Grimbeard - Fatal Frame (Xbox) - Review

[@DetectivePoofPoof]

"You either die an atmospheric horror game, or live long enough to see yourself become a pachinko machine."

[@1r0zz]

In Japan there are pacinko machines on everything and any possible IP. Silent hill wasn't "killed" by pachinkos. It was killed by the start of the "dark age" of videogame, still running...

[@shaynehughes6645]

Resident Evil?

[@chwxie]

@@shaynehughes6645 huh

[@mattmas6628]

This pretty funny

[@scottjones845]

Goddamnit if that ain't still true 2 years later smh.

[@somerainago]

Oh! Finally a game in my favorite genre: "Japanese third and first person survival horror Pokémon snap but with wailing phantoms forced to relive their torments for all eternity instead of Pokémon simulator"

[@1r0zz]

Every culture in the world thought that cameras took the soul of a person when captured in the picture. And there is the belief that certain films could show ghosts or spirits... Frankly the combat mechanic is more logical than Amnesia or Outlast...

[@lunarrhythm7344]

@@1r0zz are you replying to the wrong comment or has my brain finally stopped making connections?

[@1r0zz]

@@lunarrhythm7344 The second. He joked, like every joker since release, on you using a camera to fight ghosts (you know, "pokemon snap" and all). I explained the reason why it makes sense and is frankly less silly that humans "forfeit" every survival instinct in what passes for "survival horror"

[@adamwest8711]

You’ve waited with admirable fortitude.

[@DRsideburns]

@@1r0zz I think the joke was more about the juxtaposition of cuddly pokemon x harrowing phantasms than about the use of a camera Cool observation though I never thought that photographing ghosts might weaken them I'll try that next time

[@shaddonon]

“It’s like a rage quit stuck in amber” 🤣 Where is this man’s Pulitzer?!

[@Nilnot]

Dude, your channel is so good. It just makes me happy

[@adamwest8711]

The return of the phone demon has made me happy.

[@NIGH11]

Sometimes I think, I shouldn't be refreshing KZbin every 2 minutes, nothing good is gonna show up, and then i do and there's a new Grimbeard. I knew my perseverance would be rewarded.

[@Travisious]

What a banger of an intro, Grim you truly outdid yourself, fantastic work

[@djnekroman]

Oh man... That Bitter Recompense has me itchin' for a Grim Deus Ex review. I'm guessing it's an inevitability... Just hopefully sooner than later. :)

[@GrimBeard]

oh hell yea

[@johnnybensonitis7853]

I enjoyed the extra bitterness. It's nice to get a good, strong dose completely unfiltered and gluten-free.

[@adamwest8711]

I was just surprised at the number of people who did so little research before buying a game that they had no clue you pretty much just had a camera for defence.

[@planescaped]

Bitter Recompense is great, it's always cathartic to point and laugh and throw figurative tomatoes at the internet fools.

[@bobaorc7839]

@@adamwest8711 I remember the video rental store I went to way back in the super early 2000's didn't even have the display cases out. Just a generic case with a name written onto it. The closest thing you'd get to a preview was the art on the disc.

[@joshua266]

People popping off about what a bad idea the antique camera weapon is is so bizarre to me lol. I imagine they spent the whole game waiting for the Proton Pack

[@WarLore]

Grim beard your videos are a comfort to me at this point. I never thought I’d say that but it’s true. I’ll just go back and watch your old stuff to relax. Thank you.

[@icecreammouth]

In Fatal Frame games, pressing and holding the run button automatically makes your character run forward. So you don't need to touch the left analog stick, unless you need to walk slowly or change directions.

[@shaynehughes6645]

Or they could have just made forward walk forward like a good game where you can walk forward.

[@MrDryqula]

@@shaynehughes6645 Then people would complain about the tank controls.

[@shaynehughes6645]

@@MrDryqula it's better that the game controls well and some other people be wrong than it is to have bad controls and me be right.

[@MrDryqula]

@@shaynehughes6645 Tank controls are commonly cited as bad controls. That's why they give you the option to change them in SH2 and 3, for example.

[@dirtfriend]

@@MrDryqula i think they mean other games have solved the issue of maintaining your course when the camera changes, and that people calling that out as "tank controls" are just wrong about what constitutes tank controls

[@thesummerofmark]

Man this is some top notch work. Loving how you’re getting increasingly experimental with those irl skits. You’re a legit talented editor/filmmaker. I wish I had your skill

[@cheezburgrproduction]

Gotta start somewhere usually

[@kamakiddos4443]

BRO! I’m so fucking happy every time your post. I love your videos so much. One of the best essayist/review channels I’ve ever seen (if not the best). Everything is perfect bro. Your personality, your writing, your editing, and all your topics are so niche. I’m so happy you’ve kept up with this. It’s crazy how much you’ve grown since your early videos and I can’t wait to see where you go in the future.

[@blondemaverick]

This was the first game I ever bought a walkthrough tome for! The art in the book was so atmospheric and mesmerizing...

[@thestokes91]

any grim video about a horror game is a good time in my books, but grim, I also need more darkened streams in my veins bro

[@we-must-live]

you'll get your darkened streams when you fix this DAMN DOOR (i rly hop you get the ref im not tryna act contemptible is just a joke- a prank, bro)

[@jamesoclaire4512]

@@we-must-live you ruined a perfectly good Spiderman 3 reference by explaining that it was a joke.

[@we-must-live]

@@jamesoclaire4512 yeah i-i-i also didn't wanna seem like a jackass in case our benefactor above did not get the joke

[@Robocop_1987]

You outdo yourself in each video you put out , you're very well talented . I really hope this channel gets the attention it deserves , your hardwork will pay off in time .

[@TheMadAfrican1]

Honestly, I think the Sixth Generation was the most interesting. Game development cost just under mad levels of money so that devs could experiment a bit more, and tech was just good enough to give us believable worlds to explore. We got some of the absolute best games. I miss it terribly.

[@JETAlone12]

Good memories playing through the first two games late at night with my big bro and our friend.

[@WhaleNamedJonah]

I just finished catching up and watching the very last of your videos today, and was feeling kinda sad was out of new Grimbeard content. Just in time for a new video!

[@xBINARYGODx]

I hate that feeling.

[@izzyalistair]

Nice job including clips of Noroi, that movie is great.

[@Flopi97]

FF has such a good story, all of them, love it Never played it myself, just watched gameplays, I wanted to play it BUT I get too scared sadly The following games ending songs by Tsuki Amano are great

[@lavender317]

Your nails are always on point, one of my fav parts of these vids is seeing what color you'll go for next

[@baeblade8645]

Always a good day when a new Grim viddy is out. Also one of my favorite things about your videos is the I’m in a Blanket instrumental you play in the back, I find it so relaxing. Can’t wait to see what you cover next!

[@OstroGothic]

I was wondering when you'd cover this one! My prayers have been answered

[@9Nifty]

Can't wait for the crimson butterfly review.

[@dexocube]

I always like seeing The Phone in the Grimverse, but when are we gonna see the return of Viking Dragon Statue?

[@Skip-Towne]

Just found your videos recently and have been going through all your reviews. Your humour and editing style is very engaging, love your music too! 🤘

[@dissuede6949]

Thanks for the entertainment! Always a delight when a video drops. Much love and stuff and things. Happy spooptober!!!!

[@zhhsshhhd5949]

Love when grim gives us a skit or grim universe lore in the intro!

[@samuraishin1]

Damn....that was a helluvan intro. You're one ass kicking dude Grim.

[@AkaiNeko4]

God I absolutely love this game, and the second; played through them over a few evenings with a couple friends, had a spooky blast (the third is still on our to-do list). Love the video, and also love knowing that I'm not the only one who started talking to Miku while playing. Great work, Grim! (speaking of Miku FF5 must be wiped from canon)

[@bartisreallykewl]

Hey grim I’ve been seeing more shadow people lately and I’m just curious, but why do you think they always run away? It’s like I’m just a regular lonely guy what makes me so scary? Clearly they think I look tasty other wise they wouldn’t be lurking but like who is hunting who at this point amiright?

[@we-must-live]

tell me about it! i see them coming closer with... crosses, and prayer books - are they trying to exorcize me? am i the ghost? i try to talk to them and they reel back in agony... i try to take their hand and they start running.

[@Gatorade69]

I know how to get rid of them. Stop taking amphetamines.

[@virtualnoob8648]

Your intro and theme are so AWESOME !! love it

[@alexanderdiogenes8067]

Great intro. The new title sequence is fantastic, as well.

[@whyishoudini]

The glow up on the bedroom tho, so glad to see your doing well bro

[@thetriptrap622]

Every time I watch one of your video I lose all hope in humanity. You have great production, unique style, a sense of humour that is fantastic and all your review always tell how much you love videogame and your point of view regarding them, all of this is amazing but then I watch the number of subscribers and I cannot fucking understand what the people on this platform watch. I am so fucking happy to support you on patreon too. Now I will go celebrate in some cave in Italy with paint on my face invoking masche and other dark entities to help this channel grow. I love parasocial relationship

[@faithnowlin1697]

I freaking love Bitter Recompense. Seeing you sardonically rip apart braindead reviews is insanely satisfying and hilarious.

[@adamwest8711]

I can’t get there. Every time I try, I get stuck at the bizarre ’outskirts of Japan’ comment at 11:11. I mean, it doesn’t make sense. Hey, there’s a weird house somewhere in the outskirts of the US…

[@michaelelmes2135]

Fatal frame is a series I've always wanted to like more then I actually do From what I've played I actually found the third game to be the most interesting and creepy, but I think that's a hot take maybe Always happy to see a new video from the Grim Daddy. Thanks for your work man, hope you're well

[@MelonMan666]

What a banger, damn! I actually never finished this game. I played this around the time my PS2 started malfunctioning. Maybe if I can get my hand on another one I will get to it once again!

[@That_Ifrit_Guy]

Not that it really matters one way or another, but it is the last child to be caught in the demon tag that becomes the rope shrine maiden, as they believe that they had a stronger connection with spirits that allowed them to avoid being caught the longest, and not there natural ability to avoid a blinded and likely in pain woman who people are likely ignoring her plees for rest and/or food just for this ritual.

[@but..whatif1416]

Ik,old vid. Still. I have to comment on the sheer editing talent of this man/goth/thing. gj

[@passitright5403]

Wake up goth gamer nation its time to watch grimbeard

[@AdrianStoneisdead]

Was that intro a reference to a Joe Hill story, a Stephen King novella, and Taledega Nights?!? Oh.....cool Dollar Tree socks, Bi Teh Wae.

[@Natibert]

Thanks for posting a link to google. That really helped!

[@codydavenport8429]

Hey I'm a gun nut and I really appreciate how unique the weapon is in this game.

[@bickyboo7789]

I think he just meant people looking for more traditional horror game action.

[@Juwce_86]

Yooo dude that intro bit was fucking tight! Thanks for another vid!

[@47ejecting2]

12:48 I watch a lot of videos with my divided attention, but never yours, Grim! They're just too darn good.

[@IchMacheMich]

These intro songs man… this friggin guy has a banging unique sound… holy shit my dude

[@n543576]

Ok that was a cool transition with the camera.

[@persianheir5218]

Oh hell yeah dude! I remember finishing this back in the day and had no one to talk to about it.

[@persianheir5218]

Woah! Dank new intro

[@we-must-live]

@@persianheir5218 i don't know how he does it, but he manages to outdo himself every time!

[@guybrushmonkey97]

Besides Supernatural (and possibly Twin Peaks?) I would love to see you talking about Buffy!

[@clappagemcphee]

Thank you for existing

[@Fallen608]

I enjoyed this. Just found your channel and there's something extremely comfy about other people appreciating these sometimes goofy early 2000s games :)

[@halliehallock5731]

More than half those souls should NOT be ascending upward to the sky

[@sukalemon]

This is officially the most underrated channel on KZbin

[@6thsavage]

Always enjoy your vids Stacey!

[@XzaroX]

47:28 This is why stores like GOG and ZOOM-Platform are so important. They make game preservation much easier, when no stupid DRMs are involved.

[@ruhkillmeez7910]

Eveytime I watch a new upload from you, I always have the urge to get more Mtn Dew Orange Citrus Kickstart. Thanks for the constant reminders.

[@sstoersk]

Nothing like a video from brother Grim in the middle of the night. Love your stuff

[@heef9001]

Just made my damn night Grim! Thank you!

[@Upsetkiller456]

Going through this game for my first time now, I never actually beat it as a kid, but I've beaten 2 on Fatal mode and almost cleared 3 on Nightmare as well! Hoping you go through the rest of the series. 3 had a great story.

[@ptilonist]

I remember picking this game up in a rag shop 10 years ago. Great review as always! Have you thought about doing one about Fran Bow? I'd love to see that

[@JordonVirtue]

You and I have the same mouse! Also, superb work as always!

[@reidanderson6515]

I've never clicked on one of your videos faster. I'm stoked you finally covered this game.

[@FacelessGodPSN]

Buffy is one of my all time favorite shows. Thank you for all this content, your videos here have filled an otherwise uneventful Saturday with laughs and a nostalgia trip through a good chunk of my favorite games.

[@LordofBroccoli]

Whoo, what an intro! You always outdo yourself, Grim ^^ Your videos are my all time favs on KZbin.

[@coggearalex]

I just beat this game yesterday... Talk about impeccable timing ! I love your channel, you play either the best games or fascinating games I've never heard of :).

[@vladandnobody]

grimbeard allways remember that I love you

[@onlyinsomniac]

Ah, to be a kitten with a dozen owls watching you sleep. (Seriously, I usually listen to your videos, and it's such a treat to re-watch and see all the clever/weird shit you add in. Editing gold.)

[@atriux7]

Awesome review. P.S. Sometimes I blast Almond Eyes on repeat when I'm zooming around my city, goth goodness...thank you.

[@ArshesNei8]

I remember playing this, and while in first person I saw a cute Ningyo. She turned her head to look at me. I'm already creeped out and still in first person "camera view" when I looked at an open closet. "Crashing Woman" scared the shit out of me so bad I rage quit and didn't pick the game back up for weeks afterward.

[@Xavy2ko]

That was your best intro yet! Love this channel keep it up.

[@BAgodmode]

As someone who loves FPS, shooters, and action and adventure games. I’ve really appreciated the “you’re not blasting your way out of the situation” games. Walking simulators, story driven, games that aren’t “beat it with a stick” all that, I enjoy those a lot actually. And I mean I am a big dumb FPS player, a survival horror lover, big dumb action fan. I really do enjoy the less “traditional” games. New and old. I thought playing echo nights was a fever dream I had. I’m glad I’m not crazy, and people know it exists. Same with this one and siren.

[@whinegummi6329]

I like the old intro better, it gave an unease feeling. It was freaking art. New one is also good. I honestly think you have a very rare and special talent. WTF didn't look at your subscriber count for an eternity, despite rewatching your content regularly. I would have made a bet you would be at 150k...

[@Glasichor]

Goddamnn these new transitions pop. Love the aesthetic grim

[@sainttan]

I feel the term "Based on a True Story" is used loosely, as in ancient Japan (according to media), perform sacrificial rituals (mostly in remote rural regions). Like Fatal Frame 5: Maiden of Black Water's suicide mountain is based on "Aokigahara also known as the Sea of Trees (樹海, Jukai) - wikipedia"

[@gagaplex]

I can promise you: The first time I watch your reviews, they have my undivided attention. I only use them as background noise on rewatches.

[@OkytheWolf]

Love the new intro, buddy!

[@Jasirl999]

That opening sequence...*chefs kiss*

[@YeS1711]

Great video and review. Well done Grim!

[@mischa3343]

Blown away by this vid, great job

[@thefinegameofnil7158]

Nice, another upload, I'm positively foaming at the mouth. Dreamweb when?

[@cyber-gonk5281]

REALLY COOL INTRO-SONG!!

[@ATippingBarn]

That bookshelf scene being pushed I. Front of the hell mouth always makes me laugh

[@31altair]

Great Intro 👍 love your intros.

[@joaquinbaume1291]

the new intro is so good

[@CesarGonzalez-jj8ec]

Grimbeard and Fatal Frame? Halloween came early this year

[@robertallen2109]

I had a craving today. It is now sated. Thank you Grim.

[@ArtsyFoxo]

New intro??? Groovy as hell

[@Mr.WarwickBot]

The pita thin chips are my favorites. The blue Stacey's bag is the best.

[@freakyzed8467]

Eating Stacy's chips without hummus should be a capital offense. To be fair, there isn't much I think SHOULDN'T be one.

[@NickAndWolf]

GREAT INTRO all caps because thats how we talk in this relationship, right? I’m either the abusive stalker screaming at you or a single voice in a crowd of thousands. Wait those aren’t mutually exclusive

[@kulman4295]

I love to listen you readin the names on every new video, and pronouncing my last name wrong everytime in the same wrong way. That is what i am really here for.

[@greenhowie]

Of course Grim Beard uploads a spooky game on the spooky month. What did I expect? Also fuck this game's puzzles but also I love that you actually need to think about them.

[@holepawnchleaf138]

Okay but what in the Kentucky fried fuck was that Bioshock review. It’s like it was written by the living embodiment of capital G gamer culture

[@RaineErasmusWalker]

gamers are le bad...! they should stay away from video games...! although the whole "race politics in Infinite" really went over his head😂😂i guffaw'd

[@yuukicyan]

OH MY GOTH THAT INTRO

[@Sudo_Nimh]

@13:00 mostly i paint while I watch your videos 😁

[@meimei8718]

I like your videos. I like this game. Thank you for making this video.

[@morriganlefay5438]

I can confirm Fatal Frame is scary from my vivid memory of finding the second game in a collection of Xbox games when I was a kid, playing it for five minutes and then hiding it in the shed never to be seen again because I was so terrified

[@mayafantana5310]

That opening by itself got you a like😁 so excited for this video 😊

[@jonathanbrown5747]

Yo I played this game called Siren where you are in a David Lynch/Silent hill Island and telepathically look through the monsters eyes as it stalks you. Sick stuff.