Konami revealed lots of new information about the upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake at the State of Play and Silent Hill Transmission, including an October release date and almost fifteen minutes of gameplay footage. With lots of new insights on the soon-to-release game by Bloober Team and Konami now made official, discussion on the title has ramped up yet again, and fans of the iconic horror franchise seem to have mixed opinions.<\/p>\n
\nI think the stiff looking gameplay works. SH was always a little more stiff than RE and I think it helps build tension. Character models look a little dated, but the environments and atmosphere are really well done<\/p>\n
— Steven Tobi (@steven_tobi_) May 31, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n
Many fans compared the game’s design to that of Capcom’s highly successful Resident Evil 4 remake, both in its combat and visual style. Some even joked that this new rendition of James Sunderland looks a lot like Resident Evil 4 remake’s Leon Kennedy:<\/p>\n
\n\nLeon and James💙🧡<\/p>\n
RE4R \/\/ Silent Hill 2 remake #resident_evil<\/a>#silenthill2R<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/FBCYe7oky9<\/a><\/p>\n
— 𝑨𝒅𝒂 𝑾𝒐𝒏𝒈 (@X33Ada) May 31, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n
James Sunderland isn’t the only character who sees some changes from his original look in the new game, though. While the game’s protagonist at least still sports the same outfit he always has, Maria sees some heavier changes to her appearance. She loses her iconic leopard print skirt and pink crop top for a black dress and a pink jacket with a buckle around the waist. Some fans say they love the new look, while others say it doesn’t fit the game’s narrative or themes represented by her original outfit.<\/p>\n
\n\nWell well well, look who missed the entire point of Maria’s design in the Silent Hill 2 remake. pic.twitter.com\/2RVyZ946AH<\/a><\/p>\n
— NicTomahawk🔞 (@NicTomahawk) May 31, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nMaria’s new look is such an odd choice, every part of her design had strong thematic importance<\/p>\n
Did Bloober not watch The Making of Silent Hill 2? pic.twitter.com\/E3Ap6WHBXq<\/a><\/p>\n
— HassledvaniaYT (@hassledvania) May 31, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n
Angela, too, sees some changes from her original look; though she dons a similar top, she has softer features and a rounder face. Fans’ reactions to Angela are just as mixed as those to James and Maria, with many loving the new design while others find themselves frustrated that the modernized model doesn’t quite reflect her original look.<\/p>\n
\n\nThere’s so much to take away from the new Silent Hill 2 footage, but the main thing I can’t get over is how much they’ve butchered Angela. pic.twitter.com\/fcV635Uktp<\/a><\/p>\n
— SelacoManLives (@GmanLives) May 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nAngela in Silent Hill 2 Remake does actually look fine! Don’t see an issue with her design IMO! pic.twitter.com\/kvlB2KhyGG<\/a><\/p>\n