps2 fatal frame games on my ps3 store bc i’m afraid they’ll be lost to time. i’m very happy to see people talking abt this series
Good shout grabbing them while you can! I'd love to own PS2 physical copies, one day... maybe when they go down in price and won't cost an arm and a leg haha
5:00 Agreed! The same happened for me when I played the A Plague Tale games. The first one didn't have a french language option, but the second one I played in french and it was so cool, it definitely helps with the immersion. Good videos! Thank you very much
Great review mate, it’s like I’m watching me if I were not a procrastinator and I actually worked on videos, anywho amazing review mate, fatal frame was one of my many favorite childhood horror games
Videos are a lot of effort but incredibly satisfying - best of luck if you get back on the grind! Thank you so much for watching - Fatal Frame is a classic 🥰
Really enjoyed this one. Not I game I've played but have watched others play. You did a great job reviewing it!
Your music choice in your videos are amazing. Brings me back to my childhood.
I'm late to the party, but I just want to say that I adore your channel! These videos are insightful, well-crafted and fun to listen to (and watch). I hope you keep it up, I love binging your videos.
Great review! I really enjoyed listening and loved all the SH background music, looking forward to the next one for sure!
Hell yes! I try to vary my music choices but Silent Hill just offers too much chill background music... 😅 thank you so much for watching!
@Edel Tamayo Absolutely adore those games, they're criminally underrated horrors - definitely would like to deep dive into one of them before the end of the year!! Great shout!
@@tangomushi RE songs are great too. Both are :)
How did I just find out about this channel? Love your work! I've already subbed and now I'm binging all the videos 🖤
For a second I thought I was watching a new video by *Eurothug4000* or something but then discovered the algorithm has randomly pointed me at yet another great new gaming creator! I'll cross my fingers for this channel to become better known(and more abundant in subscribers obviously)!!! Have a nice day!
haha what an honour that you mention eurothug, she's one of my favourites!! I very much appreciate your kind words, my friend!
Would really enjoy hearing your thoughts on the rest of the series, particularly Fatal Frame 3 (my personal favourite!) :)
I definitely plan to go back and give the rest of the franchise some love! I have the next few video topics lined up but Fatal Frame is definitely not forgotten :D Thank you for watching!
So, on top of making this great video about one of my favorite childhood games, I very much love that you added the safe room music from RE: Code Veronica!
That was definitely a pleasant, nostalgic surprise 🥰
Was ever such a good video on spooky camera times!
Looking forward to the next review
really great stuff as always
I stumbled upon your videos randomly and I'm so glad I did. I've been into horror games since I was very young and love hearing your thoughts on my favorite games. The PS2 era had THE BEST horror games hands down. Thank you for making these!!
Fatal Frame is my favorite! Excited to hear you talk about it!
I liked they gave Miku more time in Project Zero 3. Definitely my least favourite of the 3 but not a bad game. Played 2 before 1 so I think I was a bit spoiled too.
I never got around to 3 (will deffo get to reviewing it eventually) but it's awesome Miku was given more love since she's the real OG of the franchise (and often forgotten in favour of the other protags)!! Thank you for watching 🥰
Another 🔥 piece of media by RUclips’s best I see
Do I know this game? No. Will I watch a 17 min video of you talking about it? Heck yes
MY HEART 🥰🥰🥰
Good video, whenever you say Horror
I say "Harrr"
Loved the first three games. That damn ghost under the study desk in FF3 pretty much made my heart stop. Checked out the last ones and ended up wondering why all these ancient Japanese ghosts have massive…physical attributes.
Anyway, I’m still hoping FF2 gets a resi style remake. All that oppressive atmosphere with current gen realism would probably turn my hair white.
The one part of the story that drives me nuts is the part about Miku's mother, which is confusing and unclear if you don't check the tab in the menu that lays out who everyone is as you go through the game.
Excellent work! Keep it up :)
Awesome to see another Irish content creator!! Thank you so much for the words of encouragement 😄
Loving ur channel
Had to subscribe, your voice is so soothing and fatal frame and silent hill are my favorite games too!
Fatal Frame is my favorite horror series! I love it so much. I hope you keep covering the series, Fatal Frame 3 is my favorite but I actually thought it was the worst one the first time I went through the series, so I always love hearing people's initial opinions on it.
Omg I love your voice! Thank you
This is a really well-done review - thank you!
It wasn't until watching this that it occurred to me the significance of naming the camera 'Camera Obscura'. I wonder if it has the same name in Japanese, or if that's a Western flourish.
MORE VIDEOS! YAAAAAAASSSS!
Fatal Frame is my favorite horror series of all time, for sure. Your coverage of it is great! I think the second one is better, but I will say that Fatal Frame continues to use the same type of story telling through notes and diaries, but I think as it goes on there’s a lot more environmental cues. Anyway, great review!
This video is only a year old but I hope one day we get an hour long fatal frame video 😭 fatal frame is my clock tower 🤣
Fatal Frame was OK...but I've never finished it😅Camera Obscura controls was inverted between camera and normal view (at least on PS2). I've never get used to it.
keep up the good work
Thank you so much Josefu!!!
I noticed the World of Horror sweatshirt and the handbag in the background...
Good choices!
10:05 I never knew that either?!? and I've played this game several times over the years.
I absolutely love the camera angles in games like this. Fixed cameras that move are cool.
I discovered Japanese horror movies in the very early 2000s and so naturally loved games like this and Siren. I always felt Fatal Frame and Siren were like playing through an Asian horror movie, and they were scarier to me than other more well-known series. I wish we could get a proper re-release for both series.
I never got why on earth they put "Project" in the name for the European release, "Project Zero" sounds like the codename for a sci fi project, not the release name for a historical horror game. Anyway I've always struggled to get into this series because the RPG mechanics, kinda: you're mechanically rewarded for getting those rare ghost shots, but they can be really hard to get when you don't know they're coming and only ever happen once. So I felt a compulsion to constantly reload my save to make sure I got all those ghost pics for the exp.
edit: nice World of Horror shirt. I didn't even realize they made merch lol.
Just to let you know, the playlist link is broken T_T I've been trying to binge your content it's so great!!
great vid to drink hot tea to
Thanks to you I'm going to pause and play the game. I'll finish this video once I'm done with the game ^_^
Alright it's been months and I've finally finished the game. Absolutely loved it, even with the cheesy voice acting the game still spooked me. Thanks for the video!
@nimazsheik5152 then you gotta play the second and third one. It only gets better
@@JohnHeng-gv7bs I've played every game in the Fatal Frame Franchise since that comment. 2 is my favourite of the franchise!
I wanna see your reaction to the batshit insane fifth game plot twist that makes you bang your head against a wall
Lovely video!
I really hope she goes onto cover the rest of the PZ/FF games in the future.
I absolutely will! I think when I return to the Fatal Frame franchise, it’ll be one big franchise retrospective tackling the games altogether, rather than singular videos like this one. But I’ll definitely finish what i started here!! ♥️
I'm ashamed to admit While I really enjoyed the original - and finished it - have tried THREE times on three separate occasions to play Crimson Butterfly. I don't know what it is about it, but I just can't. I DID enjoy it. I think I still even have it on my PS3. Maybe I should give one more chance. I'm really not a fan of difficulty-locked endings though. That always rubs me the wrong way.
Kuen or maybe it's Kuin for the PS2 is also really interesting, and aside from the camera is very similar in tone. Three protagonists to play as and even a Japanese language option for those who want it. I recall both languages being good though.
FF3 definitely seems to be the marmite game of the PS2 games. Some people love it, some people hate it, there's no in-between it seems!
Kuon is a fascinating game, and it was made by FromSoft too right? They had such an interesting history pre-Souls games. Definitely gonna have to review that down the line!
What can I say except "great video"? :P Thanks for showcasing a window into yet another franchise I've never explored :>
That one ghost that would always say "My eyes!" annoyed the hell out of me.
I liked the first one the best, and the ghost hunter mode was pretty fun!
I just wish Miku had been more fleshed out as a character. It always feels like things are happening to her, or she’s seeing something, rather than her interacting and being a key element of the story.
v good review
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One of my fav franchises ever, I played the first 3 games and finished 2 and 3! Still expecting to finish the first one too and to this day FF3 remains as my fav, with the most beautiful ending in the series for me too! Thanks for the video!
Thanks for that pro tip, with shaking off the ghosts! 👻👍🏾
this channel rocks
You should try the Indonesian Fatal Frame (with Indonesian ghosts) that the defs themselves said it really does inspired from Fatal Frame 1 and 2. The game is also successful.
The game is called Dreadout.
Fatal Frame is the coolest. 3 is my fave.
There is a mod that gives you Japanese voices and English subtitles. Gab Smolders has a playthroughs with that mod (and a very old playthrough from the Japanese version that she translated to English)
Damn. As a kid I shit myself so many times playing those game 😮 Edit: WHAT YOU CAN BLOCK!!!???? Whaaaaaaatttttt????? 😂😂😂😂
RIGHT? I'm so glad other people never knew you could block because I felt dumb as hell when I realised, haha!!!
Have you played Kuon?
Will you ever review the Siren games?
Absolutely! The Siren games are some of my favourites and I really wish the franchise hadn't faded out in 2008. Would love to cover them soon! ❤️
I spent 2 weeks playing the entire franchise back to back. 10/10 chefs kiss ❤
I remember getting the demo of this game in the playstation magazine and being obsessed with it. Despite it scaring the bejeezes out of me.
Still a damn spooky experience 20 years later!!
I got this game with the ps2 I got as a teen and man. I am severely biased bc its the only one I played from the series and I also like the european title of "Project Zero" mostly bc thats how it got hardwired into my memory.
It was my first real experience with horror games and I rlly liked it. Tho yeah Miku is the slowest ladder climber ever but I love her
I’d love to hear your thoughts on FF 2 and 3!
Bangoor
2 things: 1. I am surprised you didn’t bring up the US versions lie about the game being based on a true story. For years as a kid I thought these kind of sacrifices went on in ancient Japan. 2. Bit of a spoiler but my favorite sounds from the ghosts were also my least favorite, and those came from the blind woman (“There’s no one here…”)
Would love to see your opinion on sweet home and corpse party
I was 11yrs old when this was released and of course, games like dino crisis and RE or SH scared me, but this...the jumpscares and the sound design + music just scared me to death and I could really just finish the game yeaaaars later. This will always be the most scary horror game for me, the only thing from modern age that came close is visage. 😂
Sooooooooooo where is the video on the sequel?? =>
I first played this game, long ago, with my sister, who is usually much braver at games than me. But we ended up using all our film, getting stuck, and having to stop. When I later began to play on my own, I learned to use less film and take better shots. But it was a hard habit to get into, some of those ghosts are still CREEPY.
Project Zero is still my favourite horror game of all time. Gotta be the Xbox version though for the superior lighting and actually usable controls.
I actually like bad voice acting in my horror games, probably because I grew up with them, for me it gives them character and even charm. I see dubs as me understanding the language, in my head they're still speaking Japanesse I just understand it without immersion breaking subtitles that I might not even have time to read.
Same goes for the underlying plot of what happened being told through files, for me good Survival Horrors tell 2 stories, the mystery of what happened which you solve by eviromental clues and/or files and that of the main character or as I like to refer to it as, the 'Get the fuck out of dodge' story.
Idk I felt like the lifeless dub added to the scary experience.
Back in the day i stopped playing fatal frame 2 on ps2 because it just legit scared me lol
I had no idea you could shake the ghosts off! I've played Fatal Frame 2 and 3 multiple times. Can you do that there too? If you can, then it's nice to know my life's been a lie/s
Also try FF3
Fatal Frame 2 review when
I spent have the game thinking you couldn't move while using the camera.
please do the the xbox version of project zero 2, it has a unique first person mode, and that shit made me 'alt-f4' my console so many times (i soft modded my xbox and the package has a button combo which kicks you back to the dashboard), project zero 3 i cant even bring myself to finish, a doll fucking looked at me and i didnt touch the game for a week, hell naw
The ending always got on my nerves.
I went through all of this just for you brither to stay with your ghost waifu.😅
Thank you for a great review, think we need more female reviewers...