Summary
Silent Hill 2 Remakehas now been officially released and is on store shelves for everyone to pick up and play. Despite having only been available for a few days, various secrets and little nods to the old games have already been found,including the canon location of Silent Hill,the canon location of James' wife Mary, and thenot-so-canon location of the game’s infamous Comic Sans ranch sign. It should also be no surprise that modders have also got their hands all over Silent Hill 2 recently, and the wave of character swap mods has already started.
When you think of mods that almost every single game has, there’s only one that comes to mind. It’s almost a rite of passage for every high-profile game out there to somehow get a mod that makes CJ from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas the main character, regardless of context, and you’ll be pleased to find out that there’s already a mod out there for Silent Hill 2 Remake,courtesy of creator SpiritHun.
Modders even managed to make some truly cursed CJ mods for Armored Core 6 and Stray too,turning him into a gigantic mechanda horribly mutated catrespectively. Getting him in Silent Hill 2 Remake was probably a walk in the park in comparison.
However, if you’re expecting a character model for CJ as richly detailed as James Sunderland, you might be a little disappointed. This appears to be exactly the same model that’s used in San Andreas, so poor CJ’s face is a bit blurry and he has a very strange sheen to his entire body, but it wouldn’t be a CJ mod if it didn’t look a little creepy, would it?
Silent Hill 2 Remake Already Has CJ And Leon Kennedy Mods
Of course, where there is one character swap mod, plenty more are set to follow. Clearly not happy to just swap James Sunderland with CJ, mod creator SpiritHun went for a much more thematic pick of main character for their next mod,taking Leon Kennedy from the world of Resident Evil 4to the world of Silent Hill. Poor dude can’t catch a break.
If you’re wanting something a little bit more authentic, and possibly a little nostalgic, you could also swap James Sunderland with a different James Sunderland.A creator called NorskPLhas managed to make a mod that will let you play as James Sunderland from the original Silent Hill 2 that was released in 2001, for those of you who think the remade version of James is a bit too pretty.
That’s all the notable character swap mods that Silent Hill 2 Remake has received so far, though I’m sure a flurry of them are soon to follow. You’ve not really made it in triple-A development these days untilThomas the Tank Engineand Randy Savage have graced your game, and I will be eagerly awaiting the day on which I can whack Thomas the Tank Engine with a big plank of wood.
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.
