Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake
March 11, 2026
Critic Score
73.1
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Critic Reviews (24)
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65.0
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75.0
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60.0
"Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly is a horror classic that’s unfortunately weighed down by questionable design changes."
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72.0
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58.0
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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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85.0
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80.0
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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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85.0
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55.0
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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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85.0
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80.0
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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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75.0
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80.0
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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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92.0
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84.0
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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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80.0
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70.0
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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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20.0
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15.0
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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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85.0
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88.0
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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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82.0
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73.0
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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."
Read original review"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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80.0
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70.0
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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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85.0
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60.0
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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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60.0
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55.0
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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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86.0
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92.0
"This is now the best way to play Fatal Frame II."
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65.0
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68.0
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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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72.0
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78.0
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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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"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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"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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92.0
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78.0
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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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92.0
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78.0
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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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85.0
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70.0
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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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85.0
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70.0
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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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