Fans of Japanese horror can breathe a sigh of relief. Pre-release reviews of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake for PS5 and PC have hit the web.
Critics note that the creators have successfully resurrected the cult game. On Metacritic, the remake receives mostly positive reviews – 74% after 39 reviews for the PS5 version and 82% after 13 reviews for the PC version. Reviewers praise the dense atmosphere, disturbing sound design, and faithfulness to the original story of Minakami village.
Special attention is paid to the improved mechanics with the Camera Obscura: battles with spirits have become more enjoyable, and the visual part makes a strong impression. Exploring dark locations enhances the feeling of fear and hopelessness.
There are also disadvantages: some reviewers criticize the fixed animation at 30 FPS and sometimes protracted battles, which add monotony.
However, the industry appreciates the return of the legend warmly. For veterans of the series, this is a scary but exciting walk, for newcomers – an opportunity to get acquainted with one of the scariest games in history.
