Key Takeaways
- Three variations of the first monster cutscene in Silent Hill 2 Remake have been discovered.
- The angles of approach in the cutscene vary, affecting James’s reaction and facial expressions.
- The detail is appreciated for adding depth to the scene and potentially supporting the remake loop theory.
Spoiler Warning: Minor spoilers for Silent Hill 2 Remake.
A Silent HIll 2 remake fan has shared an interesting discovery, revealing that there’s multiple variations of the cutscene where James first spots a monster in the town. The find has been received well by the community, which has largely seen it as one more indication that the Silent Hill 2 remake is a huge success.
Remaking Silent Hill 2 was always going to be a tough task for Bloober Team. As one of the most treasured entries to the survival horror franchise, fans had high demands but low expectations, especially considering the sad state the Silent Hill HD Collection shipped in back in the day. However, the game has been a resounding success, bringing many new fans into the town while also impressing older fans who love the original version.
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Now, Reddit user EissaAldhaheri has shared that there are three variations of the cutscene that plays out when James sees the first monster in Silent Hill. They shared a compilation, revealing that the angle at which James is first seen while approaching the monster’s location varies. It seems to differ depending on how the player enters the area with respect to the monster. Players have been surprised by this level of detail.
What’s Different in the Monster Silent Hill 2 Cutscene?
At first, it might just look like the camera angle differs depending on James’ approach. Two of them start with shots of his leg or foot, while another shows his hand. However, there is a bit more detail in that. The first two variations of the scene show James slowing his approach as he sees the Lying Figure monster in the distance. After gawking for a moment considering the figure, he lifts his eyebrows and closes his mouth, looking a bit puzzled, before gradually starting to move towards the creature again. In the third variation, the monster is further into the fog. This time, James gawks at it with a bit more concern on his face, never lifting his eyebrows or closing his mouth, before cautiously approaching it. He seems more wary of the figure, perhaps because he can’t see it as well.
This is a minute detail in the game, but fans seem to love it. It’s appreciated in part for the additional detail it adds to the scene and for increasing replayability. However, many have also suggested it could be a small piece of evidence towards the Silent Hill 2 remake loop theory, which posits that James has been stuck reliving this experience many times over, possibly even for years. While some argue that may be overthinking it, the small difference seems to be appreciated by the players.
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