“Silent Hill 2”, an important horror game that returns as a “remake”

Enter the foggy streets Silent Hill 2

This is one of the most memorable experiences you can have with a controller in your hands. It was in 2001, when the Japanese Konami published the original version of this psychological horror, and more than twenty years later, thanks to remake with which the Polish studio Bloober Team has updated this great classic of the interactive environment.

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Why deny it, there was some fear surrounding this update. Not so much because of the idea of ​​putting himself in James Sunderland’s shoes again, but because of Konami’s inconsistent handling of its classic franchises in recent years. However, millions of fans Silent Hill 2 You can be happy because this new version of the game for PC and PlayStation 5 is true to the original work.

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“Remake” at the height of the original game

Before detailing the changes this remake offers, it’s important to clarify two things. Firstly, different parts of the series silent Hill They can be played independently, so it is not necessary to have experience from the first part. Secondly, this update faithfully follows the approach and plot of the original title: the story of a man who receives a letter from his dead wife, which leads him to a mysterious city where he will have to face his own traumas and guilt.

Based on the original game, the Bloober team has given a complete visual overhaul using the Unreal Engine 5 graphics engine. And yes, while there will always be those who prefer the look of the classic version, the new part offers more than just that. scripts and characters with a high level of detail, but also managed to find a balance between respecting the artistic direction of illustrator Masahiro Ito – who, by the way, still does it – and approaching both graphics and gameplay in accordance with the current times.

The Bloober team has done a remarkable job of both updating the presentation and expanding and expanding the gameplay.

Visiting some of the game’s iconic locations, such as the harrowing corridors of an apartment building or a hospital, remains a truly terrifying experience, enhanced not only by the visuals but also by the sensational sound design. Playing on headphones or with a good sound system enhances the experience with excellent use of spatial audio, sound effects, and a soundtrack that once again features composer Akira Yamaoka.

The Bloober team not only showed great respect for Silent Hill 2his extensive experience in horror games helped him expand much of the adventure with a development that doubles the length of the original game and is now around fifteen hours. To achieve this, the team led by Mateusz Lenart was wise enough to expand the puzzles and extend the transitions from one location to another without changing the negative momentum of the narrative.

Besides the new packaging, what made this psychological horror classic great was the complex themes it offered.

Years after a remastering that didn’t do it justice, Silent Hill 2 returns with remake which elevates and renews this important title. Now, aside from the new packaging, what made this psychological horror masterpiece great remains unchanged, and that is none other than the complex themes it brings to the table. Issues such as abuse, sexual assault, suicide, guilt or depression affected all those people who walked the foggy streets of Toluca Lake. This is the foundation on which the entire experience is based, a foundation that goes far beyond customizations and updates.

The Silent Hill 2 remake is available this week for PC and PlayStation 5.

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