10 Most Underrated Horror Monsters In Video Games
9. Falling Woman - Fatal Frame II
From one plummeting monstrosity to another, Fatal Frame II's Falling Woman is another worthy addition to the pantheon of bad guys who scare the s**t out of you by falling from the sky. (It's admittedly quite a small pantheon).
Speaking frankly, the Falling Woman is just a very well designed monster. The signature shriek she emits before plummeting into view is a guaranteed jump scare, she has a creepy, unforgettable design - see the above photo of her limb-splayed body for proof - and fighting her is a satisfying blend of risk and reward. (She's at her most vulnerable while falling from the sky, but if you miss your shot in that split-second she will make you pay for it). Combine all that with her unsettling shuffle along the ground - the result of her limb-shattering fall - and you have a memorably disturbing foe.
The Fatal Frame series has always provided good, well made survival horror action and that's what the Falling Woman represents - solid, well thought out design that deserves greater recognition.