Original Silent Hill 2 Composer Has Exciting News For Fans

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Akira Yamaoka is remaking original tracks and adding new ones to the Silent Hill 2 remake.
The Silent Hill 2 remake will be longer than the original game.
Having Yamaoka back promises the remake will keep the essence of the original alive and well.

The upcoming remake of Silent HIll 2 will be featuring music by Akira Yamaoka once again, and the composer is bringing even more to the game's soundtrack. As the release date for the Silent Hill 2 remake is quickly approaching, Akira Yamaoka has offered some insight into what composing the game's soundtrack has been like.

Silent HIll 2 is one of the most notable horror games of the early 2000s. Once it was announced that Bloober Team would be in charge of developing a remake, many were both intrigued and skeptical. The heavy emphasis on combat in a gameplay reveal concerned some, but there have also been promising updates for Silent HIll 2. Not only will Silent Hill 2 be longer than its original version, but Akira Yamaoka is bringing an even bigger soundtrack to the project.

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In an official Twitter statement, Akira Yamaoka revealed that he has remade Silent Hill 2's original soundtrack, but that isn't all. Due to the game being longer than its predecessor, Yamaoka composed new songs for the soundtrack, as well. There are some iconic features that help set the tone of Silent Hill 2, and Yamaoka's compositions are a major aspect of what helps bring the story to life.

Composer Akira Yamaoka is Bringing More Music to the Silent Hill 2 Remake

Yamaoka further stated that this rework of SIlent Hill 2's soundtrack is a reflection of how his compositions have evolved in the two decades since he worked on the original game. Remaking the songs on the game's original soundtrack is exciting enough, but the brand-new tracks will be even more intriguing to hear for the first time. As a blend of the past and his current methods of composition, Yamaoka stated that this approach to Silent Hill 2's soundtrack has been a great challenge. Despite the initial skepticism surrounding Bloober Team's approach to Silent HIll 2, having Yamaoka back on board is a promising sign.

Silent Hill 2 will launch on October 8.

The Silent Hill franchise has struggled to reach the same highs of the original games, but Bloober Team's remake can hopefully change that. There are rumors that Konami is planning more Silent Hill games, and the Silent Hill 2 remake being a success could help reignite interest in the franchise. Since the game is such a beloved horror title, the concern surrounding the Silent Hill 2 remake is understandable, but Yamaoka being in charge of the soundtrack could help keep the essence of the original alive and well.

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