Silent Hill 2 Reviews
If you had any doubts about the Silent Hill 2 remake, then throw them out the window because Bloober Team cooked with this one. It successfully modernizes a classic without losing sight of what made it special in the first place.
As a regular representative of the genre the new Silent Hill 2 is quite good, and should deliver lots of fun to gamers that like this kind of games. But as a remake of one of the most important horror games in history this new version looks extremely mediocre, which in my eyes is a greater crime than making a simply bad game.
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Bloober Team has crafted a Silent Hill 2 remake that respects the original while delivering a fresh, terrifying experience.
Silent Hill 2 is a great remake that captures the essence of the original game, expanding it in all the right ways without ruining the spirit of the original. While this is easily the best game Bloober has ever made, and perhaps even their scariest, simplistic combat is the only thing that keeps this horror epic from reaching its true potential. Regardless, this Silent Hill 2 remake is everything you could hope for and more, and hopefully, a sign of great things to come for the series. It's a clever and inventive expansion of the original that you wouldn't know you needed……until now.
The remake of Silent Hill 2 walks a fine line between honouring a beloved original and innovating for both new and returning audiences. It does so with incredible success, landing clever changes to its puzzles and cleverly expanded environments that enhance the game, rather than detracting from it or over-stuffing it. Ultimately, this remake never loses sight of what makes Silent Hill 2 such a memorable experience in the first place: its ability to get under your skin, and stay there. It's truly delightful to share that the Silent Hill 2 remake is a polished, fitting homage, and a celebration of one of horror's greatest masterpieces.
Konami and Bloober Team revive an invaluable piece of video game history. One of the best games of all time returns with the deflagrating power we remember so well, showing even modern audiences why it still remains the boldest and darkest psychological horror ever seen in the video game industry.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Silent Hill 2 seemingly old, but nevertheless new. Bloober has delivered!
Review in Polish | Read full review
Bloober Team makes its best project to date by recreating, updating and expanding Silent Hill 2 in a majestic way without affecting its essence or art.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
The Silent Hill 2 remake is one of the best horror games I've played to recent date. I couldn't find a single thing I disliked about it. With the use of the PlayStation 5 hardware to deliver a more immersive experience, I found playing this Silent Hill 2 remake to do justice to the original and then some.
With "Silent Hill 2" Bloober Team has achieved a first-class remake of a true classic game. The new edition surpasses the original in every single category, while the developers managed to skillfully capture its legendary mood.
Review in German | Read full review
If we look back at the very first moments when the Silent Hill remake was shown to the public, Konami and Bloober Team's gamble seemed doomed from the start. However, like in the most traditional of redemption stories, the Polish team has delivered one of the best horror experiences of recent years, while also proving to everyone that creating a remake 'faithful to the original work' is indeed possible. Silent Hill 2 is a love letter to the 2001 title, able to captivate new generations while offering just the right amount of novelty to those who adored the original version released for PlayStation 2
Review in Italian | Read full review
This Game will eat you alive! Konami is finally back after 10 long years to deliver with Bloober Team one of the best horror games remakes in history paving the way for a fierce competition in the horror genre in the years to come
Review in Arabic | Read full review
It wasn't easy, and after facing a lot of uncertainty and criticism months before its release, Bloober Team has delivered a fantastic remake of a definite horror classic in Silent Hill 2 Remake. The pressure to overcome the odds must have been crippling, but the team has successfully captured the soul of the original and has modernized it with care, resulting in a must-play entry for the series that has been long dormant. From the stunning visuals to the haunting atmosphere and even the immersive audio design, the Silent Hill 2 Remake is a definite addition to gaming libraries everywhere, as its psychological spin on the genre is a testament to the legacy it left behind.
The story and character models are something I can live with. Unless someone is a purist, then the game will certainly make them lose interest very quickly. In my opinion, however, the biggest sins of Silent Hill 2 are the extensive exploration, which eventually becomes tiresome, and the untapped potential of combat.