Summary
- Silent Hill 2 got nominated for 5 Game Awards but was overlooked for Game of the Year and Best Game Direction.
- Some criticized Elden Ring's DLC for occupying those spots.
The Silent Hill 2 remake was snubbed for Game of the Year and Best Game Direction at The Game Awards 2024. The Game Awards just announced its nominees for the 2024 show, with Silent Hill 2 picking up nominations in multiple categories.
Silent Hill 2 is nominated for five awards at The Game Awards 2024, securing nominations for Best Narrative, Best Score and Music, Best Audio Design, Best Performance (for Luke Roberts as James Sunderland), and Best Action/Adventure Game. I think that the game stands a fairly good shot at coming away with the award for Best Audio Design, and it could potentially pick up wins in the other categories as well. But while five nominations at The Game Awards is an incredible accomplishment, the Silent Hill 2 remake was overlooked for two other categories.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Review
The Silent Hill 2 remake is an incredible horror gaming experience that successfully expands on the beloved original.
Silent Hill 2 should have been nominated for Game of the Year and Best Game Direction on top of the other categories that it was nominated for. Silent Hill 2 was one of the highest-rated new video game releases of the year, well-received by fans and critics alike. This is even more impressive since many were ready to write the game off as soon as they saw Silent Hill 2's combat-heavy trailer. Others dismissed the game when it was announced that Bloober Team was developing it, but the studio completely defied all expectations, delivering one of the best horror games in years.
Silent Hill 2 Deserved Game of the Year and Best Game Direction Nominations
The lack of Silent Hill 2 for Game of the Year and Best Game Direction would not sting as much if Elden Ring DLC wasn't occupying a spot in both categories. Many have criticized the choice to let Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC be eligible for Game of the Year, and rightfully so. There should be a separate category for DLC, or the DLC should have gotten the nod in the Ongoing Game category. Because now Elden Ring DLC is taking up nominations that could go toward brand-new games released in 2024, whether that be Silent Hill 2 or something else.
Game Awards 2024 Game of the Year Nominees
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Game Awards 2024 Best Game Direction Nominees
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazo
Now, some may argue that Silent Hill 2 should be ineligible because it's a remake. While I would not be happy about remasters being nominated for The Game Awards' more prestigious awards, I think that remakes should be eligible. After all, Resident Evil 4 was nominated for Game of the Year last year, and in many cases, video game remakes are so different that they are truly unique experiences compared to the originals. I think the Silent Hill 2 remake is different enough to be considered its own thing.
What Bloober Team accomplished with Silent Hill 2 is incredible, especially when many fans expected them to fail. Creative director Mateusz Lenart and his team successfully completed the near-impossible task of delivering a remake that not only brought Silent Hill 2 to modern gaming standards, but also didn't erase what people loved about the original. This makes the lack of a nod for Best Game Direction even more baffling than the Game of the Year snub. On the bright side, Silent Hill 2 was nominated in five other categories and stands a good shot at taking home some awards when The Game Awards airs live on December 12.
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
- Prequel(s)
- Silent Hill
- Franchise
- Silent Hill
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unsupported
- PC Release Date
- October 8, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- October 8, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC
- How Long To Beat
- 15 Hours
- How Long To Beat (Completionist Runs)
- 26.5 hours
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
