Silent Hill 2 Reviews
Simply put, I couldn’t be happier with this remake. As someone who at first is hesitant on the idea of seeing rethreads of games instead of having entirely original ones, when there they are to be made, especially based on releases as significant as this, they should be obligatorily a step above your usual product. And in this game’s case, not only is it that, but it’s become the ultimate way to experience Silent Hill 2, much like Motive’s Dead Space.
Silent Hill 2 Remake is an exceptionally valuable work. On its own, it proves why remaking classic video games is an excellent method of preserving their legacy, and it shows other studios how to create a modern remake without compromising the core framework. The result is a game that can serve as the perfect experience for both longtime fans and newcomers. Even if we set aside the powerful pull of nostalgia, Silent Hill 2 Remake stands as a cohesive, top-tier, and charming title that easily ranks among the best games of the year. Whether you’re a devoted fan of the Silent Hill franchise or have never had the chance to delve into it before, Bloober Team’s latest release is one of the finest titles you can play right now.
Review in Persian | Read full review
The Silent Hill 2 Remake is a stunning achievement, a game that both honours its roots and elevates the classic to new heights. Bloober Team has crafted a love letter to the original while modernizing it for today’s audience, preserving the emotional weight and psychological horror that made the game a masterpiece.
It’s downright gross. Thank you for that, dear Bloober Team.
Silent Hill 2 remake successfully brings the classic horror game into the modern era with stunning graphics and improved sound. You play as James Sunderland as he searches for his missing wife in a town filled with disturbing creatures and dark secrets. While the gameplay features some unnecessary padding and backtracking, it still maintains the original’s themes of guilt and trauma. Overall, this remake honours the legacy of the original while offering a fresh experience for both new players and fans.
In recent years, survival horror fans have been spoiled with multiple stellar remakes of older Resident Evil games. And their success will have no doubt piled even more pressure on Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 remake. Yet against all the odds, a modern classic appears to have emerged from the developmental fog.
Despite the outstanding work done by Bloober Team in crafting this piece, it is important to recognize how remarkable and enduring a game can be when, nearly two decades later, it still retains its authenticity, and its story remains poignant and compelling. Silent Hill demonstrates the titles that have elevated the horror genre to its esteemed status today. Silent Hill 2 serves as a masterclass for emerging game developers, reminding us that the value of timeless works endures.
Review in Persian | Read full review
The original Silent Hill 2 is a masterpiece that deservedly draws comparisons to the works of David Lynch. The remake is a fine repeat, but an odd experience where the vast majority of the good bits belong to the original. It feels like a backhanded compliment to say it's better than expected, but that's exactly the case.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
Team Bloober have somehow managed to increase the tension that the original Team Silent founded down all those years ago. Carefully editing out the most frustrating parts and upgrading it to suit modern audiences whilst still giving returning fans something new to encounter. Some sequences and puzzles may feel slow or deliberately cumbersome but there are great accessibility options for all types of players to help makes things easier. This is the ultimate way to play a Silent Hill game for everyone and whatever comes next in this series will find that the Silent Hill 2 Remake is a tough act to follow.
The remake of the legendary Silent Hill 2 faced a difficult task to not fall short of the original, and it succeeded. You can enjoy the original story, without fear, in a new graphics coat and with modern game mechanics, which don't do anything to ruin the experience.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
The Silent Hill 2 Remake is a labor of love, and it shows. Bloober Team has managed to honor the legacy of one of the greatest survival horror games of all time while introducing it to a new generation of players. Its stunning visuals, expanded story, and impeccable sound design make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
In recent years, remakes have been held to significantly higher standards, and remaking something like Silent Hill 2 is a thankless job that could never satisfy everyone. And somehow, the Bloober Team managed to do precisely that. The game retains, almost word for word and room for room, everything that made the original so timeless and legendary and promises precisely the same experience it did all those years ago. At the same time, though, it's expanded to include entirely new locations or altered puzzles. Everything, however, completely respects the original, and I'm not afraid to say that when it comes to remaking an old game into a new one, Silent Hill 2 from Bloober Team sets a new bar.
Review in Czech | Read full review
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.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
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
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.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review