Today marks the 21st anniversary of the first Fatal Frame (Project Zero in the west), launched on PlayStation 2 and Xbox back on December 13th, 2001.
To celebrate, producer Fukaya and director Shibata for Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse have taken to YouTube to discuss the upcoming Switch remaster and to thank fans for their ongoing support throughout the years.
Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse was first launched on the Wii in 2008, albeit only in Japan. The remake, due for launch on March 9th, 2023, will mark the first instance the game will be made available for western audiences, bringing with it improved visuals, new costumes, a photo mode, and more.
Here's a reminder of the game's premise from its official Steam page:
"FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is the traditional Japanese horror adventure game. As the girls explore the western-style mansions and abandoned hospitals on Rōgetsu Isle, they will rely on the moonlight and a faint flashlight to search for clues. The story progresses by discovering relics like old newspaper articles and notes that help the girls unravel the island’s secret past. While exploring, the girls will also be confronted by a series of spirits. They will need to use a Fatal Frame franchise classic, the Camera Obscura, to repel vengeful ghosts, sealing away their power by photographing them. Throughout the game, the girls will need to equip stronger lenses and change out different films in order to capture the most powerful spirits, while also using the camera to capture “things that cannot be seen” to help them find the evidence they need to remember their haunting past."
Will you be picking up Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse on Switch in the new year? Let us know in the comments!
[source youtube.com, via nintendoeverything.com]
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I love this series, despite its many ups and downs. There's nothing else like it (that I've found; if you know of something, then please let me know - any format).
Just purchased my first entry to the series. Fatal Frame 2 on the Wii U. I'm not much of a survival horror fan, but I think the series will be interesting and that I have more resiliance than I did when I first heard of the series.
I want physical copies for PS5 & Switch. Hopefully, I'll be able to order from Amazon like I did with Maiden of Black Water.
Even at its worst (Maiden of Black Water) this series is something special and still remains unique in the greater gaming landscape, you need to be a patient at times but I highly recommend these games to any horror fans.
@mr_somewhere Maiden of Black Water is the only one I've played and I really liked that so definitely looking forward to playing this remaster. Hope it gets a Western physical Switch release
@DrJoson I enjoy Maiden of Black Water quite a bit but I do think it's overall the weakest, barring the original which is quite dated and basic compared to the sequels.
I hope we get a physical release, but somehow I doubt it.
Really enjoyed Maiden of Black Water last year, so I'm really excited for this!
@zitpig the closest I can readily think of is Yomawari (and presumably its sequels), a horror adventure where you mostly rely on your flashlight to reveal the supernatural presence around.
Really stoked we're getting the Wii entry after all these years!
There's never been another series that properly replicates the very cool traditional J-horror vibe of these games. And its primary combat mechanic remains compelling after all these years.
I hope the PS2 games are next.
The "Project Zero in the west" part is a mistake its called Zero (零) in Japan.
After this they need to remastered the first three games in HD for Switch and PC.
I'm going to get this game day one! Made me scream a ton 10 years ago hahahahaha.
@Tounushi Do you mean the Wiimake of FF2? Wii U specifically only saw the release of FF5 (Maiden of Black Water).
I am more excited for this game than any other releasing next year. I never had the chance to play Mask of the Lunar Eclipse. I’m hoping they continue to keep remastering the series as the first two are my favorites in the series but I’m super excited for the new experience of this game.
@EVIL-C Yeah, Project Zero 2: Wii Edition, digital purchase. The store becomes defunct next March, so I had it on a year-long purchase program. Maiden of Black Water is also available on Steam, so off the program it went, since it's not time-critical.
@Tounushi Ah, that's cool they released the Wiimake of FF2 digitally in Europe. KT really needs to do HD remasters of the original 3 games. It's amusing how the series is literally releasing backwards in that regard, lol.
Happy 21th anniversary Fatal Frame! I never been much of a horror game player but you are one of the few I gladly play anyday on the week.
Former Japan exclusive means it's already on my wishlist!
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