Tecmo and Nintendo have at least revealed the story behind Fatal Frame IV (aka Fatal Frame Zero) which will debut for the first time ever on a Nintendo platform this July. The story is based around a young girl who was kidnapped when she was young, and rescued by a detective. Several years later 2 of 5 people involved in the kidnapping incident mysteriously die. You must return to the clouded moon island in which the kidnapping took place and unravel the mystery behind the current happenings.
There will be multiple settings to explore, including a deserted house and a decaying hospital, in which you will need to solve puzzles in order to unravel the mysterious happenings and history of the island, and eventually the truth about the kidnapping of your youth. Memos, diaries and newspaper articles with help you with clues into the past, while you use your trusty camera and Wiimote skills to battle and fend off any imposing ghosts who might try to finish you off.
With the story being revealed and the new screenshots (seen below), Fatal Frame for the Wii looks to be setting up a wonderfully frightening experience on your Wii. While still waiting on U.S. and European release dates, those who don’t mind importing games, should head to their local or online import shop and throw down for their pre-orders now as the game as it hits July 31st 2008 in Japan.
Screenshots and story courtesy of Dengeki.
