Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly
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Crimson Butterfly is the second installment in the Fatal Frame series, although not a direct sequel to the first title, Fatal Frame. The story follows twin sisters Mio and Mayu as they explore an abandoned village and experience encounters with the paranormal. Players must use the Camera Obscura to defeat ghosts and uncover the secrets of the village. An Xbox port, subtitled Director's Cut, was released in 2004 and included additional features. a remake of the game titled Project Zero 2: Wii Edition was…
Kit's verdict · 8.7/10
The scariest camera you'll ever hold.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Camera combat is brilliant
- Deeply creepy Japanese folklore
- Tragic, haunting story
Not so much
- Clunky movement
- Slow, backtracking-heavy pace
Play it if fans of Japanese horror films and slow-burn dread.
Skip it if players who want quick action.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Wait for the camera to glow red, then snap a Fatal Frame shot for big damage.
- Use weaker film on weak ghosts and save the strong film for bosses.
- Upgrade your camera with spirit orbs; range and charge speed matter most.
- Lenses add special effects like slowing ghosts down.
- The filament on screen glows when a ghost is near.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
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Trivia
- Makoto Shibata directed it and has said his own spooky experiences shaped the series.
- The Wii remake was released in Europe and Japan.
- The game was released as Project Zero II in Europe.
- It is set in the lost Minakami Village.
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