Silent Hill 2 Reviews

Silent Hill 2 is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Oct 15, 2024

Silent Hill 2 from Bloober Team is a phenomenal revamp of the legendary game from Konami. The changes in the presentation of the story, the changes in the gameplay and the entire audio-visual setting blend together perfectly, presenting the definitive version of the foggy city. I hope that the collaboration between Konami and Bloober Team will not end with just this production, because it is clear that Bloober knows what it is doing and understands the brand.

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Oct 15, 2024

This remake revisits the original classic, preserves the psychological horror elements and intensifies the player's emotional experience. Bloober Team has exceeded expectations by creating a version that maintains the game's legacy and takes it to new heights. The remake features fluid gameplay, organically integrated puzzles and reworked enemies for greater impact.

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9.1 / 10.0
Oct 14, 2024

The remake of the 2001 horror masterpiece is one of the best games released this year. As a survival horror we are faced with an excellent title, which still turns out to be good (although not perfect) in its remake nature.

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9.6 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2024

Silent Hill 2 (2024), a quality and respectful remake of its predecessor. An idea executed perfectly without practically any errors and with an incomparable atmosphere of terror.

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5 / 5.0
Oct 7, 2024

Silent Hill 2 Remake brings the cult classic psychological horror’s eerie atmosphere and unnerving storytelling to modern platforms. This will retain the heart of what made the original so special and amplify it with updated visuals, expanded areas, and more fluid gameplay. It's a perfect game for anyone who can endure horror.

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100 / 100
Oct 7, 2024

At its core, the Silent Hill 2 Remake has been a fantastic experience. It's an outstanding replication of the original game that updates the experience while still maintaining its origin. Not to mention, Silent Hill 2 Remake is undoubtedly one of the most visually impressive games I've played in a very long time.

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CBR
Top Critic
9 / 10
Oct 12, 2024

Silent Hill 2 Remake is a sublime masterpiece that will leave any player shaking with some of the scariest moments in gaming history. The remake's updates plus modernized visuals and controls make even something as old as Silent Hill 2 feel like it came from this generation. If any player gets the chance, then play this game with headphones. The audio design is some of the best ever heard in recent memory, as the little sounds and scratches make walking through a hallway even more disturbing than the actual monsters. Fans of the original game are justifiably skeptical, but this remake deserves a chance. Silent Hill 2 Remake should be gamers' top choice to play during this year's spooky season, and for those who want to experience the full potential of today's remakes.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 4, 2024

Bloober Team's Silent Hill 2 remake successfully brings a classic horror experience into the modern era. Whether it's the graphics making the environments feel more realistic, the haunting music and eerie sound effects creating a sense of dread, or the improved gameplay mechanics that give you even greater control, this remake will go down as one of the best ever.

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90 / 100
Oct 12, 2024

Words can’t fully capture the experience, as to truly understand Silent Hill 2, you have to play it. This game is a true masterpiece—its story will leave you breathless, the gameplay will fairly entertain you, and the atmosphere will keep you on edge the entire time.

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9.4 / 10.0
Oct 11, 2024

Silent Hill 2 Remake is an incredible reimagining of an iconic horror game bringing with it deep levels of emotion and a great sense of terror.

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10 / 10.0
Oct 11, 2024

Nothing is ever going to take away from or replace my love for the original. It came out at a time when I hadn’t played anything like it at the time, so it made an impact that will never be recreated. Normally, I take some points off performance, and maybe I should here too, but in this case, it didn’t seem to take away from my enjoyment. I told you I’d try to answer if it lives up the Silent Hill name. Yes, yes, it does.

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85 / 100
Oct 11, 2024

Silent Hill 2 really does become the terrifying nightmares you're drawn into and can't seem to escape.

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INVEN
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Oct 11, 2024

This newly reimagined Silent Hill 2 after 23 years comes with modern systems while preserving the unique atmosphere and emotion of the original. Although there are some technical issues, it is more than enough to captivate both fans of the original and newcomers alike with the eerie charm of the fog-covered town.

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9.5 / 10.0
Oct 9, 2024

Against all odds, Bloober Team has managed to retool and modernise one of the most beloved and iconic survival horror masterpieces of all time. Slight nips and tucks here and there have been carefully made to placate modern audiences. But crucially, the core oppressive atmosphere, mature storyline, mind-bending puzzles, and intense combat remain faithful in a remake that honours its original source material, while making enough changes to keep fans on their toes.

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3 / 5
Oct 10, 2024

Silent Hill 2 is a modern looking title with nostalgic gameplay at its heart.

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9.5 / 10.0
Oct 10, 2024

Silent Hill 2 Remake offers a satisfying combat system and expands upon an even more hauntingly gorgeous world all while retaining the psychological horror that made the original so great.

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4.5 / 5.0
Oct 9, 2024

From the unsettling atmosphere to the visceral combat and psychological depth, the game excels at drawing you into its twisted world. The storytelling is gripping, with characters like James Sunderland and the cast of disturbing personalities he meets adding layers of complexity that go beyond typical horror fare. The remake respects the source material while modernizing it for today’s audience, and even if you’ve never played the 2001 original, it still stands as a deeply unsettling and rewarding journey.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 9, 2024

Silent Hill 2 is a consistently great remake. It respects the original and still manages to implement a few skillful innovations for fans. The graphics are great, the new voices are superb and the atmosphere in particular keeps you in constant suspense almost the whole time. If you like horror or simply great stories, then definitely play it.

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10 / 10
Oct 8, 2024

Bloober Team have triumphantly maintained the essence of Silent Hill 2, all while adapting its gameplay and graphics for today’s audience. With its expanded exploration, tense combat, great puzzles, gripping story, music and atmosphere, this remake has fully realised the original’s true potential.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 8, 2024

The spirit of the Silent Hill franchise is truly alive and well in this remake of Silent Hill 2.

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