Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water
The Fatal Frame series lives again
Strange beliefs surround Mt. Hikami, a mountain once worshipped as sacred. The mountain's waters were thought to have mystical properties, and it was often said that "Humans are born of the water and are to return to the water." Locals believed that a "proper death" could be attained by entering the water at the time of death. Reports of gruesome and mysterious incidents have surfaced in the area. It’s rumored that strange rituals and customs are still being practiced there. The stories of Yuri Kozukata, Ren Hojo, and Miyu Hinasaki take place on this mysterious mountain.
Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is comprised of three interconnected stories that converge to uncover the truth behind a recent string of tragic deaths in a forest marred by a history of suicides. As one of three people with the power of the Camera Obscura and the ability to see the shadows of those spirited away, you’ll explore the ruins of an eerie inn, a shrine filled with life-size dolls, and a lake full of dead priestesses. Each shadowy location is connected by a stream of water flowing throughout the mountain, and this once holy water is tied to the darkest mystery of all—the history of death and darkness on Mt. Hikami.
● Survive this horrifying new entry in the Fatal Frame series ● Explore sinister locales like an underground cave for human sacrifices and a shrine for life-sized dolls ● Use the Wii U GamePad controller as your Camera Obscura—your only defense against fatal ghosts ● Mt. Hikami is coursing with inexplicably dangerous water; stay dry or die ● Investigate and stay alive on the deadly Mt. Hikami
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DmC receives heavy flack from disillusioned fans. When i first heard the news, i was among them. But i gradually became accustomed to the idea and was able to go into playing it with an open, and even expectant, mind. i was not disappointed. the world and characters are different-- in some ways fleshier-- but it retains a lot of the same feel as the rest of the series. it isn't as "horror"-like in most places, but DMC 3 and 4 had already started to move away from that (though the graphics hold some pretty unsettling setting elements). some elements even reflect side media--like the light novels-- and pay homage little heeded stylistic and conceptual details-- like the marble Mundus and DMC3's angelic demon designs. i could tell they'd tried really hard, and i believe it payed off. Dante, of course, retains his trademark camp and spunk and doesn't really carry the foul attitude some early design spoilers would have us believe. despite some instances of disappointingly disastrous dialogue (rank D >.