Fatal Frame/Project Zero version recommendations?

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As title suggests, I'm on the hunt for some more horror titles and Fatal Frame was one I never really got into. I've noticed there's USA and EU versions for patched/undubbed versions of the games.

For Fatal Frame I, I think I'm going for the Project Zero EU undub, but for Fatal Frame II I feel like I'm at a bit of a crossroads as for what would be the better pick between the USA and EU undubs.

For Fatal Frame III, I might just stick with the USA undub because between that and the EU version, there doesn't seem to be much difference? Unless I'm totally wrong about that lol. I'm quite new to Fatal Frame/Project Zero so, all suggestions and help much appreciated!
 
For Fatal Frame I, the EU Project Zero un-dub is definitely the way to go, better PAL optimization and the Japanese audio fits the atmosphere perfectly.

For Fatal Frame II, the choice between USA and EU undubs is a bit trickier. The EU version has slightly different localization choices and PAL formatting, but some folks prefer the USA version for smoother NTSC performance and subtitle timing. If you're emulating, NTSC might be the safer bet unless you're specifically going for PAL accuracy.

As for Fatal Frame III, you're right, there’s not much difference between the USA and EU un-dubs. The USA version tends to be the go-to just for simplicity and compatibility, especially if you're keeping things consistent across the trilogy.

If you're planning to patch or emulate, I can share some setup tips too. Either way, you're in for a beautifully eerie ride. Enjoy the ghost photography!
 
For Fatal Frame I, the EU Project Zero un-dub is definitely the way to go, better PAL optimization and the Japanese audio fits the atmosphere perfectly.

For Fatal Frame II, the choice between USA and EU undubs is a bit trickier. The EU version has slightly different localization choices and PAL formatting, but some folks prefer the USA version for smoother NTSC performance and subtitle timing. If you're emulating, NTSC might be the safer bet unless you're specifically going for PAL accuracy.

As for Fatal Frame III, you're right, there’s not much difference between the USA and EU un-dubs. The USA version tends to be the go-to just for simplicity and compatibility, especially if you're keeping things consistent across the trilogy.

If you're planning to patch or emulate, I can share some setup tips too. Either way, you're in for a beautifully eerie ride. Enjoy the ghost photography!
Planning on Emulating!

I appreciate your input and time.
 
If you'll get to Fatal Frame 3, you should know that some voice lines are not subbed in the undub version. So for the first playthrough I'd go with a regular English version. But yeah overall if you are emulating there is no reason to pick PAL versions over NTSC since they usually run at lover Hz/FPS. However, I don't remember if its the same for 2 and 3, but Fatal Frame 1 has an option in the menu to change between 50Hz and 60Hz, so the version doesn't matter much. Just get the one with the last boss fix (original game just freezes during final bossfight when you aim the camera, if emulated).
 
If you'll get to Fatal Frame 3, you should know that some voice lines are not subbed in the undub version. So for the first playthrough I'd go with a regular English version. But yeah overall if you are emulating there is no reason to pick PAL versions over NTSC since they usually run at lover Hz/FPS. However, I don't remember if its the same for 2 and 3, but Fatal Frame 1 has an option in the menu to change between 50Hz and 60Hz, so the version doesn't matter much. Just get the one with the last boss fix (original game just freezes during final bossfight when you aim the camera, if emulated).
Beast. Thank you!
 
Play all 3 I enjoyed them but then again they weren't everyone's cup of tea
 
I've beaten all 3 in PCSX2 using the original NTSC dubbed version without any problems. I can't say anything about the undubs but the official Dub is quite good. Fatal Frame 2 is on my top 10 best PS2 games right along Silent Hill 2, you are in for a good ride
 
Fatal Frame is one of the best horror games ever. Maybe there will be a remake.
A remake would be so sick especially with modern visuals. But idk I don’t have much faith in modern gaming as much anymore. They almost always seem to mess something up.
 

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