

Hikami and the numerous incidents that took place there in the past. Players use Camera Obscura, a special camera capable of repelling vengeful ghosts and sealing away their powers, to explore Mt. Hikami, a place where many came to die, and the secrets it hides. This mysterious and intertwined story follows three protagonists-Yuri Kozukata, Miu Hinasaki, and Ren Hojo-as each of them explores the ominous Mt. It housed a unique religion based on beliefs and customs of worshipping water as a deity and is said to have been a site of many gruesome incidents and mysterious phenomena. Hikami was once revered as a spiritual place. The story can also feel frustrating at times, with awkward pacing and unanswered questions.“PROJECT ZERO: MAIDEN OF BLACK WATER” comes to Nintendo Switch for the first time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the horror-adventure series PROJECT ZERO.

However, by the later part of the game, dealing with ghosts can start to seem repetitive. The camera system is complex but rewarding.

Like other games in the Fatal Frame series, Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water presents eerie environments, memorable images, and great jumpscare moments.

However, there's no need to play the earlier games in the series in order to understand the plot of this installment. For instance, one of the protagonists is the daughter of a character from an earlier game. This game does include some connections to previous Fatal Frame games. Immersion in water boosts a character's connection to the spirit world, making them more able to affect ghosts but also more vulnerable. The rainy, damp environment of Mount Hikami actually plays a part in the game's mechanics. This remastered version of the original console release of Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water succeeds at creating an eerie, tragic atmosphere.
