Summary
Bloober Teamopens up about the pressure of working onSilent Hill 2 Remake, and the scepticism that many felt when it was revealed that the developer was handling the project. As part of this, a director from Bloober Team says that the studio has “made some sh**ty games before”, but is now looking towards the future.
This comes fromGameSpot, who spoke with several figures at Bloober Team in the wake of Silent Hill 2 Remake’s success. Now, with the studio having largely proven itself, is reflecting on the journey to Silent Hill 2 Remake’s launch day, and all of the criticism it faced when the game was first revealed.
Bloober Team Discusses The Future After Silent Hill 2 Remake
“Nobody believed we could deliver, and we delivered,” says director and producer Jacek Zieba. “That was a big honor, that we, as Bloober, could work with Silent Hill and Konami. As horror creators, we love Silent Hill, like, I think, most horror fans [do].
“It was tough for those couple of years before [Silent Hill 2’s] release,” he adds. “They made it. We made it. Bloober made it. And now, it’s very good spirits inside [the studio]. We want to show what we can do on our own, how we can evolve our ideas.”
However, he also acknowledges that not all of Bloober Team’s projects have been this well received in the past. “We want to find our niche, and we think we found our niche, so now we just - let’s evolve with it,” he explains. “How that happens is more complex, but it also happens organically in a way, like with [2016’s] Layers of Fear, people in the studio were like, ‘Okay, we made some shitty games before, but we [can] evolve.”
At the very least, Bloober Team has proven itself this time around. That puts it in a good place for its next project,Cronos: The New Dawn, which was announced earlier this week.
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.
