bit-tech Shopping: Tecmo Fatal Frame (PS2)

Rating: 10

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Strengths: Excellent scare factor, cool idea

Weaknesses: none really

Summary: This game is what being scared is all about. This is not for the light hearted or easily scared.Anyone that hasn't stopped reading so far will be pleasantly surprised to find that this game rocks! The simplistic idea of taking pictures to dispatch ghosts, mixed with the abilities to upgrade the camera and go through different levels, each with a mystery to solve as you come closer and closer to finding out what truly happened to your brother all mix to make one of the greatest survival horror games ever.As I said before, if you're not easily scared, I recommend you stop playing anything you are currently playing and pick this up immediately.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 3

Strengths: Atmospheric Horror game - ingenious storyline - scares you out of your wits

Weaknesses: None Apparent

Summary: This game has an interesting premise. Your character is trying to search for her brother, and uses her super camera to fend off evil spirits. Seriously though, this is one of the most scary games out there. Have you seen those flash movies where a ghost suddenly screams at you out of nowhere for the shock scare? Well, that is straight out of this game!Fans of games like Silent Hill, and Resident Evil to an extent will LOVE this game. Unfortunately, it is kind of hard to find - especially a new copy. But is worth the effort!

Rating: 10

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Strengths: Better than most games in the survival horror genre, graphics are stunning, game is scary

Weaknesses: Controls are a bit difficult (ala- Resident Evil)

Summary: For anyone looking to pick up a good survival horror type game, this is the game to get. This game gives you the ability to truly immerse yourself in it with great surround sound, creepy graphics, and a wonderful storyline. As Miyu, you carry a camera capturing spirits in it as you try to discover what has become of your brother... sound cheesy? Well maybe it does, but once you get into the game, those thoughts will go right out the window. I bought this game as a recommendation from a friend and I am 100% satisfied with it. I could not thank my friend enough and I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I have.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 2 Years

Strengths: extremely rich atmosphere, sound effects, graphics, different gameplay.

Weaknesses: controls.

Summary: If ever there was a game I would recommend to a survival horror fan then this game would be on top. This is by far the scariest game I have ever played. The atmosphere is so intriguing and set up so nicely through the use of sound effects that will make you feel a constant dread of walking down each hallway or entering a specific room. The game will sometimes scare you by having a random ghost or voice just pop out of nowhere. If you have a surround setup this game will own you. The graphics are really good - the characters look well detailed as do the ghost. The gameplay is unique in that you do not actually attack the ghost psychically, but you take shots of them with a camera that consumes them. The only flaw is the controls can sometimes feel a bit clunky, but that can definitly be forgiven for the overall scary experience that this game will provide the player with.

Rating: 10

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Strengths: Great setting and premise, good scares as well. Very original.

Weaknesses: None that I can think of.

Summary: Fatal Frame takes a unique twist on the classic survival horror genre. Armed only with a camera with which to dispatch ghosts, it's up to you to keep your wits and unsolve the mysteries that are all around you. Prepare for some genuine thrills, it's best to play this game with the lights off at night for maximum effect.Fans of survival horror should DEFINATELY check it out, highly recommended!