For any game that releases, the fanbase will inevitably engage in the aspect of modding. With the release of the long awaitedSilent Hill 2 Remake, the amount of mods for the game has slowly grown. It may not reach the modding heights of other games, but there is a respectable number of mods to alter the experience in one way or another.
Of the different mods available, ones that affect the gameplay offer the most obvious changes. These may be mods that help the game run at smoother paces, or mods that drastically alter the game via a difference in camera angle. With some of these mods installed, gamers may find an incentive to play through theSilent Hill 2 Remakeonce again.
7No Sweet FX Lights
An Extra Element To Add More Spookiness
For most of the game, players will be in possession of the flashlight. There are times when players will not have access to the flashlight, but even then, a spotlight still followsJames throughout Silent Hill, somewhat lighting him.
TheNo Sweet FX Lightsmod disables this spotlight, making the game that little bit spookier. It’s also surprising how much of a difference the small change can make, making areas feel even darker. The mod comes with a file to disable the backlight from the flashlight as well.
6Better Healing
Make The Game Easier Or Harder
Given the scariness ofSilent Hill 2 Remake, it wouldn’t be surprising for some players to use their healing items more often. TheBetter Healingmod allowshealing itemsto restore more health — or less health, depending on what version the player desires.
The Heal More version of the mod heals players up to full health with normal health drinks, while the Heal Less version reduces efficiency of healing items by 50%. This also makes it a great mod for those wishing to play the game with even more difficulty.
5Better Weapons
A Mod To Further Adjust Difficulty
TheBetter Weaponsmod does a couple of things depending on the file downloaded. The eponymous version of the mod alters weapons to now deal 50% increased damage toevery weapon, creating a more relaxed experience.
TheWeapons Weakerversion changes weapons to deal 20% less damage, no matter the difficulty. TheWeapons Balancedversion attempts to create combat scenarios involving high-risk, high-reward gameplay, with some buffs and debuffs to the various weapons. Finally, theUbermeleeversion lets melee weapons instantly kill enemies. Players can download whichever one will give them the gameplay experience they’re looking for.
4Clean And Bright Flashlight
Improving Visibility In Dark Areas
A large part of theSilent Hill 2 Remakeis the exploration of various areas in the dark, both indoors and outdoors. TheClean And Bright Flashlightmod helps with the limited visibility in these dark sections by changing some aspects ofthe game’s flashlight.
The mod removes the bits of dirt that can be seen in the light of the flashlight, and also removes the hotspot from the flashlight. This enables a cleaner way of exploring in the dark. The mod also comes with additional files to remove just the hotspot, not the dirt, or to make the flashlight brighter.
3No Weapon Sway
Making Combat More Controlled
Combat is an important aspect of theSilent Hill 2 Remake, with many monsters throughout the game. James comes acrossdifferent weaponsto help him stay alive, of which firearms are the best.
Yet, aiming guns affects players with a bit of weapon sway, possibly causing them to miss their shots. TheNo Weapon Swaymod alleviates this, removing the weapon sway. The reticle will no longer move around, resulting in less hectic fights due to missed shots, which is important given the need to conserve ammo in this game.
2Ultra Plus Fixes and Visual Improvements
Improving The Gameplay And Experience
One way to change the gameplay of theSilent Hill 2 Remakeis to improve the game’s performance. TheUltra Plus Fixes and Visual Improvementsmod does just that, increasing the FPS up to around 20-30%.
However, the mod alsoimproves the visuals of the game. There are a vast number of things changed in the mod, but the gist is that the visuals are improved, as well as fixing some additional aspects of the game, all while helping the FPS.
1First Person Mod
A Way To Experience The Game Drastically Different
GivenSilent Hill’sthird-person perspective, both in the original and remake, providing a change of camera angle can give a different experience of the game. TheFirst Person Moddoes as its name states, changing the game to a first-person POV rather than third.
Playing in first-person can be an even scarier experience than in third-person, as seen with games likeResident Evil 7: Biohazard. Doing so inSilent Hill 2can be an even more terrifying journey, given how intense it is, making for a time that will truly test their horror game resilience.
