This week was released the remake of the horror classic, Silent Hill 2. The game has been updated with modern graphics and accessibility options. The remake impressively maintains the original’s atmosphere while offering a more visually stunning experience. The game includes new features such as auto-annotated maps and visual aids to assist with navigation in the haunting environments. However, the remake also introduces redesigned puzzles and combat encounters. While some of the new puzzles add flavor to the game, others feel uninspired and lack thematic relevance. Additionally, the combat encounters become repetitive and fail to maintain the original game’s sense of horror and suspense. The overreliance on combat detracts from the protagonist’s vulnerability and the psychological nature of the original storyline. The remake successfully captures the essence of the original game in some aspects. For example, the new arrangements of the original soundtrack and certain gameplay improvements are well-executed. However, it fails to fully understand and recreate the subtle, psychological elements that made the original Silent Hill 2 so beloved. In summary, the Silent Hill 2 remake successfully updates the game’s visuals and introduces some beneficial enhancements. However, it falls short in capturing the psychological depth and subtlety of the original, relying too heavily on repetitive combat encounters.