Summary
- Fans have noticed a subtle detail on the character model for the NPC, Angela Orosco.
- Angela Orosco's bitten fingernails reveal her troubled past and mental health struggles.
- In-game details like Angela's nails and James Sunderland's dirty nails add depth to character development.
A keen-eyed player of the Silent Hill 2 remake has discovered an incredible detail on Angela Orosco's hands, which shows off the character's horribly bitten fingernails due to her deeply traumatic past and nervous disposition. After months of speculation and leaks, the remake of Silent Hill 2 was finally announced in 2022. The survival horror game places players inside the shoes of James Sunderland as he explores a spooky, fog-ridden town in Maine in search of his dead wife, Mary, who died three years earlier from a debilitating and protracted illness.
Even though some fans had some doubts about whether Bloober Team would develop a faithful and exciting homage to the classic horror title, the remake of Silent Hill 2 received positive reviews. Arguably the most popular and critically acclaimed game in the series, fans and critics have praised Silent Hill 2 remake for its modern-feeling combat system and hauntingly gorgeous world, pleasing long-time fans of the game, as well as newcomers to the series.
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In a post on Reddit, user OshPunch has shared with the Silent Hill community an interesting, and also a little painful looking, detail that they have discovered about Angela Orosco. The player provided a short clip that showcased a close up of Angela's hands and, upon further investigation, OshPunch found that the teenager's fingernails had been bitten right down to the quick. This amazingly intricate feature provides a deeper look into Angela's declining mental health due to years of abuse. Angela Orosco is one of Silent Hill's best female characters who shows up in the remake to reveal parts of her heartbreaking backstory and information about the town.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Player Finds Amazing Detail on Angela Orosco’s Hands
In the thread's comment section, fans have been praising the Bloober Team for including this insightful attention to detail. One comment said that even though they recoiled in real-life after seeing Angela's painfully bitten nails, they thought that the Bloober Team did a remarkable job, while another Redditor applauded the studio for making the fingernails look so realistic. A fan of the game also pointed out another cool feature, but this time regarding Silent Hill's James Sunderland. As time goes by in the remake, James' nails become dirtier and also sweat stains apparently appear on his jacket.
Aside from these incredible in-game details, players are also finding Easter eggs in the remake of Silent Hill 2. An observant player recently discovered a pretty cool throwback to the game's original map in Silent Hill 2's remake. Other well-hidden surprises in the game include the likes of a chainsaw animation by James after unlocking the New Game Plus mode.
Silent Hill 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- October 8, 2024
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Bloober Team
- Publisher(s)
- Konami
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
High-end Graphics and Sound
With ray tracing and other cutting-edge technical enhancements, the world of SILENT HILL and its unsettling ambiance is even realer than before.And with the inclusion of new, immersive soundscapes, you'll feel like you're standing in the thick of it.
Larger Environments
Explore locations and buildings that were once inaccessible, or are newly added in the remake. Enjoy the same acclaimed story, even while you experience the town of Silent Hill with fresh eyes across an expanded map.
Over-the-shoulder Camera
The remake moves from the original's fixed-camera viewpoints to an over-the-shoulder perspective, putting you closer to what James sees, for a more thrilling, more immersive experience as you explore the town and come face-to-face with monsters.
Evolved Combat Gameplay
Familiar weapons like the steel pipe and handgun make their return, but now with an updated combat system. Avoid attacks with carefully timed dodges, aim down sights, and more, making monster encounters more engaging and nerve-wracking than ever.
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Franchise
- Silent Hill
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
