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ASilent Hill 2 Remakeplayer has found a wholesome Easter egg and in-game homage to developer Bloober Team, adding to the litany of spoils found in the dark recesses of the remake.Silent Hill 2 Remakefound quick success after its October launch, and the fanbase has already stumbled upon James’ alternate masks, the secret chainsaw animation, and a nod to the protagonist’s time with Pyramid Head’s Great Knife in the original game.
Bloober Team’s title is a remake of the 2001 PlayStation 2 game by Team Silent and Konami, with a premise following James Sunderland while he searches the titular town for his deceased wife Mary. It’s the first major installment in theSilent Hillfranchise since 2012’sSilent Hill: Downpour, and the title sold one million copies within the first three days of its release. After the remake’s success,Bloober Team is open to crafting moreSilent Hillgames, from remakes to new entries, and fans are confident the franchise is in safe hands.
Posted on Reddit by monty487, a screenshot from Twitter was shared with the community showing user S3lioh’s discovery of a heartfelt Easter egg inSilent Hill 2 Remake. The user’s photo showed a golden wall frame from The Historical Society, containing a weathered, black-and-white photo showcasing a group of people standing in a triangle formation. As it turns out, this is the real-life staff at Bloober Team. Framed similarly, anotherSilent Hill 2 Remakeplayer found an Easter egg containing the original game’s map, which prompts a lesson to always check the hanging artwork.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Player Discovers Easter Egg Honoring Bloober Team Staff
Fans were in awe over the variousEaster eggs and secrets hiding inSilent Hill 2 Remake, but the touching tribute to the development team was one of the best to come by. One Redditor noted The Historical Society photo in the original game was an image of the Team Silent staff, and a few fans wondered if Bloober Team hid the pre-existing photo somewhere else in the remake.
TheSilent Hillfranchise isn’t the only IP hiding cool references in plain sight, as there are manymemorable video game Easter eggsto be found in the medium. Some highlights includeAstro’s Playroom’s recent homage to Sony’s history of video game characters, Hideo Kojima’s cameo inCyberpunk 2077, and the heart of Liberty City discovered inGrand Theft Auto 4. The originalSilent Hill 2even had a comical, non-canon Shiba Inu dog ending, eluding that the canine was behind the town’s shenanigans.
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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.
