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Fatal Frame / Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water |OT| Pokémon Snap U: After Dark
- Thread starter TheMoon
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Bl@de
Member
Well it's not optional for me if it makes loading times shorter^^ But I think you can skip it and stream from disc. Don't know if it's a good idea though.
-shadow-
Member
Gotta love capitalism! I'm happy that the store I usually buy at doesn't pull those kinds of actions.
Alright, I'll first try the disc itself than. If they're anywhere near the originals I'm more than fine with that. If it's Lego City Undercover I know what to do!
LelouchViBritannia
Member
Anyone else receive their copy from game yet?
ThePeoplesBureau
Member
Well I guess this happened (excuse the potato pic):
Second copy is part collector mentality, part 'buy another copy to send a message to Nintendo that people will buy this', even if it is just a dip in the ocean.
Second copy is part collector mentality, part 'buy another copy to send a message to Nintendo that people will buy this', even if it is just a dip in the ocean.
Jonneh3003
Banned
Just put up an unboxing video for anyone wanting a closer look at the retail version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djfXVviS2k4&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djfXVviS2k4&feature=youtu.be
TheMoon
Member
pics not working
I'm from the US so I had to go with digital.
It would just look really nice with my game collection.And now they doPics not working Sadist
Mine has also arrived, can't wait to play it tonight!
Let's start this.
kunonabi
Member
Boo at no reversible. NOE really did a nice job with the LE though. It's too bad they couldn't get permission to use the black cases and darker banners though. That reversible cover would look even better that way.
shadow2810
Member
Sigh.
Fine.
Where can I import one of those to Canada.
Fine.
Where can I import one of those to Canada.
Lé Blade Runner
Member
I'm going to check the local stores tomorrow if they have any copies.
dolabla
Member
Amazon Germany still has some available: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B014DSPUZ4/
Amazon Spain (where I got mine) looks like they don't have anymore in stock. They were cheaper than Amazon Germany. Here's the link to there just in case they get some back in: http://www.amazon.es/dp/B014DSPUZ4/
oh boy $104 CAD
dolabla
Member
Well, that doesn't sound good
On Amazon Spain it came out around $50 USD (45,37 EUROS). Shipping was around $16.
Kingpin Rogers
Member
Anyone have any combat tips? It seems like each ghost takes a really long time to kill and it's hard to keep track of it because it moves around so much. Also what do the lenses do? I remember reading about them yesterday but it was like 3 am and I was tired and groggy so I don't remember the specifics haha.
Magnetic_North
Member
Yeah mine came in the mail today from ordering it online
UK based here
hopefully yours will come soon!
Bl@de
Member
I have a question for people who already played the game. Should I explore the whole areas in a chapter before following a spirit or will I revisit the areas (Chapter 3 right now). I'm asking because the forest area is huge and I don't really know if I should just run around everywhere. The problems of classic survival horror ... Missed that so much
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
I haven't played FF5 yet, but if it's anything like the rest of the series, the best way to do combat is to not just snap pictures, but wait for the moment when the ghost is about to attack you. Try to keep your camera focused on it to build-up 'charge' (which will deliver more damage the more charged you are), and when the ghost is about to attack you, snap a picture. They take more damage if you hit them when they're poising an attack, but the most damage if you do a 'Fatal Frame', which is something like a second or two opportunity right before they attack you that delivers massive damage (and often delivers a good amount of points).
Lenses often give you bonus abilities, such as a light on the camera blinking when an enemy is in their Fatal Frame moment. Also remember to upgrade your camera, you can upgrade a variety of features about it including power (damage), charge speed (make you charge your camera faster), max charge (increase how much charge you can store), Shutter reload (how long it takes your camera to reload before you can take another pic), and more.
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
I have a question for people who already played the game. Should I explore the whole areas in a chapter before following a spirit or will I revisit the areas (Chapter 3 right now). I'm asking because the forest area is huge and I don't really know if I should just run around everywhere. The problems of classic survival horror ... Missed that so much
Again, haven't played Fatal Frame 5, but this is up to you. If it's anything like literally every other entry in the series, if you just want to beat the game, then follow the ghosts. BUT, every Fatal Frame game ever usually has hidden ghosts, side-quests, and hidden scenes for those who explore. If you want to experience everything the game has to offer, then exploring may be worth it, but don't do it if you think it'll dampen your enjoyment of the game. But if you're curious if it's completely useless or not, if the rest of the series has anything to say, it isn't. At times there may be nothing outside of the main path, but usually FF games stuff hidden things in specific chapters in specific locations way off the beaten path.
Fatal Frame 1, 2, 3, and 4 all have these moments where places far away from where your supposed to be going have some hidden ghosts and/or side-quests, and often small little areas have hidden easter eggs/scares. Sometimes hidden notes and camera opportunity ghosts. Usually there's at least one or two battable ghosts that are completely optional. If you want to get a close to (or perfect) Ghost Collection, then you sort of need too, but also it might be easier to save that for another playthrough since a guide will probably be written eventually.
Sumio Mondo
Member
I have a question for people who already played the game. Should I explore the whole areas in a chapter before following a spirit or will I revisit the areas (Chapter 3 right now). I'm asking because the forest area is huge and I don't really know if I should just run around everywhere. The problems of classic survival horror ... Missed that so much
Since it's structured like missions, you can always choose a chapter you complete again from the menu in the future and retry to get those hidden items/ghosts. I wouldn't worry too much about that right now and just enjoy the game you see fit.
I will get my retail copy tomorrow.
But I have a question regarding the demo version.
Can I download the demo version, play the free chapters, switch to the retail version and continue to play with the same save file? I would assume it should work but who knows how Nintendo handles different versions of the same game. <.<
But I have a question regarding the demo version.
Can I download the demo version, play the free chapters, switch to the retail version and continue to play with the same save file? I would assume it should work but who knows how Nintendo handles different versions of the same game. <.<
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
I will get my retail copy tomorrow.
But I have a question regarding the demo version.
Can I download the demo version, play the free chapters, switch to the retail version and continue to play with the same save file? I would assume it should work but who knows how Nintendo handles different versions of the same game. <.<
Yes, you can.
The cool thing is that you don't have to charge anymore. If you don't score a fatal frame it'll cause fragments to split off the ghost. you then use the gamepad to try and frame 5 of them plus the ghost and if you get the shot it'll stun the ghost and knock it back,
OfficerRaichu15
Member
Looks like Germany is representing and is buying FFV.
Good...good..
Good...good..
TheMoon
Member
Note the PEGI logo. It's the same SKU all across EU.
Mithos
Member
Yeah Limited Editions are the same throughout all of Europe.
Was the same for Bayonetta, Mario Kart, and Wind Waker.
Bl@de
Member
Thx @Sumio & Dusk for the info. Will explore so I don't miss too much (already missed a couple of ghosts, some of them are really tricky)
First Impressions after 2h30min gameplay (in ch.3 right now):
- Good graphics and great artwork (some framerate dips to 25 though)
- Fantastic atmosphere (classic japanese horror)
- Classic Survival-Horror gameplay (explore, read documents, survive battles)
- Very slow pacing (I like it, fits the depressing theme of suicide)
- Controls are fine (I prefer analog stick, don't like spinning around on my couch)
- No bugs, no glitches, perfect launch
- Short load times
- Gamepad shows a map with your position and the direction you're facing (great for exploring)
= if you like classic survival-horror you will enjoy the game (I really do so far). If you want fast paced action-horror ... Get Evil Within or something else.
First Impressions after 2h30min gameplay (in ch.3 right now):
- Good graphics and great artwork (some framerate dips to 25 though)
- Fantastic atmosphere (classic japanese horror)
- Classic Survival-Horror gameplay (explore, read documents, survive battles)
- Very slow pacing (I like it, fits the depressing theme of suicide)
- Controls are fine (I prefer analog stick, don't like spinning around on my couch)
- No bugs, no glitches, perfect launch
- Short load times
- Gamepad shows a map with your position and the direction you're facing (great for exploring)
= if you like classic survival-horror you will enjoy the game (I really do so far). If you want fast paced action-horror ... Get Evil Within or something else.
Don't forget the third game. I dunno why, but it always seem to be glossed over. It was actually my favorite in the series. :-/
After finishing Zero 4 (my first contact with this saga), I can't wait to play it!
But I still need to play Zero 2
it's not actually one or the other and the game doesn't expect you to spin around. you're supposed to use the stick for general directional control and motion controls are mostly just for fine tuning and rotation to hit as many targets as possible.
fabricated backlash
Member
Got the digital version, and so far I love it, even though I just started it, controls are already miles better than on wii.
Graphically the game is very pleasant.
Graphically the game is very pleasant.
Bl@de
Member
I know, but in the heat of a battle I forget it and try to spin around with the gamepad because it's intuitive. The combination of normal and motion controls is confusing (for me) when everything has to be quick^^
PS. How can I upload screenshots from my WiiU screenshot album. Made a couple of screenshots earlier but I can only upload to the WiiU community -.-
@Ilehuty: Japanese is the way to go for me. The game is so japanese (theme, artwork, ...) that english voices would feel out of place. Haven't even tried it yet.
Thanks for the tip. My PS2 is broken, but I will grab the game when I get a working one.
I'm gladly surprised with this saga, because I usually doesn't like the genre. I found the 4 really fun (and thrilling some times) so I bought the 2 (Wii) without thinking to much
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Since I've decided to sell my unopened copy after trying the demo, I guess I will resort to finally unwrap and start playing PZ2 on Wii... probably should've done that before lol
Jonneh3003
Banned
I've only started Chapter 3 but just wondering how do I unlock the Nintendo costumes?
TheMoon
Member
You can't upload them.
You have to go to an imagehoster in the Wii U browser if you want to upload screenshots to the web. But you can't save those, you have to upload them as you play. But they'll be 720p at least, not the 480p you get on Miiverse.
Sumio Mondo
Member
It's my favourite too. It's definitely the creepiest for me. So underrated. I honestly think that vanilla 2 is really overrated and is the weakest one in the series.