Fatal Frame

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Tecmo
  • Release Date: Mar 4, 2002
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74

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8.9

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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: 18 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. 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
  2. Tomyo
    Jan 27, 2004
    10
    Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh way to scary.
  4. Macdealer
    Feb 10, 2016
    10
    My favorite game/series in the world. The first PS2 game I played, so it touched my heart. The story is intense, read all the files you get inMy favorite game/series in the world. The first PS2 game I played, so it touched my heart. The story is intense, read all the files you get in the game, is great.… 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. animefan
    Dec 8, 2013
    9
    It is a 9 for me just because the other 2 were longer. It's good for what it is and this kind of game isn't supposed to have weapons andIt is a 9 for me just because the other 2 were longer. It's good for what it is and this kind of game isn't supposed to have weapons and action so forget about that, this isn't silent hill. This is slow paced and scary so it is supposed to surprise you and make you jump when it's quiet and you don't know what to expect. Weapons and a lot of fighting would ruin it badly.… Expand
  7. CrazyNed
    Oct 24, 2013
    8
    About to beat this for the first time and while I readily admit that it is consistently creepy and occasionally intense, it is not nearly asAbout to beat this for the first time and while I readily admit that it is consistently creepy and occasionally intense, it is not nearly as 'scary' as "Silent Hill" (and its three immediate sequels). The best thing going for it is easily the story behind it and the folklore found within while its weakest link, by far, is the awful voice acting (for the US version). When all is said and done, it trounces the "Resident Evil" series easily though... is that really that hard to do? and I am looking forward to booting up the sequel.… Expand
  8. ORevisor
    Apr 6, 2018
    2
    O delay dos disparos da câmera de Miku são terríveis, a ponto de acabar com a graça do jogo. Se tivesse começado a jogar a série pelo primeiroO delay dos disparos da câmera de Miku são terríveis, a ponto de acabar com a graça do jogo. Se tivesse começado a jogar a série pelo primeiro jogo provavelmente não jogaria os demais.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#86 Best PS2 Game of 2002
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#28 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
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#90 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002