Bloober's Silent Hill 2 remake is one of the most anticipated horror game releases of this year, with fans and doubters alike keen to see how the remake stacks up against the original of Konami's 2001 psychological horror classic. From the looks of things so far, we'd say it's staying pretty loyal to the original, but don't take our word for it – check out this new 90 minute gameplay video from Japanese YouTuber 2BRO.
Streaming the Silent Hill 2 remake earlier this week ahead of its October 8 release date, 2BRO gave viewers a chance to see an hour and a half of Bloober's remake in action, showcasing the improved graphics and expanded environment that fans have long been itching to see in action.
If you've managed to make it this far without ever playing Silent Hill 2, hopefully you haven't stumbled across any spoilers. A brief, spoiler-free synopsis for the game via Konami reads as follows.
Having received a letter from his deceased wife, James Sunderland heads to where they shared so many memories, in the hope of seeing her one more time: Silent Hill. There, by the lake, he finds a woman eerily similar to herโฆ โMy nameโฆis Maria,โ the woman smiles. Her face, her voiceโฆ Sheโs just like her. Experience a master-class in psychological survival horrorโlauded as the best in the seriesโon the latest hardware with chilling visuals and visceral sounds.
Gematsu, who drew our attention to 2BRO's stream, lay out what Konami and Bloober have promised us from a Silent Hill 2 remake on said hardware:
- High-end Graphics and Sound โ With ray tracing and other cutting-edge technical enhancements, the world of Silent Hill and its unsettling ambiance is even realer than before. And with the inclusion of new, immersive soundscapes, youโll feel like youโre standing in the thick of it.
- Larger Environments โ Explore locations and buildings that were once inaccessible, or are newly added in the remake.
Enjoy the same acclaimed story, even while you experience the town of Silent Hill with fresh eyes across an expanded map. - Over-the-Shoulder Camera โ The remake moves from the originalโs fixed-camera viewpoints to an over-the-shoulder perspective, putting you closer to what James sees, for a more thrilling, more immersive experience as you explore the town and come face-to-face with monsters.
- Evolved Combat Gameplay โ Familiar weapons like the steel pipe and handgun make their return, but now with an updated combat system. Avoid attacks with carefully timed dodges, aim down sights, and more, making monster encounters more engaging and nerve-wracking then ever.
2BRO's gameplay showcases a number of scenes that fans of the original will be intimately familiar, including James finding the infamous radio, and meeting the mysterious Angela Orosco in the graveyard. Hilariously, 2BRO is playing The Silent Hill 2 Deluxe Edition, which includes exclusive items that James can wear in-game, including a pizza box Pyramid Head, and Mira the Shiba Inu and Robbie the Rabbit masks (Robbie being a PlayStation 5 exclusive)
It's been a long, long road to the Silent Hill 2 remake, with the title first announced all the way back in 2022 during a special Silent Hill Transmission event. Since then, the game's extremely loyal fanbase have clashed on how the game will be received, but it looks like Bloober might be about to prove all the doubters wrong. Fingers crossed, eh?
Pre-orders for Silent Hill 2 are now open on Steam and the PlayStation Store. Check out 2BRO's stream below before getting yours in.
