Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake

March 11, 2026

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73.1

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Critic Reviews (24)

Adam Beck Hardcore Gamer Mar 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly is a horror classic that’s unfortunately weighed down by questionable design changes."

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Andrew Agress The Outerhaven Productions Mar 2026
60.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

63.0

"Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake redevelops a classic horror title with some extra gloss. The ghosts are scarier, aided by new appearances and sound design. On the flip side, in chasing realism, the camera gameplay buckles under the weight …"

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Chris "Atom" DeAngelus Worth Playing Mar 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is an interesting example of how modernizing a game can be both a plus and minus. It looks fantastic, it&s;s deeper and more complex, and it offers a lot more to do. At the …"

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Christian Bognar Attack of the Fanboy Mar 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

70.0

"Still, if you were a die-hard fan of the original Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly, you&s;ll enjoy what Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo have created here."

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Craig Reid Push Square Mar 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake is arguably one of the scariest games we&s;ve ever played. Team Ninja has somehow managed to make an already terrifying game even more so, turning Minakami Village into a visually striking and tense playground …"

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Dominic Sheard DarkZero Mar 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"If you&s;ve never played a Fatal Frame game before, this remake is the perfect place to start."

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Francesco De Meo Wccftech Mar 2026
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

76.0

"Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is a hauntingly beautiful reimagining that successfully modernizes one of the series&s; most iconic entries with modern visuals and new mechanics. While the atmosphere and puzzles are masterfully executed, the experience is slightly dragged …"

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Fran J. Ruiz GameWatcher Mar 2026
65.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake successfully captures the soul and voice of a classic while improving on the presentation and scope, but shoddy combat often brings those commendable efforts down."

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James Berich Press Start Mar 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

15.0

Story

10.0

"Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is a strong reimagining of a horror classic, smartly expanding on both combat and exploration from the original in clever ways. Despite such a strong and positive change in the fundamentals of the game, …"

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Jason Ditton PSX Extreme Mar 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

78.0

"If you like horror, specifically a quieter, more atmospheric horror, or prefer ghosts to other monsters, Crimson Butterfly Remake is absolutely your huckleberry."

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Mar 2026
75.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

76.0

"Regardless, this is still a remake of a classic. Despite its flaws, fans and newcomers can immerse themselves in a pillar of the survival horror genre, one that continues to haunt with its eerie village and tragic story."

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Josh Wise VideoGamer Mar 2026
60.0 /100

"Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake isn&s;t quite right. Developed by Team Ninja, the new game is really a remake of Project Zero 2: Wii Edition..."

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Ken McKown ZTGD Mar 2026
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"This series was the best sleeper horror series during the PS2 era, and I would love for players today to experience the original trilogy in all of its glory."

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Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo Mar 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

65.0

"Although some of the new Camera Obscura features exacerbate an already unwieldy control system, Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake does more than enough to please fans of this outstanding and highly distinctive series. Play it with the lights off."

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Kyle Hilliard Game Informer Mar 2026
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

70.0

"I don’t mind spending time in Minakami Village (even if I never, ever want to go there in-person), but the majority of Crimson Butterfly is spent behind the camera, which is where I was the most frustrated and, importantly, not …"

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Leo Faierman Screen Rant Mar 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

94.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

92.0

"This is now the best way to play Fatal Frame II."

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Marcus Kenneth CGMagazine Mar 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is a perfect example of what bringing a classic to the modern era can be."

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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Mar 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

69.0

"Fatal Frame 2 isn&s;t quite the home run some may have hoped for, but it&s;s an overall enjoyable and worthwhile experience that I&s;d suggest picking up at some point."

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Nicholas Taylor VGChartz Mar 2026
60.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake ended up being a largely pleasant experience which was interrupted several times by general frustration. I&s;d still recommend it to any fan of the horror game genre, but I&s;d honestly recommend Fatal Frame: Mask …"

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Steve Wright Stevivor Mar 2026
50.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Gaming has moved on since 2003, but Fatal Frame 2 Crimson Butterfly Remake seems to want to look and play true to its original. I can’t recommend this to most as a result, but you don’t have to take my …"

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Timothy Nunes PlayStation Universe Mar 2026
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

85.0

"When people talk about wanting remakes, Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake is exactly the quality of remake they have in mind. Overall, this is a fantastic way to experience a beloved classic on modern hardware."

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Tyler Treese PlayStation LifeStyle Mar 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

65.0

"A beautiful game that is often chilling, any horror game fan will want to check out Team Ninja’s remake."

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Varun Karunakar GamingBolt Mar 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

50.0

"Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake does a lot of things right in its effort to modernize a classic for a new generation of gamers. Its story is a highlight, while the revamped visuals and sound design really help sell …"

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Will Borger IGN Mar 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"It&s;s not a flawless photograph, but Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is memorable, terrifying, and artistically stunning."

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