Bloober Team: Silent Hill 2 Reception Gave Us Confidence, We Feel We Leveled Up as Devs

Bloober Team: Silent Hill 2 Reception Gave Us Confidence, We Feel We Leveled Up as Devs

Key Takeaways

  • Bloober Team exceeded expectations with the Silent Hill 2 remake, impressing fans of the horror franchise.
  • The positive reception of the remake has boosted the team’s confidence and has them excited about future projects.
  • Bloober Team’s next game is Cronos: The New Dawn, set to release in 2025.

As a long-time horror gaming enthusiast who has braved countless eerie corridors and unsettling landscapes, I can confidently say that Bloober Team has leveled up beyond my wildest expectations with their Silent Hill 2 remake. From skepticism to sheer admiration, the journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride.


In October 2022, Konami’s announcement that Silent Hill 2 was being remade for PS5 and PC drew a variety of responses from horror enthusiasts. The surprise wasn’t about the game being remade but rather the team responsible for the remake, which was Bloober Team.

Previously, a Polish studio has created horror games such as The Medium and Layers of Fear, which may not have been on par with AAA titles like the Silent Hill series. Consequently, fans were hesitant about whether the studio could successfully remake Silent Hill 2. However, they exceeded expectations, as their remake was praised for staying true to the original while also adding fresh elements that enhanced the gaming experience without compromising its authenticity.

Bloober Team’s Confidence Boosted by the Silent Hill 2 Remake’s Reception

Bloober Team: Silent Hill 2 Reception Gave Us Confidence, We Feel We Leveled Up as Devs

During an interview, Bloober Team openly acknowledged the doubts expressed by gamers. Now, with its release, it appears that many people are enjoying it immensely, which has significantly increased the team’s self-assurance.

Jacek Zieba from Bloober Team expresses his excitement, saying, “Absolutely, yes. It boosts our confidence, not just for the Silent Hill team, but for us too. It’s like saying, ‘We can tackle such challenging projects.’ We are proud of our past games, some of which received better or worse feedback, but we always pour our hearts into them and learn from each one. I am thrilled to see how Cronos will fare, and what lies beyond it.” Similarly, Wojciech Piejko, the designer at Bloober Team, feels that they have grown as developers. In essence, he says, “In a nutshell, we all feel that we’ve leveled up in our development skills.

Based on my personal encounter with the Silent Hill 2 remake, I must concur with Piejko’s “level up” remark. Frankly, I wasn’t prepared for Bloober Team to unveil such a polished game, and the inclusion of their own unique elements was truly an unexpected bonus too.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m excited about Bloober Team’s upcoming projects, especially their original IP, Cronos: The New Dawn, slated for release in 2025 across consoles and PC. Fingers crossed that it’ll be as captivating as their previous work! From the sneak peek we’ve seen, they seem to be heading in the right direction.

If you haven’t had a chance to try Bloober Team’s remake of Silent Hill 2, it could be worth your time to give it a go, as you don’t necessarily need prior knowledge or experience with the original series to follow along with the plot. Our review of Silent Hill 2 praises it highly, describing it as “absolutely stellar.” You can read our full review here for more details.

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2024-10-28 03:38