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FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water is a survival horror adventure game developed by Koei Tecmo and originally published by Nintendo for the Wii U in 2014 (Japan) and 2015 (Western regions). A remastered version, published by Koei Tecmo, was later released worldwide on October 28, 2021, for PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. It is the fifth main installment in the renowned Fatal Frame (known as Project Zero in Europe) series, celebrated for its unique blend of psychological horror, Japanese folklore, and camera-based combat.

The game is primarily set on the ominous Mt. Hikami, a fictional mountain with a dark history as a sacred place where a unique, water-worshiping religion once thrived. However, it has since become infamous as a popular spot for suicides and mysterious disappearances. The mountain is said to be a gateway to the spirit world, drawing those with a strong connection to death and the supernatural.

The narrative unfolds through the intertwining perspectives of three protagonists:

• Yuri Kozukata: A young woman with the ability to see ghosts and the "shadows of those spirited away." She works at an antique shop run by Hisoka Kurosawa, who also possesses spiritual abilities. Yuri becomes involved in the mountain's mysteries while searching for missing people.
• Ren Hojo: A novelist conducting research on Mt. Hikami's legends and rituals for his next book. He begins to experience strange dreams and visions related to the mountain's tragic past.
• Miu Hinasaki: The daughter of Miku Hinasaki (a protagonist from earlier Fatal Frame games), who ventures to Mt. Hikami in search of her missing mother, sensing her presence on the cursed mountain.

Each character is drawn deeper into the mountain's secrets, uncovering its grim rituals, the tragedies of the "maiden of black water," and the malevolent force known as the Black Water that corrupts spirits and claims lives.

Key Gameplay Elements:

• Camera Obscura Combat: The signature mechanic of the Fatal Frame series. Players do not use traditional weapons; instead, their primary means of defense and offense against hostile ghosts is the Camera Obscura. This antique camera has the power to capture and exorcise spirits by photographing them. To deal damage, players must aim the camera at ghosts and capture them within the frame, especially when spirits are close or performing attacks, triggering "Fatal Frame" opportunities for maximum damage.
• Atmospheric Exploration: The game emphasizes exploration of the haunted environments of Mt. Hikami, including dilapidated shrines, eerie forests, abandoned inns, and submerged areas. The atmosphere is thick with dread, built through sound design, visual storytelling, and subtle environmental cues rather than jump scares.
• Spirit Sensing and Tracking: Beyond combat, the Camera Obscura is used to reveal hidden objects, pathways, and the lingering traces of spirits (known as "traces" or "ghost handprints") that lead players to their objectives or reveal fragmented lore. Touching these traces allows the player to briefly relive the final moments of the deceased.
• Water Element: Water plays a central thematic and gameplay role. As characters become wet from rain, rivers, or being submerged, a "wetness gauge" increases. The wetter a character is, the more frequently ghosts appear, and the more damage they take, but also the more damage they can inflict with the Camera Obscura, creating a risk-reward dynamic.
• Multiple Protagonists and Intertwining Stories: Players switch between Yuri, Ren, and Miu across different chapters, each experiencing the mountain's horrors from their unique perspective. Their individual storylines gradually converge, revealing a complex web of tragedy and supernatural events.
• Item Management: Players manage limited film types for the Camera Obscura (stronger film deals more damage), healing items, and spiritual stones, adding a layer of survival resource management.
• Photo Mode (Remastered): The remastered version includes a dedicated Photo Mode, allowing players to capture their encounters with spirits and explore the game's detailed environments from unique angles.
• Post-Game Content and Costumes: The game features unlockable costumes for the characters (including new outfits and classic Fatal Frame series protagonist costumes in the remaster), encouraging replayability.

FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water is a chilling survival horror experience that relies on psychological tension, unsettling atmosphere, and a unique combat system to deliver its scares, deeply rooted in Japanese spiritualism and gothic horror traditions.