Product reviewsFatal Frame II: The Crimson Butterfly -- Director's Cut (Microsoft Xbox, 2004)

Fatal Frame II: Scary and FUN!

I love the game overall. The story is what drew me most to buy this game, because its so horrifying, yet so well told. You're fighting off ghosts with a camera, known as the camera obscura, which I have yet to see any other game do when it comes to killing the undead in a unique way. The music, when there is music, and the dialogue is well done and well placed, and its key to listen to the ghosts in order to know when to run or when you should strike out at them. The gameplay is solid, though there are occasional glitches here and there and backtracking, not that I mind that.

The first person view adds to the tension. it has a lot of replay as different endings are available as well as unlockable costumes and the desire to try and get 100% with all the photographs. The x-box version also comes with an alternate ending known as the Promise Ending. I would highly recommend this game to anyone who wants a different kind of horror game. Its a well told horror story that will have you worrying about ghosts wandering around your house playing it late at night.Read full review...

If you're looking for a scary game...

Everything in Fatal Frame is perfect, great back sounds, great history, great characters, great music and freak and crip gosths. At firt time it can look the tradicional receipt: Hot and Curious Girls, rituals and some scares. Give this game a chance. I've played Fatal Frame until the end about 20 times, every time I played I get fright! Mayu and Miku are so sweet twins that can see what normal people cannot see. Following Crimson Butterflys they are locked in a town that have been vanished a long time ago, they find a so grudged and crip Sae and a weird ritual involving twins. It's the best scary game ever made. Playing a Fatal Frame you are just wanna play another version (the one and three are so great too), or playing it again, again, again!!! Do not forget to listen Chou from Tsukiko Amano in the end, she rocks!!! This music is amazing!!!Read full review...

One of my all time favorite scary games!!

My personal favorite of the 3 Fatal Frame games released in the U.S. (which means that doesn't include the 4th that is only in Japan). The camera angles, haunting music, and frighteningly realistic character situations make this game come alive. The fact that you have nothing but a camera with which to defend yourself just makes it that much creepier. If you thought games like Dead F.E.A.R and Dead Space were on the scary side, this one takes away your gun, making it even better. And the storyline is incredible!! I really felt bad for several of the lost village inhabitants when I learned how they lived and died. And it's even based on a true story! LOVE this game!Read full review...

Worth the Upgrade from PS2

This is an amazing game, and definitely worth the buy. I previously owned the PS2 version of this, but the extra content in the Director's Cut is worth it.

On top of the basic things that come with the PS2 version, there is also a FPS mode, alternate costumes, and a new ending. Plus, the graphics are a little cleaner (at least to me), and they replaces the 180 turn from the first game (a minor point, but one that comes in handy).

All in all, for survival horror fans, Fatal Frame is a great series, and Fatal Frame II is the best in the series. If you have an XBox and want a great game, go for the upgraded version. You won't regret it.Read full review...

Scary without gore

Pons:
Scary without gore :)
Really interresting gameplay.
Excellant storyline.

Cons:
You might often refer to Internet to find solutions...

"A horror game without blood and gore... it must be dull..." you might think. Well, you are wrong... As you are playing with Mayu, a young girl followed by her twin sister Myo, you'll have to find a way out of a mysterious village where you will only meet wandering spirits and the only way to repel the is an old and rusty camera. The ghost are really scary especially when they get out of a wall, whisper or even shout at you (especially behind you). The various effects also increase the horror of the game just like when all the colors, the sounds and the music will fade away while you will only hear your heart beat or an hostile ghost laughing at you. The biggest problem in the game is when you get block, their is often no way to remember what you have to do and you will have to refer to Internet... which is long and not fun. But anyway, if you have the chance to reach the chapter 6 & 7, you will agree with me that it's one of the scariest game on XBOX.Read full review...

a must have for horror fans

The game keeps me on my toes ..lol..not your typical horror survivor
You have no weapon other than a camera...Great story and game play.

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Best horror game franchise ever!

product is in very good and condition, product is exactly what the descriptions says, no problem playing the game, works just like brand new...bought this product because I love the way they did the horror theme on this game, classic asian ghost horror! the kind that makes you jump out of your seat! not much blood and gore, just plain scaring! only downside for this product is that it is the last sequel for the xbox verison...ps2 had a part 3...I wish xbox had another one though...but besides that everything is A OK!!!!Read full review...

Fatal Frame II:Crimson Butterfly (Xbox)

Great game, played the first one liked, the second one was way better in my books, as the controls were easier. Game is one that you need to play with the window shades shut and all the lights off, this is one scary game. Looked all over my area for this game check a 3 state radius from my house, and no stores or game shops had this game, so I turned to Ebay to find it, and I did on the first day of looking.Read full review...

Few games come close to this experience.

This franchise redefines the genre Survival/Horror with creepy settings, dark atmosphere, and a bevy of scares that will leave to tense every step of the way. Armed with nothing more than a camera and your wits, journey through a haunted village where ghosts attack at every turn and no place is safe. If you love intense horror filled gameplay typical of Dead Space or the old Silent Hill, you'll love Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly. Definitely a must have for hard core survival/horror fans.Read full review...

great game and comes into contact with spirits

great freaky game, there was even a time my brother left the room and this random spirit came towards the tv on the sides. we tried reenacting it but it wasnt game made we searched online to see if that was normal. but what really happened was a spirit came out from the game. his room was also ice cold for the rest of the night. but too we played it at 3 in the morning which is the demons hour so idk.Read full review...