'We're able to better show someone's exact age': Silent Hill 2 remake's mature new look for James Sunderland unveiled

"'A More Interesting Experience Than the Original': Silent Hill 2 Remake Terrifies Again!"

Are you ready to revisit one of the most bone-chilling locations in gaming history? Silent Hill 2 Remake is making its horrifying return, and fans of the original masterpiece can hardly wait. This time, however, the classic is embracing the future, as some significant changes have been revealed, including the protagonist James Sunderland's new face and a revamped combat system.

Combat Revamped: Fearsome Foes Await

For those who've been losing sleep over the clunky combat in the original, fear not! In an exclusive interview with IGN, the game's designer, Masahiro Ito, revealed that the remake will feature a completely reworked enemy AI.

“We’ve improved the design of each fight, something that would have been very complicated to do without changing the way in which monsters move and act,” Ito explained, adding that they "think this remake has ended up being a more interesting experience than the original," as reported by AS USA.

The team has leveraged current technology to bring to life ideas that were previously left on the cutting room floor, enhancing the terror.

James Sunderland’s New Face: The Aging Horror Hero

Fans of Silent Hill 2 were quick to notice James Sunderland’s controversial new look in the first trailer. However, producer Motoi Okamoto has cleared the air.

“We want to depict a James who is more mature and has had to suffer through more in his life, and to do that we raised his age, though only by a bit. If he looks older to you, it's not your imagination,” he clarified. He further explained that the technical limitations of the PS2 era made it difficult to show a nuanced depiction of age, something that has been corrected in the remake.

The Silent Hill 2 Remake is taking full advantage of the capabilities of the PS4 and PS5, allowing for a "more convincing sense of age," which promises to deepen the horror experience.

The upcoming Silent Hill 2 Remake is only one of several titles from Konami's legendary horror franchise currently in development. With the haunting atmosphere, terrifying enemies, and the more mature portrayal of the protagonist, this remake is shaping up to be a must-play for fans of the genre.

Get ready to journey back to Silent Hill when the remake arrives on PS5 in 2023. The nightmares are just getting started!

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