Fatal Frame

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Tecmo
  • Release Date: Mar 4, 2002
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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 127 Ratings

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  • Summary: Immerse yourself in a world full of supernatural spirits and sheer terror. Guided by her sixth sense and armed only with an antique camera, Miku sets to solve the mystery of her brother's sudden disappearance. He was a journalist on a quest to gather research about the mansion's hauntedImmerse yourself in a world full of supernatural spirits and sheer terror. Guided by her sixth sense and armed only with an antique camera, Miku sets to solve the mystery of her brother's sudden disappearance. He was a journalist on a quest to gather research about the mansion's haunted history. As the story unfolds, Miku discovers gruesome details about the Himura mansion's troubled past. The property and surroundng area have a dark history involving grisly murders, and evil cult and restless spirits. [Tecmo]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. GameZone
    90
    I am happy to report that after many hours of lost sleep, hearing things that weren’t really there, and near fatal heart attacks it definitely is not only the most terrifying game experience I have ever had, but one of the more solid ones I have had as well.
  2. Game Revolution
    83
    If you're one of those gamers with a predilection for The Creeps - you know who you are - Fatal Frame is simply a must-see.
  3. GamerWeb Sony
    80
    Fatal Frame is damn scary. For the first time ever, I not only had to play a game with the lights on, but I had to throw in another game afterward playing this to kill the mood of it all.
  4. IGN
    79
    Quite an inventive piece of survival horror, managing to keep the fright up and the frustration down with a few smart design decisions and an abundance of creepy style.
  5. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    72
    The enemies are tougher and more frequent in the brutal second half, but I still enjoyed every thrilling moment. [May 2002, p.106]
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  6. PSX Nation
    70
    Miku might be doing the same thing over and over through four chapters (divided in the game as 'Night 1-4'), but the tension and atmosphere of dread that this game continually builds is about on par with that of an interactive version of "The Sixth Sense".
  7. XenGamers
    42
    With gameplay as shallow as this, you’d expect it all to work smoothly. Unfortunately, it doesn't.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31
  1. EmilyB.
    Nov 20, 2003
    10
    Loved it.
  2. FonstleL.
    Mar 15, 2004
    10
    This is extremely scary man.
  4. CloudStrife
    Apr 10, 2005
    10
    One of the best Horror Games, or the best? Anyway it is VERY Scary even if you play it at daylight! i tried to play it once with headphones One of the best Horror Games, or the best? Anyway it is VERY Scary even if you play it at daylight! i tried to play it once with headphones and i almost pee on me!!… Expand
  5. JIFAN
    Nov 13, 2003
    9
    This is the scariest game I've ever played, indeed, I have not finished it yet, too scary.......... ha
  6. sckolar
    May 20, 2014
    8
    Fatal Frame a good game. Unfortunately it is not a great game. If it were not for the following, then it would be great

    -Short. It is    Fatal Frame a good game. Unfortunately it is not a great game. If it were not for the following, then it would be great

    -Short. It is literally between 4-6 hours long. You can complete it rather quick. However, Despite that the game is absolutely flavorful and the core concepts are original, making you not regret buying the game

    -The game does a poor job in preparing you for fights when the game gets hard. It doesn't gradually get harder, at one point it will all of a sudden be tough. Keep in mind that in the beginning it's easy. You have tons of film and medicine, however halfway through the game out of nowhere, the game decides to make everything scarce, and if you run out of film in the middle of a ghost fight, you're dead. You cannot leave rooms when being attacked by a ghost. I died several times in particular places because of this. Most parts of this game are fun, but when reaching these particular moments the game would simply piss me off.

    Aside from the two major drawbacks the game introduces it's own unique combat against ghost... Taking a picture and computing it inside the camera! The game has a creepy atmosphere, and you can feel a bit frightened even after putting the game down for years.    … Expand
  7. JohnT.
    Mar 13, 2002
    8
    Think Silent Hill minus weapons, set in Japan, and you're not far off. I actually found this game to be pretty creepy, and there were a Think Silent Hill minus weapons, set in Japan, and you're not far off. I actually found this game to be pretty creepy, and there were a few few spots which make you jump. Not overall as scary or unsettling as the first Silent Hill, but I thought it was pretty cool. Along the way you pick up notes and scraps that unravel the story, as well as audio tapes which let you listen to the other character's problems in the mansion. … Expand
  8. Gamesare4me04
    Apr 21, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don’t like this game it gives me the creeps especially the “T” in the title and in the ratting for the game. People DO NOT PLAY “THIS” GAME it’s a “SINISTER” game and will cause EVIL SPIRIT’S IN “YOUR” HOMES! You’ve been warned!… Expand

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#86 Best PS2 Game of 2002
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#22 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
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#92 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002