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  • Summary: Fatal Frame/Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water consists of 3 interconnected stories that converge to uncover the truth behind a recent group of tragic deaths in a forest marred by a history of suicides. As one of 3 people with the power of the Camera Obscura and the ability to see theFatal Frame/Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water consists of 3 interconnected stories that converge to uncover the truth behind a recent group of tragic deaths in a forest marred by a history of suicides. As one of 3 people with the power of the Camera Obscura and the ability to see the shadows of those spirited away, you will explore the ruins of an eerie inn, a shrine filled with life-size dolls, and a lake full of dead priestesses. Each shadowy location is connected by a stream of water flowing throughout the mountain, and this once holy water is tied to the darkest mystery of all—the history of death and darkness on Mt. Hikami. Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 58
  2. Negative: 4 out of 58
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Nov 30, 2015
    90
    After the attention-grabbing opening, the greatness of the story never lets up for a moment. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.22]
  2. Oct 19, 2015
    83
    The Wii U GamePad fits very well, especially in Off-TV mode. Apart from that, it doesn't add many new features to the series, but it's still a worthy entry.
  3. Oct 20, 2015
    80
    Project Zero: Maidens of the Black Water is a nice old school survival horror. If you love games such as the old Fatal Frame, Resident Evil or Silent Hill, this is something you should instantly buy.
  4. Oct 19, 2015
    70
    If you're bored of relentless jump scares in horror games, you'll probably get a nice kick out of this paranormal adventure.
  5. Nov 3, 2015
    70
    Impressive visuals aside, Maiden Of Black Water is unashamedly last-gen in design. It’s creepy enough to give you sleepless nights and the story’s better than that of previous games, but you’ll have to put up with occasionally clunky controls if you want to enjoy this tale. It’s just about worth it.
  6. Oct 19, 2015
    62
    Survival horror hit a wall, and Maiden of Black Water isn't the one to overcome it.
  7. Oct 19, 2015
    40
    If this what Fatal Frame is now, I don't want it anymore.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 55
  2. Negative: 11 out of 55
  1. Oct 25, 2015
    10
    Great game and a lot of fun for fatal frame fans. Don't let rabid horndogs stray you away from this one. More like an 8-9 if we want to beGreat game and a lot of fun for fatal frame fans. Don't let rabid horndogs stray you away from this one. More like an 8-9 if we want to be technical, but balancing things out. :P Expand
  2. Nov 18, 2015
    10
    Gran episodio de la saga , es un indispensable del genero de terror en wii u.hay que jugarlo , pasaras gran parte del tiempo ennsuspenso ,Gran episodio de la saga , es un indispensable del genero de terror en wii u.hay que jugarlo , pasaras gran parte del tiempo ennsuspenso , ademas tiene un gran uso del wiiu gamepad. Expand
  3. Nov 3, 2015
    10
    Seriously anyone who rips this game because "muh fanservice" was removed, should be ashamed of ever calling themselves a gamer. The gyroSeriously anyone who rips this game because "muh fanservice" was removed, should be ashamed of ever calling themselves a gamer. The gyro controls work perfectly for this game. The atmosphere is perfect. Those who say it isn't scary should go back to playing FNAF cause they are not true horror gamers. Expand
  4. Nov 18, 2015
    8
    I have just completed the game and was seriously impressed. Initially I was concerned about the lack of actual game play in the early levels -I have just completed the game and was seriously impressed. Initially I was concerned about the lack of actual game play in the early levels - it felt like an interactive movie of sorts where atmosphere is everything. Thankfully my concerns were unfounded, there is a good game underneath all the tension and the upgrades and different equipment gave the game much needed depth.
    Rather than jump scares that you may find in games like Until Dawn (PS4) Fatal Frame instead chooses to focus on very dark themes and fills you with a feeling of dread throughout. When I say dark I mean it, suicide and murder are detailed and shown in graphic detail but where the game really gets under your skin is when the protagonists start to succumb to those instincts themselves. Some surreal scenes are in the game that I won't spoil for you but the forest of hanging people and the stage with the CCTV get a special mention.
    The graphics are some of the best on Wii U and lighting and shadows are used to perfection. The game pad is used beautifully, this game could only be on Wii U. It's a shame that all the talk has been about the costumes and the lack of a physical release (which is crazy) but I live in Australia and if anyone can get the limited edition with the art book and extras it was well worth it and adds to the overall experience.
    This is my first time playing a game from this series, it hopefully won't be the last.
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  5. Nov 2, 2015
    8
    I couldn't just stand by and see this game being ripped on because it doesn't have costumes. Sure it might be s bit annoying but giving it aI couldn't just stand by and see this game being ripped on because it doesn't have costumes. Sure it might be s bit annoying but giving it a score of 0? Ridiculous. This game has a great atmosphere, an interesting story, and what I think to be great use of the Wii u gamepad. This game has its flaws but what game doesn't? I'm giving it a higher score than it deserves to make up for the zeros. I'm sorry but it doesn't deserve that. I would give it a solid 8. Thoroughly enjoying the game so far. Expand
  6. Jun 22, 2017
    7
    Geister, Schreine, ostasiatische Folklore: Die Project Zero-Reihe war schon immer derart japanisch, dass der Erfolg im Westen trotzGeister, Schreine, ostasiatische Folklore: Die Project Zero-Reihe war schon immer derart japanisch, dass der Erfolg im Westen trotz unbestreitbarer Gruselqualitäten ausblieb. Diesem Problem nimmt sich Tecmo Koei nun mit Project Zero – Priesterin des schwarzen Wassers Wii-U-exklusiv an: Das ist zwar in Setting und Thematik immer noch klassisch, schraubt aber für mehr Zugänglichkeit an den sperrigen Gameplay-Mechanismen des Survival-Horror-Genres. So teilen sich für mehr Kurzweil drei Figuren den zermürbenden Plot um Massenselbstmord und okkulte Rituale, eine Map auf dem Touchscreen weist den rechten Weg, während Checkpoints das Vorankommen im umfangreichen Horrorspiel erleichtern. Die teils chaotischen Camera-Obscura-Geisterkämpfe sind dank Wii-U-Gamepad immersiv wie nie – gruseln aber so gar nicht. Dafür versprühen die verstörende Rest-Inszenierung und das düstere Setting rund um den Todesberg Hikami subtilen wie ungewohnt hübschen Japano-Horror. Etwas schade: Der niedrige Schwierigkeitsgrad und die fast gänzlich fehlenden Rätsel. Expand
  7. Dec 20, 2015
    0
    90% buy it when I saw the trailer. but now is 0%. I'm picky and I dont like taking stuff away because of censorship. similar with Xenoblade X90% buy it when I saw the trailer. but now is 0%. I'm picky and I dont like taking stuff away because of censorship. similar with Xenoblade X as well. Expand

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