Silent Hill 2 Reviews
In the end, fears were left behind, so were doubts, the remake of Silent Hill 2 is a very good game. A proposal that adequately honors the original delivery and that takes the baton to keep this story more relevant than ever. The tragic fate of James, Mary, Maria, Laura, Angela and Eddie are considered eternal classics of Survival Horror and the remake reminds the older generations of the reason, while introducing new players to one of the best video games in history. We can't deny that Bloober surprised us; the result has been very good and I'm happy to say that Silent Hill is back and again we will be back in that place that fed our worst nightmares.
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Silent Hill 2 Remake is simply a Masterpiece. Bloober Team has successfully modernized the experience of the original game, while keeping every important aspect of the original game intact.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Remaking a popular cult classic is never easy, but remaking one of the most innovative survival horror games-one that introduced new ways of scaring players with modern standards-while staying true to its original spirit is even harder. The reveal trailer for the Silent Hill 2 Remake didn't receive much love from fans, but Bloober Team has done a marvelous job of creating a fantastic modern remake of an all-time classic. While it may not be as shocking or revolutionary as the original, it's still a must-play for anyone who loves video games.
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In this remake of the legendary survival horror game, Bloober Team have shown how to make a remake. Deserves a standing ovation.
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Boiled down, there’s almost none of Bloober Team that is actually in this game, and yet Bloober Team’s poured everything they had into it. That is nothing short of total reverence to a masterpiece.
Silent Hill 2 Remake is a work that can be a first-class experience for both long-time fans of the series and those who are new to it. Bloober Team, with exemplary fidelity to one of the best in the horror genre and expanding it appropriately, has created an experience that is both scary, has a great story, and is successful in gameplay. Silent Hill 2 Remake is a good remake, a terrifying and praiseworthy video game that is recommended to all horror genre enthusiasts
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Overall, I think Silent Hill 2 feels more like a side-upgrade than a full upgrade to the original. It's incredibly faithful and respectful while it modernizes large chunks of the game, but some of those modernizations go a tad too far for my taste. Silent Hill 2 is largely successful at what it is trying to do, which is to present a version of the game that is more polished and modern. It doesn't eclipse the original version, but for anyone who didn't grow up playing PS2 games, this is the easiest version of the game to play.
A scary good remake of a classic horror is chilling. A town immersed in the fog has terrifying surprises for you, which will haunt you. The game looks modern and at the same time retains the essence of the original.
Review in Slovak | 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.
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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.
If you play one game this Halloween, it should definitely be SILENT HILL 2 which remains in a class of its own even all these years later. 📻
Silent Hill 2 is an almost perfect game, now even more enhanced after two decades, but it might be a tough pill to swallow for modern gamers. With its old-school execution and design faithful to the original, it’s hard to call the game ideal by today’s standards. However, when the original was released, it defined perfect survival horror—a quality you’ll find in the remake as well, but only if you know where to look.
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Silent Hill 2 remake is a success on all counts. Bloober Team has just consolidated its mastery of psychological horror. The game's lifespan is also excellent, as you can count on around 15 hours if you take the time to explore. Whether it's the detail of the environments, the quality of the soundtrack, the general atmosphere, the deep storyline or the monsters, each more frightening than the last, the game excels. Whether you've played the original or not, I recommend this game to everyone (if, at least, you don't mind exploring this cursed city).
Review in French | Read full review
Silent Hill 2 Remake has not only managed to honor the legacy of its predecessor but has elevated it to new technical and narrative standards. With a nightmare-inducing atmosphere, an emotionally gripping story, and well-balanced puzzles, this title has everything you could ask for in a survival horror game. While there are some aspects that could be improved, particularly on the technical side, the overall result is outstanding. If you’re a fan of the original, this remake is a must-play horror experience. If you missed it back in the day, now is the perfect opportunity to experience one of the best survival horror games ever made. Despite a few technical details that could be polished, Silent Hill 2 Remake is a well-rounded game that knows how to keep you hooked, uneasy, and completely immersed in its oppressive atmosphere.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Despite all of my trepidations, Bloober Team have exceeded expectations with their remake of Silent Hill 2, but there is still some work to do to push the game’s quality as far as possible... Regardless, this adaptation of Silent Hill 2 is brilliant and captures the overall feeling and tone of the tragedy of James Sunderland in a way that is commendable on nearly all accounts.
Bravo! Standing ovation, with Bloober Team at the forefront, receiving well-deserved applause after months of backlash that ultimately proved unfounded. Silent Hill 2 Remake is not only a fantastic game, but it’s (especially) an excellent reimagining of the most beloved entry in the series and one of the best horror games—period—ever to hit the market. The stakes were high, as evidenced by the initial skepticism around the reveal, but joy is in order as the Polish team has masterfully navigated this tricky terrain of memories and emotions. Every detail reflects the developers’ love for the original material, creating an unforgettable experience. These are the remakes that make sense to exist, with no place for robotic dinosaurs or teenage slashers.
Review in Italian | Read full review
There are ways in which the game would have benefited by diverging from its progenitor: it has far too many enemies, while the hospital and prison sections are interminable. But remaking Silent Hill 2 was a mighty big ask and Bloober Team have crafted a fine remake. For fans of the original who want the same experience but shinier, this is an unmitigated triumph, and for newcomers it’s the best way to experience one of gaming’s greatest horror stories.
Silent Hill 2 Remake is a fantastic reimagining of the original 2001 classic with a tremendous atmosphere and great voice acting but a greater focus on combat and enemy encounters can get quite repetitive towards the end.
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