Summary
- Konami unveils Silent Hill 2 remake gameplay with close ties to original, showcasing familiar scenes and slight gameplay changes.
- Trailer reveals protagonist James' updated journey, new item locations, Unreal Engine 5 use, and detailed environments and creature designs.
- Fans anticipate October release of Silent Hill 2 remake, hoping for a polished, playable game that lives up to the classic horror title's legacy.
Konami has finally unveiled more gameplay footage of the upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake, developed by Bloober Team. The reveal came during the Silent Hill Transmission that followed May's PlayStation State of Play.
The PlayStation State of Play offered a short teaser looking at Silent Hill 2, particularly Angela's appearance. The teaser showed off scenes that follow the original game extremely closely, down to word-for-word conversation reproductions at points. However, the real look at gameplay wouldn't come until later.
Now, the Silent Hill 2 remake has unveiled some of the changes that are coming to the game alongside the title's gameplay. In the gameplay footage, protagonist James Sunderland is beginning his exploration of the town proper and heads inside a building by crawling through a whole, leading to him discovering the game's radio indoors instead of outside in an alley. He's still accosted by the same type of monster after picking up the radio, and pries off a wooden board from a nearby window to defend himself, instead of pulling one off a construction site.
After dispatching the monster, James returns to his search for Mary. Fans can get a good look at the environments here, as James picks up a couple of items pertinent to his search. He also takes out a notebook and marks down his progress at one point, another difference from the original game. After briefly meeting Laura, who promptly runs off, the footage skips ahead to James as he searches for Laura with Maria tagging along.
The Silent Hill 2 remake's use of Unreal Engine 5 is quite apparent as the two travel through Brookhaven Hospital, with the dim lighting catching on dust motes in the air. A creepy image of nurses in training with the faces scratched out alludes to the game's nurse enemies, which James encounters shortly thereafter. The gameplay teaser ends with James locked in a room and a creature descending from the ceiling that he'll have to deal with.
Will the Silent Hill 2 Remake Live Up to Expectations?
Many fans are waiting for the Silent Hill 2 remake's release with bated breath. The original title is considered a treasured classic among horror games to this day, despite its dated controls and graphics. It's a huge task to take on a game like this and not disappoint players. So far, the game's environments and creature designs look promising, and the facial animations are quite detailed. With the game's release coming in October, there's a lot that remains to be seen about the title. At the very least, the game looks far more polished and playable than the Silent Hill 2 HD remaster was on release.
Silent Hill 2
- Released
- October 8, 2024
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.
- Developer(s)
- Bloober Team
- Publisher(s)
- Konami
- Franchise
- Silent Hill
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC
