As horror games go, nothing gets a debate heated up quite like a discussion onSilent Hill, specifically the future of it. WithBloober Team rumored to be working on a remake ofSilent Hill 2, the eerie Konami franchise has once again entered the spotlight. At the time of writing, there’s no official confirmation on whether a new entry will emerge, so a team of people has done the next best thing and reimagined the original game through a modern lens.
The YouTube channel TeaserPlay recently uploaded a short video that showcases what aSilent Hillremake could possibly look like if built in Unreal Engine 5. The concept trailer actually mashes bits from the first two games into one. The protagonist can be seen walking the streets of the titular foggy town while looking for Cheryl Mason, a la the firstSilent Hill, while the opening voiceover from the sequel’s James Sunderland plays. Overall, the video looks pretty spectacular and really shows what a modern entry in the series could look like today.
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It should be pointed out that the footage does not represent development aspects of any official or unofficialSilent Hillremake. It’s simply a concept, and an awesome one at that. In fact, TeaserPlay has a number of examples on their channel similar to this. Recently, they showed whatGrand Theft Auto: Vice Citywould look like in Unreal Engine 5. Not only does it appear fantastic, but it also gives food for thought on what last year’sGTA: Trilogycould have looked like had it been handled with more care. In general, TeaserPlay clearly has a knack for showcasing up-to-date iterations of beloved classics, even if they are just artistic reimaginings rather than actual games.
With so manySilent Hillrumors going around recently, many are holding out hope that Konami or its partners will make some sort of announcement soon. With the loss of Hideo Kojima and Guillermo del Toro’sSilent Hillsproject a few years ago, fans have been left wanting more, and the possibility of new games or a remake of the second installment has many feeling hopeful, even if this is a rumor they’ve heard many times before.
Asone of the best psychological horror games of all time,Silent Hill 2is something of a masterclass in unsettling subtlety that has left an impact on the genre. While TeaserPlay’s video is just a concept, some fans may be clinging to the notion that someone, somewhere is actively looking to bring the dormant series back.
Silent Hillreleased in 1999 for the original PlayStation.
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