A fan ofSilent Hill 2has posted a screenshot comparing the graphics from the game’s original release to footage from the trailer for Bloober Team’s upcoming remake of the classic title. Some gamers have already shown off their own visions of what to expect from an updatedSilent Hill 2in Unreal Engine 5, but the game’s official trailer has raised the graphical bar even higher than many gamers could have imagined.
Originally released in 2001 by Konami’s Team Silent development group,Silent Hill 2is the follow-up to the originalSilent Hilland builds on that game’s foundation to create one of the most iconic horror titles of all time. Returning to the eponymous town at the center of the franchise’s lore, the game featured a new protagonist exploring the town of Silent Hill after receiving a mysterious letter from his dead wife. As James Sunderland explores the nightmarish town, he encounters some of its mysterious inhabitants and comes face to face with monstrous creatures spawned from his own grief and trauma.Silent Hill 2was a critical and commercial success upon release, with the game’s menacing enemyPyramid Headeven going on to become a pop culture icon in its own right.
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In a thread on r/Gaming, reddit user nesatzuke posted a comparison picture showing off the same scene from the originalSilent Hill 2and the upcoming remake. It’s possible to see the astounding difference in clarity between the two releases right away, with the remake featuring a lush forest reaching off into the distance as compared to only a few low-poly trees in the original release. The drastically improved lighting and reflections visible in the Bloober Team remake help to build a palpable sense of dread in the scene, showcasing one reason manyhorror developers are using Unreal Engine 5for their future projects.
Responses to the Reddit post were filled with gamers eager to play theSilent Hill 2remake and sharing their love for the original title. Although intrigued, some gamers also expressed hesitancy about the remake, pointing to 2012’sSilent Hill HD Collectionand the widely reviled changes that update made to the game’s graphics. Other posters noted that they were new to the franchise and excited to experience the game for the first time withSilent Hill 2.
While the fantastic art design in the originalSilent Hill 2means the game still looks good 21 years after its initial release, with the power of Unreal Engine 5 under the hood Bloober Team’s remake is sure to bring the game’s trademark unsettling atmosphere and otherworldly monsters to horrifying new heights. With these terrifying new visuals, gamers may want to leave the lights on when the PC andPS5 exclusiveSilent Hill 2hits store shelves.
Silent Hill 2is in development for PC and PS5.
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