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While there was a fan translation of Fatal Frame IV released back in the early 2010s, this remaster is the first time it’s getting an official English translation since its release fifteen years ago. The controls feel snappy and responsive, even if there is a little bit less freedom in how you can control the flashlight, but it doesn’t really detract from the gameplay.

This includes a much-needed quick-turn feature, an over-the-shoulder camera style, added navigation hints after obtaining certain items or solving certain puzzles, the addition of suspenseful item pickup animations, and an auto-tracking feature that snaps to the nearest ghost of any kind when you pull out the Camera Obscura.Īll these improvements to the game shine brighter than ever in the remaster, especially the added accuracy of the new control scheme, which doesn’t involve motion tracking like in the original Wii version. Suda had a strong pedigree of unconventional and unique Japanese horror games before this, including the Twilight Syndrome series, Moonlight Syndrome, Killer 7, and Michigan: Report From Hell.įatal Frame 4 marked a big step forward in several ways for the series, changing up several game mechanics to make things more streamlined and accessible, and less clunky overall.
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Well, I got a chance to go hands-on with a playable preview build of the game a full month before its release, and I’m happy to report that it’s looking and feeling great so far.įor those who aren’t aware, Fatal Frame 4 was a Japan-only release on the Nintendo Wii in 2008 and was directed by game auteur Suda51 and his team at Grasshopper Manufacture instead of being entirely in-house at Tecmo for the first time in the series.
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You can also check out our exclusive interview with the creators of the series from last year as you wait for the chance to play the remaster.As we approach the release of the remastered version of the “lost” Fatal Frame game in the West, Fatal Frame 4: Mask Of The Lunar Eclipse in March, many are curious to see how much it improves on the original. You can check out the official trailer below to see what the updated visuals look like. It’s said to feature a new photo mode, new costumes, and enhanced visuals, with possibly more extras in store once we get closer to the release.

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Koei Tecmo confirmed that Fatal Frame 4: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse Remaster will be released on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC in early 2023. Having just replayed it last year, I can safely say this will be worth the wait for those who haven’t played it yet. It was written and directed by legendary game auteur Suda51, and while it sticks pretty close to the Fatal Frame formula, it has an extra layer of style that the previous entries didn’t quite have. If last year’s Fatal Frame 5 remaster was any indication, this release should be a full-fledged remastering of the game, including updated controls, visuals, and extras.įatal Frame 4 is one of the more unique entries of the series. While Mask of the Lunar Eclipse did get a fan translation on the Wii back in the early 2010s, it wasn’t perfect and the Wii controls held the game back from being great. We will finally be receiving an official English version of the game on all platforms for one of the more unique entries in the series. The details are sparse, but this is nothing but good news for fans of the franchise. Fatal Frame fans can finally rejoice as the “lost” fourth entry of the series, Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is headed to the West for the first time ever in the form of a remaster for all platforms coming early next year.įatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse was originally released on the Nintendo Wii in Japan back in 2008 but never saw the light of day anywhere else besides Japan for fourteen years.
