Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water

 Wii U
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 58
  3. Negative: 4 out of 58
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  1. Metro GameCentral
    Oct 26, 2015
    40
    Another wasted survival horror sequel, that ruins its chance to make proper use of the GamePad and turns fear of the unknown into fear of the same old thing.
  2. Telegraph
    Oct 20, 2015
    40
    As a huge series fan, I had high hopes for Maiden of Black Water. I certainly didn’t expect to find my attention drifting because the game became boring. For all its flaws in the past, the Project Zero series has never been simply dull. And yet that’s exactly what Maiden of Black Water is.
  3. Game Rant
    Oct 19, 2015
    40
    Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is a disappointing Wii U exclusive horror story that is more likely to put players to sleep than it is to scare them.
  5. Destructoid
    Oct 19, 2015
    40
    If this what Fatal Frame is now, I don't want it anymore.
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  1. Ars Technica
    Dec 9, 2015
    Maiden of Black Water polishes an old formula almost perfectly, though the game itself isn't so polished in spots. Buy it anyway.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Dec 8, 2015
    At its worst, Fatal Frame is bogged down by repetition and a frustrating, if inspired, combat system. Your ability to overlook this will likely depend on your appreciation of candlelight.

Awards & Rankings

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#30 Best Wii U Game of 2015
10
#10 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
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#13 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2015

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 291 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 217 out of 291
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 291
  3. Negative: 41 out of 291
  1. TheAdjuster
    Oct 23, 2015
    0
    Censorship on a mature-rated, already niche game? Way to alienate the fanbase that would have been interested in this game in the firstCensorship on a mature-rated, already niche game? Way to alienate the fanbase that would have been interested in this game in the first place, Nintendo.… Full Review »
  2. Skyrar
    Oct 24, 2015
    0
    No chance I will support a censored game. Two costumes have been changed and the clothing of a female character during a cutscene, which makesNo chance I will support a censored game. Two costumes have been changed and the clothing of a female character during a cutscene, which makes the cutscene more or less pointless.… Full Review »
  3. MadWolf84
    Oct 25, 2015
    10
    Great game and a lot of fun for fatal frame fans. Don't let rabid horndogs stray you away from this one. More like an 8-9 if we want to beGreat game and a lot of fun for fatal frame fans. Don't let rabid horndogs stray you away from this one. More like an 8-9 if we want to be technical, but balancing things out. :P… Full Review »
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