Summary
- Trolls vandalized the Silent Hill 2 remake's Wikipedia page with fake low scores.
- The game's actual reviews have been positive, with an 88 critic rating.
- Fans and critics alike have praised the Silent Hill 2 remake.
Fans that aren't happy about the upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake have decided to vandalize the game's Wikipedia page. The Silent Hill 2 remake is set to launch on Tuesday, October 8. The game has drummed up controversy prior to launch for a variety of reasons, with fans voicing concerns that the Silent Hill 2 remake won't be able to do the original game justice and others worried that it will have too much action.
There's also been some discourse about Silent Hill 2 supposedly being "woke" because of character design changes. Others still have expressed their worry about Bloober Team developing the remake, as the studio's past work has been met with a mixed response. Whatever the motivation, it seems some trolls have decided to edit the game's Wikipedia page to show significantly lower and inaccurate review scores.
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The game's Wikipedia page has since been fixed and is now locked, meaning no one can edit it for now. Prior to this, trolls changed the game's review scores, adjusting them as low as 0/10. In reality, Silent Hill 2 remake reviews have been largely positive, with many coming away impressed by Bloober Team's vision for the classic survival-horror game. In fact, the Silent Hill 2 remake has an 88 overall critic rating according to review aggregate site OpenCritic, which makes it one of the highest-rated new video game releases of the entire year.
Silent Hill 2 Wikipedia Page Targeted by Trolls
Ever since the Silent Hill 2 remake combat trailer, there have been many fans predicting that the remake would flop or otherwise fail to live up to expectations. However, the opposite has happened. Based on the review scores, the Silent Hill 2 remake has actually defied expectations and is one of the highest-rated horror games made to date.
It's worth pointing out that professional critics aren't the only ones that have been enjoying the Silent Hill 2 remake. Those that have purchased the Silent Hill 2 remake's Digital Deluxe edition and have secured early access have also heaped praise on the game. It currently has Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Steam, indicating that the vast majority of those that have actually played it are having a great time with the game.
Bloober Team has hinted that it may collaborate with Konami on future projects, and after how good the Silent Hill 2 remake has turned out, it seems many fans would be thrilled at the prospect. Here's hoping other classic Silent Hill games get the same kind of loving remake treatment sooner rather than later and that they can avoid finding themselves at the center of similar controversies.
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
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
