Summary
- Director Mateusz Renart wants to make a Lord of the Rings horror game post-Silent Hill 2 success.
- Bloober Team's Silent Hill 2 remake expands story points and adds immersive horror.
- Fans are excited for future projects from the studio, including Cronos: The New Dawn, after Silent Hill 2.
The director of the Silent Hill 2 remake, Mateusz Renart, has expressed interest in making a Lord of the Rings horror game in the future. The remake of the 2001 cult classic was received with critical acclaim and praise for elevating the horror elements of Silent Hill 2.
Developer Bloober Team, known for the successful Layers of Fear series, was given the opportunity to do the Silent Hill 2 remake, and the result is an immersive horror experience that feels both new and nostalgic to fans. Many changes were made in the Silent Hill 2 remake, but many fans welcomed them as they expanded upon certain story points and, of course, breathed new life into James' haunting adventure.
After the massive success of Silent Hill 2, many fans are looking forward to Bloober Team's Cronos: The New Dawn, which is expected to come out in 2025. Likewise, Silent Hill 2's director, Mateusz Lenart, said in an interview with YouTube channel Bonfire Conversations that his dream project would be a horror fantasy RPG, citing J.R.R. Tolkien's work as one of his inspirations. Host Hamidreza Nikoofar suggested that Bloober should make a horror game based on The Lord of the Rings, to which Lenart said, "Don't think I didn't pitch my ideas around that."
Silent Hill 2 Remake Director Wants to Make a Horror Fantasy Game
- The conversation about The Lord of the Rings starts at the 32:50 mark.
In the YouTube comments, many fans praised Lenart for his vision, especially seeing how Bloober Team pulled off the Silent Hill 2 remake's world. They also said that the interview was an insightful look into Lenart's creative process and inspirations, adding that they're excited to see what he and his team will come up with next, like a remake of Silent Hill 2's DLC or another Silent Hill game.
Although it isn't set in stone yet, a Lord of the Rings horror game would definitely be interesting because of its dark medieval themes. As fans know, the story revolves around Frodo as he sets out on an adventure to destroy The One Ring, while also battling the forces of Sauron. The Lord of the Rings franchise has many scary characters, and they can become even more terrifying if they're used in a potential horror title.
The Lord of the Rings franchise has had a bad streak of games in the last few years, especially with The Lord of the Rings: Gollum's becoming one of the worst-rated games of 2023. But a lot of fans are hopeful about future games based on the franchise, like the upcoming cozy farming sim Tales of the Shire that features new Hobbit characters. Perhaps a horror title from Bloober Team could help bring more variety and excitement to Lord of the Rings games in the future.
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
- Prequel(s)
- Silent Hill
- Franchise
- Silent Hill
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unsupported
- PC Release Date
- October 8, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- October 8, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC
- How Long To Beat
- 15 Hours
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
