I don’t remember how I discovered Silent Hill. The origins of this story have long since faded into the mists. But the memories remain, vivid as ever, but changing with each passing playthrough. Always someone else’s, though.
Silent Hill 2 is a (mostly) well-done remake.
You see, I’ve always been a wimp when it comes to anything horror. Unlike the protagonists of these games, I have the option to escape at any time, so I do it right away. Why subject myself to extreme discomfort? Fear and pain aren’t my thing, never have been. Everyone has a limit.
But sometimes you can’t help but watch. And listen. So every now and then, I head to YouTube to relive someone else’s Silent Hill 2 playthrough and relive one of the greatest gaming stories of all time. And I’m looking forward to doing it all over again when the remake hits digital stores tomorrow.
So how do I introduce Silent Hill 2 from this strange and alien perspective, stuck behind a shop window so thick it might as well be a mirror?
