Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse

Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse

March 9, 2023

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“FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse” was released in Japan in 2008 as the fourth game in the FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO series. Following the remastering of “FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water,” the series masterpiece is being brought back to life …

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Critic Reviews (35)

Adrian Fuentes Berna Generación Xbox Mar 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Mask of the Lunar Eclipse continues the path of what was seen in Black Water. It is a classic horror game that continues to offer that touch of before."

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Alana Dunitz GameGrin Mar 2023
75.0 /100

"Project Zero: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse has fixed all the issues that plagued its demo and is a title with a creepy story and startling moments that will make you jump. Make sure you save often because, with no …"

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Andrea Gonzalez Destructoid Mar 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"If Mask of the Lunar Eclipse has the same success found with Maiden of Black Water&s;s port to modern platforms, then remasters of other Fatal Frame games or even a new game would have a better chance of being released. …"

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Andrew Farrell SmashPad Mar 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

85.0

"Creepy and compelling, the game is finally officially out of Japan and offering a good time for series fans. Even if the controls and movement speed still leave a lot to be desired."

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Ben Sheene Digital Chumps Mar 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

66.0

Story

71.0

"As a remaster of a Wii game only released in Japan, Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse struggles not to show its age and seemingly ancient mechanics. But beneath the grainy surface is a moderately chilling horror game with …"

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Charlie Kelly Checkpoint Gaming Mar 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

74.0

"Project Zero: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is a good remake. It paints an engaging and delightfully horrific world to delve into, with shocking twists and secrets to uncover at every turn. While players will very likely be left picking …"

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Corvo Rohwer GamingTrend Mar 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

55.0

"FATAL FRAME: Mask Of The Lunar Eclipse sports a new paint job that could still use a few more coats in some areas, but nevertheless offers an interesting horror mystery. However, even with the upgrades, the pain points of past …"

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Daniel Quesada Hobby Consolas Mar 2023
77.0 /100

"It is appreciated that this game has finally arrived in the West, because it is a very meritorious and well set survival horror, although at a technical level it accuses the passage of the years."

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Fingal Belmont Niche Gamer Mar 2023
80.0 /100

"Whatever happens to Fatal Frame, at least one of the best entries finally came to the west. Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse has some of the best material the series has in it and Suda51’s contributions can be …"

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Fran Soto Hardcore Gamer Mar 2023
80.0 /100

"Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is a title previously confined to the annals of gaming history."

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Gareth Newnham Impulsegamer Mar 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

75.0

"For those that clamour for the modern world of over-the-shoulder shooting and action horror, Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is a hard sell. Your character moves at a glacial pace and the small bursts of action are broken up by …"

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Gianluca Arena Spaziogames Mar 2023
74.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

85.0

"Project Zero Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is probably one of the best episodes in the long-running horror franchise, and even if this remaster leaves something to be desired, it does not fail in brin bringing anxiety and disturbing matters …"

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James Stephanie Sterling The Jimquisition Mar 2023
55.0 /100

"Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is an interesting snapshot of a time gone by, but that’s essentially the only intriguing thing about it. More an historical curio than a game worth playing on any kind of merit, its …"

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John Cal McCormick Push Square Mar 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

55.0

"Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is an old school survival horror game for better and worse. It&s;s charmingly old school, and for people who grew up on a healthy diet of Resident Evil and Silent Hill back on the original …"

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Jordan Minor PCMag Mar 2023
70.0 /100

"Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is an impressive remaster of a flawed, but highly original, photo-based horror game."

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Keith Stuart Guardian Mar 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

65.0

"The original was originally launched on Wii 15 years ago and it still offers a highly atmospheric adventure with many moments of fear and dread"

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Ken McKown ZTGD Mar 2023
55.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

68.0

"In the end, Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is nice to see. I love that the series is making a comeback. I just wish we could get the original trilogy on modern consoles. Those games are lost to …"

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Khari Taylor CGMagazine Mar 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is a finely polished, absolutely worthwhile remaster of the fourth game in the franchise, with excellent sound and visuals, fun mechanics, and a genuinely haunting story, held back from a higher score only …"

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Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo Mar 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"The Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse remaster is a constantly creepy, often infuriating survival horror game that has the misfortune of following the superior Maiden of Black Water on the Switch. Fans of the series and Japanese horror …"

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Lorenzo Mango Everyeye.it Mar 2023
65.0 /100

"Fatal Frame Mask of the Lunar Eclipse proves to be too conservative, characterized by slow and anachronistic game rhythms. It is true, in any case, that from a purely aesthetic remastering it was not reasonable to expect structural changes. For …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Mar 2023
55.0 /100

"Project Zero: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is a genuinely spooky game, but it&s;s let down by some severe pacing issues."

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Maria Meluso Screen Rant Mar 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

40.0

"Survival horror fans, and fans of the broader Fatal Frame series, will find a lot to like about the remake of Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse after the over a decade-long wait. The classic photography-based gameplay and story …"

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Meg Pelliccio TheGamer Mar 2023
40.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

35.0

"Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is a disappointing remaster that fails to hide its age under the pretty mask of shiny new character models. While the concept and story are intriguing, they’re impossible to enjoy when you have …"

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Miguel Moran TheSixthAxis Mar 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

84.0

"Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse doesn&s;t set out to reinvent the franchise or radicalize what it means to be a Fatal Frame game, but with updated visuals and modernised controls, it does a great job of making an …"

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Neil Bolt PlayStation Universe Mar 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"For better or worse, Project Zero: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse brings an underplayed fifteen-year-old horror game to Western audiences in a well-preserved state. There&s;s a fantastic atmosphere and the horror is well-framed and executed with impressive restraint, but control …"

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Oliver Reynolds Nintendo Life Mar 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

73.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

58.0

"For fans of the franchise, Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse should be a no-brainer. Fifteen years after its original release in Japan, its launch in the west brings some welcome upgrades to the visuals and presentation. That said, …"

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Paul Attard Slant Magazine Mar 2023
60.0 /100

"With Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, you must take the good it offers along with its regressive design in order to even begin to ride its eerie wavelength. Which, for what it’s worth, is an exceptionally uncanny ride that never …"

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Renee O&s;Flynn Qualbert.com Mar 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"An intense atmosphere and intriguing story which is unfortunately marred by the age the game was created in. Looking past the clumsiness of the movement, it is still one of the most accessible and fun Project Zero games."

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Richard Walker Xbox Achievements Mar 2023
78.0 /100

"A slow-paced, languid horror remaster, Project Zero: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is not only a chance for western players to finally play a Japan-only entry in the series, but it&s;s also a haunted house experience that delivers on creepiness."

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Robert Zak PC Gamer Mar 2023
59.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

45.0

"This re-release of the 2007 Wii horror game has echoes of what make this classic horror series great, but is stifled by a lumbering pace, cumbersome controls, and lack of genuine scares."

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Samiee Tee TechRaptor Mar 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

84.0

"The Fatal Frame that time forgot finally gets its time in the spotlight, showcasing just enough of the legacy’s qualities, alongside being a perfect introduction to the series itself."

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Sandy Kirchner-Wilson Cubed3 Mar 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

81.0

"A fantastic conversion and localisation of a game horror fans have been waiting for for years. Project Zero: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is an amazing horror title with an intriguing story, great visuals and a penchant for being terrifying. …"

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Shubhankar Parijat GamingBolt Mar 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

70.0

"Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is worth looking into for fans of the series and the genre, especially since this is its first official release in the West, but be warned that it&s;s a game that&s;s held back …"

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Timothy Nunes PlayStation Universe Mar 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

74.0

"It may not be perfect, but the localization of Fatal Frame: Mask of The Lunar Eclipse polishes the original product in ways that only benefit the package. Some things can&s;t be easily improved, like stiff main characters or combat fundamentals, …"

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Zoey Handley Destructoid Mar 2023
75.0 /100

"Solid and definitely has an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun."

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