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[keefged4]

Against all odds, with all the expectations of Bloober not being able to pull it off, they've absolutely done it. Silent Hill 2 is in my top 5 favourite games of all time, so I went into the remake with expectations low.

What I experienced was the most faithful and respectful remake I think I've ever seen.

I just wanted to put this here as not often in this day and age do we get a gem like this, and the moment needs to be savoured.

Everything is amazing about it, the art direction, the gameplay, the sound (Jesus fucking christ you need to try this with headphones!)

Perhaps I am old and shaking my fist at the cloud, however this is by far the best release this year and should be celebrated accordingly.

The bar was absurdly high for a remake, and they've done it. They've done it well.

Absolutely well done Bloober team.

 

[HeWhoWalks]

Cracks me up seeing this about face when a good few of us tried to tell y’all the game was going to be great!

 

[The Cockatrice]

Nah, RE2, RE4 and Demon Souls are still top 3.

 

[rodrigolfp]

In your dreams. Guy you control is a bad shooter and bad brawler.

 

[DavidGzz]

Yep, agreed. I never played SH so to not only remake a classic but to make it my favorite game in the genre is no small feat imo. They cooked.

 

[keefged4]

Nah, RE2, RE4 and Demon Souls are still top 3.

Demons souls maybe, RE2 possibly, but did RE4 really need a remake? The remakes are good but not on then scale of SH2 imo

 

[keefged4]

In your dreams.

Restless* dreams I see you there

 

[Punished Miku]

I don't really have a big list of remakes to be honest. It's almost entirely Resident Evil. But yeah, reception seems very positive. Definitely looking to try it at some point. My current list is probably:

1) Resident Evil 1
2) Demon's Souls
3) Resident Evil 2
4) Everything else.

Wouldn't surprise me at all if Metal Gear 3 is like, #4 or 5 on my list because there's barely any remakes that even matter. I'm not counting reboots, of which there are many great ones.

The ones I'm most excited for are Splinter Cell and Prince of Persia.

 

[The Cockatrice]

but did RE4 really need a remake?

I have 0 nostalgia in regards to RE4 or SH2 the originals as I was never a fan nor did I finish either back in the day, so as a fresh meat, RE4R is not just a great remake but genuinely in my top games of all time. SH2 is great as well, but under it. I'd put it at the same level as System Shock remake and Dead Space remakes, which were both 8/10 games for me.

 

[DavidGzz]

Nah, RE2, RE4 and Demon Souls are still top 3.

I can see arguments for the first two, but DS was a facelift of a classic. Bloober did way more work than a facelift with the exact same gameplay and a few new animations.

 

[Umbral]

I have yet to play it but anybody remaking a game can’t seem to stop themselves from changing things unnecessarily. I saw some signage changed along with the changes to Maria. I think on those grounds alone it is disqualified. Even Bluepoint couldn’t resist changing things they shouldn’t have. Resident Evil 2 is still king, even with its flaws.

All studios seem to forget the job and refuse to keep their egos in check.

 

[Strategize]

As soon as I saw someone point out that background of the inventory screen foreshadows the games twist I knew they were cooking with this.

 

[GudOlRub]

REmake 1 mogs every other remake in existence.
REmake 2 is good.
REmake 4 was unnecessary.
SH2 remake is fucking amazing but it's heavily hindered by its technical issues.

Fight me 1v1 if you don't agree.

 

[GHG]

Nah, RE2, RE4 and Demon Souls are still top 3.

It's better than all of those, especially RE2 with all the cut content.

 

[Strategize]

I have yet to play it but anybody remaking a game can’t seem to stop themselves from changing things unnecessarily. I saw some signage changed along with the changes to Maria. I think on those grounds alone it is disqualified. Even Bluepoint couldn’t resist changing things they shouldn’t have. Resident Evil 2 is still king, even with its flaws.

So this is "disqualified" for changing an outfit (which subjectively better looks btw), but RE2 is the king despite changing or even cutting way more stuff? Okay...

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Better than The Last Of Us?

 

[keefged4]

I have yet to play it but anybody remaking a game can’t seem to stop themselves from changing things unnecessarily. I saw some signage changed along with the changes to Maria. I think on those grounds alone it is disqualified. Even Bluepoint couldn’t resist changing things they shouldn’t have. Resident Evil 2 is still king, even with its flaws.

They haven't changed anything except the face. The same undertones and story are there. I feel that a lot of those who misunderstood the original story or don't know it are just jumping on the bandwagon of "she looks like Mulder from x-files lol" when it's really not the case. I'm against DEI as much as the next reasonable, same person on this forum, but if there is ever a character to ever complain about being de-sexualised in a remake, it's Angela from SH2. If anyone has a problem with it, then they haven't played the original or don't understand the story. It's a non issue.

 

[Hrk69]

All these horror remakes look the same to me

 

[Grildon Tundy]

In your dreams. Guy you control is a bad shooter and bad brawler.

 

[keefged4]

Better than The Last Of Us?

Let's wait for the re-re-remake in 3 years to answer that

 

[rodrigolfp]

A bad point.

 

[Come On Tars]

I’m shocked it turned out good. Looked like dogshit in all the initial footage

 

[Bojji]

In your dreams. Guy you control is a bad shooter and bad brawler.

He always was. I completed SH2 on Xbox original 2 years ago, gameplay was clunky as fuck but game was amazing overall, remake makes gameplay much better.

 

[HeWhoWalks]

Better than The Last Of Us?

I’d say almost equal, because like SH2, The Last Of Us simply remade greatness and kept the greatness. If anything, SH2:R moves more toward reimagining at some points.

Because Silent Hill is my favorite franchise overall, it gets the nod and I’m stoked to see what Bloober does with my absolute favorite in the series - which is the original! As far as Remakes go, it’s my absolute favorite (even over RE3R, which I enjoyed over RE2R).

 

[The Cockatrice]

especially RE2

I think ure confusing RE3 with RE2. RE2 Remake is fucking amazing.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Too expensive to be the best. Waiting for it to hit 39.99 before I buy a remake.

 

[rodrigolfp]

He always was. I completed SH2 on Xbox original 2 years ago, gameplay was clunky as fuck but game was amazing overall, remake makes gameplay much better.

The controls of the original are infuriating.

 

[Mr Hyde]

I totally agree. I'm not quite finished with it yet but it's an amazing game and it's very respectful towards the original, while at the same time elevating it to new heights. Graphics, sound design, performances, combat, everything is put together with the utmost care and love for the original. It's a true masterpiece and easily my game of the year so far. Well done Bloober

 

[keefged4]

I have 0 nostalgia in regards to RE4 or SH2 the originals as I was never a fan nor did I finish either back in the day, so as a fresh meat, RE4R is not just a great remake but genuinely in my top games of all time. SH2 is great as well, but under it. I'd put it at the same level as System Shock remake and Dead Space remakes, which were both 8/10 games for me.

My brother in Christ, do yourself a favour and go play the original RE4 and SH2. Thank me later.

 

[FunkMiller]

Cracks me up seeing this about face when a good few of us tried to tell y’all the game was going to be great!

Bloober's mediocre output prior to this game absolutely justified the cynicism a lot of us had about how this remake would turn out.

 

[Mister Wolf]

It's better than RE2 Remake?

 

[HeWhoWalks]

Bloober's mediocre output prior to this game absolutely justified the cynicism a lot of us had about how this remake would turn out.

“Mediocre” to you, perhaps. Plenty of other folks enjoyed their games. So, no, I wouldn’t say one opinion is justified over the other.

Mister Wolf

Depends. Both excel at what they’re trying to do. I enjoyed SH2R more though, no doubt!

 

[GHG]

I think ure confusing RE3 with RE2. RE2 Remake is fucking amazing.

While RE2 remake is amazing from a mechanical/gameplay point of view, there were a ton of things that they decided to omit from the remake, some bafflingly so.

They then dialed that up to 100 for 3 and it ended up being an utter joke.

If I had to rank all the recent remakes we've had then it would go like this:

1. System Shock
2. Silent Hill 2
3. Demons Souls
4. RE2
5. Dead Space
6. RE4
7. RE3

 

[ZehDon]

Obviously the best remake of all time:

Fortunately, I believe they're remastering it so it can be experienced by a new generation who don't have to put up with the dated presentation of this version.

 

[Chiggs]

Not even fucking close.

Demon's Souls and Resident Evil 4 are light years ahead.

 

[jshackles]

That's a weird way of saying Star Ocean 2

 

[keefged4]

It's better than RE2 Remake?

Imo, yes. Both are excellent. But bloobers SH2 manages to retain more of the essence of SH2 than Capcom did with RE2 imo. I love both games, original and remakes.

 

[swaffles23]

The sound design is so good, especially with headphones. Going through the Toluca Prison had me tensed up the entire time.. they did a great job being faithful to the original

 

[keefged4]

That's a weird way of saying Star Ocean 2

It's on my radar, thanks for reminding me

 

[The_Observer]

Wow, I can’t wait to play it finally. I have it already but couldn’t start it yet for certain reasons. Based on the last trailers I knew it would be good but never thought it would get so much praise.

 

[keefged4]

I think ure confusing RE3 with RE2. RE2 Remake is fucking amazing.

It is, but not as good as SH2 imo.

While RE2 remake is amazing from a mechanical/gameplay point of view, there were a ton of things that they decided to omit from the remake, some bafflingly so.

They then dialed that up to 100 for 3 and it ended up being an utter joke.

If I had to rank all the recent remakes we've had then it would go like this:

1. System Shock
2. Silent Hill 2
3. Demons Souls
4. RE2
5. Dead Space
6. RE4
7. RE3

Yeah this pretty much checks out for me tbh. System shock remake is amazing too.

 

[HeWhoWalks]

Damn, I forgot about Demons! Absolutely stellar remake!

 

[keefged4]

I’m shocked it turned out good. Looked like dogshit in all the initial footage

Believe me, I was skeptical af. They've nailed it.

 

[Synless]

Cracks me up seeing this about face when a good few of us tried to tell y’all the game was going to be great!

Dude, there are three types of people who take guesses on how a game will turn out. Those who say it will be great, those that say it will be good, and those who say it will suck.

Fact of the matter is Konami hasn’t made a new game of any note in years, Bloober has a less than solid track record.

Some of you saying it was going to be great and bragging about it to me is as worthless as saying the sun will rise tomorrow.

 

[HeWhoWalks]

Dude, there are three people who take guesses whether a game will be good. Those who say it will be great, those that say it will be good, and those who say it will suck.

Fact of the matter is Konami hasn’t made a new game of any note in years, Bloober has a less than solid track record.

Some of you saying it was going to be great and bragging about it to me is as worthless as saying the sun will rise tomorrow.

And that’s fine. On that token, your view is just as worthless since I enjoyed Bloober’s games and thought all early footage looked good, as did many others. Stalemate it is.

 

[DeepSpace5D]

I’m really enjoying Silent Hill 2 remake so far, but it doesn’t top Demon’s Souls remake or Shadow of the Colossus remake for me personally.

Bluepoint are the remake kings.

But I’m only about 4 hours in so I guess it remains to be seen. Demon’s Souls remake absolutely floored me right off the bat though.

 

[keefged4]

I have yet to play it but anybody remaking a game can’t seem to stop themselves from changing things unnecessarily. I saw some signage changed along with the changes to Maria. I think on those grounds alone it is disqualified. Even Bluepoint couldn’t resist changing things they shouldn’t have. Resident Evil 2 is still king, even with its flaws.

All studios seem to forget the job and refuse to keep their egos in check.

Apologies, original reply was misread, you are on about Maria, have you played the original? Do you understand what Maria is? The nurses are James' representation of sexual attraction, not Maria or Pyramid Head.

 

[Radical_3d]

This is what I love about forums. Absolute trash tier takes like you can’t find anywhere else.

 

[chokotoureiki]

Dang no one has Persona 3 Remake in their list

Haven't played SH2 remake yet, only the original long, long ago but I will wait for a price drop before reserving judgment.

 

[keefged4]

This is what I love about forums. Absolute trash tier takes like you can’t find anywhere else.

Hey, opinions are opinions, if you disagree, then make it known. Almost like a space to discuss things.. like a forum