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Face your deepest fears in Fatal Frame III: The Tormented, a chilling PlayStation 2 action-adventure where your camera is your only weapon. This guide provides 76 sections to help you survive, covering everything from basic controls and getting started to mastering Fatal Frames and finding hidden objects. You'll find strategies for boss fights, Camera Obscura upgrades, and completing your Ghost List.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Version History -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

This section details the version history of the walkthrough for Fatal Frame III: The Tormented.

Version 1.0 - (November 21, 2005) - The walkthrough portion is mostly finished, with plans to add more to other sections. Headings for each hour were to be completed in the next update.

Version 1.1 - (November 25, 2005) - Added a new section for extra hints and nightly item pickups. More ghosts were added to the walkthrough, including the Screaming Woman, Man in Screen, and Girl atop Ladder.

Version 1.2 - (December 1, 2005) - The ghost list section was redone, changing from 'Secret Ghost List' to 'Numbered Ghost List' as all ghosts were found to be numbered. 'Notched Arrow Key' and 'Alternate Ending' were added to secrets and the walkthrough. 'Prologue Night' was renamed to 'Daydream'.

Version 1.3 - (December 3, 2005) - The numbered ghost list was completed, though a few ghosts were still missing and noted at the beginning of the list.

Version 1.4 - (December 9, 2005) - The Numbered Ghost List was finalized with reader contributions. The Miscellaneous section received additional extras, and the walkthrough was updated for newly found ghosts. The method to open the trap door in the Attic Room was clarified (referencing Hour XIII).

Version 1.5 - (December 19, 2005) - A Main Objective list was added to the start of each Hour to minimize spoilers. Several miscellaneous secrets were added, such as 'Faces on the wall' and 'Standing Girl photo', along with an Unknown Ghost List.

Version 1.6 - (January 23, 2006) - Numerous notes were added regarding ghosts that appear only on the second playthrough. Additional extras were included in the miscellaneous section, along with an extra note about Mirror Woman and an updated description for Woman Beyond Bars.

Version 1.7 - (May 2, 2006) - Several mistakes were corrected. The 'Sunlight' Key was renamed to 'Light' Key. A location for Type 61 Film was added for the Kimono Room of All God's Village, and an alternate method to obtain ghost #199 was included.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Sections =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

This guide outlines the various sections of the Fatal Frame III: The Tormented walkthrough, providing a clear structure for navigating the game's content.

Sections Covered:

Section I: Introduction - An overview of the game.
Section II: The Basics - Core gameplay mechanics and controls.
Section III: Walkthrough - A detailed, hour-by-hour guide to progressing through the game, including specific events like "Zero Hour - The Calling (Daydream)" up to "Final Hour - The Abyss of the Horizon".
Section IV: Ghosts - Information on all ghosts encountered, including nightly, numbered, and unknown lists.
Section V: Notes & Secrets - Additional details, hidden elements, and miscellaneous information.
Section VI: Hints - Helpful tips and item locations.
Section VII: Everything Else - Includes copyright, special thanks, and contact information.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- CHARACTERS -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Alright, let's break down the main players you'll be dealing with in Fatal Frame III: The Tormented. Understanding who's who and what they can do is super important as you dive deeper into the Manor of Sleep.

Rei Kurosawa

Rei is our main protagonist, a freelance photographer who's been having some seriously disturbing dreams about the Manor of Sleep ever since her boyfriend passed away. She's basically pulled into this nightmare world and is trying to figure out how it connects to the creepy Tattoo Curse. Keep an eye on her unique ability:

Unique Abilities: Flash

Rei can use a 'Flash' ability. Think of it as a quick stun – it'll knock ghosts back, giving you a precious window to snap a shot with your Camera Obscura, maybe even a Fatal Frame! You start with a set amount of flashes each night, but if you exit and re-enter the dream world, it resets to the default amount.

Kei Amakura

Kei is a writer who's really into folklore and urban legends. He also finds himself drawn into the Manor of Sleep and acts as a source of information for Rei. He's not much of a fighter, though; his Spirit Power is pretty weak, so he relies more on his extensive knowledge and good health to get by. His special skill is pretty handy when you're in a pinch:

Unique Abilities: Hiding

Kei can duck down along walls to hide from ghosts. It's not foolproof, but it's a lifesaver when you don't have the Camera Obscura handy. You'll know if a ghost spots you by the filament on the bottom right of your screen: blue means you're hidden, red means you've been seen.

Miku Hinasaki

You might remember Miku from the first game! She's living with Rei and helping her out as an assistant. Like Rei, she's been pulled into the Manor of Sleep, apparently lured by visions of her deceased brother. Her Spirit Power is strong, which means she can really make the most of the Camera Obscura. She's got a couple of cool tricks up her sleeve:

Unique Abilities: Sacred Stone & Double

Miku's 'Sacred Stone' ability lets her briefly slow down time, making it much easier to line up those critical shutter or Fatal Frame shots. Then there's the 'Double' function. This lets her charge up one shot and then immediately charge a second one for double the damage! To pull it off, you need to charge the camera until all the icons are lit, then hold the shoot button to charge the second shot. If you nail a Fatal Frame with this combo, the subsequent shots in the Fatal Frame sequence will also hit for double damage if you time them right.

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Walkthrough

1
Main Objective: Open the door to the Engraving Shrine.
2
Grave Courtyard: Familiarize yourself with the Camera Obscura controls. Equip/unequip with Triangle. In finder mode (camera equipped), use the left analog to move the camera and the right analog to move your character. Press X or R1 to take snapshots. Walk straight ahead past the graves and through the door in the back.
3
Hall with Tatami: The door in the back is locked. Go left and snap a shot of THE TURNED BACK MAN while looking through the lattice. He will remain until you pass the lattice on the left. Go up the stairs on the left, move toward the back doorway, and quickly snap a shot of BECKONING YUU through the distant doorway. In the area where the ghost was, as you pass the wall separating the hall from the room on the left, WANDERING MOTHER and WANDERING DAUGHTER will appear on the other side. Go around the wall and snap a shot quickly. Go through any door to proceed. If you go upstairs, a Man in White will attack; go through any door to escape him. Dying in this or the next room will restart you in the Garden Corridor.
4
Barred Hallway: After passing the mirror, snap a quick shot of the LATTICE WOMAN when the camera angle shows her near the lattice. Do not run up to it first. As you reach the area with snow falling from a roof hole, a Hidden Face Man will attack. Run from him and go through any of the doors ahead to escape.
5
Garden Corridor: A GIRL IN HALLWAY will appear on the left and right sides. Photograph both, then go through the double doors in the middle.
6
Shrine Courtyard: Go down the stairs and a short distance ahead. You must be extremely fast to get a shot of DISAPPEARING YUU. Go through the door ahead.