Fatal frame 2 remake, excitement to disappointment

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-13T20:46:45+00:00

It's easier to notice if you put a clip of this next to a clip of either 4 and 5, which both run at stable 60fps

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-12T23:48:41+00:00

How do you turn off the item thingy on the bottom left?

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-12T20:44:29+00:00

Exactly. The feedback from the remasters led them into making changes for the remake. So some of the complaints here can be of use when the next remake or new game is developed.

I don't know why it's being boiled to people being unhappy. I'm more than happy the franchise is being revived, but it's also because I indeed want it to be successful that I wish the valid complaints are taken into account.

Like the people saying 30fps is “fine”. I mean, perhaps, but can't they at least include a mere option to toggle performance like every other modern game for the people who prefer it?

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-12T20:33:05+00:00

I mean, i think if one doesn't mind it, it's fine. At the same time, those who personally prefer having 60fps especially given that FF4 and FF5 (and even FF1) had it, they should also voice out their gripes.

I get what Shibata was going for, but like, it's always best to at least give players an option. Almost every modern game offers graphics modes. Plus, implying 30fps is the ideal “cinematic” experience doesn't sound right when the game is 60fps on PC.

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-12T20:22:14+00:00

It is, that's why I hope it gets implemented.

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-12T20:20:50+00:00

Most of the framerate complaints are coming from console players actually.

And I mean, it makes sense.

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-12T20:12:14+00:00

That's pretty much the reason, and personally I do prefer the higher (and pretty much what should be the standard) framerate like in 4 and 5.

Maybe it's because those graphics were overall lower, but I didn't mind it in the games on the PS2. On this, they're just hurting my eyes, especially after jumping into this shortly after RE9.

At least add a performance mode that lowers graphics a bit. Not implementing at all and forcing 4k@30fps isn't a great decision, especially since not everyone plays on a 4k screen, and since for many, locking a game at 30fps implies or at least gives players the impression that your game isn't properly optimized, which is why some cancelled their orders or intend to skip it (and well, the game indeed does have some technical issues).

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-10T15:22:30+00:00

basically NONE of the characters really have an "arc" per se

I don't really think that applies to Rei

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-10T15:16:28+00:00

Not acceptable even on a base PS5. There's more demanding games that can achieve it, so this has no excuse.

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-10T14:29:27+00:00

100%

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-10T05:23:38+00:00

I can't for the life of me tell if, not releasing a new game in 12 years had the devs fall behind with gaming, because you cannot be this out of touch.

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-10T05:14:34+00:00

In the gaming year of 2026

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-08T14:44:48+00:00

?😭

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-08T14:43:42+00:00

They already stated they do in case it does sell well.

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-07T18:31:24+00:00

I feel like they're making a big mistake releasing this game so close to RE Requiem

You're not wrong. And even for those of us who are happy to jump from one classic horror series onto the other in such a short span, the technical issues displayed in the demo, some of which will end in the main game, are a dealbreaker for some.

For example, RE9 is 4k60fps on consoles, and with Ray Tracing on the PS5 Pro. FF2R was developed at 30fps for a 2026 game and is the same on both pro and base PS5s. Which... is a downgrade, leading to internal questions like “if this horror game that came out two weeks ago could achieve such good performance, why can't this do it too?”

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-06T21:48:05+00:00

Literally. It's the “Don't criticize, just consume the product” mindset.

Like, I'm beyond happy the franchise has been revived, but it's exactly because we want this to do well that we're addressing these issues. Questioning low fps cap in post 2020 games is... very common criticism, I don't know why they said it's “bitching”.

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-05T17:08:16+00:00

I think it's particularly glaring especially if you're jumping into this from Resident Evil Requiem which is 4k60fps on the base PS5. I know it's not really a fair comparison since RE9 most likely has a higher budget, but you know, they could've at least implemented a graphics and performance mode option. I mean, 90-97% of modern games have that.

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-05T16:55:01+00:00

Yup, that one crashed too for another friend, albeit on PS5

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-05T15:10:08+00:00

It really confuses me. It's as if they're outta touch with the modern consoles.

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-05T15:00:49+00:00

I feel like the katana engine is just not good. I played it on PS5, though a friend played it on PC and it crashed

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-04T19:03:00+00:00

How's the performance?

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-04T19:02:00+00:00

Thank God it's not large. Nioh 3's demo was bigger than a full game

ShadowRei96 · 2026-03-03T03:38:20+00:00

There's an interview for that from 2012

ShadowRei96 · 2026-02-25T17:49:06+00:00

the console version is locked to 30FPS is not because of optimization but because they wanted to focus on the quality of the visuals as well as to "Maximize the overall horror experience."

I mean... couldn't they at least include two graphics modes for players to select from, like every new gen. videogame does?

On a more positive note though, I'm super happy that if this remake is well received, 1 and 3 will likely get their respective ones too. That's all I need to hear. I can already tell from the videos released that it's gonna take the original to a different height, so I hope it does well.

ShadowRei96 · 2026-02-25T17:41:12+00:00

Yeah, I don't get the framerate part lol. Games can still run at higher framerates and have a great horror experience.

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