Summary
- Bloober Team's CEO asks fans to give the Silent Hill 2 remake a chance.
- Some fans are concerned about the project's direction.
- Bloober Team aims to impress gamers with the remake, taking feedback seriously as they embrace the challenge.
Piotr Babieno, the CEO of Bloober Team, asked for fans to give the Silent Hill 2 remake a chance after gamers discussed concerns about the project. The remake of Silent Hill 2 is a big deal among fans of the franchise since there hasn't been a new game since 2001. The original developer, Konami, hasn't provided much new content for the game franchise, instead opting for movies or other adaptations. But gamers have been thirsting for more playable content, and a remake has big shoes to fill if Bloober wants to impress fans of one of the biggest psychological horror games.
Silent Hill 2 has relatively simple mechanics, similar to its predecessor, focusing on exploration with a flashlight while fighting off various monsters. This also includes an emphasis on solving puzzles in Silent Hill 2, a unique way to keep players engaged. The franchise became well-known for its psychological thrills and storyline, cementing it as one of the most popular horror franchises. When Bloober announced the remake of the sequel, many fans assumed it would be in a similar style. However, the first trailer revealed a more combat-oriented gameplay style, and many fans were worried about the game focusing too heavily on combat in an attempt to mimic the success of Resident Evil. Even though later trailers provided more context on the story elements, fans continued to scrutinize the remake.
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Due to all of the feedback from fans, Babieno spoke in an interview with Rolling Stone about the criticism of the game. Babieno acknowledges that it will be difficult to live up to the reputation of the prior game. He believes the remake of Silent Hill 2 provides a new opportunity for Bloober, giving the team a chance to branch out from the typical slow-paced environmental storytelling of its prior games like Layers of Fear. The team at Bloober continues to grow, as well as the type of games the team produces, and Babieno expressed that "we want to create games that we would like to play ourselves, and games that will be very important to our audience". Babieno hopes the remake of Silent Hill 2 will be the gateway for change as the team works on future projects, and will establish Bloober as a quality group of developers to stand out among other horror games.
Why Fans May Still Want to Try the Silent Hill 2 Remake
Babieno didn't want to make false promises about the game and believes that action will speak louder than words for the quality of the remake. So he only asks for fans to give the game a chance, and let it speak for itself. But, the team still does appreciate the feedback and has taken it into consideration as the game continues development, doing its best to preserve the original Silent Hill 2 characters.
We want to create games that we would like to play ourselves, and games that will be very important to our audience.
It's difficult for any developer to live up to the reputation of such a popular franchise. No matter what approach Bloober takes, fans will still pick apart the game compared to the original, especially the mechanics of Silent Hill 2. But the fact that the team is considering the feedback and doing the best they can to meet the expectations of fans, shows that the developers are taking the game seriously and attempting to impress gamers with the Silent Hill 2 remake.
Silent Hill 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- October 8, 2024
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Bloober Team
- Publisher(s)
- Konami
WHERE TO PLAY
Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.
High-end Graphics and Sound
With ray tracing and other cutting-edge technical enhancements, the world of SILENT HILL and its unsettling ambiance is even realer than before.And with the inclusion of new, immersive soundscapes, you'll feel like you're standing in the thick of it.
Larger Environments
Explore locations and buildings that were once inaccessible, or are newly added in the remake. Enjoy the same acclaimed story, even while you experience the town of Silent Hill with fresh eyes across an expanded map.
Over-the-shoulder Camera
The remake moves from the original's fixed-camera viewpoints to an over-the-shoulder perspective, putting you closer to what James sees, for a more thrilling, more immersive experience as you explore the town and come face-to-face with monsters.
Evolved Combat Gameplay
Familiar weapons like the steel pipe and handgun make their return, but now with an updated combat system. Avoid attacks with carefully timed dodges, aim down sights, and more, making monster encounters more engaging and nerve-wracking than ever.
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Franchise
- Silent Hill
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC
