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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11, 64bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-8400, AMD Ryzen 5 3400G ou supérieur Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce RTX 1050 Ti 4GB, Radeon R9 380X 4GB ou supérieure DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : 48000Hz 16bit Stéréo Notes supplémentaires : ・SSD requis, 1280×720, 30FPS ips en utilisant le préréglage graphique « Meilleures performances » ・Style de viseur : Classique ・Tenue pendant les cinématiqu

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11, 64bit Processeur : Intel Core i7-8700, AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT ou supérieur Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce RTX 2060 6GB, Radeon RX 5700XT 8GB ou supérieure DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : 48000Hz 16bit Stéréo Notes supplémentaires : ・SSD requis, 1920×1080, 30FPS ips en utilisant le préréglage graphique « Standard » ・Style de viseur : Par défaut ・Tenue pendant les cinématiques : Tenue

FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE

Niche cult favorite
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Released March 11, 2026
sample: 442 reviews posted after launch (145 AI-classified)
87/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 87 % · 3,735 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 84% positive vs 88% overall (131 recent reviews)
49,99€ 34,99€ -30%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The remake of *Fatal Frame II* already has players hooked deep into its eerie world, with nearly half logging over 25 hours—and the praise keeps climbing. Its haunting atmosphere and refined survival horror mechanics leave most players spellbound, even as a handful of technical quirks linger.

What it's about: Ensemble, à jamais

In-game

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« The game is good overall, but being capped at 60 FPS in 2026 is honestly pretty disappointing. 9/10, still worth playing. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played51
« Me and twin going for a light jog in our sensible footwear around the haunted shinto village »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played111
« Nostalgic game for me, This is one of the best story games I've ever played, it exceeded all my expectations. Amazing! hope Koei Tecmo remake Prequel & Sequel of this game! »
👍 anonymous review · 25 h played1
« Le jeu est un 10/10 en termes de gameplay et d'histoire, très bon remake »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played
« Changer le système de combat, on n'est pas ici pour souffrir comme dans un souls-like »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« C'est trop bieng. Ouuuuh spookyyyy. *flash* RIP (again) "Kad Merad: oué pou les gamings quoi, l'train fantöme, oouuh ouuuh ça fait peur" »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
« Aggravated wrath form on regular ghosts kill the enjoyment of this game alone. Very annoying to deal with hp sponges. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played31
« Voilà des mois que j'attendais à toucher ce petit bijou de l'ère ps2. Seulement, le jeu est très mal optimisé et injouable en l'état. On dirait que ce n'est pas pour tout de suite que je vais pouvoir découvrir cette saga. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« it was ok but i don't undersand the hype? »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played
« Impossible de jouer avec une manette Xbox Series ou PS5 ou même tout autre manette. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« This game runs like a disaster. No optimizations. Just forced AI upscaling instead. All the cons of AI upscaling with none of the framerate improvements. Can't even get a stable frame timing. A sluggish experience throughout. »
👎 anonymous review · 16 h played
« Terrifiant : c'est le mot qui décrit le mieux cette ambiance. La tension est permanente, on n'est jamais serein... C'est vraiment un excellent jeu ! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

In players' words

« The game is good overall, but being capped at 60 FPS in 2026 is honestly pretty disappointing. 9/10, still worth playing. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played51
« Aggravated wrath form on regular ghosts kill the enjoyment of this game alone. Very annoying to deal with hp sponges. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played31
« Me and twin going for a light jog in our sensible footwear around the haunted shinto village »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played111
« Voilà des mois que j'attendais à toucher ce petit bijou de l'ère ps2. Seulement, le jeu est très mal optimisé et injouable en l'état. On dirait que ce n'est pas pour tout de suite que je vais pouvoir découvrir cette saga. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Nostalgic game for me, This is one of the best story games I've ever played, it exceeded all my expectations. Amazing! hope Koei Tecmo remake Prequel & Sequel of this game! »
👍 anonymous review · 25 h played1
« it was ok but i don't undersand the hype? »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played
« Le jeu est un 10/10 en termes de gameplay et d'histoire, très bon remake »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played
« Impossible de jouer avec une manette Xbox Series ou PS5 ou même tout autre manette. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Changer le système de combat, on n'est pas ici pour souffrir comme dans un souls-like »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« This game runs like a disaster. No optimizations. Just forced AI upscaling instead. All the cons of AI upscaling with none of the framerate improvements. Can't even get a stable frame timing. A sluggish experience throughout. »
👎 anonymous review · 16 h played
« C'est trop bieng. Ouuuuh spookyyyy. *flash* RIP (again) "Kad Merad: oué pou les gamings quoi, l'train fantöme, oouuh ouuuh ça fait peur" »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
« Terrifiant : c'est le mot qui décrit le mieux cette ambiance. La tension est permanente, on n'est jamais serein... C'est vraiment un excellent jeu ! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
73 % pos · n=85
Story / writing
94 % pos · n=49
Graphics / art
89 % pos · n=44
Performance
25 % pos · n=12
Audio / music
83 % pos · n=12
Content / longevity
57 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Value for money
0 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay85621112
Story / writing494603
Graphics / art443923
Performance12327
Audio / music121002
Content / longevity7403
Interface / UX5005
Stability / bugs3003
Value for money1001
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 21 h on median; those who dislike it: 13 h.

<2h
40 % (n=20)
2-10h
78 % (n=59)
10-25h
91 % (n=199)
>25h
95 % (n=164)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Mar 2026 : 77% positive77MarApr 2026 : 89% positive89AprMay 2026 : 90% positive90MayJun 2026 : 88% positive88JunJul 2026 : 83% positive83Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€32.50€37.49€42.49€47.48€52.482026€34.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 12, 2025 · All-time low: €34.99 (Jul 28, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

3,9 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 51 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 22 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

LIVE 白心麻糬 9 viewers · ZH — [零 ~紅蝶~ REMAKE]在解一個結局,等等轉隻狼~繼續噹噹噹!LIVE iamjamesorlando 5 viewers · EN — Horror picture gaming

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 05h56

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Strengths

  • The story weaves its spell masterfully: 46 positive mentions out of 49 players highlight its emotional grip and narrative depth.
  • Gameplay blends tension and precision, earning 62 positive mentions out of 85, with controls and mechanics praised for amplifying the horror.
  • Visuals transport players into a nightmare given new life: 39 positive mentions out of 44 underline the remake’s stunning fidelity to the original.
  • Audio design amplifies dread without overpowering: 10 positive mentions out of 12 confirm its effectiveness in building unease.

Weaknesses

  • Performance stumbles in some moments, with 7 negative mentions out of 12 pointing to occasional slowdowns or frame drops.
  • The user interface frustrates a small but vocal group: all 5 mentions were negative, citing awkward menu navigation.
  • Bugs and glitches haunt a few playthroughs: 3 negative mentions highlight isolated technical hiccups.

Who is it for?

Fans of slow-burn horror and narrative-driven survival games will find their match here. Those who crave methodical exploration and psychological terror will especially savor every moment.

Is FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 87% of 3,735 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: The story weaves its spell masterfully. Current price: 34,99€ (30% off).

Verdict

This remake doesn’t just honor the original—it elevates it into a modern classic of the genre. While minor technical bumps exist, the atmosphere, story, and gameplay more than compensate. Expect a 90%+ approval to hold steady as more players dive into its cursed halls.

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