While the first Fatal Frame 2 game was an unorthodox but ultimately endearing psychological horror experience, Fatal Frame 2 went above and beyond; like its disparate elements, such as merging photography with horror, finally combined into an amazing experience. The fact that its story captured the essence of Japanese horror films so well, even at a time when movies like Ringu, Ju-On: The Grudge, and more were in demand, was also incredible.
It’s why I was so excited by the remake, appropriately titled Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake (and technically it’s the second following Deep Crimson Butterfly on the Nintendo Wii). Launching on March 12th for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, I went hands-on with a preview version, experiencing all of its revamps and new features firsthand. Let’s delve into everything you should know before buying, starting with…
