Silent Hill 2 Remake Has Ruined The Franchise's Biggest & Best Meme (For Good Reason)

The new Silent Hill 2 remake has gone on to receive plenty of praise over its treatment of the classic horror game, even with some unintentionally iconic features being removed from the game and ending a long-running meme. Aiming to bring the 20-year-old Silent Hill 2 up to modern standards, there have been plenty of tweaks from minor adjustments to complete overhauls for the remake. Despite some controversy over certain changes shown throughout the trailers, the overwhelmingly positive reviews speak for themselves, signaling the success of Bloober's Silent Hill 2 remake.

One of the reasons for Silent Hill 2's success was that the developers listened to fan complaints over early remake footage, and made plenty of adjustments before the official release. Most complaints from fans were addressed in the remake, capturing the overwhelming sense of dread that made the original such a beloved classic. While some memorable moments had to be changed to make the Silent Hill 2 remake more consistent, they add to the overall experience rather than detract from it.

Bloober's Change Makes Silent Hill 2 More Immersive

Players Aren't Ever As Safe As They Think

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One of the smaller but still influential changes in the Silent Hill 2 remake removes the ability to pause the game while checking the map. In the original Silent Hill 2, the various monsters would wait patiently for James to pull out and read his map, but they've become much less courteous in the remake. Players will have to think ahead and check the map when they're safe unless they want to be caught at a dead end with a cleaver-wielding abomination at their heels.

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This feature was a source of unintentional hilarity among many players, making memes or fan art about their personal experiences of opening a map with an enemy mere inches away. This is easily one of the best changes made to the remake, enhancing immersion while making it a much scarier experience, true to the origins of Silent Hill. While some fans may be sad to see this and similar unintentionally iconic features leave the franchise, it's a change made for the better that can drastically increase tension while playing.

Silent Hill 2 Still Has Plenty Of Meme Potential

A Franchise Filled With Unintentionally Funny Moments

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The Silent Hill franchise is known for its disturbing content and nuanced psychological horror, but it's not without its share of comedic memories. While the tone is more consistently serious when compared to the Resident Evil games and their remakes, the Silent Hill developers have never shied away from putting in their share of jokes and silly moments. The Silent Hill 2 remake itself brings back all the iconic endings from the original game, from the funniest to the more serious, and even two new endings as well.

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One of the easiest ways to brighten up the grim horror experience is by using one of the new bonus outfits in the Silent Hill 2 remake. Players who own the digital deluxe version of the game will gain access to three new outfits for James to wear, from a pizza box pyramid head, alongside masks for the iconic Robbie and lovable Mira. Overall, the Silent Hill 2 remake has provided a fresh take on the beloved classic, without taking itself too seriously to retain the core identity and aspects that made the franchise so popular in the first place.