Summary

  • Silent Hill 2 Remake commits the absolute crime of ridding the game of its use of Comic Sans.
  • The wonderfully hideous font was used in the release of Silent Hill 2 that was included in the HD Collection, but has been replaced in the Reemake.

07/10 update: Rejoice! The old Comic Sans sign has been found in the game. It's out of bounds, but it's still there!

The original story follows.

Silent Hill 2 Remake is going down a treat with fans and critics alike, for the most part. Bloober Team appears to have come out swinging despite fears that the remake wouldn't live up to the original, finally giving Silent Hill fans a well-received game for the first time in years.

However, there is one thing that the remake is missing: Comic Sans. That's right, the Silent Hill Ranch sign doesn't use that hideous font anymore, making this an undeniable step down from the version of Silent Hil 2 included in the HD Collection.

Silent Hill 2 Remake Isn't Brave Enough To Use Comic Sans

For those of you who have no idea what we're on about, basically, the original release of Silent Hill didn't use Comic Sans. However, the version of the game that was included in the Silent Hill HD Collection did, for some reason. The visuals of this collection divided reviewers at the time, and given the use of that font, I'm sure you can see why.

So, the remake has instead gone with the vision of the original Silent Hill 2, and uses a font that looks remarkably less silly. Still, it's the end of an era, and something fans quickly spotted as they started playing through the remake.

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Jokes aside, the remake is going down well with fans so far. There are a few weirdos who have been repeatedly editing the game's Wikipedia page to pretend that it actually reviewed poorly - so much so that the page had to be locked down - but they seem to very much be the outlier here.

Silent Hill 2 Remake is out now, available on PlayStation 5 and PC.

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Silent Hill 2

Survival Horror Horror Adventure Action Systems 3.5/5 12 9.7/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 87/100 Critics Rec: 95% Released October 8, 2024 ESRB M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Sexual Themes, Violence Developer(s) Bloober Team Publisher(s) Konami Engine Unreal Engine 5
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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 Sound
With 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 Environments
Explore 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 Camera
The 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 Gameplay
Familiar 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.

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