I usually don't play horror games but one of my friends wanted me to play this and I do not regret it!

I was always on the edge of my seat. The story is very interesting and I think it's told in a good way through cutscenes and files. The more you explore, the more you get background information.

Unfortunately the gameplay is quite rough. It just has the PS2 tank controls. The camera controls are not that fast. Switching films reminds me of the good old Ocarina of Time days.
The exploration of the mansion is a lot of fun. It opens up the more you play and always go back familiar places, I really hope the sequels keep it that way.

Also I really have to praise the sound design, you hear noises everywhere and it scared me so much.

Onto Fatal Frame 2!