5 crucial things the Silent Hill 2 remake must get right

Ever since Bloober Team announced the upcoming remake of the legendary Silent Hill 2, the franchise’s loyal community and horror games fans have been holding their breath, hoping for a remake that will remain true to the original. However, meeting the fandom's expectations will require significant effort from the developers.

When creating a remake for a game like SH 2, the room for errors is slim. Silent Hill as a franchise has defined the horror video game genre for decades, and Silent Hill 2 is considered the best the franchise could offer.

With that in mind, here are five crucial elements that the Silent Hill 2 remake needs to get right in order to earn the approval of its fans.

Disclaimer: This article is subjective and solely based on the writer's opinions.

Arguably the most important location in the original, the Silent Hill Historical Society building or Museum of Historical Materials is one of the most iconic locations in the previous games. Not only was it vital to the story, but also featured some of the eeriest moments the title had to offer. There can't be too many mistakes in adapting this iconic location into the remake, if developers want to impress the fanbase.

One of the main aspects that made the original so engaging was its visual style. The original SH 2 featured a sombre ambience with its foggy overworld, distorted character figures, choice of colors, and more.

Unfortunately, the reveal trailer for the remake featured very disappointing visuals, especially the iconic foggy parts of the maps. It would be a hard blow to the expectations of the community if the remake failed in the visual department. Given the rumored high system requirements for running the remake, many believe it may not miss in the