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Silent Hill 2

Silent Hill 2 is the survival horror classic released on the PlayStation 2 and is considered one of the industry's most widely known survival horror games. Players assume the role of James Sunderland, recently having arrived in the town of Silent Hill following a letter supposedly delivered to him by his deceased wife. The seemingly deserted town is covered in a thick, dense fog that James must navigate to search various buildings and alleyways to progress.

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Silent Hill 2
Survival Horror
Top Critic Avg: 87/100 Critics Rec: 94%
Released
September 25, 2001
ESRB
Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Violence
Developer(s)
Team Silent
Publisher(s)
Konami
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Prequel(s)
Silent Hill

Franchise
Silent Hill
Platform(s)
PlayStation 2, Xbox (Original), PC
Sequel(s)

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Scenes from the original and remake of Silent Hill 2's dog ending.
Silent Hill 2 Remake's Dog Ending Vs The Original
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Silent Hill 2’s dog ending is perhaps its most famous, and the remake makes a couple of small adjustments in its recreation of the iconic scene.

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What Happens When You Find All The Strange Photos In The Silent Hill 2 Remake?
Silent Hill 2 Remake

One of the new collectible items in the Silent Hill 2 remake comes with a reward, encouraging players to search Silent Hill for these cryptic photos.

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James from Silent Hill 2 Remake with Pyramid Head lurking behind him.
New Silent Hill 2 Players, Don't Be Fooled By Pyramid Head
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The Silent Hill 2 remake will inevitably bring new fans to the series, inevitably causing more confusion about Pyramid Head’s role as a series mascot.

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A worried-looking James Sunderland in front of a rotting pizza and a blocked-off tunnel in screenshots from the Silent Hill 2 remake.
What Happens When You Find All The Glimpses Of The Past In The Silent Hill 2 Remake?
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The Silent Hill 2 remake adds a new set of collectibles: Glimpses of the Past, which reference sites of important events from the original version.

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James flanked by moth wings, a padlock, and a key in screenshots from SIlent Hill 2 remake.
I'm Convinced Silent Hill 2 Remake’s Smallest Change Is Its Smartest One
Silent Hill 2 Remake

The Silent Hill 2 remake makes some seemingly inconsequential changes that have a massive impact for repeat players and series newcomers alike.

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Bloober Teases Work On New Konami Projects After Silent Hill 2
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Bloober and Konami will continue to collaborate on future projects following the Silent Hill 2 remake, according to a new interview.

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Silent Hill 2 - Remake James With The Original Maria Behind Him
Silent Hill 2 Controversies Are Missing The Biggest Problem With Remakes
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As with anything with a ionate fan base, the changes made to Silent Hill 2 for its remake have been the subject of plenty of controversy.

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Silent Hill 3's Heather, SH2's James and SH3's Vincent up-close on a background from SH2.
The 10 Best Quotes From Silent Hill, Ranked
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The Silent Hill series is known for its psychological horror and storytelling, leading to many unforgettable quotes that define the franchise.

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Side by side images of James, the protagonist of Silent Hill 2, as he's seen in the trailer for Bloober Team's remake
Silent Hill 2 Remake Is Already In Trouble
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Bloober Team recently made an announcement that might concern Silent Hill 2 players, but does that mean the remake is in trouble?

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James sits at the bedside of his sick wife, Mary, in Silent Hill 2
How The Silent Hill 2 Remake Can Fix The Original’s Ending
Silent Hill 2 Remake

Silent Hill 2 Remake is being developed by Bloober Team, and one ending from the HD version of the game should be expanded upon in the remake.

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James Sunderland walking through the foggy streets of Silent Hill.
Silent Hill 2: Biggest Mistakes The Remake Must Avoid
Gaming

While the Silent Hill 2 remake is very promising, Bloober Team has made some serious mistakes in their other games that shouldn't happen again.

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Silent Hill 2's James Sunderland in a parking lot, looking down into the series' iconic fog.
At Least The Silent Hill 2 Remake Won't Suck As Much As The Movie
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Although some elements of the Silent Hill 2 remake are controversial, its faithfulness to the original could make it better than the new movie.

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James from the Silent Hill 2 remake standing in a dimly lit room looking concerned.
Silent Hill 2's Remake Is Taking Away Your Only Safe Space
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The Silent Hill 2 remake won't have any loading screens, which is excellent for immersion but takes away the player's only moments of respite.

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James and Angela in Silent Hill 2's graveyard.
Silent Hill 2: Non-Negotiable Features The Remake Needs
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Silent Hill 2's remake has a lot to live up to, and the original game has a few elements that cannot be left out of the new version.

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James from the Silent Hill 2 Remake holds a noose in a dark scene.
A Better Silent Hill 2 Will Make The Game Worse
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On a technical level , the remake of Silent Hill 2 looks great, but that may take away from what made the original so scary in the first place.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake Might Be Closer Than You Think
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The remake of Silent Hill 2 might be closer to its release than fans think, as Bloober Team has confirmed that it has entered the end of production.

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A screenshot of the trailer for the remake of Silent Hill 2, with James Sunderland staring into a miror and touching his cheek with his fingers.
Silent Hill 2 Remake: Why James' Face Looks So Weird
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A new trailer for the remake of Silent Hill 2 showcased the updated look for James Sunderland, the protagonist, looks strange to many players.

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Silent Hill 2 protagonist James Sunderland swinging a club with nails in it at an enemy.
PS5 Is Silent Hill 2 Remake's Worst Enemy
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The Silent Hill 2 remake will make full use of new-generation PlayStation 5 hardware, but this may actually be detrimental to the horror experience.

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Silent Hill characters James Sunderland, Heather Mason, and Henry Townshend.
Which Silent Hill Games To Play If You’re New To The Series
PC Games

Silent Hill is back, and series newcomers may want to play some of the previous entries. Unfortunately, only a handful are readily available.

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