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Silent Hill 2
2023-08-20T07:46:21Z
PS2 • DE
2023-08-20T07:46:21Z
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Silent Hill 2
2023-05-07T09:33:10Z
PS2 • DE
2023-05-07T09:33:10Z
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Silent Hill 2
2020-11-04T21:36:22Z
PS2 • DE
2020-11-04T21:36:22Z
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Note: Unlike reviews, comments are considered temporary and may be deleted/purged without notice.Imo, the best thing about the game's writing and symbolism was how none of it was hamfisted/forced or felt cheesy and super obvious like most games nowadays. If you played this game now, no spoilers, you would be left surprised by the story cos how much of it was show don't tell and so much of the depth was conveyed through the symbolism and the entities/objects of Silent Hill rather than characters talking to each other. I mean, they only really start talking about the obvious once sh*t hits the fan and we're approaching towards the end of the game.
So yeah, not the "best" symbolism/writing I've ever seen but definitely some of the best in video games.
This is what i call good game direction, SH2 takes a strange and surreal story, blends it perfectly into this oppressive and unsettling atmosphere and creates a memorable experience with clever use of symbolism and art direction.
Aside from old technical limitations and some weird voice acting the presentation of Silent Hill 2 is near perfect!
The game only flaws are in its game design such as actual gameplay and level design, but the artistic merit is top tier, its just like Pathologic 2 in that regard but a bit less focused on the art-house and more streamlined for mass appeal.
the story is pretty basic if you stop to think about it, and the gameplay is kinda dated.
Most of this game is masterful, like the graphics/level design, the story/writing (obviously), the symbolism, and the music. However, the combat is legitimately horrendous (even 1's feels a bit snappier), and to me, I much prefer the grittier, dark red, and ultra-violent art style you find in the first and third games. The subdued, damp imagery in this one is fine, but it's just not my preference when it comes to the series. 1 and 3 are relentless, ethereal experiences, and while 2 is as well, it doesn't feel as intense to me.
Its a great game all things considered, i would like to read why you think its not the best...can you please write a bit to elaborate on that?