Summary
A new mod forSilent Hill 2’s remake swaps Pyramid Head for Thomas the Tank Engine, continuing a long tradition of turning game villains into this weird children’s cartoon character. Pyramid Head is one of the most iconic villains in theSilent Hillfranchise, but this mod ditches it to provide a hilariousSilent Hill 2experience, which may be fun for some players.
Released for PS5 and PC on October 8,Silent Hill 2has received mostly positive reviews so far.While some gamers were initially skeptical of the developer Bloober Team’s ability to remake one of the greatest horror games ever made, critics have praisedSilent Hill 2’s graphics, atmosphere, and combat. While there’s no public sales information aboutSilent Hill 2yet, it seems like a successful title, and its first mods are already starting to appear online.
Now, a modder called xZombieAlix has created “Pyramid the Tank Engine,” an ingenious mod that replaces Pyramid Head with Thomas the Tank Engine in theSilent Hill 2remake. The mod, which was recently shared on Nexus Mods, is pretty straightforward, and it will not likely interact withotherSilent Hill 2modsunless they also affect the same villain.
The meme character Thomas the Tank Engine was initially created in 1945, participating in a few cartoons for kids over the years. Thomas’ appearance in games dates back to a memorableSkyrimmod, which replaced the dragon Alduin with Thomas the Tank Engine. The mod became so famous that other gamers continued to add the character to new titles, turning this into a popular meme. Over the years,Thomas the Tank Engine was modded into several games, replacing villains such as Lady Dimitrescu inResident Evil Village, Mr. X inResident Evil 2’s remake, Flying Dragon Agheel inElden Ring, and more.
This is not the only joke mod to come out for theSilent Hill 2remake recently. Earlier this week, another gamer created amod that gets rid of the fog inSilent Hill 2, completely ruining the game’s oppressive atmosphere. While not very useful, the mod was poking fun at the infamousSilent Hill HD Collection, released in 2012 for PS3 and Xbox 360. The collection was heavily criticized for several performance issues and for diminishing the game’s iconic fog. Hopefully, theSilent Hill 2modding scene will continue to be active in the future, delivering even more interesting mods for fans of the horror game.
Silent Hill 2
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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.
