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[MiguelItUp]

I was beyond pessimistic at first and even after time. But over the last few months, I've definitely changed my tune a bit. Still reserved, still cautious. It's honestly looking better and better. It's not a matter of will it be better than the original, it likely won't be, like all remakes. But it could still be a solid experience, and that's what I'm hoping for. Originally I was thinking that wasn't happening at all, Bloober lol and all. But, it's definitely looked a bit more positive.

I'm honestly hoping it's decent, if not more so. It'd be a real shame if it released and was absolute ass.

 

[TGO]

I'm actually gonna give them chance, my biggest gripe is with the Maria redesign but other than that I like what I've seen.
I'm hoping they add in the original costume with DLC.
anyone know if Born from a Wish is included?

 

[simpatico]

Day 2 if impressions are good enough. A candidate for sure. Zero dollars until I read some impressions from gamers, not reviewers.

 

[Shadowstar39]

Silent hill along with something like mgs, thief, deus ex, splinter cell, civ, fire emblem, are all in my short list for day 1 buys.

Or any ports /remasters of past games. I just wish there was a way to play sh1, s3, sh4, shattered memories in modern hardware. I own homecoming and downpour on both ps3 and xbsx, but don't know why the rest aren't on xb bc.

Been hyped for this remake. Don't know why people were bashing it outside of 1 cut of Angela. She looked OK from different angles. Hopefully that's the only character that is bored. I can live with that as long as the game isn't a woke fest. I usually wait but this is on my inject my veins list.

 

[Arachnid]

Day 1, but also LOL Bloober Team.

Playing it mostly out of curiosity and hoping it's at least somewhat good. It'll never fully replace the original.

This is me too. I'm expecting the worst, but hoping for the best just because they have some of the old team involved. Thank fuck or Ito and Akira, especially. Akira has already killed it on some of the new pieces in the soundtrack, and I can't wait to see what years of experience have bought him. I'm also super excited for Ito's true vision in monster design realized (SH2 OG wasn't able to really get there thanks to the hardware at the time, according to Ito). Ito's new monster designs are also going to be god tier.

I may have hated every Bloober game I've played with a passion, but this is SH2. I'll give them one more chance before hoping back on the Bloober hate train.

Silent hill along with something like mgs, thief, deus ex, splinter cell, civ, fire emblem, are all in my short list for day 1 buys.

We may be the same person with a split personality signing into multiple accounts tbh

 

[luca_29_bg]

Yes!!!! Famitsu review!

・The sense of realism and creepiness brought by the beautiful visuals and sound is incredible

・The Japanese dubbing is comfortable and makes you concentrate on the game, which is actually a joy

・Evasion makes the battles more fun and you'll be absorbed in defeating enemies one by one

・The character details and the revamped puzzle solving make it more mentally taxing

・As this is a work from over 20 years ago, there are many scenes that feel like flag setting, but thanks to the overwhelming realism and stress-free play feel, you hardly notice it

・The unique atmosphere is simply amazing

・It takes 16 to 18 hours to clear the first time

・You'll want to go on because you're curious to see something scary

・A great remake, the original and the additional elements are well balanced, so it can be enjoyed by both experienced and inexperienced players

 

[GHG]

I'm waiting for reviews/impressions to be honest.

Don't trust Bloober, all of their previous works are riddled with issues.

 

[Kurotri]

I've never played a Silent Hill before. I'm also not really a horror guy. I'm a pussy, you see.
However, I love psychological stuff, even with horror attached. I've seen and heard so many things about how SH2 handles this aspect and was always super curious. I see this as a perfect opportunity to jump in. Not day 1, but I'll get around it. Hopefully with clean pants.

 

[TGO]

Hopefully with clean pants.

Silent Hill isn't that type of horror, more "I don't want to be here but I need to know" horror

 

[Kurotri]

Silent Hill isn't that type of horror, more "I don't want to be here but I need to know" horror

That's way more intriguing. I'm getting hyped for sure.

 

[Bloobs]

Silent hill along with something like mgs, thief, deus ex, splinter cell, civ, fire emblem, are all in my short list for day 1 buys.

Or any ports /remasters of past games. I just wish there was a way to play sh1, s3, sh4, shattered memories in modern hardware. I own homecoming and downpour on both ps3 and xbsx, but don't know why the rest aren't on xb bc.

Been hyped for this remake. Don't know why people were bashing it outside of 1 cut of Angela. She looked OK from different angles. Hopefully that's the only character that is bored. I can live with that as long as the game isn't a woke fest. I usually wait but this is on my inject my veins list.

You can play the HD collection on Xbox. 3 is alright. 2 is one of the worst remasters but still playable.

 

[Flabagast]

I'm waiting for reviews/impressions to be honest.

Don't trust Bloober, all of their previous works are riddled with issues.

We don't care, we want to support the IP's revival and demonstrate to publishers that AAA horror games are sustainable. The quality of the game is barely part of the equation.

 

[Ulysses 31]

You can play the HD collection on Xbox. 3 is alright. 2 is one of the worst remasters but still playable.

Cruel thing of you to recommend the HD collection, they're based on beta code with all kinds of differences for the worse. Even breaking some unwritten rules in the SH series.

 

[Toots]

I think im hyped

Wait a sec

Oh no im in fact hyped by OPs WWE gifs and not the game

 

[Zacfoldor]

I'm in the "Team Bloober got serious" camp. Also I think Konami sent down a "don't change much, just better graphics" dictate based on Delta footage, so I think these classics will be well preserved. I think it's gonna be pretty good, mildly soulless good graphics, 8.7/10 meta. So hyped for finally a return to Silent Hill.

 

[FoxMcChief]

I’m really not sure.

I’m kind of a mix between three of the options: I’ll get around to it, waiting for a sale and lol Bloober.

 

[Johnny Concrete]

I bought it.

It looked good enough from the latest vids and I just have to own it, because I played the original 23 years ago and it meant a lot to me back then. So even if it sucks, I need to see it

 

[Astray]

Never played a silent hill game, don't care
*runs for cover*

Sort of in this group, but might try out the remake if it's good.

I have to admit the new footage looks much improved over the original trailers for this remake.

 

[Bloobs]

Cruel thing of you to recommend the HD collection, they're based on beta code with all kinds of differences for the worse. Even breaking some unwritten rules in the SH series.

SH fans are the worst

 

[Bloobs]

I'm in the "Team Bloober got serious" camp. Also I think Konami sent down a "don't change much, just better graphics" dictate based on Delta footage, so I think these classics will be well preserved. I think it's gonna be pretty good, mildly soulless good graphics, 8.7/10 meta. So hyped for finally a return to Silent Hill.

Its the other way around, Bloober wanted it to be real faithful while Konami wanted more change.

 

[Ulysses 31]

SH fans are the worst

I'm no big fan, only played 3 of all the SH games but I've seen comparisons between the HD collection and retail versions and I'm glad the HD versions weren't my first experience with the franchise.

 

[DeepEnigma]

SH fans are the worst

Nah, that collection was the worst.

 

[Kacho]

SH fans are the worst

It’s totally fine if it’s your only option to play them. But the Dead Rising remake had the same problem where it’s just wrong lol.

 

[GymWolf]

I wanna hear some feedback and watch some uncut gameplay first.

 

[Revolutionary]

Still on team #FuckKonami, so I'll be buying this at the lowest price possible sometime down the line

 

[MiguelItUp]

Nah, that collection was the worst.

It's true, and with 2 and 3 being abandonware on PC the experience is INSANELY better there. Especially with SH2's enhanced edition.

 

[sudolicious]

Honestly, from a consumer pov I don't see the point of this remake. Silent Hill 1 would probably get me excited, since that one could actually really benefit from a remake, but this one? Reminds me very much of the Demon's Souls remake. Sure the visual fidelity improved, yes, but I don't know whether the actual experience improved alongside, considering all the other changes that had to be made.

Like SH2 is basically "fine" from a gameplay pov (the gameplay being shit, but that also being the point), the graphics are fine. Making the gameplay "more exciting" isn't really what I'm looking for from a Silent Hill, changing the voice acting or the music will almost surely fail to land in at least some places.

 

[MiguelItUp]

Honestly, from a consumer pov I don't see the point of this remake. Silent Hill 1 would probably get me excited, since that one could actually really benefit from a remake, but this one? Reminds me very much of the Demon's Souls remake. Sure the visual fidelity improved, yes, but I don't know whether the actual experience improved alongside, considering all the other changes that had to be made.

Like SH2 is basically "fine" from a gameplay pov (the gameplay being shit, but that also being the point), the graphics are fine. Making the gameplay "more exciting" isn't really what I'm looking for from a Silent Hill, changing the voice acting or the music will almost surely fail to land in at least some places.

I'm sure they did it primarily because it's more of a stand alone rather than connected in anyway. If they did SH1, it would only make sense to do SH3.

Makes me wonder if they did it to test the waters and see how everything goes.

I know remake fatigue and all that, but I'd love to see SH1 get the same treatment. Hell and 3. Just give the original trilogy a proper updo while still delivering original games, which appears to be their plan.

 

[Giallo Corsa]

I'm waiting for reviews/impressions to be honest.

Don't trust Bloober, all of their previous works are riddled with issues.

The thing with Bloober is that they actually have excellent artists so their games have always brilliant art-direction AND atmosphere but...when it comes to their technical expertise (game performance , character models etc) they're a fucking mess to the point that makes you think if the whole thing was coded by interns, awful, awful amateurish stuff.

Having said that, I've found Blair witch, Observer AND the Medium incredibly engaging and atmospheric.

PS: the character models in the SH2 remake look bloody amateurish

 

[sudolicious]

Makes me wonder if they did it to test the waters and see how everything goes.

Yes, absolutely, you're right of course. From Konami's POV there's a myriad of reasons this makes perfect sense. I was just saying that for me, as a consumer, this isn't really appealing.

 

[Variahunter]

i am still waiting for my psn refund for my ac preorder.

What’s the point on preordering non physical games seriously ??

 

[Gonzito]

I'll wait for the reviews because I do not trust at all in Bloober Team. That being said, everything looks good so far

 

[Arachnid]

First review is out. Famitsu gave it a 35/40.

【メタファー：リファンタジオ】発売まもない、もうすぐ発売新作ゲームレビュー【サイレントヒル2】 | ゲームよりどりサブカルみどりパーク

METRO MONSTER　7877 不思議の桃源郷　7787 サイレントヒル2　8999 ・美麗なビジュアルサウンドがもたらす臨場感や不気味さが半端ではない ・日本語吹き替えは違和感なくよりゲームに集中できてむしろ嬉しい ・回避のおかげでバトルが楽しくなり敵を片っ端から倒すことに夢中になる ・キャラクターの人となりの補足や一新された謎解きはより精神的にくるように ・20年以上前の作品なのでフラグ立て感の強い演出も多いが圧倒的な臨場感とストレスの無いプレイフィールのおかげでほとんど気にならない ・独特の雰囲気は素晴らしいの一言 ・初回はクリアーに16〜18時間...

ryokutya2089.com

Some of the language in the translated page is concerning, but I don't know if it's translated well. Some of it is described as "stress-free" and that combat is fun so it allows you to concentrate on defeating all the enemies throughout the game "without feeling uncomfortable". Overall though, pretty glowing.

 

[Ulysses 31]

What’s the point on preordering non physical games seriously ??

Pre-order bonus would be my guess.

Or the 10% discount in some cases.

 

[Ulysses 31]

First review is out. Famitsu gave it a 35/40.

I reviews I will take seriously are those from the hardcore purist SH2 fans.

 

[Kacho]

You'll want to go on because you're curious to see something scary

 

[Bloobs]

First review is out. Famitsu gave it a 35/40.

【メタファー：リファンタジオ】発売まもない、もうすぐ発売新作ゲームレビュー【サイレントヒル2】 | ゲームよりどりサブカルみどりパーク

METRO MONSTER　7877 不思議の桃源郷　7787 サイレントヒル2　8999 ・美麗なビジュアルサウンドがもたらす臨場感や不気味さが半端ではない ・日本語吹き替えは違和感なくよりゲームに集中できてむしろ嬉しい ・回避のおかげでバトルが楽しくなり敵を片っ端から倒すことに夢中になる ・キャラクターの人となりの補足や一新された謎解きはより精神的にくるように ・20年以上前の作品なのでフラグ立て感の強い演出も多いが圧倒的な臨場感とストレスの無いプレイフィールのおかげでほとんど気にならない ・独特の雰囲気は素晴らしいの一言 ・初回はクリアーに16〜18時間...

ryokutya2089.com

Some of the language in the translated page is concerning, but I don't know if it's translated well. Some of it is described as "stress-free" and that combat is fun so it allows you to concentrate on defeating all the enemies throughout the game "without feeling uncomfortable". Overall though, pretty glowing.

GOTY

Badlucktroll RagnarokIV

 

[Deerock71]

I have played multiple Bloober games and never walked away impressed or entertained. I hope I’m wrong and they knock it out of the park because SH2 is an all time classic but I’m not confident it will be good. DB sparking zero will get my money day 1.

This. Exactly. They can't even make a smooth running game on the Switch.

 

[Badlucktroll]

GOTY

Badlucktroll RagnarokIV

 

[peronmls]

Actually looks like Bloober team is taking this fairly seriously, it looks pretty impressive to me and i love the OG (still have my PS2 copy)

Because we need more monsters bursting out of the ceiling as a boss gimmick. and other spider boss? A game cliche at this point.

 

[RagnarokIV]

GOTY

Badlucktroll RagnarokIV

GOTY
Bloober boys called it.

 

[GudOlRub]

69$
Lmao, yeah I love horror games but I ain't spending that kind of money on this game unless the reviews are absolutely stellar.
Alan Wake 2 cost me 50$ and so far it looks like a superior game in every way.

And the original SH2 still holds up well with the Enhanced Edition project so I'd honestly prefer new entries in the franchise.

 

[Bloobs]

This. Exactly. They can't even make a smooth running game on the Switch.

Cant be worse than Deadly Premonition

 

[nkarafo]

You forgot to add this choice:

- Waiting for the first few patches and fixes.

 

[LMJ]

Because we need more monsters bursting out of the ceiling as a boss gimmick. and other spider boss? A game cliche at this point.

The point was that Bloober isn't resting on their laurels here, why so much hate young padawan?

 

[Sleepwalker]

No pulse for me. 0 hype. $20 or free on PS plus.

 

[Kacho]

You forgot to add this choice:

- Waiting for the first few patches and fixes.

So you're saying you'll get around to it eventually

 

[Deerock71]

Cant be worse than Deadly Premonition

That, from what I understand, is part of Deadly Premonition's charm. I think I still have my physical copy on the Switch lol. Janky as fuck, that one. Played it and beat it, though.

 

[ThisIsMyDog]

If this end up being GOTY candidate that would be funniest thing ever.

 

[nikos]

I think I briefly tried these back in the day but they were never my types of games.

I have no hype for this but I might actually pick it up if the PC port is good (ultrawide, etc) because "spooky szn."

This appeals to me way more than something like Resident Evil because I've never liked zombies.