Silent Hill 2 Remake: Original Creators Retain Close Supervision
Developers from Bloober Team have admitted that the remake of Silent Hill 2 is being developed under the watchful eye of the original creators. As a result, the unique atmosphere and plot of the original are to be preserved without blatant changes.
Developers from Bloober Team recently revealed a number of interesting information about the remake of Silent Hill 2. They show that the original creators of the cult horror game are working very closely with the Polish studio and are making sure that the spirit of the original is preserved.
The plot without much change
In an interview for GamingBolt Maciej Glomb, the main producer of the remake of Silent Hill 2, assured that his team is in constant contact with the creators of the original. From the very beginning, Konami was very involved in the work on the game and had discussions with Bloober Team about the game's design.
"We spent the first year working closely with Konami and having constant conversations. If it wasn't for the pandemic, we could have sat in the same room and brainstormed face-to-face. Konami was incredibly supportive of our creative direction and agreed with our vision for the game. Their trust in us made this game possible."
Glomb added that Masahiro Ito, the art director of the original, provided Bloober Team with concept aers. Akira Yamaoka, meanwhile, is responsible for the soundtrack, as he was for the original.
The plot itself is expected to be almost identical to that known from the original version of Silent Hill 2. As Glomb himself says, it is the pillar of the game. Therefore, it will be preserved almost without any changes. Only some of the plots, which were considered too archaic, will be modified. They are to be modernized and adjusted to modern realities.
Mechanics with major changes and inspiration from Resident Evil 2
The remake of Silent Hill 2 will see, however, more thorough changes in gameplay mechanics. It will be modified to match current standards. In addition to the player perspective, the changes will include puzzles, level design and weapon operation.
Maciej Glomb compared the whole thing to the warmly received remake of Resident Evil 2. This horror was presented as an example of a perfect refresh of a classic game. Therefore, the Poles treat it as a source of inspiration.
Silent Hill 2 will come to PC and PlayStation 5. However, the release date of the title is unknown.
