Games PS2 FATAL FRAME User Manual

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HANDLING YOUR PLAYSTATION 2 FORMAT DISC:

• This disc is intended for use only with PlayStation 2 consoles with the NTSC U/C designation.

• Do not bend it, crush it or submerge it in liquids.

• Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of

heat.

• Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play.

• Keep this compact disc clean. Always hold the disc by the edges and

keep it in its protective case when not in use. Clean the disc with a lint-free, soft, dry cloth, wiping in straight lines from center to outer edge. Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners.

Nine days have passed since Mafuyu, brother of Miku Hinasaki, had disappeared.

It all began about a month ago. The media reported that famous novelist Junsei Takamine

disappeared while gathering research for an upcoming novel. Mafuyu, an aspiring journalist, suspected that something was wrong. Why would his mentor simply vanish into thin air? Mafuyu decided to conduct a private search for his friend, with the investigation eventually leading to the grounds of a secluded mansion. The Himuro mansion stands silent and imposing deep within the forest. It’s said that years ago the mansion belonged to a powerful landowner who had absolute control over the area. But now it's a shadow of its former self, dilapidated and desolate...

As Mafuyu searched the mansion, he found scraps of paper left by Junsei and his staff throughout the mansion. The writings recounted a number of ominous events that happened in the mansion’s dark past. Eager to find additional clues within the mansion, Mafuyu rushed in and suddenly realized that he wasn’t alone...

Miku came to the Himuro mansion in search of her missing brother. But she had no idea what she was getting into...

Table of Contents

Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

How to Start the Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Screen Descriptions During Gameplay . . . . . . . .8

How to Play: Basic Gameplay . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Camera Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Save/Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Character Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Description of Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

How to Play: Special Technique . . . . . . . . . . .29

Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned on. Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the open button and the disc tray will open. Place the Fatal Frame disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the open button again the disc tray will close. Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.

MEMORY CARD slot 1

MEMORY CARD slot 2

USB connector

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S400 i.LINK connector

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controller port 1 controller port 2

disc tray

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RESET button

(OPEN) button

Getting Started

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Finder Mode Operation

DUALSHOCK®2

analog controller

L1 button

Use bonus function

R1 button

Take photograph

button

Turn Around

button

Return to Play screen

button

Take photograph

button

Increase Finder speed

(Move Finder while pressing)

right

analog stick

Move player

left

analog stick

Move Finder

directional

button

Move Finder

Controls

This section describes the controller configurations. There are 8 types (type A~H) of control configurations in "Options" to choose from. Below is a description based on Type A configurations.

Normal Operation

DUALSHOCK®2

analog controller

button

Open menu/Cancel menu

button

Run

START button

Pause (open Pause menu)

directional button

Move character/Select menu option, etc. (menu)

ANALOG mode switch

On (Red LED light)

left analog stick

Move character/Select menu option, etc. (menu)

right analog stick

Change flashlight direction

button

Search/Confirm (menu)

button

Finder view

How to Start the game

Pressing START at the title screen will display the menu. Select an option using the left analog stick(or directional buttons) and press the X Button to confirm.

Select to start the game from the beginning. Choose this when playing the game for the first time. (Page 6 [Starting a New Game])

Select to continue the game from the point you last saved. (Page 19 [Loading Game Data])

Select to view saved photographs and edit the album. (Page 21 [The Album Screen])

Title Screen

NEW GAME

LOAD GAME

ALBUM

PlayStation2 memory card (8MB) is required in order to save game data. 1800 KB or more free space is required to save the game data. To save photograph (album) data, 1410 KB or more free space is required. separate from the game data.

Starting a New Game

The Start menu will be displayed when [NEW GAME] is selected from the title screen. Pre-game settings can be made here before starting the game.

GAME START

Select to start the game. When selected, the opening sequence will begin. (Page 7 [How to Start the Game])

Select to change settings for the controller, screen, music, etc., prior to starting the game. (You can also make changes anytime during the game) (Page 17 [Option Screen])

Select "Game Start" in the Start menu and the opening sequence will begin.

(Page 1 [Story]) In order to find her missing brother, Miku must find clues to help solve the mystery of her brother's disappearance.

There are many evil spirits and ghosts awaiting you within the mansion. Your goal is to find Miku's missing brother Mafuyu. It will be necessary to battle with spirits and ghosts from time to time. Spirits can be attacked and damaged by taking photographs of them, using the camera and its special powers. (Page 10 [How to Play: Basic Gameplay])

The game ends when Miku's physical strength reaches 0 due to spirits’ attacks and other injuries she receives while exploring the mansion. If the game is saved during exploration of the mansion, you can resume from the last saved location by returning to the title screen and selecting Load Game. Photographs taken during the game will be lost if the game is not saved. (Page 18 [Save/Load])

OPTIONS

How to Start the Game

OBJECT OF THE GAME

ABOUT BATTLES

GAME OVER

Screen Descriptions during Game Play

Here’s what will be shown onscreen when exploring the mansion.

Field Screen

Physical Strength Bar

Shows Miku's remaining physical strength.

Filament

Responds to spirits and clues. The closer Miku is to a clue, the stronger the filament will respond. The color of the filament will turn blue when a clue is nearby, and orange when a spirit is nearby.

Here’s what will be shown onscreen when exploring the mansion.

Finder View Screen

Lock Circle

It is usually located in the center of the screen, but when a photograph of a spirit or a hint can be taken, this circle will respond and move to the center of the target.

Capture Circle

When taking a photograph, the spirit or clue must be inside this circle or the photograph will not expose it correctly. The Capture Circle will turn blue when the camera focuses on a spirit or hint. Also, the spirit charge will increase if a spirit is caught within the circle.

Spirit HP Meter

Shows the remaining life of spirits and ghosts.

Filament

Bonus Functions

Shows the bonus functions that can be used.

Spirit Stone

Shows the number of Spirit Stones in your inventory.

Physical Strength Meter

Shows Miku's remaining physical strength

Spirit Power Charge Level

Shows the charge level of Spirit Power.

Remaining Film

Shows the number of remaining exposures in the current roll of film.

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