FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE

The game

Twin sisters Mio and Mayu get lost in the abandoned village of Minakami, haunted by vengeful spirits. Mio fights them off with the Camera Obscura, a camera able to capture the intangible. According to the publisher, graphics, sound, systems and controls were rebuilt; the camera gains focus, zoom and filters, Mio can hold Mayu’s hand, and side stories and new areas were added.

What the press says (PS5 reviews)

Reception is very positive. PlayStation LifeStyle (9/10) calls it a remake done right, faithful where it matters, expanding the lore and modernising the gameplay, with sights and sounds as spooky as ever and multiple endings. Loot Level Chill (9/10) sees an excellent survival horror with different, more strategic combat that improves on the original in every way. PSX Brasil (90/100) considers it the definitive version of the classic, with strong replay value. PlayStation Universe (8.5/10) praises excellent pacing and guidance that never holds your hand.

Caveats: the game is capped at 30 frames per second, even on PS5 Pro (PlayStation LifeStyle, PlayStation Universe); the Camera Obscura takes time to master (Loot Level Chill); early mini-bosses feel too hard for lack of camera upgrades (PlayStation Universe); the Wii-exclusive endings were not remade (PlayStation LifeStyle).

Scores and prices

The four PS5 scores range from 8.5/10 to 9/10. As of 10 November 2026, the standard edition costs €49.99 on Steam, the PlayStation Store, the Xbox Store and the Nintendo eShop (Switch 2); the Digital Deluxe Edition is €64.99 on Xbox. A free demo is available on console stores.