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{{infobox
{{infobox
|image            = Fatalframe.jpg
|image            = Fatalframe.jpg
|caption          = Fatal Frame NTSC-U Boxart
|caption          = NTSC-U cover
|developer        = Tecmo
|developer        = Tecmo
|genre            = Horror type action/adventure
|publisher        = [[Tecmo]] (JP, US), [[Wanadoo]] (EU), [[Sony|SCEA]] (US)
|gameinfo          = A young girl named Miku Hinasaki has ventured into the mysterious Himuro Mansion, the last known whereabouts of her missing older brother, Mafuyu.
|genre            = Action, Adventure, Horror
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_Frame_(video_game) GameSpot]
|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_Frame_(video_game) Link]
|reviewlinks      = [http://www.gamespot.com/fatal-frame/reviews/fatal-frame-review-2853840 Link]
|gamefaqslink      = [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps2/529305-fatal-frame Link]
|reviewscore      = 71/100
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/fatal-frame Metacritic]|74/100}}
|gameinfo          = Based on a true story, Fatal Frame recounts Miku's investigation for her brother Mafuyu, who has been missing for two weeks. Her latest clue leads her to the abandoned Himuro mansion, a place that local townsfolk fear. Gifted with a supernatural sixth sense, you'll guide Miku as she explores the areas in the mansion where Mafuyu was last seen investigating the disappearance of three other people. Armed with only a camera, you must discover the connection between mysterious disappearances, restless spirits, and ritual sacrifices.
<!-- General props -->
|widescreenpatch  = 1
|japan_rating      = C
|eu_rating        = 16+
|na_rating_text    = Blood and Gore, Violence
|na_rating        = T
|ko_rating        = 18
<!-- Language props -->
|italian          = SLES-50821
|spanish          = SLES-50821
|french            = SLES-50821
|german            = SLES-50821
|japanese          = SLPS-25074 & SLPS-73405 & SLPS-73255
|english          = SLUS-20388 & SLES-50821 & NPUD-20388
|korean            = SCPS-56008
<!-- NTSC-U props -->
<!-- NTSC-U props -->
|NTSCU            = 1
|NTSCU            = 1
|serialsNTSCU      = SLUS-20388
|serialsNTSCU      = SLUS-20388<br />NPUD-20388 <small>(PS2 Classics)</small>
|CRCsNTSCU        = 339A0B8C
|CRCsNTSCU        = 339A0B8C
|releasedateNTSCU  = March 04, 2002
|releasedateNTSCU  = March 4, 2002<br />April 9, 2013 <small>(PS2 Classics)</small>
|statusNTSCU      = 2
|statusNTSCU      = 2
|linuxstatusNTSCU  =
|linuxstatusNTSCU  =  
|macstatusNTSCU    =
|macstatusNTSCU    =
<!-- PAL props -->
<!-- PAL props -->
|PAL              = 1
|PAL              = 1
|serialsPAL        = SLES-50821
|serialsPAL        = SLES-50821
|CRCsPAL          =  
|CRCsPAL          = 22E91837
|releasedatePAL    = August 30, 2002
|releasedatePAL    = August 30, 2002
|statusPAL        =
|statusPAL        = 2
|linuxstatusPAL    =
|linuxstatusPAL    =
|macstatusPAL      =
|macstatusPAL      =
<!-- NTSC-J props -->
<!-- NTSC-J props -->
|NTSCJ            = 1
|NTSCJ            = 1
|serialsNTSCJ      = SLPS-25074
|serialsNTSCJ      = SLPS-25074<br />SLPS-73405 <small>(PlayStation 2 the Best)</small><br />SLPS-73255 <small>(PlayStation 2 the Best Reprint)</small><br />SCPS-55043<br />SCPS-55002<br />SLPM-60167 <small>(Trial)</small><br />SCPS-56008
SLPS-73405 <small>(PS2 The Best)</small>
|CRCsNTSCJ        = 9883194E
|CRCsNTSCJ        =
|releasedateNTSCJ  = December 13, 2001<br />August 1, 2002 <small>(PlayStation 2 the Best)</small><br />November 22, 2007 <small>(PlayStation 2 the Best Reprint)</small>
|releasedateNTSCJ  = December 13, 2001
|statusNTSCJ      = 2
|statusNTSCJ      =
|linuxstatusNTSCJ  =
|linuxstatusNTSCJ  =
|macstatusNTSCJ    =
|macstatusNTSCJ    =
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|Region=NTSC-U
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=?
|OS=?
|CPU=Phenom II x6 1055T
|CPU=AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
|GPU=Geforce GTX 260
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
|Revision=0.9.7.r3113
|Revision=0.9.7 (r3113)
|Graphics=GSDX SSE2
|Graphics=GSdx SSE2
|Sound=SPU2-X ?
|Sound=
|Comments=FPS: 40-60 fps, There are minor problems ingame, see below for the issues and the fixes.
* SPU2-X ?
* ?
|Comments=40-60 FPS. There are minor problems in-game.
|Tester=Nueziel
|Tester=Nueziel
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=NTSC-J
|OS=Windows
|CPU=Intel Core2Duo E8500 @ 3.16 GHz
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 @ 512 MB
|Revision=1.1.0 (r5628)
|Graphics=GSdx SSE41 (r5632)
|Sound=
* SPU2-X 2.0.0 (r5559)
* LilyPad 0.11.0 (r5403)
|Comments=Playable with software mode only... Software rendering is needed: in hardware mode, the ghosts/enemy 3D models are not rendered (only their effects/light/fog are) and can't be killed...
|Tester={{ForumUser|Parotaku}}
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows 8.1 x64
|CPU=Intel Core i7-4770K @ 3.90 GHz
|GPU=MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Gaming
|Revision=1.2.1 (r5873)
|Graphics=GSdx AVX r5875
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* Renderer: Direct3D11 (Hardware) / (Software)
* Custom Resolution: 1920x1080
* Texture Filtering: Bilinear (PS2)
* Anisotropic Filtering: 16x
* Edge anti-aliasing: ✓
* '''Hacks:'''
** MSAA: 0x
** Skipdraw: 0
** Half-Pixel Offset: ✓
** Sprite: Full
* '''Shader:'''
** Shade Boost: 60/50/50
** FXAA Shader: ✓
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|Sound=
* SPU2-X 2.0.0 (r5830)
* LilyPad 0.11.0 (r5875)
|Comments=Corsair 8GB DDR3 1600MHz, BIOS: USA 2.00. Looks and plays perfect at 60 FPS, but in D3D11 Hardware Rendering mode is extremely difficult or even impossible to focus on Ghosts.
'''Bugs:'''
*Can't focus on Ghosts while in Hardware Rendering mode - Work around: Switch to Software Rendering as soon as there's a ghost in sight and then revert back to Hardware mode for extra eye candy (just press "F9")
*Some vertical lines in some sprites while in Hardware Rendering mode. - Work around: Switch to Software Rendering
|Tester={{ForumUser|Sevlagoth}}
}}
}}
{{TestingEntry
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|Region=NTSC-U
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=?
|OS=?
|CPU=Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.40GHz
|CPU=Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.40 GHz
|GPU=Nvidia Geforce GTX 660 2048MB
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 @ 2 GB
|Revision=PCSX2 1.2.1 r5875
|Revision=1.2.1 (r5875)
|Graphics=GSDX AVX  
|Graphics=GSdx AVX  
|Sound=SPU2-X ?
|Sound=
|Comments=Runs at 60 FPS on both software and hardware rendering (1260x2688). It can be played in hardware mode if you switch to software mode sometimes (see below)
* SPU2-X ?
* ?
|Comments=Runs at 60 FPS on both software and hardware rendering (1260x2688). It can be played in hardware mode if you switch to software mode sometimes (see below).
|Tester=Werewolf
|Tester=Werewolf
}}
}}
{{TestingEntry
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Status=2
|Region=<div style="text-align: center;">NTSC-U</div>
|Region=PAL
|OS=<div style="text-align: center;">Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (SP1)</div>
|OS=Windows
|CPU=
|CPU=Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.40 GHz
ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 @ 2 GB
*Intel Core i5-4670k @ 3.4 GHz
|Revision=1.3.0 (svn r5932)
|GPU=Radeon HD 7850
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*6GB DDR3-1333
* '''Speedhacks:'''
** INTC Spin: ✓
** Wait Loop: ✓
** mVU Flag: ✓
** MTVU: ✓
-->
|Graphics=GSdx
|Sound=
* SPU2-X
* ?
|Comments=BIOS: Europe v01.60(04/10/2001), Runs at 60 FPS (60 Hz) on both software and hardware rendering (1260x2688). It can be played in hardware mode if you switch to software mode sometimes (see below). Black lines on some textures and ghost faces when you use upscaling. To avoid that, use a resolution of 1260x****.
|Tester={{ForumUser|werewolfy}}
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (SP1)
|CPU=Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.40 GHz
|GPU=AMD Radeon HD 7850
|Revision=
|Revision=
* 1.3.0-704 (GIT)
* 1.3.0-704 (GIT)
|Graphics=
|Graphics=GSdx 1.3.0-704 0.1.16 SSE4
* GSdx 1.3.0-704 0.1.16 SSE4
<!--
** Renderer: D3D11 HW
* Renderer: Direc3D11 (Hardware)
** Internal Res: 2560x1440
* Internal Resolution: 2560x1440
** Enable FXAA: ON
* '''Shader:'''
** FXAA Shader: ✓
-->
|Sound=
|Sound=
* SPU2-X 1.3.0-704
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** Module: XAudio2
* Version: 1.3.0-704
** Latency: 150ms
* Module: XAudio2
** Sync Mode: TimeStretch
* Wait Loop: ✓
* Latency: 150ms
* Sync Mode: TimeStretch
-->
* LilyPad 0.11.0
* LilyPad 0.11.0
|Comments=BIOS: USA 2.30, It works but the camera issue is a real serious problem. None of the workarounds ever truly worked for me in Hardware Mode so I had to resort to just playing this game in Software Mode to completely avoid the problem entirely. This is honestly the recommended thing to do because there's just too many issues with the camera in HW Mode. If you use one workaround you will cause another issue like invisible ghosts, etc.
|Comments=ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO, 6GB DDR3-1333, BIOS: USA 2.30, It works but the camera issue is a real serious problem. None of the workarounds ever truly worked for me in Hardware Mode so I had to resort to just playing this game in Software Mode to completely avoid the problem entirely. This is honestly the recommended thing to do because there's just too many issues with the camera in Hardware Mode. If you use one workaround you will cause another issue like invisible ghosts, etc.
|Tester=Ryudo
|Tester=Ryudo
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows 10 v.1803
|CPU=Intel Core i7 2600 @ 3.40GHz
|GPU=AMD Radeon R9 270x Gaming
|Revision=1.5.0-dev-2650-g9fdb7f6cd
<!--
* Speedhacks:
** Preset: 2
-->
|Graphics=GSdx 1.1.0 SSE4
<!--
* Renderer: Direct3D11 (Hardware)
* Texture filtering: Bilinear (PS2)
* Internal Resolution: 4x Native
* Anisotropic filtering: 8x
* HW Hacks
** Align Sprite ✓
** Fast Texture Invalidation ✓
** Sprite : Half
-->
|Sound=
* SPU2-X 2.0.0
* LilyPad 0.12.1
|Comments=BIOS: USA 2.30. Very much playable. 60 FPS in hardware mode, except when fighting ghosts, where it would dip to 40 FPS. I switched to software mode during those parts to get back to 60 FPS. Some hidden ghosts also wouldn't get shot without switching to software mode first. The final boss fight still crashes if you enter Finder mode while facing away from the gate.
|Tester=LilLymphocyteB
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=PAL
|OS=Windows
|CPU=Ryzen 5 2600
|GPU=Nvidia GeForce 750 TI OC
|Revision=1.6.0 Stable
|Graphics=GSdx SSE4.1/AVX 1.2.0
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* Renderer: Direct3D11 (Hardware)
* Interlacing: Automatic
* Texture Filtering: Bilinear
* Resolution: 3x Native
* Mipmapping: Basic
* CRC Hack Level: Full
* DATE Accuracy: Fast
* Blending Accuracy: Basic
-->
|Sound=SPU2-X 2.0.0
<!--
* Interpolation: Hermite
* Module: Xaudio 2
* Synchronizing mode: Timestretch
* Audio Expansion Mode: Surround 5.1
-->
|Comments=Plays at 60fps even with widescreen hack, you need to check "Fast Texture Invalidation" and "Disable Safe Features" in order to see enemy ghosts. otherwise it just plays fine.
|Tester=Zerel
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=PAL
|OS=Windows 10
|CPU=AMD Ryzen 7 2700
|GPU=ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070
|Revision=1.7.2020
|Graphics=Software
|Sound=SPU2-X 2.0.0
|Comments=When played in Software mode, all of the issues aside from the final boss glitch appear resolved, The Final Boss glitch can be successfully bypassed by using the camera at the entrance.
|Tester=ShadowtearX
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=PAL
|OS=Windows 11 Home Insider Preview 25115.1000
|CPU= AMD Ryzen 5 3600
|GPU= KFA2 GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER EX
|Revision= Nightly 1.7.2710
|Graphics= Direct 3D 12
|Sound= SPU2-X 2.0.0
|Comments= Constant 50fps playing on Pal. Works well but in HW mode the camera is much darker and when you come to the parts on night 3 where you meet the Headless priests there are some ingame rendered scenes that are unwatchable as dark as it is. Id reccomend playing in Software mode if you dont mind the lower resolution
|Tester= BluestopyGER
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows 11 Home
|CPU= AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
|GPU= Radeon Vega 7
|Revision= Nightly 1.7.5157
|Graphics= Software
|Sound= SPU2-X 2.0.0
|Comments= No Crashes/FPS Drops/Graphical Issues, played from start to finish.
|Tester= Necromoonx
}}
}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Widescreen support available as a .pnatch file. Grab it from the [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-PCSX2-Widescreen-Game-Patches?pid=271674#pid271674 PCSX2 forums].
* Original names: '''零 〜zero〜''' (SLPS-25074) & (SLPS-73405) & (SLPS-73255), '''제로''' (SCPS-56008)
*Also Known As '''Zero''' (JP), '''Project Zero''' (EU)
* Also known as '''Zero''' (JP), '''Project Zero''' (EU)
* Widescreen patch included with PCSX2. Go to the System tab and click "Enable Widescreen Patches".
* On the PAL version of this game (Project Zero) the language can only be set once. After a new game has been saved the chosen language will be stored on the memory card. To change the language afterwards the memory card file for the game has to be deleted.
* [https://github.com/karas84/ProjectZeroUndub ProjectZero Undub] - Undub project for Tecmo's Project Zero for the PS2.


==Known Issues==
==Known Issues==


==Fixed Issues==
{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Hard to focus camera
|IssueName=Invisible Ghosts
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=1
|IssueLevel=1
|Description=The camera actually helps you focus on the ghosts. This issue makes the first ghost battle almost impossible to finish. Here is a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLu5o7QCMPE video] of the problem.<br>
|Description=Some ghosts are invisible in Hardware mode.
Update: This issue actually makes not just the first ghost battle, but all of them nearly impossible.
|Workaround=Can be resolved in 1.5.0 builds by going to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, enabling "Enable HW Hacks", going to "Advanced Settings and Hacks" and enabling the "Fast Texture Invalidation" hack ("Disable Partial Invalidation" in 1.7.0). For even older versions switch to Software mode by going to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, and set Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options - or switch between Hardware and Software mode with the F9 key to temporarily fix it as it happens. This is resolved in 1.7.0 nightly builds.
|Workaround=Use GSdx software mode (F9).<br>
Alternative solution: Enable logaritmic z in gsdx options (seems to help only some systems).
Alternative solution: If the above does not work for you: use revision '''2842''', the game works perfectly with that (both with software and hardware renderer). You can read about it [http://code.google.com/p/pcsx2/source/detail?r=2853 here] <br>
Update: It works better on PCSX2 1.2.1 than before. Switch from HW to SW and back to HW (with F9) for a temporary fix each time it still happens. Using r2842 is a bad idea to my opinion, the ghosts are invisible and it's a really buggy version.
}}
}}


{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Last boss freeze
|IssueName=Lighting glitch
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=1
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=The game will not continue (sound still playing though), while going into finder mode.
|Description=Small texture/lighting glitch on the door to the Buddha statues.
|Workaround=Use savestates as stated [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Fatal-Frame-game-freezes-at-the-last-boss-battle? here] <br>
|Workaround=Switch to Software mode by going to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, and set Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options. Or switch between Hardware and Software mode with the F9 key to temporarily fix it as it happens. Is fixed in later dev builds.
Update: This problem seems to surface when you enter finder mode facing towards the path going down to the gate, which is actually the direction you are in when the battle begins.
The solution is to run around the final boss and enter finder mode facing the '''gate''', not the path leading there.
}}
}}


{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Black lines
|IssueName=Black lines on special effects
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Black lines on some textures and ghost faces when you use upscaling.
|Description=Black lines on some special effects and ghost faces.
|Workaround=To avoid that, use a resolution of 1260x****.
|Workaround=Go to Config - Video(GS) - Plugin Settings, enable "Enable HW Hacks", go to "Advanced Settings and Hacks" and enable the "Align Sprite" hack. Or set Internal Resolution to "Native".
}}
}}


{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Invisible ghosts
|IssueName=Camera doesn't focus on Ghosts
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=1
|IssueLevel=2
|Description=Some ghosts are invisible.
|Description=It is not possible to target ghosts to take pictures.
|Workaround=Fix in software mode or switch from HW to SW and back to HW (with F9) for a temporary fix each time it happens.
|Workaround=This has been resolved in later PCSX2 versions. In older versions switch to Software mode by going to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, and set Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options.
}}
 
{{Issue
|IssueName=Black lines on photos when upscaling
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Vertical black lines appear on photo's taken with the camera on Direct3D11.
|Workaround=The issue has been fixed on AMD/INTEL GPUs. For Nvidia users either use Native resolution or check "Disable Safe Features" in GSdx Advanced Settings & Hacks".
}}
}}


{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Negative FMV corrupted
|IssueName=Negative FMV corrupted
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Negative FMV when you pick up the four stones aren't shown properly.  
|Description=The FMV that is shown when the four stones are picked up isn't displayed properly.  
|Workaround=Fix in software mode.
|Workaround=This has been resolved in later PCSX2 versions. In older versions temporarily switch to Software mode with the F9 key to watch the FMV.
}}
}}


{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Lens flare effect missing
|IssueName=Out of sync skybox
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Lens flare effect on your flashlight is missing in some areas.
|Description=When turning the viewpoint around, the skybox rotates visibly out of sync.
|Workaround=Fix in software mode or switch from HW to SW and back to HW (with F9) for a temporary fix each time it happens.
|Workaround=Fixed in the later dev builds.
}}
}}


{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Lightning glitch
|IssueName=Freeze at the Final Boss
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=2
|Description=The game will freeze when using Viewfinder Mode (using the camera) when fighting the final boss. This is an issue that can occur on actual HW.
|Workaround=There is no known workaround. There is however one area where freezing does not seem to occur, which is the entrance of the room. It is therefore advised to run back to the entrance after starting the fight with the final boss and ONLY using the camera at that spot. You can also use Viewfinder Mode during the earthquake moments to avoid the freeze. In newer 1.7 builds and above this has been patched out of the game with a gamefix and will no longer occur.
}}
 
{{Issue
|IssueName=Ghosts are unreasonably difficult to target
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=1
|Description=It's nearly impossible to lock onto Vanishing Ghosts and Hostile Ghosts with the camera.
|Workaround=Once in viewfinder mode, enable software mode once by pressing F9. It is then safe to switch to hardware mode again. This fix needs to be applied every time when loading a save file or starting a new game, but seems to persist through loading savestates and playing Battle Mode. Use auto fixes.
}}
 
{{Issue
|IssueName=Missing lens flare effect
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Small texture/lighting glitch on the door to the buddha statues.
|Description=Lens flare effect from the flashlight is missing in some areas.
|Workaround=Fix in software mode.
|Workaround=Switch to Software mode by going to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, and set Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options. Or switch between Hardware and Software mode with the F9 key to temporarily fix it as it happens.
}}
}}


{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Small colour lines
|IssueName=Window, blood textures (decals) flickering
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Some lines at the bottom of the screen during FMV and sometimes during gameplay (very minor).
|Description=The textures of windows and blood flicker in the courtyard
|Workaround=Fix in software mode.
|Workaround=In software, this is less noticeable.
}}
}}
==The gallery==
<gallery>
File:Fatal_Frame_Forum_1.jpg|Fatal Frame (SLES 50821)
</gallery>
==Gameplay Videos==
*PCSX2 1.5.0 gameplay video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c15nZIu2CcI&t=6s Link]


{{Fatal Frame series}}
{{Fatal Frame series}}
{{ForumLinksList|list=
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Fatal-Frame-SLUS-20388-U--28850 Fatal Frame (SLUS 20388) (U)]
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Project-Zero-SLPS-25074-J--28745 Project Zero (SLPS 25074) (J)]
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Project-Zero-SLES-50821-E--29086 Project Zero (SLES 50821) (E)]}}

Latest revision as of 10:31, 27 March 2024

Fatal Frame

NTSC-U cover
Game general and emulation properties:
CERO rating: C
ESRB rating: T (Blood and Gore, Violence)
PEGI rating: 16+
GRB rating: 18
Widescreen patch available
Languages supported:
English: SLUS-20388 & SLES-50821 & NPUD-20388
Japanese: SLPS-25074 & SLPS-73405 & SLPS-73255
German: SLES-50821
French: SLES-50821
Spanish: SLES-50821
Italian: SLES-50821
Korean: SCPS-56008
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-20388
NPUD-20388 (PS2 Classics)
Release date: March 4, 2002
April 9, 2013 (PS2 Classics)
CRCs: 339A0B8C
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SLES-50821
Release date: August 30, 2002
CRCs: 22E91837
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region NTSC-J/C/K:
Serial numbers: SLPS-25074
SLPS-73405 (PlayStation 2 the Best)
SLPS-73255 (PlayStation 2 the Best Reprint)
SCPS-55043
SCPS-55002
SLPM-60167 (Trial)
SCPS-56008
Release date: December 13, 2001
August 1, 2002 (PlayStation 2 the Best)
November 22, 2007 (PlayStation 2 the Best Reprint)
CRCs: 9883194E
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): Tecmo
Publisher(s): Tecmo (JP, US), Wanadoo (EU), SCEA (US)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Horror
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: Metacritic: 74/100
Game description: Based on a true story, Fatal Frame recounts Miku's investigation for her brother Mafuyu, who has been missing for two weeks. Her latest clue leads her to the abandoned Himuro mansion, a place that local townsfolk fear. Gifted with a supernatural sixth sense, you'll guide Miku as she explores the areas in the mansion where Mafuyu was last seen investigating the disappearance of three other people. Armed with only a camera, you must discover the connection between mysterious disappearances, restless spirits, and ritual sacrifices.


Test configurations on Windows:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC-U ?
  • AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
 0.9.7 (r3113) GSdx SSE2
  • SPU2-X ?
  • ?
 40-60 FPS. There are minor problems in-game. Nueziel
NTSC-J Windows
  • Intel Core2Duo E8500 @ 3.16 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 @ 512 MB
 1.1.0 (r5628) GSdx SSE41 (r5632)
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0 (r5559)
  • LilyPad 0.11.0 (r5403)
 Playable with software mode only... Software rendering is needed: in hardware mode, the ghosts/enemy 3D models are not rendered (only their effects/light/fog are) and can't be killed...
Forum user Parotaku
NTSC-U Windows 8.1 x64
  • Intel Core i7-4770K @ 3.90 GHz
  • MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Gaming
 1.2.1 (r5873) GSdx AVX r5875
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0 (r5830)
  • LilyPad 0.11.0 (r5875)
 Corsair 8GB DDR3 1600MHz, BIOS: USA 2.00. Looks and plays perfect at 60 FPS, but in D3D11 Hardware Rendering mode is extremely difficult or even impossible to focus on Ghosts.

Bugs: •Can't focus on Ghosts while in Hardware Rendering mode - Work around: Switch to Software Rendering as soon as there's a ghost in sight and then revert back to Hardware mode for extra eye candy (just press "F9") •Some vertical lines in some sprites while in Hardware Rendering mode. - Work around: Switch to Software Rendering

Forum user Sevlagoth
NTSC-U ?
  • Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.40 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 @ 2 GB
 1.2.1 (r5875) GSdx AVX
  • SPU2-X ?
  • ?
 Runs at 60 FPS on both software and hardware rendering (1260x2688). It can be played in hardware mode if you switch to software mode sometimes (see below). Werewolf
PAL Windows
  • Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.40 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 @ 2 GB
 1.3.0 (svn r5932) GSdx
  • SPU2-X
  • ?
 BIOS: Europe v01.60(04/10/2001), Runs at 60 FPS (60 Hz) on both software and hardware rendering (1260x2688). It can be played in hardware mode if you switch to software mode sometimes (see below). Black lines on some textures and ghost faces when you use upscaling. To avoid that, use a resolution of 1260x••••.
Forum user werewolfy
NTSC-U Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (SP1)
  • Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.40 GHz
  • AMD Radeon HD 7850
  • 1.3.0-704 (GIT)
 GSdx 1.3.0-704 0.1.16 SSE4
  • LilyPad 0.11.0
 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO, 6GB DDR3-1333, BIOS: USA 2.30, It works but the camera issue is a real serious problem. None of the workarounds ever truly worked for me in Hardware Mode so I had to resort to just playing this game in Software Mode to completely avoid the problem entirely. This is honestly the recommended thing to do because there's just too many issues with the camera in Hardware Mode. If you use one workaround you will cause another issue like invisible ghosts, etc. Ryudo
NTSC-U Windows 10 v.1803
  • Intel Core i7 2600 @ 3.40GHz
  • AMD Radeon R9 270x Gaming
 1.5.0-dev-2650-g9fdb7f6cd GSdx 1.1.0 SSE4
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0
  • LilyPad 0.12.1
 BIOS: USA 2.30. Very much playable. 60 FPS in hardware mode, except when fighting ghosts, where it would dip to 40 FPS. I switched to software mode during those parts to get back to 60 FPS. Some hidden ghosts also wouldn't get shot without switching to software mode first. The final boss fight still crashes if you enter Finder mode while facing away from the gate. LilLymphocyteB
PAL Windows
  • Ryzen 5 2600
  • Nvidia GeForce 750 TI OC
 1.6.0 Stable GSdx SSE4.1/AVX 1.2.0 SPU2-X 2.0.0 Plays at 60fps even with widescreen hack, you need to check "Fast Texture Invalidation" and "Disable Safe Features" in order to see enemy ghosts. otherwise it just plays fine. Zerel
PAL Windows 10
  • AMD Ryzen 7 2700
  • ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070
 1.7.2020 Software SPU2-X 2.0.0 When played in Software mode, all of the issues aside from the final boss glitch appear resolved, The Final Boss glitch can be successfully bypassed by using the camera at the entrance. ShadowtearX
PAL Windows 11 Home Insider Preview 25115.1000
  • AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • KFA2 GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER EX
 Nightly 1.7.2710 Direct 3D 12 SPU2-X 2.0.0 Constant 50fps playing on Pal. Works well but in HW mode the camera is much darker and when you come to the parts on night 3 where you meet the Headless priests there are some ingame rendered scenes that are unwatchable as dark as it is. Id reccomend playing in Software mode if you dont mind the lower resolution BluestopyGER
NTSC-U Windows 11 Home
  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
  • Radeon Vega 7
 Nightly 1.7.5157 Software SPU2-X 2.0.0 No Crashes/FPS Drops/Graphical Issues, played from start to finish. Necromoonx


Trivia

  • Original names: 零 〜zero〜 (SLPS-25074) & (SLPS-73405) & (SLPS-73255), 제로 (SCPS-56008)
  • Also known as Zero (JP), Project Zero (EU)
  • Widescreen patch included with PCSX2. Go to the System tab and click "Enable Widescreen Patches".
  • On the PAL version of this game (Project Zero) the language can only be set once. After a new game has been saved the chosen language will be stored on the memory card. To change the language afterwards the memory card file for the game has to be deleted.
  • ProjectZero Undub - Undub project for Tecmo's Project Zero for the PS2.

Known Issues

Fixed Issues

Invisible Ghosts

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Serious
  • Description: Some ghosts are invisible in Hardware mode.
  • Workaround: Can be resolved in 1.5.0 builds by going to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, enabling "Enable HW Hacks", going to "Advanced Settings and Hacks" and enabling the "Fast Texture Invalidation" hack ("Disable Partial Invalidation" in 1.7.0). For even older versions switch to Software mode by going to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, and set Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options - or switch between Hardware and Software mode with the F9 key to temporarily fix it as it happens. This is resolved in 1.7.0 nightly builds.

Lighting glitch

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: Small texture/lighting glitch on the door to the Buddha statues.
  • Workaround: Switch to Software mode by going to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, and set Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options. Or switch between Hardware and Software mode with the F9 key to temporarily fix it as it happens. Is fixed in later dev builds.

Black lines on special effects

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: Black lines on some special effects and ghost faces.
  • Workaround: Go to Config - Video(GS) - Plugin Settings, enable "Enable HW Hacks", go to "Advanced Settings and Hacks" and enable the "Align Sprite" hack. Or set Internal Resolution to "Native".

Camera doesn't focus on Ghosts

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Major
  • Description: It is not possible to target ghosts to take pictures.
  • Workaround: This has been resolved in later PCSX2 versions. In older versions switch to Software mode by going to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, and set Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options.

Black lines on photos when upscaling

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: Vertical black lines appear on photo's taken with the camera on Direct3D11.
  • Workaround: The issue has been fixed on AMD/INTEL GPUs. For Nvidia users either use Native resolution or check "Disable Safe Features" in GSdx Advanced Settings & Hacks".

Negative FMV corrupted

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: The FMV that is shown when the four stones are picked up isn't displayed properly.
  • Workaround: This has been resolved in later PCSX2 versions. In older versions temporarily switch to Software mode with the F9 key to watch the FMV.

Out of sync skybox

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: When turning the viewpoint around, the skybox rotates visibly out of sync.
  • Workaround: Fixed in the later dev builds.

Freeze at the Final Boss

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Major
  • Description: The game will freeze when using Viewfinder Mode (using the camera) when fighting the final boss. This is an issue that can occur on actual HW.
  • Workaround: There is no known workaround. There is however one area where freezing does not seem to occur, which is the entrance of the room. It is therefore advised to run back to the entrance after starting the fight with the final boss and ONLY using the camera at that spot. You can also use Viewfinder Mode during the earthquake moments to avoid the freeze. In newer 1.7 builds and above this has been patched out of the game with a gamefix and will no longer occur.

Ghosts are unreasonably difficult to target

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Serious
  • Description: It's nearly impossible to lock onto Vanishing Ghosts and Hostile Ghosts with the camera.
  • Workaround: Once in viewfinder mode, enable software mode once by pressing F9. It is then safe to switch to hardware mode again. This fix needs to be applied every time when loading a save file or starting a new game, but seems to persist through loading savestates and playing Battle Mode. Use auto fixes.

Missing lens flare effect

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: Lens flare effect from the flashlight is missing in some areas.
  • Workaround: Switch to Software mode by going to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, and set Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options. Or switch between Hardware and Software mode with the F9 key to temporarily fix it as it happens.

Window, blood textures (decals) flickering

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: The textures of windows and blood flicker in the courtyard
  • Workaround: In software, this is less noticeable.

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