PS2 Game From 2003 Just Got a Brand New Remake

by

A highly-regarded horror game originally released on PlayStation 2 in 2003 has just been completely remade. Unlike the original, which was only available on PS2, this new version is available on multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2, PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. Despite being a full remake, the game is surprisingly affordable, launching at a price of $50. With 10-20 hours of gameplay, it offers excellent value for horror fans.

Koei Tecmo, the publisher, and Team Ninja, the developer famous for games like Nioh, Ninja Gaiden, and Dead or Alive, have just released Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake. This is the second time the game has been remade, following the 2012 release of Project Zero 2: Wii Edition. The original remake was only available on Nintendo Wii, limiting who could play it.

One of the Scariest Horror Games of All Time

Okay, so for anyone who hasn’t heard of it, Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly is a survival horror game – it’s actually the sequel to the first Fatal Frame from 2001. The first game was pretty good, scoring around 74-77 on Metacritic, but this sequel? It’s a huge step up and seriously scary. It scored between 81 and 84, which is fantastic for a horror game – they usually don’t score as high as games in other genres. But honestly, looking back, a lot of people think that score still doesn’t quite capture how terrifying this game really is. It’s considered one of the scariest ever made by many players.

What’s New for the PS2 Game

This isn’t just an updated version of the original game; it’s been completely rebuilt. That means the graphics and sound have been completely redone, and a brand new gameplay feature called “Holding Hans with Mayu” has been added.

While Capcom has recently excelled with its survival-horror remakes, this latest one doesn’t quite reach the same standard. Currently, it has a Metacritic score of 74, which is notably lower than the original game’s score.

Reviews of the remake are mixed, but a common theme is that the original game hasn’t aged well. So, it’s not particularly shocking that the remake isn’t a massive hit, especially considering it was developed by a studio relatively new to the horror genre. The remake mostly stays true to the original, without adding much that doesn’t matter, which makes the reception understandable.

We’d love to hear your thoughts! Please leave a comment below or join the discussion on the ComicBook Forum.

https://comicbook.com/gaming/list/5-playstation-2-rpgs-that-still-hold-up-today/embed/#

Read More

2026-03-12 14:40