Differences Between the Original and the Remake

The Silent Hill 2 Remake has several differences and changes between the remake and the original. Find out all the changes from the original game, such as updated graphics, areas, and enemies in this guide!

Silent Hill 2 Remake Differences

1. Modernized Graphics
2. Updated and Expanded Areas
3. New and Updated Enemies and Puzzles
4. Adjusted In-Game Perspective
5. Revamped Combat System
6. Quality-of-Life Changes
7. Updated Character Models
8. The Remake Has a Longer Runtime
9. New Endings Only in the Remake
10. New Trophies and Achievements

Modernized Graphics

Silent Hill 2's Remake has allowed its developers to reimagine the game and create it using modern technology, improving its graphics; the characters, enemies, and the town of Silent Hill have all received a massive visual update.

Includes an In-Game Color Filter

Players can also choose an in-game color setting called the 90s Filter to have the graphics mimic the colors of the original game.

Best Settings for PC and HDR

Updated and Expanded Areas

The remake also comes with new areas that were not included in the original game, for players to discover and explore for the first time. Familiar locations from the original have also received updates, to make them feel fresh.

All Chapters Guide

New and Updated Enemies and Puzzles

There will be returning enemies that have received updates, such as the iconic Pyramid Head, alongside new monsters like the Spider Mannequin.

Similarly, puzzles from the original game, such as the Grandfather Clock puzzle, are returning with new tweaks and updates. Players can also expect new puzzles for them to try!

List of All Bosses

Adjusted In-Game Perspective

The in-game perspective has been updated from the original game's static view to a third-person over-the-shoulder perspective, with the camera following the direction James is facing.

Revamped Combat System

The combat of the Silent Hill 2 Remake has also been adjusted to become more dynamic, with James being able to perform a short backwards dodge, and target vital points on monsters to better subdue them.

Players will have access to melee and ranged weapons, and will now be able to quickly switch between their equipped weapons.

Combat Guide and Tips

Quality-of-Life Changes

The remake includes several quality-of-life changes and updates, one such being that a white indicator will now flash on screen whenever there is an item or point of interest that players can interact with.

This can be disabled in the game's settings, should players wish for an experience closer to the original game.

Updated Character Models

As already mentioned above, with the use of modern technology, Bloober Team has significantly improved Silent Hill 2's graphics. Characters like James and Maria looks more realistic in the remake!

List of All Characters

Maria Has a Different Outfit in the Remake

Maria is one of the main characters in the Silent Hill 2 Remake and Bloober team decided to change her outfit to look more seductive and cool in a modern way.

Maria Voice Actor and Character Info

The Remake Has a Longer Runtime

The original Silent Hill 2 only took about 10 hours to completely beat the game. But for the Silent Hill 2 Remake, it will take you around 16-20 hours to beat it and that does not include getting all the endings!

How Long to Beat

New Endings Only in the Remake

There are several endings that are not available in the original Silent Hill 2 game but was added by Bloober team in the remake!

All Remake Endings Guide

New Trophies and Achievements

The Silent Hill 2 Remake has a total of 44 trophies players can get for the remake. Some of them will require players to play the game's new game plus feature.
All Trophies and Achievements

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