Summary
Pyramid Head creator and originalSilent Hill 2artist Masahiro Ito recently said thatthe Abstract Daddy boss fightis “much better” in the remake.
If you haven’t come face-to-face with this enemy yet, it’s the the manifestation of Angela Orosco’s sexual trauma from the hands of her father. To encapsulate that imagery, it’s depicted as two people stuck in an intimate position on a bed frame, trapped within an outer layer of flesh.
In the original, the room is an incredibly cramped box, whereas in the remake, it’s more open and thus easier to keep your distance. But the standout is the way that the narrative intertwines with the fight in the remake, as we enter veer from apartment corridors to Angela’s childhood home, hearing the abuse play out through old TVs as James' world slowly bleeds into her own.
Abstract Daddy Is Red In The Remake As It “Symbolises Something”
Ito returned to work on the Silent Hill 2 remake,even redesigning the nurses, but the Abstract Daddy has also been subtly updated. It now has a “reddish surface”, which Ito hinted “symbolises something. Because that creature is different from other creatures in SH2R.”
Fans are already running rampant with speculation, attempting to figure out what it might mean.
Some believe that it’s Angela’s version of Pyramid Head, given that he wears a giant red edifice, others speculate that it’s a reference to Angela’s fate, and one fan even suggests that it could be due to alcoholism; “Under the influence of alcohol, the skin turns red because of vasodilation of the arteries and veins, sending more blood to the surface of the skin. Her father was an alcoholic and extremely abusive.”
Silent Hill 2
WHERE TO PLAY
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 SoundWith 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 EnvironmentsExplore 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 CameraThe 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 GameplayFamiliar 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.
