Silent Hill 2 is one of the most influential horror games in history. With this in mind, Bloober Team took on a titanic task: to make a remake that respects the essence of the original work and modernizes its most archaic elements. Whether it lives up to expectations remains to be seen, but the latest trailers have divided fans’ opinions.
The new version of survival horror 2001 It was one of the great surprises of the last Status of Playand even starred in a 10+ minute trailer in a special showcase of Konami. In this way, we already knew the release date and other details.
The trailers showed the work of Bloober Team. Unfortunately, the images were unable to satisfy all fans; While some criticized the setting and animations, others attacked the combat system. Of course, much of the conversation revolved around the new character designs.
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Silent Hill 2 fans criticize the new aspects of Maria and Angela in the remake
Previously, fans criticized the design of James Sunderland under the argument that he looks too old in the remake of Silent Hill 2. Shortly after, it was discovered that the developers apparently changed the protagonist’s appearance. Some fans appreciated the change, while others preferred the original version.
Now, the community has once again expressed its discontent. On this occasion, he criticized the appearance of Angela Orosco, a 19-year-old girl who crosses paths with James on their way through town. Detractors of the new design claim that she looks “ugly” and that her new look is too far from the original version.
Much of the complaints focus on a screenshot that shows a foreground unfavorable aspect of the character’s face. Other users claim that he is overweight or that he looks like a man. But beyond the changes in his face, his outfit remains almost identical.
Along these lines, many fans defended the new design and argued that, contrary to what happens in the 2001 game, Angela does look like a young adult in Silent Hill 2 Remake.
Besides, Maria It is a more complicated case. The thing is that Bloober Team significantly changed its design and outfit. While still recognizable, her leopard-print top and skirt have been replaced with a black dress and crimson jacket. The golden jewelry also disappeared.
In the history of Silent Hill 2, there is a very important reason why Maria dresses this way. So, diehard fans believe that the new redesign is further proof that Bloober Team does not understand the messages of the original work.
Of course, there are also those who argue that the changes in character appearances are a consequence of the agenda that aims for games to be “progressive” and “politically correct”.
“The remake of Silent Hill 2 It’s shaping up to be real nonsense. I’m a fan of the original and this reflects it in every way. People would really accept anything you put in front of them. It’s progressive garbage,” said one disappointed user. “Silent Hill 2 It was presented a little over an hour ago, and I see that people say that Angela is ‘woke’ because now she has a slightly chubbier face,” wrote one of the defenders of the new design.
But tell us, did you like the new designs? Do you think the criticism is justified? Let us read you in the comments.
Silent Hill 2 Remake It will be available for PC and PlayStation 5 on October 8. Follow this link to read more news related to him.
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