Silent Hill 2 Reviews

James Sunderland really loved his wife. He loved her so much that it smothered him when she died. Grief, doubt, and a calling to visit SILENT HILL consumed him. Finally arriving on Xbox, 2024’s excellent remake of the PS2 classic by Bloober Team is here and in the best shape I’ve seen yet. Running at a near-flawless, damned good-looking 60fps in performance mode, this is the best version of the game on consoles. So pack your car, put on your green jacket, and take a trip to everyone’s f...

The original Silent Hill 2 released in 2001, which was an impressive time for the medium. The year was not without other forward-thinking games tackling complicated emotional subjects (Metal Gear Solid 2 and Ico, for example), but James Sunderland’s journey into the titular town continues to stand out as arguably the most progressive both at the time and shockingly still today. Revisiting what many consider to be a masterpiece on the nature of grief, trauma, guilt, and other topics not typi...

The remake of Silent Hill 2 is a genuine masterpiece. While there are some technical issues here and there, Bloober Team did an exceptional job with the resurrected title's story, voice acting, gameplay, and visuals. Additionally, the attention to detail on display throughout the entire experience makes it a must-play for both returning fans as well as those who are playing Silent Hill 2 for the first time.

Silent Hill 2 brings a classic horror game back in an impressive way. Despite over 20 years of time passing, the story still feels poignant and unique in video games. As someone who never played the original, but has heard people sing its praises, Silent Hill 2 delivers on those, even if its combat doesn’t reach the heights of other games in the genre. If you enjoy the uneasy, and in some cases deeply cutting, feeling of psychological horror, Silent Hill 2 is a must play.

Bloober Team's remake hews closely to the original's high standards, but occasionally stumbles.

Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of Silent Hill 2

Silent Hill 2 isn't just superior to the original - it may just be the greatest survival horror ever made.

The iconic Silent Hill series resurfaces with a full remake of its beloved second installment. Originally released in 2001 for PlayStation 2, Silent Hill 2 now emerges from the fog, reimagined for modern audiences. This remake promises to plunge players back into the eerie town that has become synonymous with psychological horror. Let’s delve into the mist-shrouded streets and uncover what this new version brings to the table.

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.

Let's all be honest: Silent Hill 2 (the original) is one of, if not the best, horror game ever made. Indeed, it's arguably one of the best games ever made, point blank. With an outstanding story, compelling enough characters, and strong visuals (for the time), but most of all, a horror game that dripped in the atmosphere and sucked you in better than even the most adept of prostitutes.

In my restless dreams I see this game, Silent Hill 2. You promised that one day you would make a remake of it and let me feel what I felt years ago. But you never did, and now I'm here alone, waiting in our special place...

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

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.

That Silent Hill 2-shaped hole in your heart? It’s gone now, with Bloober Team’s faithful and outright terrifying remake.

“Silent Hill 2's remake is a faithful tribute to a horror classic that hardly holds anything back.”

Without question, Silent Hill 2 is one of the most iconic and notable psychological horror games of all time. In 2001, it revolutionised the way horror games were made; while others were hitting high notes with jump scares and zombies, Silent Hill 2 brought an overwhelming sense of dread. There’s a reason that so many modern horror games cite it as their inspiration. That’s why so many gamers were hesitant, worried, concerned, and also just a little bit hopeful when a remake of Silent Hil...

With excellent performances, improved mechanics, and more than just a fresh coat of paint, Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 is one of the studio’s best projects to date. A sinister and compelling return to Silent Hill that you won’t forget in a hurry.