Will the remake of Silent Hill 2 be a train wreck or a pleasant surprise that actually lives up to the original? Here is a first video comparison.
Silent Hill 2 Remake is no longer hiding in the fog. After long weeks, even months of waiting, Konami and Bloober Team announced the release date with a trailer that has already provoked strong reactions all over the web. What’s the problem? This trailer has not allayed the fears of gamers who still remember the nightmarish original version on PS2. To be honest, this glimpse has only increased the disappointment.
A comparison between Silent Hill 2 PS2 and the PS5/PC remake
The last time Silent Hill 2 Remake appeared, it has already made noise. Fans regretted the excerpts from the previous trailer, especially the emphasis on the fights. Even though the game is an absolute cult favorite, especially because of its creepy, oppressive and unique atmosphere. At the time, the studio Bloober Team had also rejected Konami. “We are not responsible for the marketing side. Our partner [Konami] bears full responsibility for it. […] This trailer certainly doesn’t reflect the spirit of the game. When players see the real gameplay, they will see it in a new light.
During the State of Play, the game resurfaced to announce its release for October 8, 2024, simultaneously on PS5 and PC. But again, Silent Hill 2 Remake has not generated much hype, despite being one of the greatest classics of video games and especially survival horror. Among the criticisms that have emerged, there is, for example, the technology, which seems to be very backward. Whether in terms of animations, representation of characters, enemies or decorations.
The gameplay of Silent Hill 2 Remake is not to everyone’s taste either. Comparisons have even been made with Resident Evil 3 Remake. To help us better distinguish Bloober Team’s work, the YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits has made a comparison between the 2001 original and the future PS5/PC remake. As you will see, the layout of the locations has changed a lot, as has the atmosphere of certain places in the silent city. And more generally, the graphic punch is nonexistent. Yes, it is an independent studio, but one that is supported by a publisher with very comfortable finances. See you on October 8, 2024 to play Silent Hill 2 Remake.
