Summary
- Silent Hill 2 Remake features a hidden Easter egg showing the original game's map, delighting fans.
- Despite initial controversy, the remake received positive reviews, even from the original director.
- Players can enjoy the remake without playing the original, offering a standalone story with nods to the original.
An eagle-eyed player of Silent Hill 2 Remake has unearthed an exciting Easter egg that shows off the original game's map which is hidden in an area some players may miss throughout their playthrough. Released on October 8, Silent Hill 2 Remake has been highly anticipated by fans since the game was first revealed in 2022 due to it being one of gaming's most iconic horror franchises, alongside Resident Evil.
Although the Bloober Team title had gathered controversy prior to its launch because of some fans' worries that the remake wouldn't do the original justice, Silent Hill 2 Remake's positive reviews proved its doubters wrong, with even the original game's director, Masashi Tsuboyama, showing the game plenty of support. Even though most players are still making their way around the game, one observant Silent Hill 2 Remake fan has already discovered a pretty cool throwback to the original.
Silent Hill 2 Remake: All Difficulty Settings and Differences
Silent Hill 2's remake holds two difficulties for combat and puzzles that may have some players asking what they should choose for their first time.
In a post on Reddit, user toxiccarnival314 has shared with the community a really cool Easter egg they discovered while exploring in Silent Hill 2 Remake. Situated in the game's Woodside Apartment area, which has been cited as one of the creepiest houses in video games, a sign found in the courtyard shows off the original game's map of the east side of the city and surrounding locations by Toluca Lake. In the thread's comment section, the Silent Hill community is praising Bloober Team for adding such a well-placed throwback to the iconic OG title.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Pays Tribute to the Original Game’s Map
One fan commented that so much love had gone into the remake and they enjoyed seeing all the Easter eggs being discovered, while another exclaimed how faithful it was to the original, as well as the joy it brought them to see the iconic title being brought into 2024. One Redditor disclosed that they discovered the original map with drawings in Neely's Bar, but that these can only be found after dark. The original Silent Hill 2 had plenty of hidden features of its own when it was released 23 years ago, which included a way to unlock its mini-map and the ability to save the game anywhere.
Thankfully, for those who didn't get the chance to experience the sequel to the original and want to see what all the fuss is about, players can indeed play Silent Hill 2 Remake without playing Silent Hill 1. Silent Hill 2 is a standalone story with an entirely separate cast of characters and a different plot. However, the sequel does give players more insight into the town's history and better knowledge of Silent Hill's lore.
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
