Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water

But Why ThoArron Kluz

40/10

Ultimately Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water ends up being a boring slog more often than a tense horror experience. The remaster will likely be welcomed by fans of the series, especially those that never had a Wii U to check out the original. However, any future Fatal Frame titles will have to evolve to feel at home in modern times.

Game SkinnyJason D'Aprile

8/10

This port of the clever and under-appreciated Wii U J-Horror game might feel a little old, but is a terrific example of a familiar genre given a unique spin.

PC InvasionAndrew Farrell

7.5/10

An effectively creepy atmosphere combined with an intriguing story and unique combat, Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is well worth picking up. It can slog some when it forces you to revisit the same areas that you just saw and the movement is clunky and awkward, but those can't sink the rest of the enterprise into the mire.

Impulse GamerAbdul Saad

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water centers on the fictional Hikami Mountain, the source of bad omens and where lost souls commit suicide. The game follows

Twisted VoxelSalal Awan

7/10

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is a modernized version that prioritizes graphics above quality and suffers as a result.

WayTooManyGamesKyle Nicol

7/10

Fatal Frame/Project Zero is a cult classic survival horror franchise originally released on the PlayStation 2. Fans of the franchise often regard the second entry, Crimson Butterfly, as one of the greatest horror games of all time, and I have to agree with them. However, I never had a Wii U, so I missed out on the fifth entry in the series: Maiden of Black Water. Now with it finally making it’s way to modern platforms, I can finally play this so-called underrated gem. I also really hope the...

Capsule ComputersTravis Bruno

6/10

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water may not have been the best entry to remaster but it still does a solid enough job delivering a chilling enough experience with unique combat.

GamePressureMatt Buckley

6/10

Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water (or Fatal Frame) brings a supernatural story to all platforms this Halloween, but a multitude of factors keep the game from reaching its full potential.

Hardcore Gamer Jacob Bukacek

As should probably be expected of what's basically a port of the Wii U version, this iteration of Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water offers a decidedly average horror experience. The story of Mt. Hikami and those tied to it is rather intriguing, and it is able to create a heavy, disquieting and even chilling atmosphere at times. The fundamentals of combat are strong too, but the entire experience is undermined by pervasive slowness and a not-so-great English dub. Fatal Frame fans will likely enjoy it regardless, as will those looking for a subtler horror game to play for Halloween. For everyon...

Playstation LifestyleAnnette Polis

4/10

By the time I discovered the Fatal Frame series it was near impossible to find copies of the first three games on PlayStation 2 anywhere. No one wanted to part with these niche Japanese horror games for a price that was compatible with my wallet. The Wii U’s Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water coming to current gen consoles as a port did pique my interest, and I finally a chance for me to experience this popular franchise myself.

GameLusterSimon Smith

0/10

Koei Tecmo’s Fatal Frame (or Project Zero as it’s known in my part of the world) is a rare franchise, for the last few instalments the games have been mostly exclusive to Japan and when this happens fans look forward to seeing the franchise make a glorious return. We had a seen a small spin off game a couple of years back for the 3DS but Spirit Camera was not the same, fans needed a true new game and Koei Tecmo delivered. It was a moment of excitement when Maiden of Black Water was announced, and even more so when it was revealed the game was headed our way as a Wii U exclusive and I must say ...

GameTyrant Dean Clark

0/10

If you were hoping to see a ghost game with top-notch graphics, this isn’t the game for you.