August 6th 2024.
Are you excited for the upcoming Silent Hill remake? It's been a hot topic among fans, with many expressing their discontent over the previous attempt at a remake of Silent Hill 2. However, the development team, Bloober Team, wants you to know that they are not the same team that worked on the previous remake three years ago.
Let's be honest, Konami's attempt at reviving the Silent Hill franchise has not gone as well as hoped. The initial games, Silent Hill: Ascension and Silent Hill: The Short Message, received poor reviews. The remake of Silent Hill 2 was supposed to be the centerpiece of their plans, but ever since Bloober Team was announced as the developer, it has been met with nothing but negative press.
While Bloober Team has made its name in the horror genre with games like Layers Of Fear, Blair Witch, and The Medium, none of them have been particularly well-received. Fans have been especially worried because The Medium pays homage to Silent Hill, yet it falls short in its handling of sensitive issues such as sexual abuse and suicide when compared to the original game released 23 years ago.
In a recent interview, CEO Piotr Babieno addressed these concerns and reassured fans, stating that "Bloober today is a completely different team than three years ago." This is in reference to their latest release, The Medium, as Babieno also mentioned that internally, they refer to themselves as "Bloober Team 3.0." This is a significant change from when they first started working on Layers Of Fear in 2016 with only 10 people, and now they have a team of over 250, which should make a difference in the quality of their work.
Fans have also expressed their disappointment with the trailers for the Silent Hill 2 remake, which lack the subtlety and atmosphere of the original game. However, it's worth noting that a good game doesn't always have a good trailer, so perhaps it's too early to judge.
Babieno hopes that gamers will trust Bloober Team and give them a chance to prove themselves. He acknowledges that trust is earned through actions, not words, and that's why they have a policy of not commenting on the game and raising expectations. They want to showcase their ambitions through their work, and they simply ask for a chance to do so.
Babieno also shares his love for the original Silent Hill 2, stating that it "changed my life." He goes on to say that despite the advancements in technology, many of us still hold the town of Silent Hill dear to our hearts, as it holds a special place in our lives.
The Silent Hill 2 remake is set to release on October 8 for PlayStation 5 and PC. It's unclear if it will be a permanent PlayStation console exclusive, as no other versions have been announced yet. In addition, Pyramid Head will be making a return, adding to the excitement for fans.
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In other news, an insider claims that another new Silent Hill game is in the works at Konami. And while there's still no news on the much-anticipated PlayStation Showcase, fans can look forward to the Silent Hill Transmission event happening later this week. And for those wondering about the content of the remake, an age rating listing reveals that there will be new "sexual material" included.
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