Summary
Silent Hill 2remake players have noticed that Maria has undergone a subtle change from her original design in the Bloober Team game. The change appears to address a complaint someSilent Hill 2remake players made regarding the proportions of Maria’s head to the rest of her body.
TheSilent Hill 2remake has been a big successfor Konami and Bloober Team. While most players have been satisfied with the game since its release, the team has still been working on applying updates to improve the game’s visuals, performance, and fix bugs that were blocking someSilent Hill 2remake players' progression. It would appear that Maria has also quietly undergone a change as well.
Silent Hill 2remake players have noticed that Maria looks a little different following some of the game’s patches. Specifically, it would appear that the size of her head has been reduced somewhat in comparison to the rest of her body. Some have also pointed out that it looks like her bust size has changed. Maria’s outfit change from the original game took some time for long-time fans to get used to, but many still complained that her head looked too large when compared to the width of her shoulders. While not mentioned in any patch notes, there does seem to be a difference in how she looks between the current version of the game and theunpatched launch version ofSilent Hill 2,though there’s some debate as to which patch made the change.
Bloober Team Has Fine-Tuned Appearances and Lighting
Survival horror fans didn’t limit their complaints to Maria when the game first got shown off to the public. Lighting was one point of contention, with many pointing out that the tone of theopening bathroom scene inSilent Hill 2was differentwithout James' eyes largely hidden in shadow as they were in the original. Players also had issues with Angela’s appearance, which was also fine-tuned in a launch patch once the game released. While some fans have continued to alter the appearance of characters with mods, it seems that many were satisfied with Bloober Team’s alterations, especially with regards to lighting.
As for what the future holds for the game and Bloober Team remains to be seen. Some fans are still hoping for the Born From a Wish story scenario to be added to the game in a future update or DLC. Others are excited at the prospect ofBloober Team working on moreSilent Hillremakes. With the lessons learned from revitalizing this classic for modern-gen gaming systems, the future for Bloober, Konami, andSilent Hillcould be bright.
Silent Hill 2
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
