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Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water
By Koei Tecmo Games, released 1 Jan 2014
- Microsoft Windows
- Wii U
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is a survival horror game from Koei Tecmo Games, set on Mt. Hikami, a place associated with mysterious incidents and deaths. The story follows Yuri Kozukata, Miu Hinasaki and Ren Hojo as they explore the mountain and its secrets. Missions shift between the three protagonists, whose Shadow Reading ability reveals memories left by people who disappeared there. Players use the Camera Obscura to repel hostile spirits and seal their powers, and can use Glance to see a defeated spirit’s final moments. The Steam version is a single-player adventure with achievements, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing; controller support is partial. It is listed for Windows on Steam, with other listed platforms including Wii U and Xbox Series X and Series S. Its Steam release date is October 27, 2021, and its Steam age rating is 17.
What players like, and what they don't
- Three protagonists lead separate missions
- Camera Obscura is central to spirit encounters
- Steam Cloud and Family Sharing
- Listed for Windows, Wii U and Xbox Series X and Series S
- Steam lists partial controller support
- Steam feature list is single-player
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player horror adventure built around exploring a dangerous mountain and confronting spirits with a camera. Players should note that Steam lists partial, rather than full, controller support.
Maiden of Black Water builds its horror around Mt. Hikami, its linked stories and the Camera Obscura. Its mission structure follows three protagonists through the mountain’s mysteries.
