Scoring PolicyReview copy provided by Nintendo, Geez, i wasnt interested into getting it, but the idea seemed great. What's more, it takes place largely within your own home — or wherever you choose to play it — meaning that everything you view through the 3DS' outside camera becomes an element of the game as well...even if it's only as set dressing. That should give you a sense of what to expect. Movement is often on slow rails, as you're pulled around through a strange old house: you can look around, but that's it. If you're at all interested in this, check out comments #9 and #24 for alternate takes on the game. I only had to calibrate the game at start-up. You'll also need to set your 3DS down for several seconds at a time to recalibrate its gyroscopic sensor, and getting it to recognise the Diary of Faces — a regular necessity — is often an exercise in supreme frustration. I know this is an older review, but I just picked up a used copy of the game, and it's fun. So it's an "experience." But this game is short. Summary: Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir introduces a mysterious girl named Maya who has been hiding in the shadows of an old house. Please enter your birth date to watch this video: You are not allowed to view this material at this time. No doubt in my mind now: I ain't gettin it. Also, if you lose the book, (Luckily, my used game included the book) Nintendo has the PDF online. Hmm thank god for renting , you can see if this suits your fancy ;p, Ha! You get to have your own "camera obscura." Unfortunately, just about everything that the game tries to do serves as an obstacle preventing true enjoyment of the experience. I give this game a 7.5 out of 10 easy. 3/10?!?!?! For starters, the 3DS camera isn't particularly good, and the bright lighting requirements make everything look fuzzy and washed out. This also applies to the 3DS itself, which is obviously what you use to control what's happening, and also functions in-game as the Camera Obscura, an equally mysterious device that allows you to see and interact with spirits. Spirit Camera seems to have forgotten this, or wishes that we'd forget it. Good Review. Before playing the game, check out the characters on the official website. This one screamed tech demo all the way. Looks pretty funny, but not for that much money. This information shouldn't scare off any potential newcomers, however, as apart from a few winks and nods a lack of familiarity with that series won't interfere with any enjoyment you'd find here. I love the game. I tried this game at a recent demo event and really enjoyed it. But again, there's nothing else to mention...ah yes, the 3d looks good, it's nice and actually works: I guess we couldn't forget that could we? However, I gave it 4 because...for 4 good reasons: the 4 ghost fights in the "game". This page works best with JavaScript. I want a true blue Fatal Frame game, not this kind of AR spin-off. It is kind of cool because the game just imposes them onto your screen while the cameras still look around your house, so it can feel like they are actually in the room with you. I might have to buy this one second hand. It uses the 3ds in an interesting way and is very unique, however because of this I found myself stuck many times because the 3ds wouldn't. I mean, an AR horror game? I'd give it a 7/10. Battling spirits is the most interactive part of Spirit Camera, and even this consists only of spinning in circles and snapping their pictures until they die. I wanted this game cuz it looked really cool in the trailers, but with a rating that low... :/ i think it should've received 5/10... i was considering it but a 3/10 by any reviewer means trouble. Shame), the games always had two unique traits: extreme japanese setting and ghost fighting. Add up some horror, some good exploration and also a story, you had a great game back in the days. At home, with no one around, I think this would be a cool little unique experience. Well this had alot mixed reviews and all boils down to fact the game use AR function on 3DS for everything in the game. I rather play Resident Evil then this. It was a lot of fun to spin around and click out ghosts. Cute game, just too short. The only problem is that it is way too short! The initial set up was incredibly difficult as even with all the lights on it had trouble detecting the book, but once detected it seemed to pick it up much easier. You use this the entire game as it's the basis of the story. A visceral 3D horror tale unfolds before your eyes: The Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir game invites players to experience supernatural thrills they won't soon forget, using the built-in camera functions and augmented-reality features of the Nintendo 3DS system. Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2013. I was impressed with the new ways Spirit Camera uses AR, doing things with it that I didn't even know were possible.