A Fantastical and Strange Tale About Folk Beliefs. What Does the Camera, Imbued With Spiritual Power, Capture?
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In 1857, photographic technology was introduced to Japan, and the medium for recording information began to shift from illustration to the photographic era. The technique was a kind of witchcraft, and some considered it “soul-stealing” if one’s picture was taken. In 1888, Eastman Kodak Company in the U.S. introduced photographic film, which can be considered the origin of today’s photographic film. This revolutionary invention made the camera easy to carry, allowing you to record the moment at any time and place. However, it was also a sure sign of the existence of “something” that’s not present or invisible….
Title: FATAL FRAME Maiden of Black Water (零 濡鴉ノ巫女)
Genre: Horror Action Adventure
Compatible Hardware: Nintendo Switch PS5
Publisher Release Date: KOEI TECMO GAMES 2021.10
While Mt. Hinokami was revered by the people as a sacred place, it was also an object of awe as a mountain of death. In this surrounding area, water was worshipped and special rituals and customs related to it remained. As a result, bizarre and mysterious incidents occurred frequently. Yuri Kozukata, Ren Houjou, and Miu Hinasaki get caught up in the “Kamikakushi” that takes place on this mountain….
Now, ”Spirited Away”, “ghost marriage”, “mourning photos”…. This work, “FATAL FRAME Maiden of Black Water (零 濡鴉ノ巫女)” is full of folklore elements. My curiosity is about to explode at the content of this piece! This work is one of a series, seven of which have been released to date, and This remastered version of the title of the same name, released on WiiU in 2014, features a new photo mode and character costumes. The series is characterized by a unique style of combat. What means of fighting strangeness? Yes, a “projector.” This is a camera imbued with spiritual power, which takes a picture of the strangeness and seals it in. This idea is a crazy novel! The more strangeness you seal, the higher your level, and the more you can enhance and customize the camera’s performance to your liking, because Inevitably, the battle scenes are from the player’s point of view, so you can enjoy tense battles(The horror of strangeness slowly approaching, waiting patiently for the right moment to strike the shutter, the sense of realism is unbelievable!)
In addition to the combat parts, the series’ appeal lies in the horror and creepy storyline that is unique to Japanese horror. It’s a masterpiece that offers the quintessential taste of Japanese horror!
See you tomorrow!
Teaser PV from KOEI TECMO official YouTube
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