Silent Hill 2 Remake previews are out, and they sound promising

There have been quite a few doubts about Bloober Team’s ability to remake Silent Hill 2 in a way that keeps the spirit of the original while breathing new life into the legendary horror game. I’ve been guilty of perpetuating some of this cynicism myself, but there’s a chance the game could actually turn out to be good.

A number of journalists have been treated to a preview of the Silent Hill 2 remake lately, and feedback suggests Bloober might actually have nailed it. With the release date just a few weeks ꦆaway, early opinion🌜s seem to be positive.

‘s Thomas Morgan says they’re excited about what the full game will bring, praising the developer for daring to make a few changes. Jasmine Gould-Wilson, over on , said they went into the preview “cautiously,” but was “pleasantly surprised,” adding that they’re “more than ready to give Silent Hill 2 Remake the chance it deserves,” while the refers to the game as “far better than we expected.”

Silent no longer

From just these three opinions, it seems many of us may be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Bloober Team has often been criticized for its mishandling of delicate subjects in its games, such as mental health. Given that the original Silent Hill 2 is wholly a psychological game, concerns were raised over whether the same studio that made The Medium could do one of the most influential survival horror games any ju𒁃stice.

Alongside these early indications of its potential, we’ve also been treated to a new story trailer. The teaser gives us a good look at some of the titular foggy town’s inhabitants, including Eddie, Laura, Angela, and, of course, Maria.

With a modern control scheme not too far removed from the remake of Resident Evil 2, new puzzles, fresh visuals, and, above all, respect for the source material, we could be looking at one hell of a return for Silent Hill 2.