Chris Shive
Hardcore GamerReview: Silent Hill 2 Doesn't Surpass the Original
Published 10/4/2024
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 10/8/2024
Silent Hill 2
Silent Hill 2 Remake is a ground-up reimagining of the 2001 psychological horror game. It follows James Sunderland as he searches for his deceased wife in the fog-shrouded town of Silent Hill. The remake features entirely rebuilt visuals in Unreal Engine 5, over-the-shoulder gameplay, reworked combat, and new voice acting.
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- Bloober Team
- Publisher
- Konami
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Critic avg
85
17 scored reviews
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17
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70–100
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 85 across 17 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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90–1008 reviews · 47%
80–894 reviews · 24%
70–795 reviews · 29%
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Giovanni Colantonio
Digital TrendsSilent Hill 2 review: faithful remake understands the assignment
Published 10/4/2024
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Read originalVikki Blake
EurogamerSilent Hill 2 Remake review - an all-time horror great returns
Published 10/4/2024
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Read originalMark Delaney
GameSpotSilent Hill 2 Remake Review - Born From A Wish
Published 10/4/2024
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Read originalLeon Hurley
GamesRadar+Silent Hill 2 Remake review | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 10/4/2024
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Read originalSilent Hill 2 Review
Published 10/4/2024
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Read originalJames Kennedy
TheGamerSilent Hill 2 Review
Published 10/4/2024
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