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[Draugoth]

"We are absolutely thrilled about the scores SILENT HILL 2 has received from the global media!Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! We can't wait to see you in our special place on October 8 on PS5 and Steam!" ​

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[RPCGamer]

I'm glad it turned out well. Hopefully it's the start of something great for them.

 

[GHG]

Game is sensational.

Well deserved.

 

[Pejo]

Kinda weird to start doing a victory lap before the game launches, but I hope it's good and that it does well for them (if it's good).

 

[nial]

Bloober, I fucking kneel.

 

[firegamer273]

cant wait to play this game !!

 

[Bartski]

 

[N0S]

 

[GHG]

Kinda weird to start doing a victory lap before the game launches, but I hope it's good and that it does well for them (if it's good).

It's out.

Don't think it will hold overwhelmingly positive in the long run though, but we'll see.

 

[Pejo]

It's out.

Don't think it will hold overwhelmingly positive in the long run though, but we'll see.

Are you from the future or is this some early access preorder/collectors nonsense?

This is what I see:

 

[N0S]

 

[nial]

Are you from the future or is this some early access preorder/collectors nonsense?

This is what I see:

Yep, early access from Deluxe Edition. Haven't got it myself yet, but *people* seem to love it so far.

 

[Kacho]

Yep, early access from Deluxe Edition. Haven't got it myself yet, but *people* seem to love it so far.

 

[nial]

as in, well, gamers, so it's not a journo only thing here

 

[MujkicHaris]

I still prefer the original's visuals.

 

[Shin-Ra]

Are you from the future or is this some early access preorder/collectors nonsense?

This is what I see:

Early access nonsense. Some are paying extra for the privilege of a not-delayed release and in doing so encouraging Konami to do it more in the future.

 

[GHG]

Are you from the future or is this some early access preorder/collectors nonsense?

This is what I see:

It's not nonsense. How dare you.

 

[bundylove]

Yeah right.

Making a game and release it a month prior to the pro just to fuck with me. Yeah thanks.

In all seriousness its by far one of the best remakes i played. Its on a whole new level. Been a long time since i got lost in a game but this is it.
I played last night 3 hours but deleted it as i want to play it on the pro. Quality mode is fine enough but i want to have an even better experience.

 

[March Climber]

Early access nonsense. Some are paying extra for the privilege of a not-delayed release and in doing so encouraging Konami to do it more in the future.

Konami isn't to blame for that. They are simply following a trend that was already working.

 

[Badlucktroll]

this game is fucking incredible

 

[RPCGamer]

I don't usually care for graphics, but this game really blows everything out the water visually. Just look at the detail on the faces and models.

Spoiler: Image

 

[HL3.exe]

Pretty surprised honestly how good it turned out, given their track record! I love that.

Also, a friend of mine worked on the writing, but haven't found them in the credits yet, hehe

 

[Shin-Ra]

Konami isn't to blame for that. They are simply following a trend that was already working.

Everyone involved in it is to blame.

 

[Knot3D]

I'm playing it and loving it (early access Deluxe edition on Steam). Thank you Bloober, Konami and ofc Ito-san & Yamaoka-san! Congrats from an oldtimer SH2 fan since the PS2 days.

 

[Golgo 13]

Never played the original SH2, although back on PS1 I did love Silent Hill. Wondering if the corny voice acting from that era will stand out to me in this re-release? Or is it solid? I don't think it mattered to me in RE4 Remake, but that's because that's more of an action game, and I've also beat it on many platforms over the years and give zero shits about the story at this point.

 

[March Climber]

Everyone involved in it is to blame.

I suppose. I guess I consider this form of greed to be the least offensive out of everything I've seen in gaming from the past 20 years.

 

[Killer8]

After the shit they put up with for months from the 'fans', it's a well deserved victory lap.

 

[Shin-Ra]

I suppose. I guess I consider this form of greed to be the least offensive out of everything I've seen in gaming from the past 20 years.

What if a few days becomes normalised and they decide to do an even more expensive two weeks early access edition?

I think special editions like steelbooks, pack-in soundtracks, art cards and the like with no impact on the game itself are much less offensive. You’re getting something extra at least, instead of taking away from the normal-priced edition.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

After the shit they put up with for months from the 'fans', it's a well deserved victory lap.

Maybe the fans pushed them to work harder/smarter and fix what needed to be fixed

 

[Flabagast]

The team had every odds stacked against them and yet they managed to pull it off, huge congrats

 

[Bitstream]

Against all odds, it seems Bloober pulled it off! Congrats to them, looking forward to giving this a go on the Pro

 

[Gonzito]

I have to admit that I have been critical of Bloober Team and some of the content in the remake but after a few hours playing it I am absolutely shocked at how good this game is. They have nailed the atmosphere, the combat is tight, its polished and it looks absolutely fantastic. I have to keep playing and finish it obviously but so far I am very pleased with the game

 

[Saturn Dragon]

What about David Duchovny's cameo?

 

[March Climber]

What if a few days becomes normalised and they decide to do an even more expensive two weeks early access edition?

Again compared to some of the things we've been to as a whole, I consider this to be the least offensive thing possible. Maybe it's because of our current situation where games are patched post-release anyway, it just makes it so that I am even more justified in waiting before purchasing.

The cost of this monetary trend is simply patience. The cost of other monetary trends have been much worse. Arguably loot boxes being the absolute worse by bringing out the addictive nature of gambling into the gaming audience.

These companies are always going to try and find a way to make extra money at the end of the day.

 

[SenkiDala]

Maybe thanks the gamers after the game actually releases and so gamers can play it ?

 

[Kenneth Haight]

Well done Bloober, I was completely wrong. I thought this was going to be completely mid but I’m very glad they’ve smashed it.

Let’s hope they can keep the momentum up on their next title. It’s nice to see another European developer doing well also.

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

watched a few people playing it, looks good.

 

[AngelMuffin]

 

[Grildon Tundy]

There's a new name in horror. Audiences tremble in fear when they hear it called...

Bloober...

 

[RetroGamingUK]

 

[Shakka43]

Kinda weird to start doing a victory lap before the game launches, but I hope it's good and that it does well for them (if it's good).

It already did for those of us who got the Deluxe Edition. Game is indeed pretty good and faithful to the original.

 

[j0hnnix]

Edge walking in with their 5.

 

[LukeAJN]

Kinda weird to start doing a victory lap before the game launches, but I hope it's good and that it does well for them (if it's good).

"We are absolutely thrilled about the scores SILENT HILL 2 has received from the global media!“

Kind of weird that you 1. Consider this a victory lap and 2. Think it’s weird to do

 

[bundylove]

Kinda weird to start doing a victory lap before the game launches, but I hope it's good and that it does well for them (if it's good).

It launched like last night .
Many already played it.
Reviews were out thursday.

What are you talking about?
Oh right another none gamer ok

 

[Astral Dog]

tbh, i thought Bloober couldn't make it ,they were a mere mediocre developer to me,but it seems they did a great job with this remake, good news for them and Silent Hill fans

 

[Arsic]

Hope they do SH3 or SH1 next.

SH3 is the safer and easier game for them. SH1 really needs a ground up remake as the ps1 original would be a rough blueprint at best.

 

[LMJ]

Congrats Bloober team and salude

good on you for respecting the OG while focusing on what SHOULD and COULD be improved gameplay wise, and not on ideals etc

great remake, THIS is how it's done

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

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They give love... Love we pay.


Now... Have my money.

 

[mckmas8808]

I still prefer the original's visuals.

Have you seen the game with the 90s filter running on it?

 

[mckmas8808]

I have to admit that I have been critical of Bloober Team and some of the content in the remake but after a few hours playing it I am absolutely shocked at how good this game is. They have nailed the atmosphere, the combat is tight, its polished and it looks absolutely fantastic. I have to keep playing and finish it obviously but so far I am very pleased with the game

So happy to read someone like yourself say this. Now I just need them to do a PS5 Pro patch and we're outta here!