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Project Zero 2: Crimson Butterfly

2004

Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5

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Survival Horror games that don't go by the name of Resident Evil, Alone in the Dark or Silent Hill can often struggle to make a name for themselves in a genre with such an overwhelming series of games. So it's really our job tell you when there's something you're all missing. And in 2002, many of you missed a respected Tecmo horror called Project Zero. Now you all have a chance to get back on the survival horror bandwagon with Project Zero 2: Crimson Butterfly. There is one question most gamers will ask themselves as they learn of Crimson Butterfly. Is it merely a clone of other A-list titles in the genre? Thankfully, the answer is no. All games bear similarities to one game or another - it's inevitable. But Crimson Butterfly's approach is quite different, and although the story is typical of this breed of game, its adoption of one-weapon gameplay is unique. Dropped into a ghost town situated in the middle of a distinctly uninviting forest, players quickly learn that an army of hungry ghosts is none-too-keen on their presence, and the only life-saving tool you carry happens to be your enchanted camera. Equipped with the ability to take snap shots and steal the souls of your adversaries, you must simply point and click your way through the adventure. Extra damage is rewarded for clearer shots, and the use of added camera functions in Crimson Butterfly helps to diversify gameplay a little. Players are now able to earn new features such as slow motion and can even scan their foe's hit points. You are free to customise your camera how you please. Project Zero was good, but the Crimson Butterfly sequel is a massive improvement. The game as a whole is less restrictive, environments are larger and the scope for exploration is much bigger. But most of all, it's absolutely terrifying. Leave the lights on.

Project Zero 2: Crimson Butterfly details

Formats:	16 PS2, Xbox
Players:	1
Genres:	Adventure, Role-playing
Developers:	TECMO
Rental release:	Currently unavailable

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Scary yes with 5.1 sound

By a customer from Aberdare, Wales , 25 Jun 2006

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This game is very scary (at times) and fun to play, but if you want to buy it because you think that it is absolutely horrifying throughout the whole game, don't. It really has some great cut-scenes though. Disturbing and fun to watch. And if you think that vanquishing ghosts with a really old camera, don't even go near this game. But for those that don't think that it's 100% lame, and that games don't have to be scary all the time, this game is OK for you. But there are some really tough parts that I had to use the internet for, and as that game progresses, there are more and more tough challenges. Just a warning.
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an overwhelming experience!

By a customer from Enfield , 05 Dec 2008

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this game really has to be the most underrated game on the xbox. It has some serious issues with ghosts! There are some bits in the game that really will make u jump like going to the bottom of some LONG stairs and hearing a women screaming, then seeing a ghost just fall to the bottom of the stairs. Great game, now only if they had a new one for 360......
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Scary yes with 5.1 sound

By a customer from Aberdare, Wales , 25 Jun 2006

This game is very scary (at times) and fun to play, but if you want to buy it because you think that it is absolutely horrifying throughout the whole game, don't. It really has some great cut-scenes though. Disturbing and fun to watch. And if you think that vanquishing ghosts with a really old camera, don't even go near this game. But for those that don't think that it's 100% lame, and that games don't have to be scary all the time, this game is OK for you. But there are some really tough parts that I had to use the internet for, and as that game progresses, there are more and more tough challenges. Just a warning.
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