I never played the original but had always heard good things about it. My friends would talk about Pyramid Head and it's imposing presence in the original game. Growing up, I heard all kinds of praise for this series and how influential it was for a lot of survival horror fans yet I never gave it a chance knowing how dated it was (stupidly I might add). So, when I heard that Silent Hill 2 was getting a remake, I was excited to say the least. Although I was cautiously optimistic knowing Bloober Team's less than stellar track record. With that being said, I had faith that the blueprint they had would do the game justice and I was right. You honestly can't go wrong when you have a source material that's as strong as this one!

Right from the get go, I knew this was something special. I took my time walking though the titular town, looking through nooks and crannies, learning all I that I could about the mystery and yet the truth was always one step ahead of me. This game isn't just about the horror and the feeling of loneliness. It's also about the human psyche, it's about trauma, dealing with love, loss and trying to stay sane in a world that's crashing in around you. The game play itself is nothing extraordinary but the story and the side characters are just something else. After finishing this game some 19 odd hours later, I can finally understand what my friends felt when they talked about the original. This game is a masterpiece through and through. Bloober Team did this franchise justice and I cannot wait for their next game!

10/10 would visit Silent Hill again...