Steam Freebie Is a AAA Must-Play After Resident Evil Requiem

Already devoured Resident Evil Requiem? I have a worthy follow-up you should most definitely check out.

On 12 March, Koei Tecmo will launch Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake which, as the name suggests, is a remake of the iconic 2003 horror.

There’s also a bit of a Silent Hill feel at play here. The game follows two sisters, Mio and Mayu Amakura, who find themselves trapped within a ghostly village cursed by a failed ritual.

Players assume control of Mio as she sets out to find her sister after they’re separated. Of course, that task isn’t as easy as it sounds within Minakami village.

I’m afraid there’s no Leon-esque figure for those looking to thirst over more biceps.

The remake is set to faithfully bring this story to life once more, albeit with plenty of visual, audio, and gameplay improvements.

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake centres around a Camera Obscura mechanic which allows players to capture and fend off spirits.

It’s now also incorporated into exploration and combat. Focus, zoom, and filter switching options have been added, for example.

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There’s 3D audio this time around to amp up the spooks, whilst visually, Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is just leaps and bounds above what devs could achieve in 2023.

As I said, the remake is set to launch on 12 March, but a demo of the title has become available on PC storefront Steam.

The best part is that all save data will carry over!

The demo allows players to experience the game’s opening, so you should get an ample feel for what Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake has to offer.

GAMINGbible Has Been Hands-On With The Remake’s Opening Four Chapters

We can provide some extended insight as GAMINGbible’s Olly Smith has already been hands-on with a significant proportion of the game.

“After playing through the first four chapters of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, roughly around four hours of play time, I’m keen to see what the next two thirds of the game hold,” he began.

“So far, the remake has teased some very subtle changes from the original, but there should be some more dramatic alterations in the later chapters, especially in the build-up to the new ending.

“I’m really loving the spooky atmosphere and clever connection with Japan’s folkloric horror roots, but the rough combat still takes me out of the experience as the other games in the series have.

“Nevertheless, even if it can’t shake some of the original’s flaws, it’s still shaping up to be a decent horror experience.”

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is also due to launch on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S as well as PC.