Fatal frame anyone?

[smartass162005]

Because I played FF3 first it would always be the 'improved' version of FF2. And it was much much longer which I liked. And it was scarier I suppose, more BOO'S! happening all over the places. But FF2 is good, besides how annoying Mayu is. Or is it Sae? Either way, their both annoying. But the Blue Priestess was SCARY! I could tell Sae she is annoying to her face, but I would never say it to Blue Tattoo Priestess Ladies face (or whatever her name was).

Most people like the origionals because it was the first EVER and will always be the first ever so FF3 is like FF1 to me hehe!

[riderkid]

about that patch, do i have to mod my wii to make it work?

[MeanBob]

I've always been told to try these games out when I get reccomendations for games or some that are missing from my library.

I played the first one for the first time YEARS ago. I was kinda liking it, but then it just seemed to "die out" on me and was unsatisfied; returned it.

Sometimes later again, I tried it again, the 2nd one to be exact and still was unsatisfied.

Now I don't know if I stopped playing because I wanted a good scare, but didn't work or I didn't even get too far to even get to the scary moments. Maybe it was the fact that the controls felt clunkier than other horror games I've played.

[Skunky]

@Smartass,
FF3 is possibly the most underrated game. It's the longest game, has the biggest map and has the best graphics and gameplay. It's cool how they combined the stories of the first 2 games to make a genuine trilogy and the 'Nightmare on Elm Street' inspired awake/dream worlds were a nice touch.
And I agree, that Tattooed Priestess was one SCARY bitch!

I didn't find the twin sisters from FF2 to be annoying (but I can see how some people would). I actually became emotionally attached to them and the story, perhaps more so than any other game I've played. The first time I played it and was given the choice to run away and save myself or fight on to 'rescue' my sister, I was like, "Hang on baby! I'm a comin for ya!!! I PROMISED we'd always be together!"

btw, You can find some more Fatal Frame goodies at this Youtube channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/AdasThong

@riderkid
No you don't need to mod the Wii (but the patch kinda does it when you install it)

[smartass162005]

@Smartass,
FF3 is possibly the most underrated game. It's the longest game, has the biggest map and has the best graphics and gameplay. It's cool how they combined the stories of the first 2 games to make a genuine trilogy and the 'Nightmare on Elm Street' inspired awake/dream worlds were a nice touch.
And I agree, that Tattooed Priestess was one SCARY bitch!

I didn't find the twin sisters from FF2 to be annoying (but I can see how some people would). I actually became emotionally attached to them and the story, perhaps more so than any other game I've played. The first time I played it and was given the choice to run away and save myself or fight on to 'rescue' my sister, I was like, "Hang on baby! I'm a comin for ya!!! I PROMISED we'd always be together!"

It's probably why when I play the previous two it feels almost 'unfinished' because I'm more accustomed to the FF3 improvements. But that by no means makes them bad, they still have their little frights with that fear inspiring 'random encounters' that happen. Oh! I remember when I stood in a room doing nothing for too long and Tattoo lady popped over to tell me to get back to work. I had to place the controller (on pause) away and go have about 20 ciggarettes to calm myself down.

I agree about the twins. I did get attached to them, or else I would've put the game away or made Mio get the runaway ending and leave Mayu to herself. Mayu runs away too often. Why not make the WHOLE game of trying to find her, instead of finding her, having her run, and then tracking her down, and then running off again. Although admittedly my sister asked me if I would go after her if it were us, so with that emotional blackmail I felt more protective of Mayu. Still annoying tho, like sisters are. Bleh!

I know! The least scary ghost was that falling woman in FF2. Comical! Except when she random encounters you, then its "AAAAHHH- oh, it's her."

Now I don't know if I stopped playing because I wanted a good scare, but didn't work or I didn't even get too far to even get to the scary moments. Maybe it was the fact that the controls felt clunkier than other horror games I've played.

You didnt find that the bad camera angles, the limited movements, and 'clunkier' controls made the game a little tenser. You as the player are at a huge disadvantage to the ghosts that can not only teleport, but go invisible and also walk through walls?

It made me feel so inadequate.

[Humor Tumor]

I haven't been able to play them since my PS2 stopped playing games. But are they going to make one for the PS3, survival horror has been severely lacking these days.

[smartass162005]

I haven't been able to play them since my PS2 stopped playing games. But are they going to make one for the PS3, survival horror has been severely lacking these days.

I agree. I only managed to get FF2 on Xbox360. Unfortunately, as far as I know they have no interest in making ANY of them compatible to anymore consoles. Just gonna have to wait for FF5.

Survival Horror is my favourite genre, too many games now claim to be survival horror but they're really action/ adventure with a spooky feel.

[Branden_Lucero]

^So the first one is better than the 2nd one you don't remember and the 3rd and 4th ones, which you never played?
Hard to argue with that logic!

You're not alone though. Some people like the original best. I thought the later games do a lot of things much better but in some other ways, the first one was better.
I loved how new and different it was, to anything else I had played. It has a fantastic story and atmosphere and is genuinely creepy/scary. And I REALLY liked how every single ghost in the game, has a reason for being there and a story behind it (which is explained well in the game with notes and clues). The later games are guilty (at times) of throwing ghosts at you for the sake of gameplay.
But I think they are all brilliant games. Each one is 'best' in some ways but not as good in other ways. Personally, 'Crimson Butterfly' is the one I think I'll always remember most fondly.

the 3rd one i bought for collector's sake. as for the 4th game, i don't import games. i don't have a reason to.

I agree. I only managed to get FF2 on Xbox360. Unfortunately, as far as I know they have no interest in making ANY of them compatible to anymore consoles. Just gonna have to wait for FF5.

Survival Horror is my favourite genre, too many games now claim to be survival horror but they're really action/ adventure with a spooky feel.

to me, as long as its done right, that's good enough for me. as i've aged, i don't find anything scary in horror games. so if i were to rely on wanting something to scare me, its going to fail miserably because i'm not gonna feel that same factor as i did when i was younger.

[smartass162005]

to me, as long as its done right, that's good enough for me. as i've aged, i don't find anything scary in horror games. so if i were to rely on wanting something to scare me, its going to fail miserably because i'm not gonna feel that same factor as i did when i was younger.

so macho

[Branden_Lucero]

so macho

nah, not really a macho thing. its like, if you're like 30 something, and you play BioShock, compared to someone who is like, 10 or 15 playing the same game, i'm sure the people who are younger are gonna be affected by the game more than someone who's way older.

[smartass162005]

I'm always scared maybe it's just me? I think if my nan played bioshock she'd crap herself >.< ooooh! I gotta get her to play it now!!!

[Darkmoon]

It depends on the game and the person. I'm still scared by a lot of games, but I want to be. I out myself in the right frame of mind, identify with the character.

[smartass162005]

True! And when you have a group of mates with you laughing and joking it just ruins it, and you ain't scared. Same with having the lights on and stuff :/

[MeanBob]

Survival Horror is my favourite genre, too many games now claim to be survival horror but they're really action/ adventure with a spooky feel.

Same here, but I would like to say that (maybe) Dead Space begs to differ. I think it's really what Resident Evil 5 should've been, in terms of horror at least.

[Rancid Cheese]

I felt the first one was scarier primarily due to the urgency of fighting the ghosts it was much trickier to shake the off and they did a lot more damage around three grabs killed you as I recall even on Normal whereas in 2 onwards the ghosts could kinda "scrape" you taking on a marginal sliver of health it was kinda eerie but no where near as bad as losing 1/3 of your health from a split second error especially in the narrow corridors with the snapped neck ghost from the Cherry Atrium(?) . . .