
Silent Hill 2 Review: 76 Ratings, Pros and Cons
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Silent Hill 2 review : With an average rating of 4.4/5, you can buy Silent Hill 2 with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !
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10/10 Niche Gamer | 5/5 EuroGamer.fr | 10/10 GamingBolt | 5/5 Twinfinite |
5/5 GamesCreed | 5/5 TechPowerUp | 10/10 HeartBits VG | 10/10 Movies Games and Tech |
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9.5/10 GameScore.it | 92/100 MeuPlayStation | 9/10 wccftech | 9/10 Press Start |
9/10 Push Square | 9/10 GamersGlobal | 9/10 PCGames | 9/10 Areajugones |
9/10 Checkpoint Gaming | 90/100 Games.ch | 9/10 Shacknews | 90/100 COGconnected |
90/100 Console Tribe | 4.5/5 GodIsAGeek | 9/10 MKAU Gaming | 9/10 Numerama |
9/10 TheSixthAxis | 90/100 VideogiochItalia | 4.5/5 PXLBBQ | 9/10 NerdMovieProductions |
9/10 Coplanet | 8.9/10 tuttoteK | 8.8/10 Vandal | 8.8/10 GeekNPlay |
8.8/10 LeCafeDuGeek | 8.75/10 GameInformer | 86/100 GameStar | 17/20 JeuxActu.com |
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8.4/10 GamesVillage | 8.1/10 Geeko | 16/20 GamerGen | 4/5 NME |
8/10 Neowin | 8/10 Beyond Gaming | 8/10 HardwareZone | 8/10 GameHope |
7/10 GameKult.com | 3.5/5 GamesRadar | 3.5/5 TechRadar | 7/10 GameReactor |
2.7/5 Absolute Geeks |
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Pros and cons for Silent Hill 2 List of reviews and ratings
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No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
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The gameplay feels brand new, especially with the closer camera and revamped combat system that makes each moment feel more personal.
The excellent original soundtrack composed by Akira Yamaoka makes a return.
The game?s got stunning updated visuals with the iconic fog translated perfectly for modern standards.
The loss of dynamic fixed camera angles may disappoint those who loved that classic element from the original.
Some of the modern gameplay elements might not sit well with purists who preferred the classic feel of the original Silent Hill 2.


The music and sound are intensely immersive and atmopsheric
Highly replayable and has an ingenious implementation of multiple endings
Masterfully executed story with some of the most unsettling monster designs
Cheeky puzzles and gripping encounters
Expensive and hard to acquire
[10/10] reviewed at 13/10/2024 - Test Silent Hill 2 ? A Remake That Isn't A Skinsuit [read the full review on Niche Gamer]
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[5/5] reviewed at 10/10/2024 - Test Silent Hill 2 Remake: DLSS vs. FSR vs. XeSS Comparison [read the full review on TechPowerUp]
[5/5] reviewed at 14/10/2024 - Test Silent Hill 2 Remake Handheld Performance [read the full review on TechPowerUp]


The combat mechanics are frustrating.
Graphics and sound that create the perfect atmosphere.
More finals than the original


Stunning Graphics and Design
Spine Chilling Sound Design
Great QOL Improvments From Original
Memorable Soundtrack


A beautiful technical section
Knowing how to adapt to current times without sacrificing the essence.
What part of the extra time was dedicated to combat?
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Beautiful graphics and sound
Story, atmosphere, gameplay, and puzzles are exceptional
New story endings


Excellent balance between action and exploration, which now leads us to visit many new locations in Silent Hill.
Impeccable narrative depth, addressing serious and very important themes.


Smooth gameplay in line with modern games
The development of the storytelling is very well done.
It has a high replayability rate with its EIGHT different endings.
The audio work is spectacular.
Lack of options to be more "guided" by the game
There is no complete localization for Brazil.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Strong atmosphere and tension
Thoughtfully expanded in all the right ways
Lacking the Born From A Wish scenario


Gripping story still lands
Satisfying exploration
Weighty combat
Very impressive DualSense features
Fantastic audio and soundtrack


Very accurate automatic backup system and regular manual backup points.
Useful map function
An exciting story full of twists and turns
First-class interpretation of the original
Powerful and muscular combat system
Mainly great puzzles
Exciting boss battles
Different endings (including several new ones)
High solo playtime without feeling bloated (around 20 hours on "normal" mode)
Highly detailed graphics based on Unreal Engine 5
Mainly strong effects and atmospheric lighting
A smooth performance throughout, even in "high quality" mode, is more enjoyable.
Good animations
Excellent, most often very authentic sound effects.
Very good voice quality (English or Japanese)
Diverse original soundtrack by composer Akira Yamaoka
At the "normal" difficulty level, one often feels little lack of resources.
Small inaccuracies in precision, especially in close combat.
Occasional display errors
No German voice
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Puzzles, one of the strongest pillars of the offering
His characters
The argument
The new content
Technically with surprising moments...
Some animations or their absence at certain moments
The reflex system is not functioning as it should.


Exploration and puzzles have had smart, satisying tweaks
Horrifying enemies that are more threatening than ever
Narrative still hits just as hard after 23 years
Completely modernises a masterful horror experience


Intensive hand-to-hand combat system
Excellent sound effects
Mainly a very good puzzle design (almost everything is new)
Extremely successful visual references to the original
Very good graphic quality
High solo playtime, without appearing bloated (approximately 20 hours)
Different possible outcomes (including new variations)
The food system does not always work well.


The story is still entirely intact and improved in some cases
The sound and music design help accentuate fear
The characters are voiced and animated excellently compared to the original
Weapons and combat feel challenging and satisfying
Puzzles feel creative and smart
Some features make good use of things like DualSense controllers
Fast animation can blue in cutscenes
Radio static can be annoying on DualSense after a while


Improved Combat
New Perspective


The new content is coherent and functional.
Atmosphere and extraordinary sound
Camera not always perfect during the clashes


Stunning visuals
Engrossing story
Voice acting is excellent
Health deterioration can be distracting


Seamless transitions to each area
The puzzles were fun and had a good level of challenge
The visuals were outstanding in giving the right perception for the game
The music and sound effects captured the tone and setting of the game
The voice acting was amazing, especially when it involved such heavy topics.
Could have used some subtle hints when it came to bosses, like weak spots to aim for
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Fantastic sound design
Challenging and engaging combat
Suitably uncanny sense of new and repeated
Some performance issues
Sometimes stuck between homage and being its own game
Lacking in enemy variety


Longer duration, with new endings and new mysteries that continue the philosophy of the original.
Exploit the features of the Dualsense controller to enhance the feeling of tension.
Masterful work done on sound design and atmosphere construction.
Some character models are not convincing.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


A lot of reworking on puzzles and boss battles.
Enhanced combat system but faithful to the past.
Redesign of some questionable characters.
The layout is not always clean.


Same story as the original, but with improvements everywhere.
I am sharing an amazing audio.
Satisfying fight like few others.
Original and creative exploration and puzzles
Enemies may be a little too aggressive.


A great respect for the original despite the changes
He adds content and improves certain aspects of the original.
Excellent adaptation of enemies
His exceptional
Different technical issues
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


A soundtrack created by Akira Yamaoka (the original composer of the series), which will surely give you nightmares.
A high-quality scenario, always gripping and exciting.
A feeling of oppression due to the crackling of the radio coming out of the DualSense...
A correct lifespan of 15 hours for the first part.
The possibility to replay in "New Game Plus".
An aggressive AI that gives you little respite.
It is not always easy to be able to save in certain levels.
The facial animations of the different characters deserve to be retouched.
...The crackling of the radio through the DualSense can be annoying after a few hours.
An aggressive AI that gives you little respite, and that will not please all players.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


... you enjoy investing work in a game.
... you like stories in the background.
... you are expecting a dynamic staging.
...you appreciate comfortable combat systems.


No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
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No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Significantly improved graphics
Modernized game
Soundtrack revisited with taste
Clashes with uninviting bosses
Some occasional technical issues
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


The revamped town of Silent Hill is a horrifying delight to explore
Puzzles demand a fiendish cranial workout
The reworked layouts mean some stretches of the game are a punishing slog
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.


Challenging puzzles and battles
Silent Hill remains a memorable setting, full of surreal events.
Certainly playable, but further optimization would be desirable.


Great voice acting performance from Luke Roberts (aka James Sunderland)
New endings
Scare elements are right in your face unlike the original
Combat isn't necessarily better than the original (and I'm saying it from a personal perspective)
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[8/10] reviewed at 21/10/2024 - Silent Hill 2 Remake (PS5) [read the full review on GameHope]


Smart proofreading by James Sunderland
Exceptional facial animations
The atmosphere rather than easy fright
Reworked melee combat
Boss battles greatly improved
Akira Yamaoka still composes just as well.
Many accessibility options
Optimization at the limit limit
Firearms too soft, but too effective, the paradox
Overall too easy
Enigmas in half-tone


An atmospheric and layered horror game
+
Varied mix of exploration and puzzle solving
+
Great scares and a grinding sense of menace
Stays too close to the source material
-
Enemies lack character


Well-acted cutscenes amp up the drama and set a compelling tone
Puzzles throughout feel well-curated and challenging
Clunky combat doesn?t work with a new camera angle, making for frustrating fights




Excellent attention to detail
Acting performances are on point
Impressive environmental detail
Superb pacing
Boss fights are better than the original
Phenomenal music
Engaging puzzles
Exploration is a ton of fun, and appropriately tense.
Gun combat is a tad underwhelming.
[6/10] reviewed at 22/10/2024 - Test A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead ? Silent Hills [read the full review on GamingBolt]
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
Fantastic sound design
Strong puzzles
Redesigned boss fights
Original story is still impactful
Combat gets old
Excellent sound sector
Well-designed and balanced riddles
Very long life
Limited variety of enemies, objects, and approaches
Some wooden animations
The transition between the video and the gameplay is not always smooth.
new facial animations
revised riddles
The original story remains preserved.
extremely scary
additional ends
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 16/10/2024 - Silent Hill 2 auf Linux im Test: Gruselige Benchmarks mit Arch Linux und dem Steam Deck [read the full review on ComputerBase]
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
A superb remake that keeps the essence of the original and enriches it in all its aspects.
Bloober Team is leveraging the technology of the PS5 for the ultimate immersion.
A psychological horror at its peak
A stifling city
A stomach-turning ending
Too many doors to check/open
The character is a tank to handle.
Graphically flawless
Nice scenario
Perfectly captured atmosphere
Easy to handle
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
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