The Silent Hill 2 remake received a grand reception from the players as the franchise sold over a million copies in just four days.
On October 11, Konami tweeted, “Silent Hill 2 remake has sold more than 1 million copies today,” just four days after the global release of the game. The remake is expected to be the fastest-selling Silent Hill game ever, but there is still a long way ahead for creating a potential record.
The Silent Hill 2 remake was released on PC and PlayStation 5 and received critical acclaim. On IGN, a review of the Silent Hill 2 remake returned a rating of 8/10. According to the team, Silent Hill 2 is one of the best ways to enter the dread-inducing destinations of horror survival.
Image: Silent Hill Remake on Steam
Silent Hill 2 Remake Sales Success
The Silent Hill 2 remake sales success must be credited to Konami’s plans for the franchise, which have improved significantly in recent years. The horror classic surpassed the expectations of many fans, with its story and graphics helping to sell over 1 million copies within a week. The timing of the remake’s release near Halloween likely contributed to its increased sales.
With the success of the remake, the once-critiqued studio could be entering a new phase of popularity for its horror survival. Konami is working on Silent Hill f and Silent Hill: Townfall, but it will still continue making remakes of the past Silent Hill games. We can also expect a film adaptation of Silent Hill 2 to come out soon.
Silent Hill 2 Remake: The Story Behind the Horror
The Silent Hill 2 remake is dark and scary, even with its creepy, but sexualized monsters, and it still manages to keep you hooked. If you’re playing on PS 5, you will experience a wild journey through one of the most scary and quirky towns in gaming. This remake is a modern take that will both enchant and challenge you with its tricky puzzles.
James Sunderland, the lead in the game, gets a letter from his dead wife three years after she has passed away and left him traumatized. Sunderland tries to understand what’s going on and whether his wife is alive. As the game proceeds, different characters are introduced. During his journey in a gloomy town, he meets Maria who looks just like his wife Mary, and she teams up with Sunderland during various combat scenes.
Image Credit: Silent Hill 2 on Steam
Silent Hill 2 pays tribute to the classic PS2 horror game in many ways. It’s always unsettling, with a clever “Twin Peaks” vibe that gives a suspenseful nod while also trying to scare you to your core.
Criticism Surrounding the Silent Hill 2 Remake
While the Silent Hill 2 remake sales reflected significant success, many players are facing issues while playing the game on PC. One of the users commented, “You won’t be able to brute force your way through its shader compilation stutter. That’s a real bummer because, without that distracting defect, I would have considered giving Silent Hill 2 a higher score.”
Players enjoying the game on PS 5 don’t have any such issues. Fans are hoping that the issues with the PC will also be fixed soon.
