Silent Hill 2’s Remake arrives this week, and we can’t wait for what Bloober Team has in store for this reimagined horror game. James Sunderland’s journey into this fog-stricken town will be packed with untold horrors and psychological fears.
Here are five reasons why we’re excited for Silent Hill 2 Remake:
An Ambitious Bloober Team Game
Bloober Team’s history of horror games isn't squeaky clean. Their famed Layers of Fear titles were met with positive acclaim, showcasing new and familiar ways to scare players. The sci-fi dystopian horror Observer also received praise for its atmosphere and Rutger Hauer’s performance.
The rest of their titles, The Blair Witch and The Medium, received lukewarm reviews.
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+ 4In Silent Hill 2 Remake, there’s a lot expected from the Bloober Team. One thing fans demand is that it respects the original’s vision, and from the gameplay trailers we’ve seen, they are listening.
A Complete Reimagining
Silent Hill 2 Remake reimagines Konami’s 2001 acclaimed survival horror title. The game is a remake of James Sunderland’s journey into this twisted nightmare-fuel town.
The previews and trailers showcased familiar locations from the original, except that it’s remade from the ground up using Unreal Engine 5. With the PlayStation 5’s improved hardware, the horrors are directly in our faces in 4K.
click to enlarge + 4Fans of the series can expect a warm welcome to places like Brookhaven Hospital, Blue Creek Apartments, Lakeview Hotel, and more. A word of warning, though: this is a Remake, so expect changes to enemy placements and horror segments.
Gameplay Refined
Let’s face it: The original Silent Hill 2 gameplay wasn’t always the best. Despite the jank and the tedium, fans grew to love it. But the camera was a pain back in the day.
James is neither an expert in firearms nor adept at melee weapons. Silent Hill 2 Remake continues the tradition of being helpless in this strange world. The new over-the-shoulder perspective is akin to modern Resident Evil titles, and it opens new possibilities for enemy encounters in long, dark hallways.
click to enlarge + 4He’s no Leon Kennedy, but thankfully, the Bloober Team is hard at work, improving the quality of life of its combat system to make James’ adventures bearable. In the Remake, there’s still the burden of being a regular guy trapped in this living hell.
Twice the Playtime
Bloober Team recently unveiled that the average playthrough for Silent Hill 2 Remake will be between 16 and 18 hours. This is twice the playtime from the original’s standard 9 hours. Additionally, it also includes all classic endings, as well as two new surprise endings.
This sparks new interest for players itching for a longer survival horror experience. If the estimates prove true, this could be longer than Resident Evil 4 Remake’s average playtime, about 12-15 hours.
The developers at Bloober said that the extended hours are built for players who want to explore all the game’s content. That means unlocking secrets, obtaining all achievements, and optimizing their playthrough. One thing’s for sure: This is a challenge for speedrunners.
Small Filesize
Unlike Call of Duty and Black Myth Wukong, which take up 100GB (or more) of our storage space, Silent Hill 2 Remake only requires 50GB.
This was confirmed by Steam’s system requirements and by gamers who accessed the game early. You don’t need to worry about uninstalling your entire library just to make room for Silent Hill 2.
click to enlarge + 4Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 Remake arrives this October 8 worldwide, and fans are excited to return to their favorite fog-covered home. The review embargo lifts sometime this week, but Famitsu gave it an early score of 35/40, which is a good sign.
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