How good is it?

[sht]

I'd love to dive into a Fatal Frame franchise, but so far I only tried Maiden of Black Water and I dropped it. The game is not bad, and I love core mechanics, but it's too easy and boring on normal difficulty, and I don't want to complete the game to unlock higher ones.
I liked the story and the combat, but exploration and traversing was so boring and repetitive, so I just couldn't get through that part.

So there's the question: is Mask of the Lunar Eclipse simmular to Maiden of Black Water in terms of exploration and dificulty or should I just play another game in the series?

[Omega-85]

i'd say don't start with this one, get the wii version of 2 and start with that

[sht]

Originally posted by Omega Kirk:

i'd say don't start with this one, get the wii version of 2 and start with that

Thank you for the recommendation.
Why the Wii version tho? And is it playable without the motion controls?

[Alligator]

Originally posted by sht:

Originally posted by Omega Kirk:

i'd say don't start with this one, get the wii version of 2 and start with that

Thank you for the recommendation.
Why the Wii version tho? And is it playable without the motion controls?

I'd suggest to play the PS2 versions on PCSX2, you can start with FF1 which is a great game too.

[DragonCurse4]

Originally posted by sht:

Originally posted by Omega Kirk:

i'd say don't start with this one, get the wii version of 2 and start with that

Thank you for the recommendation.
Why the Wii version tho? And is it playable without the motion controls?

Don't get the Wii version, the Wii version is garbage (the changes made in that version ruins the atmosphere). Play the PS2 version instead.

[Alligator]

Originally posted by DragonCurse4:

Originally posted by sht:

Thank you for the recommendation.
Why the Wii version tho? And is it playable without the motion controls?

Don't get the Wii version, the Wii version is garbage (completely ruins the atmosphere). Play the PS2 version instead.

Yeah, also probably sucks to play unless you have the motion controller.

[sht]

I think I will try FF1 or FF2 then.
Thank you, guys.

[LSM]

Originally posted by sht:

I'd love to dive into a Fatal Frame franchise, but so far I only tried Maiden of Black Water and I dropped it. The game is not bad, and I love core mechanics, but it's too easy and boring on normal difficulty, and I don't want to complete the game to unlock higher ones.
I liked the story and the combat, but exploration and traversing was so boring and repetitive, so I just couldn't get through that part.

So there's the question: is Mask of the Lunar Eclipse simmular to Maiden of Black Water in terms of exploration and dificulty or should I just play another game in the series?

I played it when I was a kid, If I'm correct this shouldn't be so repetitive like Black Water.

[mdesaleah]

4 is completely standalone, and actually the only game in the series to fit that.

So starting with 4 is fine. If you dont like slow paced exploring, then the whole series just wont be for you though. This isnt Resident Evil action horror, its very slow-paced exploration horror. So the series probably just isnt for you if you dont like slowing down to appreciate tone and mood.

5 makes more sense with motion controls, which makes the combat there much better. 4 doesnt really need it though since the original controls were a weird half between motion and normal.

[winterMAN555]

This one is definitely harder and seems a little more survival horror-y in terms of exploration. That said, you move insanely slow. Even while "running". It's slower than Maiden

[sht]

Originally posted by mdesaleah:

4 is completely standalone, and actually the only game in the series to fit that.

So starting with 4 is fine. If you dont like slow paced exploring, then the whole series just wont be for you though. This isnt Resident Evil action horror, its very slow-paced exploration horror. So the series probably just isnt for you if you dont like slowing down to appreciate tone and mood.

5 makes more sense with motion controls, which makes the combat there much better. 4 doesnt really need it though since the original controls were a weird half between motion and normal.

I love slow exploration games, but Maiden felt too repetitive because of too much of the same door and pickup animations. I also didn't like when they're reusing the same locations for 2–3 times... It's kinda killed the atmosphere for me.

[Terry86]

FF1 XBOX version if the emu runs it. Back in the day i was playing it with 5.1 surround sound headphone. *PS2 only had stereo.

That was wicked

[Tracido]

Oh boy, this needs to go here for anyone concerned about order..

About part 4:

It Takes Place First Chronologically

Although it is the fourth game in the Fatal Frame series, this title is a prequel to the original game, taking place in 1980. That means that the events on Rougetsu Island in Mask Of The Lunar Eclipse take place six years before the events at Himuro Mansion in Fatal Frame.

Further, the backstory of Mask Of The Lunar Eclipse involving Ruka's kidnapping takes place in 1970. This means that the events of this game stretch backward 16 years before the rest of the series, although perhaps a future entry (or themed slot machine) will take the franchise further back in time.

https://screenrant.com/fatal-frame-mask-of-the-lunar-eclipse-hidden-secrets/#its-main-ritual-is-unique

[DogMeat]

Originally posted by Alligator:

I'd suggest to play the PS2 versions on PCSX2, you can start with FF1 which is a great game too.

This. I'm starting a first time playthrough of the entire series and I'm starting with the PS2 versions. I had a lot of fun with the first game. A few minor things I disliked, the voice acting is pretty bad and the characters get stuck in the environment sometimes (going through doors and on stairs and ladders sometimes), but overall I thought it was a really good horror game.

The second is a BIG improvement, gorgeous game on PS2 and has some great scares. Haven't jumped from a game in a long time.

I'm holding off on this one as there are a number of issues that, imho, don't make it worth the $50 price tag. Hopefully they get resolved soon. I don't know if the series is going to have reference to other games. In playing 2 it doesn't seem to have anything to do with the original from a story standpoint. Gameplay wise and mechanics its absolutely 100% a sequel though.