Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water

 PlayStation 5
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

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  1. AILJON
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    FTALA FRAMA LOVE YAAA
    I HOPE ان اشوف اجزاء قادمه اكثرررر واكبر واحسن من اول
  2. JPG127
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    This is a solid survival horror game. Good enemy variety, length, sound effects, imagery, powers, etc. Balances the survival and combat aspects fairly well. The only real complaint I have is getting back into the Fatal Frame mechanics. I think a lot of younger players maybe turned off by the traditional controls. But it is still worth a try and it is a budget game.
  3. mrhertzberg
    Nov 1, 2021
    8
    I love the remake and sure there are 1 or 2 things to nitpick at but in the whole picture this is a really good game for horror fans. As a sidenote i love that the developers where willing to tackle so taboo subjects.
  4. 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 it with all the extra stuff to explore this game is such good values!
  5. Rodrigo_Roka
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não ligo pelo que a crítica falou o jogo continua tenebroso seguindo as origens top de mas um jogo de terror de verdade… Expand
  6. 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
  7. Txustra
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    Believe it or not, it is one of the best game in the franchise. Even if the control is clumsy, it is still an identifying element of the series. The story is very deep if you stop to read all the texts and the characters are very well characterised. It was a great game on Wii U as it is on the rest of platforms now.

    You can check out my spanish review here:    Believe it or not, it is one of the best game in the franchise. Even if the control is clumsy, it is still an identifying element of the series. The story is very deep if you stop to read all the texts and the characters are very well characterised. It was a great game on Wii U as it is on the rest of platforms now.

    You can check out my spanish review here: https://www.vidaopantalla.es/2021/10/analisis-project-zero-maiden-of-black-water-remastered/    … Expand
  8. Strichstarke
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Never played fatal frame series before. Was really craving for a good horror game for a few years at this point. The atmosphere the combat (although can be not that great depending on your preference) although visibly clunky is spooky af. I will write this one off as the game simply being old. The story is quite interesting and not predictable. I encourage everyone to support this game soNever played fatal frame series before. Was really craving for a good horror game for a few years at this point. The atmosphere the combat (although can be not that great depending on your preference) although visibly clunky is spooky af. I will write this one off as the game simply being old. The story is quite interesting and not predictable. I encourage everyone to support this game so that they Cann make a sequel!… Expand
  9. Rafasaito2
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    This is a truly Fatal Frame experience and i are enjoy any moment of him!!!
  10. trantorian
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    I really hope this franchise will revive if this remaster is successful. It's my favorite J-Horror saga of all time, titles with incredible stories that no current game have. Part of a golden age in horror videogames

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#85 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2021

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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. Gamersky
    Dec 2, 2021
    83
    If you've been too timid to play horror games but have been looking for a chance to experience it once, Fatal Frame:Maiden of BlackWater might be a good choice. Sexy characters, wonderful plots, unique combat system, and an excellent Japanese-style psychological horror atmosphere make this work unique in the field of horror games.
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  2. Games.cz
    Nov 30, 2021
    50
    Only true fans of the series who never owned the WiiU will truly appreciate this port - or perhaps the nostalgic souls among you who cannot live without old Japanese horror games.
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  3. Player 2
    Nov 25, 2021
    75
    I can’t say I enjoyed my time with Fatal Frame: Maiden of Blackwater, because I spent most of my time with the game paused, my hands over my eyes and the television on mute to drown out the creepy ambiance and the anguished cries of spirits trying to kill me.
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