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On Oct. 8, the survival horror video game “Silent Hill 2” remake was released for the PlayStation 5 and Windows. It is a remake of the 2001 video game originally released for the PlayStation 2. Players will follow the original story of James Sunderland, a widower who ventures into the town of Silent Hill after receiving a mysterious letter from his deceased wife, Mary, who claims that she would be waiting for him there. The video game remake was officially announced back in October 2022 after several leaks were seen on social media platforms. It is the first major release within the video game franchise since 2012.

“The remake is super influential to the genre,” senior Aiden Caby said. “Games that come after the first have a more polished touch to them.”

The game features an overhauled combat system, with timed evasion and added physical melee battles. There is also a third-person camera system, differing from the regular fixed camera angles used in previous “Silent Hill” games. “Silent Hill” is a horror media video game franchise that originated in Japan. Its first release, “Silent Hill” (1999), influenced a new generation of distinct psychological video game horror. There is also a film series based on the video game franchise, which has grossed over $156 million worldwide.