Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 33
  3. Negative: 3 out of 33
  1. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Nov 12, 2021
    40
    It’s unfortunate that Koei Temco has no intention of remaking or remastering the Fatal Frame series from the beginning. This slightly upscaled and modified port from Nintendo Wii U to current gen platforms puts forth a subpar experience that doesn’t sell me on the series. It seemed to just be the most convenient installment to make available for the 20th anniversary and it shows. If you’re like me and Maiden of Black Water is your first Fatal Frame game, I recommend you keep those expectations low.
  2. Destructoid
    Oct 27, 2021
    40
    Six years later, in that timeframe, Capcom did the opposite with Resident Evil 7 — which has now sold over 10 million copies, making it one of the most popular games in the franchise. I think if Koei Tecmo still has an interest in reviving the Fatal Frame franchise, they need to go back to the drawing board or give newcomers a good collection of games that made this survival horror series great in the first place.
  3. Metro GameCentral
    Oct 29, 2021
    30
    An unasked for remaster of a tedious, badly written survival horror that is even less effective now than it was seven years ago.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Oct 27, 2021
    Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water is a title that, at the time of its release, could already be considered outdated by market trends. However, that is where its charm lies, in maintaining a formula that has worked since its inception on PS2 and exposing Japanese terror as very few have achieved within the video game. This relaunch brings with it a handful of additions such as improving its rate of images per second, reducing loading times, new aesthetic content or the inclusion of photo mode. Although the original experience, hand in hand with the Wii U GamePad, is unrepeatable, the version analyzed on PS5 manages to correctly adapt its mechanics. Without a doubt, a game more than necessary for horror lovers. [Recommended]

Awards & Rankings

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#85 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2021

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 491 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 377 out of 491
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 491
  3. Negative: 111 out of 491
  1. AILJON
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    FTALA FRAMA LOVE YAAA
    I HOPE ان اشوف اجزاء قادمه اكثرررر واكبر واحسن من اول
  2. rosao
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    Totally underrated and should have been GOTY folks. I felt totally scared and pumped playing this crazy horror game last week. Will replay itTotally underrated and should have been GOTY folks. I felt totally scared and pumped playing this crazy horror game last week. Will replay it with all the extra stuff to explore this game is such good values!… Full Review »
  3. gamerdiary
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    One of the best horror franchises is finally released in other platforms again. A beautiful design and a captivating story as ever
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