There are many horror games people remember fondly, but very few actually hold up to that fondness over time. Time has a funny way of sanding down the rough edges of some of my favourite older games. I remember the tension, the scares and the atmosphere, but forget the awkward controls, pacing problems and technical limitations that came with the era.

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly has always been one of those games that lived in that nostalgic space for me. To the point that I have long regarded the Fatal Frame series as one of the scariest in gaming. So when Koei Tecmo announced a full remake, not just a simple remaster, my expectations were immediately high.

The good news is that the heart of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is still very much intact. The remake keeps what made the original special in its story. Instead, it focuses on modernizing the gameplay experience while keeping the oppressive atmosphere, haunting story, and uniquely terrifying combat... Read more