A really great first entry to this famed series, but not without some serious annoyances that come with the territory; baffling puzzles and a confusing sense of direction are probably the two biggest offenders. Controls aren't the best, either.
But damn if this isn't dripping in atmosphere. The combat is, in my opinion, some of the most unique and fun in the survival horror genre and it worked really well right out of the gate in 2001. While I had to look up a guide a few times, I thoroughly enjoyed my seven hours in the Himuro Mansion and even got a few scares, something I genuinely wasn't expecting in a 2001 horror game.
The voice acting was so-bad-its-good, the story was enjoyable and somewhat easy to follow, fighting ghosts with a camera is super fun, and the game never overstayed its welcome. Can't wait to move on to 2 and 3.
But damn if this isn't dripping in atmosphere. The combat is, in my opinion, some of the most unique and fun in the survival horror genre and it worked really well right out of the gate in 2001. While I had to look up a guide a few times, I thoroughly enjoyed my seven hours in the Himuro Mansion and even got a few scares, something I genuinely wasn't expecting in a 2001 horror game.
The voice acting was so-bad-its-good, the story was enjoyable and somewhat easy to follow, fighting ghosts with a camera is super fun, and the game never overstayed its welcome. Can't wait to move on to 2 and 3.