The upcoming remake of Silent Hill 2 will include a unique throwback filter that changes the color grading in the game to more closely match the original PlayStation 2 title. Despite the original Silent Hill 2 having been released in 2001, Konami has dubbed the feature the "90s filter," likely as a callback to the aesthetic that the series popularized with the first game in 1999.
Fans have been watching the development of Silent Hill 2 closely, as the game is one of the most highly-anticipated horror remakes since the immensely successful Resident Evil 4. While there has been some skepticism surrounding Bloober Team's track record, early previews have impressed the community, and many have expressed excitement about Konami seemingly getting in touch with the series' roots once again.
The Silent Hill franchise has many noteworthy traits, but the series' controversial combat is perhaps its biggest strength and weakness.
One way the company seems to be appealing to fans' nostalgia is with the "90s filter." The official Silent Hill Twitter account revealed the feature to fans with a short video showing protagonist James Sunderland walking through the streets with the filter active. As he explores Silent Hill, fans...
