There have been quite a few doubts about Bloober Team’s ability to remakeSilent Hill 2in a way that keeps the spirit of the original while breathing new life into the legendary horror game. I’ve been guilty of perpetuating some of this cynicism myself, but there’s a chance the game could actually turn out to be good.
A number of journalists have been treated to a preview of theSilent Hill 2remake lately, and feedback suggests Bloober might actually have nailed it. With the release date just a few weeks away, early opinions seem to be positive.
Eurogamer‘s Thomas Morgan says they’re excited about what the full game will bring, praising the developer for daring to make a few changes. Jasmine Gould-Wilson, over onGamesRadar, said they went into the preview “cautiously,” but was “pleasantly surprised,” adding that they’re “more than ready to giveSilent Hill 2 Remakethe chance it deserves,” while theMetrorefers to the game as “far better than we expected.”
Silent no longer
From just these three opinions, it seems many of us may be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Bloober Team has often been criticized for its mishandling of delicate subjects in its games, such as mental health. Given that the originalSilent Hill 2is wholly a psychological game, concerns were raised over whether the same studio that madeThe Mediumcould do one of the most influential survival horror games any justice.
Alongside these early indications of its potential, we’ve also been treated to a new story trailer. The teaser gives us a good look at some of the titular foggy town’s inhabitants, including Eddie, Laura, Angela, and, of course, Maria.
With a modern control scheme not too far removed from the remake ofResident Evil 2, new puzzles, fresh visuals, and, above all, respect for the source material, we could be looking at one hell of a return forSilent Hill 2.
