Summary
TheSilent Hill 2 Remakecould be released soon, as indicated by a recent rating posted by the Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAC). TheSilent Hill 2 Remakewas first announced in 2022 as a collaboration between Konami and Bloober Team. Fans were a little cautious about a remake of the seminal horror game, especially afterthe controversialSilent Hill 2Combat Trailerthat was released in February. Despite some trepidations about the game, it appears that fans may see the full game’s release date soon, thanks to a new rating provided by GRAC.
GRAC is a South Korean association that assigns ratings to video games, similar to the ESRB in North America. Ratings from associations like these usually indicate that a game is coming out relatively soon. It also gives some insight into what content would be included in the game to properly assess which demographic could play it. With this new rating, gamers anticipating the release of Konami and Bloober Team’sSilent Hill 2 Remakemay see a launch window or date fairly soon.
This rating was posted onGRAC’s website, which was first applied in mid-February and was classified as “Youth use not permitted” at the end of the month. The rating also briefly goes overwhat to expect fromSilent Hill 2 Remakein terms of graphic content. According to a rough translation, it states that there is excessive violence, with blood flowing after being hit or hitting an enemy, and physical damage, as well as creatures with strangley formed limbs and gloomy backgrounds. Some of these monsters were shown off in the aforementioned combat gameplay trailer, featuring an enemy who was basically nothing but two pairs of legs on a torso.
When Will Fans Hear More About Silent Hill 2 Remake?
The dates of the rating line up with the development cycle of the game, along with theSilent Hill 2 Remakebeing in its final stages of developmenta month ago, according to a statement provided by Konami producer Motoi Okamoto. With these two factors,Silent Hill 2fans will likely see another trailer or announcement regarding the remake before the end of 2024.
Despite the initial promising start,fans are more cautious than excited aboutSilent Hill’s future. Aside from the aforementioned combat trailer,Silent Hill: The Short Messagewas released this past February to overwhelmingly negative reviews. Hopefully,Silent Hillfans won’t need to wait that much longer to play the remake themselves to see if their fears were unfounded or not.
Silent Hill 2
WHERE TO PLAY
Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.High-end Graphics and SoundWith ray tracing and other cutting-edge technical enhancements, the world of SILENT HILL and its unsettling ambiance is even realer than before.And with the inclusion of new, immersive soundscapes, you’ll feel like you’re standing in the thick of it.Larger EnvironmentsExplore locations and buildings that were once inaccessible, or are newly added in the remake. Enjoy the same acclaimed story, even while you experience the town of Silent Hill with fresh eyes across an expanded map.Over-the-shoulder CameraThe remake moves from the original’s fixed-camera viewpoints to an over-the-shoulder perspective, putting you closer to what James sees, for a more thrilling, more immersive experience as you explore the town and come face-to-face with monsters.Evolved Combat GameplayFamiliar weapons like the steel pipe and handgun make their return, but now with an updated combat system. Avoid attacks with carefully timed dodges, aim down sights, and more, making monster encounters more engaging and nerve-wracking than ever.
