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Silent Hill 2 Digital Deluxe Edition​

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PS5

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• Get it on GMG - $62.39
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Those who want some digital extras with their game can pick up the digital-only deluxe edition. It comes with the game itself, plus the following digital items:

• 48-hour early access (October 6)
• Digital artbook
• Digital soundtrack
• Pyramid Head Mask (pizza box)
• Robbie the Rabbit mask (PS5 only)

Silent Hill 2 Preorder Bonus​

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Preorder Silent Hill 2, and you’ll receive the following in-game digital item:

• Mira the Dog Mask

Opencritic - 88/100- 91% Recommended

MetaCritic - 82/100 - Based on 49 Reviews

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Arabhardware - Ahmed Yousry - Arabic - 9 / 10

This Game will eat you alive! Konami is finally back after 10 long years to deliver with Bloober Team one of the best horror games remakes in history paving the way for a fierce competition in the horror genre in the years to come

CGMagazine - 9 / 10

Bloober Team has crafted a Silent Hill 2 remake that respects the original while delivering a fresh, terrifying experience.

Checkpoint Gaming - Luke Mitchell - 9 / 10

The remake of Silent Hill 2 walks a fine line between honouring a beloved original and innovating for both new and returning audiences. It does so with incredible success, landing clever changes to its puzzles and cleverly expanded environments that enhance the game, rather than detracting from it or over-stuffing it. Ultimately, this remake never loses sight of what makes Silent Hill 2 such a memorable experience in the first place: its ability to get under your skin, and stay there. It's truly delightful to share that the Silent Hill 2 remake is a polished, fitting homage, and a celebration of one of horror's greatest masterpieces.

Eurogamer - Vikki Blake - 5 / 5

Against the odds, Bloober Team has delivered a remake that both expands Silent Hill 2 in just the right places, and gives careful attention to what it preserves.

Everyeye.it - Riccardo Cantù - Italian - 8.2 / 10

Ultimately, the remake of Silent Hill 2 has been able to dispel any doubts we held in our hearts, delivering us a product that respects the original and is able to preserve its powerful message.

GRYOnline.pl - Sebastian Kasparek - Polish - 6 / 10

As a regular representative of the genre the new Silent Hill 2 is quite good, and should deliver lots of fun to gamers that like this kind of games. But as a remake of one of the most important horror games in history this new version looks extremely mediocre, which in my eyes is a greater crime than making a simply bad game.

GameSpot - Mark Delaney - 9 / 10

Remaking one of the most revered horror games ever is no simple task, but Bloober Team impressively rebottles the magic of the 2001 genre landmark.

Gamepressure - Zbigniew Woźnicki - 6.5 / 10

The story and character models are something I can live with. Unless someone is a purist, then the game will certainly make them lose interest very quickly. In my opinion, however, the biggest sins of Silent Hill 2 are the extensive exploration, which eventually becomes tiresome, and the untapped potential of combat.

GamesRadar+ - Leon Hurley - 3.5 / 5

Does a good job of making the series feel relevant in a way it hasn't for years.

GamingTrend - Henry Viola - 90 / 100

If you had any doubts about the Silent Hill 2 remake, then throw them out the window because Bloober Team cooked with this one. It successfully modernizes a classic without losing sight of what made it special in the first place.

Hardcore Gamer - Chris Shive - 4 / 5

The remake will not have the same impact as the original, but it's still a worthwhile game for newcomers and old fans alike.

IGN - Tristan Ogilvie - 8 / 10

Silent Hill 2 is a great way to visit – or revisit – one of the most dread-inducing destinations in the history of survival horror.

IGN Italy - Alessandra Borgonovo - Italian - 9.5 / 10

Silent Hill 2 Remake is an excellent game that shines in every aspect and pays homage in the best possible way to the cornerstone game of psychological horror.

One More Game - Chris Garcia - 9 / 10

It wasn't easy, and after facing a lot of uncertainty and criticism months before its release, Bloober Team has delivered a fantastic remake of a definite horror classic in Silent Hill 2 Remake. The pressure to overcome the odds must have been crippling, but the team has successfully captured the soul of the original and has modernized it with care, resulting in a must-play entry for the series that has been long dormant.

From the stunning visuals to the haunting atmosphere and even the immersive audio design, the Silent Hill 2 Remake is a definite addition to gaming libraries everywhere, as its psychological spin on the genre is a testament to the legacy it left behind.

PSX Brasil - Eric Oliveira - Portuguese - 100 / 100

Bloober Team makes its best project to date by recreating, updating and expanding Silent Hill 2 in a majestic way without affecting its essence or art.

Press Start - James Mitchell - 9 / 10

Silent Hill 2 is a great remake that captures the essence of the original game, expanding it in all the right ways without ruining the spirit of the original. While this is easily the best game Bloober has ever made, and perhaps even their scariest, simplistic combat is the only thing that keeps this horror epic from reaching its true potential. Regardless, this Silent Hill 2 remake is everything you could hope for and more, and hopefully, a sign of great things to come for the series. It's a clever and inventive expansion of the original that you wouldn't know you needed……until now.

Push Square - Liam Croft - 9 / 10

Bloober Team has faithfully and respectfully recreated one of the survival horror genre's all-time greats, modernising Silent Hill 2 in all the right ways.

Sirus Gaming - Jarren Navarrete - 10 / 10

The Silent Hill 2 remake is one of the best horror games I've played to recent date. I couldn't find a single thing I disliked about it. With the use of the PlayStation 5 hardware to deliver a more immersive experience, I found playing this Silent Hill 2 remake to do justice to the original and then some.

Spaziogames - Domenico Musicò - Italian - 9.4 / 10

Konami and Bloober Team revive an invaluable piece of video game history. One of the best games of all time returns with the deflagrating power we remember so well, showing even modern audiences why it still remains the boldest and darkest psychological horror ever seen in the video game industry.

TheGamer - James Kennedy - 3.5 / 5

Bloober Team’s version of Silent Hill 2 often feels like a high fidelity version of the original with remixed puzzles and item locations. The combat is reasonably satisfying, the boss encounters have been improved, but what is fundamentally a great horror game is partially undermined by the over-the-top sound design, injection of jump scares, and general lack of restraint.

Tom's Hardware Italia - Andrea Maiellano - Italian - 9 / 10

If we look back at the very first moments when the Silent Hill remake was shown to the public, Konami and Bloober Team's gamble seemed doomed from the start. However, like in the most traditional of redemption stories, the Polish team has delivered one of the best horror experiences of recent years, while also proving to everyone that creating a remake 'faithful to the original work' is indeed possible. Silent Hill 2 is a love letter to the 2001 title, able to captivate new generations while offering just the right amount of novelty to those who adored the original version released for PlayStation 2

VGC - Chris Scullion - 4 / 5

Silent Hill 2 is a skilfully handled retelling of one of the medium's most loved survival horror games. It stays faithful to the original (to a fault at times) but breathes enough new life into it to simultaneously ensure that long-time fans will appreciate the respect shown, while newcomers won't find it antiquated.

Wccftech - Chris Wray - 9 / 10

Silent Hill 2 is the best game Bloober Team has made. A faithful reimagining of the original, bringing it to the modern day without losing what made the original the best horror game ever, using modern game mechanics to improve where they could, and expanding on what was already an engrossing world. Without any shadow of a doubt, a resounding success, one that will likely come as a surprise to many.

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[RetroGamingUK]

Going to guess 85%

The game looks brilliant, but I think some purist reviewers may pick fault with changes.

 

[Housh]

I hope it is good. Wouldn't mind picking it up on Steam if the reviews are decent.

 

[Kacho]

82%

 

[od-chan]

probably around 83, from what I've seem it looks more like a 68 to me though.

 

[Jesb]

My guess is 70-75

 

[Badlucktroll]

100%

 

[March Climber]

Based on how ravenous and nitpick-heavy the fanbase is (including some professional reviewers who are fans of the original), I can't go any higher than high 80s.

 

[peek]

7

 

[Luipadre]

Day 1 nonetheless

 

[DrDryRub]

Whether it be a 25 or 100 in definitely picking this up to play on my Rog ally X. Currently playing the original on my emu handheld.

 

[analog_future]

I this will review very well. Bloober's first certifiable hit. 85

 

[GHG]

70's. It's bloober, so it is written.

 

[sono]

I think it will review very well

 

[Mr Hyde]

Voted 85-89. Bloober is delivering the goods with this one. Their breakout hit. If it goes above 90 I'll blow a fuse.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Should be 85%. Bloober effect.... I'll say 76%

 

[Chuck Berry]

Mid 70s to low 80s

If any reviewer is a superfan I have a feeling it'll be put through the grinder. The fact it's Bloober will just add insult to injury.

The diehards for this game are more serious about it than the re4 hardcores. Always how Ive seen it since the early aughts. Silent Hill fans are just in another league.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

The game to prove Blooper Team should just remake what others create.

 

[Big Baller]

Silent Hill 2 Remake OT - There is something about Mary

 

[RetroGamingUK]

The game to prove Blooper Team should just remake what others create.

It does seem like it’s story telling and not technical prowess that’s their weakness.

 

[mckmas8808]

How can most people think this game will score between an 80-89? I'm kinda shock by GAF at the moment.

 

[DragoonKain]

I'll say 75

 

[GymWolf]

I expect an anyway! out of 10.

 

[killatopak]

At this point, I don’t really care if it doesn’t score well. I just want to experience SH2 again in a new way.

This will however tell me if the original is still the definitive way to play.

Personally, expecting somewhere around 80s. I’m hoping the material itself which is sourced from the original game is still good enough that it will review well despite any hypothetical shortcoming Bloober could have made.

I don’t expect much but hoping to be pleasantly surprised.

 

[Arachnid]

So.

Fucking,

Excited.

 

[March Climber]

How can most people think this game will score between an 80-89? I'm kinda shock by GAF at the moment.

You're thinking lower or higher?

 

[Luipadre]

I cant wait to see whats all the fuss is about. Never played or saw the original game but i like everything i see from this remake, except the really old trailers.

 

[killatopak]

So.

Fucking,

Excited.

rip rich.

 

[EerieArcade]

Really excited to play it but I'll go for a safe 79.

 

[REMAINSILLY]

Realistically I will guess 80-84%. It all depends on if the reviewers think the game is inclusive enough, or if the bubblehead nurses are too sexy and makes them uncomfortable.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

I'll go with an 80-81, but since this remake is handled by Bloober I might be way off the mark.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Low 80s

 

[RagnarokIV]

Fucken yes let's go! Already touching my willy thinking about this game.

 

[Snowdonhoffen]

Realistically speaking, if the game is polished and runs well, I can see it being criticized because of the dated body/face animations and a somewhat clunky melee combat. But probably praised by its atmosphere, acting and story with a solid 83-84%
If it's a broken mess, 70-75% most likely.

 

[Vasilisk 2038]

I think it will be around 85, remakes from beloved games are always divisive, but seems that Bloober Team has made a good work

 

[3liteDragon]

85-89

 

[DeepEnigma]

Fucken yes let's go! Already touching my willy thinking about this game.

 

[tommib]

86

 

[mckmas8808]

You're thinking lower or higher?

Lower sadly.

 

[bender]

I voted 70-74% which I think would be a pleasant surprise all things considered.

 

[od-chan]

if the game is polished

It is, in fact, polished.

Spoiler

low hanging fruit is still fruit, i'll see myself out :3

 

[Danjin44]

I personally not a fan of the direction they took with this remake, so I’m not really interested getting regardless what score it gets.

 

[Badlucktroll]

Realistically, i think it will will do good snd review well and suprise the naysayers but wont totally blow the roof off the house

 

[Draugoth]

DeepEnigma said he was expecting high 90's in the other thread

I say 81, let's see who's right

 

[DeepEnigma]

DeepEnigma said he was expecting high 90's in the other thread

I say 81, let's see who's right

 

[Badlucktroll]

 

[DeepEnigma]

 

[March Climber]

Lower sadly.

From what we've seen so far, what aspects of this game make it look like a lower tier experience to you?

Comparatively, with that recent Alone in the Dark game, while the motion capture for the performances was decently good, I could see the visible jank when any gameplay was shown so I knew that game would not score above 70s.

 

[Big Baller]

 

[Badlucktroll]