Silent Hill 2 (2024): Overview & Critic Reception
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Critic reception
Metacritic (critic aggregate): 87 (PC) · 86 (PS5, Xbox Series X)
Source: Metacritic, checked 12 Oct 2026. These are third-party critic scores, not ParryStack ratings.
Summary
Bloober Team's 2024 remake of Silent Hill 2 follows James Sunderland to the town of Silent Hill, with modernized controls and visuals.
Atmosphere and Sound
Fog and darkness are part of the setting, and the radio hisses static when monsters are near. The score is by Akira Yamaoka, reworked for the remake.
Story and Themes
James searches for Mary in the town of Silent Hill, and the supporting cast includes Maria, Angela, Eddie and Laura. The remake has multiple endings (Wikipedia).
Combat and Survival
Ammo and health drinks are scarce, and melee leaves you exposed, so evading enemies is often an option. Combat and puzzle difficulty are independent sliders.
Length
Gamepressure puts a first playthrough at roughly 15-20 hours.
Verdict
Silent Hill 2 (2024) is Bloober Team's remake of the 2001 survival horror game, with modernized controls and visuals, independent combat and puzzle difficulty sliders and Metacritic scores of 86-87. See the game hub and beginner guide.
Pros & Cons
- Independent combat and puzzle difficulty sliders
- Reworked score by Akira Yamaoka
- Multiple endings
- Scarce ammo and health drinks, with heavy melee (see the guide)
- Gamepressure lists a first playthrough at roughly 15-20 hours
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