| Console: | Sony Playstation 2 |
| TV Standard: | PAL |
| Country: | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| Developer(s): | FromSoftware, Inc. |
| Release Date: | 2006-04-14 |
| Players: | 1 |
| Co-op: | No |
| ESRB: | M - Mature 17+ |
| Type: | Horror |
The game was conceived by its producer Atsushi Taniguchi. His aim was to create a dark narrative based around Japanese kaidan ghost stories, with a focus on female protagonists. The gameplay was designed as an evolution of the company's earlier title Lost Kingdoms. The artwork was handled by Nozomu Iwai, with promotional artwork designed by Kyosuke Chinai. Reception was mixed, with praise going to its atmosphere, audio, and story, while many journalists faulted its controls and gameplay, in particular its slow clunky combat. It is one of the most costly PS2 games, costing up to $800 for one complete copy.[2]
