Silent Hill 2 is a Masterpiece

[@morningfog532]

Marco, if you haven’t already - do yourself a favor and watch the OG ending. While remake’s VA for Mary was good, Mary’s original VA is in a league of her own. Her final letter reading is maybe the best vocal performance I’ve heard in a game. She actually cried while delivering the lines. Apparently she’d lost a loved one recently and connected with the story. Check it out if you haven’t. I also recommend hearing her monologue right before the last fight where James is running in the long hallway.

[@AlAensland]

He's already done it on the latest live stream.

[@Wollfanges]

and this is how to tell you didn't watch the silent hill video 😂

[@morningfog532]

@@AlAensland OMG yes! I missed it! Thanks a ton

[@mercurymachines4311]

As an OG fan since the 90s I disagree. The voice work in the Remake from every single character totally blows away the original.

[@merajislam5987]

@@mercurymachines4311 stop lying

[@JPGameStuffs]

Just had to say, in reference to that one tweet, THIS is what your specific profession brings to this game and others.

[@MarcoMeatball]

😂🙏

[@dkskcjfjswwwwwws413]

what tweet

[@jadegecko]

10:43 "James suddenly starts twerking" 💀

[@gamanzhiydanil]

Like in that video :D

[@SoloIori]

10:43 i love how many people are going to be absolutely confused by this

[@ItsNobleSavage]

The theme of Laura is now even sadder when you realize Angela never interacts with her

[@JC-kl3uc]

Well, we can't know that for sure. We just don't see them interacting.

[@raze667]

I've met many people who have played Silent Hill 2 and cannot forgive James. I can. The issue is too deep to hate him.

[@lesarch]

I love the musical analysis that you do in videogames. Your channel is something special.

[@MarcoMeatball]

🙏❤️

[@Miloisrllycool]

10:44 “James suddenly starts twerking.” Excuse me?! 😀

[@Ashurman666]

Oh, that's one of the new endings the team added. Real weird one if you ask me XD

[@Green-su1mo]

I LOVE THAT MEME REFERENCE LMAO

[@kingjamos2422]

For me, it's always like this.

[@jjar904]

Yeah, that´s an easter egg at the strip club, you didn´t see it?

[@furynvm]

@@Ashurman666 It's a meme.

[@CMY_Kat]

Silent Hill 2 is a game that's covered in horror paint, but rooted in reality. Each character suffers through the reality they've lived through already. You have Eddie who gives into his anger and hatred of being bullied, you have Angela who accepted the inevitable hell that she's lived for most of her life, and you have James who must face his crime, to the point where the man is literally stalked by the personification of his guilt, judge, and executioner. The monsters, environments, and sound design are horrific and terrifying, but the story absolutely carried this game to become a masterclass of horror on its own.

[@celescoles]

I used to never be able to consume any horror media at all until I watched a movie back in high school (A Tale of Two Sisters, for those who are curious) and it made me realize the beauty that comes with a good horror story. When I realized the genre was about being human with all its beauty and ugliness, it became one of my favorite genres ever. Silent Hill 2 is one of the best examples of this. Once you go through the entire journey, you sit with the sadness and joy of being human. Truly a masterpiece.

[@AlessaParker]

If you decide to stream SH1 & SH3, I will definitely be there to watch it (or at least catch the vod since I'll probably be sleeping, given the time zone difference)

[@sapphieline]

The way you said "James suddenly starts twerking" so serious killed me lmao But yeah that's true.

[@foggy8298]

Marco pictured explaining the basic appeal of psychological horror: 21:49 Also, the reason why so many were worried about this remake is because bloober does not have a good track record with mental health messages..

[@_Uptilt]

I'm gonna be honest, I was worried sick. I don't think any game means more to me than Silent Hill 2 (except maybe 3, but I still think 2 is the better game). I'm so glad they had competent consultants so they could focus on the presentation which they are incredible at. I do have some criticisms but overall this remake turned out better than I could have ever imagined. Oh and Marco... Thanks for making it through the entire thing. I would've been so sad to see you not get the full experience that is this game.

[@Conkel]

Idk if dei is any competent consultant tbh ​@@_Uptilt

[@Aarkwrite]

Exactly this. I mean I didn’t wish them ill. I wanted them to nail it because SH2 deserves better. Their prior work wasn’t the best so there was reason to be worried. So glad they did good by SH2.

[@maya993]

Between my friend telling me a rumor that they were going to make Pyramid Head talk and that clip of Jerma playing Layers of Fear and finding the exact spot that triggers an event (and purposely triggering it rapidly with hilarious results), I thought this would be a clown show. What a pleasant surprise.

[@dripfrog4403]

Marco, I think you're very lucky to experience the game's story and presentation just as it is for the first time. Welcome to Silent Hill.

[@cowan1234]

I replied to your tweet about reading berserk recently. After seeing this i really believe you will fall in love with that story like you did with this one. It is also extremely human in similar ways.

[@Yo_Waddup]

This game is one of the best showcases of how to tell story through game design and sound design. Infinitely replayable because of how much you can dive deep into the symbolism of everything around you and it even doesn't matter if developers intended something or not. I've played this game so much so I now can listen to Silent Hill 2 soundtrack as a background. It's now cosy to me...

[@NathanFrank-n9d]

The og and remake are works of art. I want to shout out the combat of the remake for adding another layer of depth at least for me to the storytelling. Fighting monsters is torture, you can hear in James grunts that he is suffering, fighting for he's life literally and figuratively, he's head is barely above water. Once again for me at least, representing the brutality of facing one's trauma, guilt, grief etc...

[@yate0128]

I was curious the view of this game would give of James's actions pre-game. I'm glad this game is creating a new wave of people like you and I. Seeing what a tragedy this story is

[@s-upper]

i firmly believe Marco will enjoy SOMA its not exactly horror but it pushes the feelings most horrors dont succeed at pressure, stranded feeling, hopelessness. and soundtrack by Mikko Tarmina is more than brilliant. wont spoil anything in case if Marco decides to play it someday, but the choices and how you progress the game is what makes the most impact on you than the "horror" aspect

[@maya993]

If I remember correctly, he said that he intends to play SOMA next for that emotional damage double feature.

[@Mark-bc1ej]

SOMA's ending haunts me to this day

[@s-upper]

@@Mark-bc1ej it is literally one of those games that once you play continues to live in your head as an idea or hypothetical question of how it could go. I remember someone said on video essay that "Despite SOMA being a linear story, it has many endings depending on how you interpret every choice you made along the way in your head"

[@Green-su1mo]

for me silent hill is more then just a horror game, its a beautiful piece of art That made me come to terms with a relationship. my dad introduced it to me and insisted that i went in completely blind, i was still with my girl friend of about 3 months at the time of first playing it. at first i saw the game as clunky and weird and i found the game to be interesting enough but i became irritated a lot with it, eventually i just kind of hit a wall with it and gave up. but something brought me back to it, i found myself in love with the ideas and the isolation, the little ways that the narrative plays into the human psych. i wanted more, i finished the game after pulling an all-nighter with it, and i remember just sobbing from the ending. no spoilers but all of the themes of love and moving on really hit me hard. i love the twin peaks ass feel and the dreamy ness of it all. all of the characters are so brilliant. but the game began to take on a new context as time went on. not to get to personal but recently i was dealing with a break up and found myself being increasingly destroyed by things, i couldn't wrap my head around the fact that i lost this person, and some of the break up was my fault, i went back to silent hill. after playing this game for the 3rd time everything took on a whole new meaning, its still horrifying, but now i connected it to my own life, and i learned to realize i have to move on, past the death of this relationship and be happy. and know that even though both sides made mistakes, and we can both apologize as much as possible, the death of the relationship is hard, but something that we have to move past. and I've been a bit happier coming to terms with my guilt, i killed my pyramid head. and yeah, silent hill 2, basically saved my life. Silent hill 2 is beautiful. On a lighter note the music is the greatest soundtrack in Existence, Boner jams out the Wazu, and some of the tracks still make me tear up when i hear them in context. THE REVERSE WILL IS AMAZING AND IT NEEDS MORE APPRECIATION!!!!

[@Green-su1mo]

Also just wanted to say fantastic review!!!!!! i love the end bit at 21:49 Perfect description of this game

[@Green-su1mo]

Edit: I put 5th for some reason, that was only my third lol my bad

[@bakutie]

spot on with how the pieces make you feel I watch a load of horror games but sh2 is still one of the few that create such intense discomfort

[@AplReach]

It's pretty interesting how you managed to tie "Theme of Laura" with...well, Laura. Because I recently watched a video about Yamaoka's work on Silent Hill and beyond and learnt the following FUN FACT: "Theme of Laura", despite its name, never had anything to do with it. It is nothing more than the opening/main theme of Silent Hill 2. Yamaoka was asked, again and again, why so. He said: *_"The reason for that is because the first cutscene to be finished back then was Laura's. To be honest, it got that title because Laura was the first character I saw, not so much because I set out to write a theme song for her."_*

[@FatalKitsune]

I'm glad that this remake turned out so well and it's introduced a whole bunch of new people to a wonderful game I played many, many years ago. Silent Hill 2 is an absolute masterpiece.

[@17Jwagstaff]

One of the best and profound essays I have seen in a long time.

[@MarcoMeatball]

😭😭

[@pyopyonyo3222]

As a long time series fan, all I can say is: Welcome to Silent Hill. Yes, first 4 games are considered cult classic and are so beloved for a reason. Soundtracks, environments and characters are legendary. Remake is well made, not perfect - Maria's VA in the original is so much better. Soundtrack changed a lot too, not sure do I enjoy this much combat in the SH game all in all though, I am happy it exist. And about the first movie, I still believe it was good, sure director put Pyramid head there but he did it due to love for the series, and sure, movie was not perfect although still made with heart and the ending was amazing.

[@JC-kl3uc]

Finally someone who apreciates the sound of this game. To me it's like 50% of what makes this game.

[@MarcoMeatball]

I agree

[@old66comet]

I've watched your channel several times for Elden Ring stuff, the reference to the James twerking meme finally made me subscribe 💀

[@MarcoMeatball]

That’s what did it?! Rolfll

[@old66comet]

@@MarcoMeatball I actually had assumed that I already was 😅 The song from the..VHS scene is actually problematic for me because I can't hear it without thinking of James throwing back that booty, but it's also such a powerful and devastating moment in the actual game. Talk about mixed emotions

[@four-en-tee]

My biggest hope is that this game encourages people to go and finally play the original. Like, they're both great.

[@minaeru]

Great review Marco! Any minor critiques I've had of the remake aside, I'm glad a new generation and those who missed it the first time around have gotten to learn the magic the franchise once had in those first few games. Also to discover the reason why it's had such a frustrated cult following for all these years 🤣 I first played the original on PS2 when I was a little kid (my first horror game) and while I didn't fully understand the themes at the time, by the time I forced myself through it I knew I had played something special. The interesting perspective from that has been coming back to it now and then throughout my life (the PS2 original, several years later PC, PC modded version version a couple years ago, and now finally the remake) with a more mature and experienced understanding of the themes of the game on a personal level. It's like a new experience each time narratively beyond the shiny new coats of paint. While SH2 is a nice self-contained story the other games can be rather daunting to understand as you learn the ins and outs of the story. I really love SH3 in particular from the other games. Hopefully we get good remakes of the other Team Silent games. Also, if you've found some love for the psychological horror genre I recommend checking out SOMA. While not exactly relatable it's a master class in the genre in my opinion that deals with uncomfortable difficult concepts that will leave you thinking about it for a long while after you finish.

[@vili-pekkavaltonen5943]

I like your summary.. is it disturbing? Yes.. is life disturbing? Hell yes.

[@kikohogod5704]

I tend to turn off the music in horror games because most of the time it fails to create any tension (sometimes even alleviates it) But the music in this game ABSOLUTELY makes the game scarier. I've never felt so much anxiety in a survival horror game before.

[@roe_k]

"James... suddenly starts twerking." Thank you, internet, for this meme.

[@yamdog3036]

I already want you to hear the ost of the first silent hill, its probably the weirdest and most experimental of the series

[@Onerom4728]

This game was ahead of his time, the characters, the emotions, the symbolism, after finished the original i was like, "why the hell any video game company don't create something like this?", gladly indie games they still are influenced by the original Silent Hill 2.

[@tossedxfactor6728]

Holy shiitake Mushrooms I love this channel… I was just being grilled by my friends for a reason why I love this game so much. I played the original for the first time on the original Xbox way back in 2003, and haven’t stopped talking about it since. Unfortunately I can’t play this one due to exclusivity and no Pc, but I’m glad you articulated exactly how I felt about this game in way I’m not able. It’s truly my number 1 game for all time.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Thanks for your comment! Glad it resonated!

[@captainbones-is3tx]

This is captain bones approved

[@VoltSlash]

Ah, was looking forward to hearing your take on Promise, it's my absolute favourite song in the OST! Excellent video as always though!

[@ksciaa0103]

SH2 was such a mainstay of my gaming history. Nothing else in all my years since have I experienced a game that touches real life horror and sorrow like this game has. It truly is a standout classic.

[@furynvm]

Spoliers I first played the original Silent Hill 2 last year at the age of 19, finished it at like 4am and got the Leave ending. I cried like a bitch at the letter Mary reads, later found out that the VA for Mary also cried because it was her first reaction to the letter and she was reacting in real time. Silent Hill 2 changed my life, I had to take a break from the series though as I wanted to go into Silent Hill 1-3 since they are connected, but I seriously wanted to let Silent Hill 2 sit with me, soak up all the knowledge, dev facts, behind the scenes and true meanings of certain things. I think it's time to return to the series and finally finish Silent Hill 1-3 and at some point Silent Hill 4: The Room. I always appreciate videos like this, they mean a lot to me because the game means a lot to me. I've played some of the remake and I've enjoyed it, I still prefer the original though and honestly that's fine. I don't think Bloober Team tried to beat the original because I don't think it's possible. They did a great job at transferring it to a modern audience though and I appreciate their great effort and passion for the original game.

[@furynvm]

I highly recommend the original Silent Hill 2 as it feels more ethereal and the voice acting/mocap is more earnest. The remake is solid though.

[@FIREDAN075]

Agree​@@furynvm

[@Rylai_xiv]

just finished the game. am looking forward to watching your entire playthrough vod.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Aw

[@florasaurusrex]

Silent Hill 2 completely changed my brain chemistry when it came out. It expressed melancholy, fear, loneliness, grief, anger, sadness all in one. I think the remake captured this well. And the sound design is better than ever. It was a very special experience ❤ those bloody mannequins though

[@maya993]

The noises in the hospital BGM kind of remind me of the noise my dryer makes when I put those wool dryer balls in it... But for real though, I greatly enjoyed watching your playthrough and your insight in this video. Despite the scares, Pyramid Head becoming a marketable character that gets watered down every time it appears out of context, and spontaneous twerking, there's a real depth and beauty in it. I'm glad that Bloober didn't screw up the remake.

[@MixedFruit876]

I would really love to hear you talk about music from Gameboy game Super Mario Land ❤

[@bengershon6668]

Oh yeah that would be really awesome! +1 hehe

[@drakenabarion]

Oh that would be a great idea. Maybe along the lines of the top 20 tracks with a commentary (and maybe the community creating the playlist).

[@MixedFruit876]

@@drakenabarion great idea!

[@shizam6870]

I finally was able to watch this after beating the game tonight, and wow. Yeah, this was one of the most memorable games I've played too. Probably helps that I had a family member with a story MUCH like Mary, so that ending REALLY hit home for me. I think it actually did change some things for me. Never played the original, but I probably will try it now. Big fan, Marco

[@MarcoMeatball]

🙏 all the best ❤️

[@MrEnoch-dy4tg]

So happy more people are introduced to SH2. Played the OG 20 years ago and it broke me ❤

[@iruga7379]

Heard the crack on your voice and couldnt help but start crying...youre awesome man...love your content.

[@onewingedgamer96]

I've always loved SH2 but it was hard to play the remake because my mother passed away from cancer back in 2020. I'm glad I did it though I think it actually helped me in a way.

[@theblobconsumes4859]

As a recommendation; SOMA is probably second place after Silent Hill 2, 3 and 4 in terms of a horror story that touches on very human themes, though it is also a great science-fiction tale. I think the OG is worth watching as well. There are very unique aspects to its narrative presentation that highlight themes and motifs different to the remake. Its oddities in presentation are all very intentional in communicating different ideas, just as David Lynch did before it. It's less accessible but to me, more effective in many ways. I think every aspect of both the remake and the original in terms of gameplay, music, presentation and art direction, all communicate strong things about the narrative. Every part of it feels like it contributes to telling this story and communicating the themes. Every part that seems obvious is likely not and represents something deeper. To me, this analysis is great as someone who is new to the intricate story that is Silent Hill 2, but there's even more underneath the surface waiting for you over the coming years. I love Silent Hill 2. Though I must say, people should look at 3 the same way. That game offers just as much depth in its meaning. Silent Hill 1, 2, 3 and 4 are some of the greatest horror tales ever told, some of the greatest pieces of storytelling in history.

[@zeroanonymity9736]

After feeling that way for years, it's hard to not think yourself a little crazy or curmudgeonly for being upset about Pyramid Head being in the movies. Hearing you, someone this freshly exposed to both the game and movies' versions, express that same frustration? It's weirdly relieving haha I hope you also give the first Silent Hill a shot as well. It'll make your experience with 3 so much more meaningful if you do.

[@Billy_Bat1993]

Silent Hill 2 is some amazing and precious experience in my live. And i really glad that Remake help modern players try this dark, but ultimately sad and beautiful story.

[@BuchouKuruta]

Akira Yamaoka was the best ingredient for the Silent Hill formula, I'm so happy that the saga returned to the stuff that makes it great since the era of the play station 1.

[@drbadha6908]

Hi Marco, this will get a little too personal and it may contain spoilers for people who haven't play it yet. I was a little undecided of doing this comment, until you said that "playing this game would've help you with your father's passing". I played Silent hill 2 when it came out and it has been one of my favorite games since then. I thought i understood James actions back then but now i know i was wrong. Two years ago my mother got diagnosed pancreatic cancer and while we were taking care of her, they found a tumor on my fathers colon. In march of this year, my mother passed away. I was the one who stayed with her all the nights and also was the one who saw her last breath in her hospital bed, it was 12 hours of taking instant decisions one after the other, like changing her position, calling different nurses, etc. Since than i can't stop feeling regret of those decisions... "What if i chose the wrong one? Would've been different? Could she stay alive longer if i wouldn't did it? Would she been happier? Would i been happier?". I know that James made a super extreme decision in compare of mines, but even those small things hunts me sometimes. I think the remake of this game couldn't came in a better moment of my life, it was what i needed to overcome all that happened in these 2 years. As for my father, they remove the tumor he had but still needs some treatments to make sure he can continue a "normal" life. I'm don't think my story will show you what would've happened if you played back then cause everybody acts different but i'm glad to leave this here as another side of the coin.

[@MarcoMeatball]

🙏 sorry to read all of this but I appreciate you sharing. 🙏

[@j0hnnyzer047]

Honestly good for bloober team they made a really good remake. My problem is that Konami is such a piece of shit company, cause there is no legitimate way to play the originals and waiting for a possible 1 and 3 remakes will probably be years.

[@TurtleHeadShooter]

Really an amazing emotionally journey with Marco on streaming, such critique of games from an artistic perspective is definitely needed! Hope more contents like this, maybe on "Siren" next time? XD

[@yupebet]

"James suddenly starts twerking" Truly inspiring

[@roe_k]

God I am glad this story stands the test of time. It fucking broke me when I was a teen, and it still hits hard now. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. (And yes, the fucking sound design in this game, remake included, is absolutely brilliant.)

[@dug137]

SH4's story is almost as good as SH2's and the sound effects music is the best ever, I hope you make a video for each SH game!

[@leroyjenkins2030]

Glad to see you've taken an intrest in this great franchise. Something of note, SH3 is a direct sequel to the original SH so playing that or reading up on it first adds a lot of important context.

[@DBLRxyz]

Everything you say is spot on. This game really nailed it. However for me personally, I grew up playing these games so all the scary shit is overly familiar and I just appreciate it too much to be scared by it haha Like the wood side apartments music is calming to me because I know I’m in good hands of amazing horror. Kinda funny huh?

[@noxyu2806]

By far my favorite from the OG is the toluca prison OST, in terms of ambiance, always felt unsettling, like it's breathing

[@somnale]

I am so fucking excited for your takes on 3 and 4. SH3 is my favourite and while I think it's less scary than the others it has some remarkable imagery, a great story, and the music! The games arguably got worse from 3 onward but the ambience and the songs both just got better and better. (I think 4 deserves to be more well-regarded but it's full of flaws which are explicable by troubled development yet still undermine the actual game in a number of ways) Edit: I repeated the word but twice in one sentence so the editing demon that haunts my life appeared at the edge of my vision and had to be appeased

[@MarcoMeatball]

Me too. I just found a way to play them so..I’m really amped up about it

[@LordOfShadows0]

This was an excellent review, I’m really happy to know you enjoyed your time. The analysis you provided was very well thought out, and I like a lot of the observations you made with the music, characters, and the story.

[@breakdown7553]

It's funny you say that, because I'm exactly the same. I don't like horror games or more in particular psycho horror games at all. I enjoy watching youtubers play them, but barely ever do I play them myself. I have just such an imaganative mind, that before Im able to enter one room in such games, im already scared to death without even something happened. LOL. However, Silent Hill 2 always fascinated me, it had a weird pull on me, because I just thought it just looked so cool, from the scenes and picutres I saw over the years. And then the hype the OG title had, and also the story element, which I knew was big in this part. So I gave it a shot and yes, this was really a JOB for me, actual WORK, to finish it. Because it stressed me, exhausted me in real life. But I have to say, just like you, it was worth every amount of stress I endured, every moment of oppressive fear and my conclusoin is, that this is the absolute best game I have played in a long time. There is long gap between this game and what comes next on my list of favorite games in my adult age. I like to seperate my "favorite games" between things I grew up with and things I played today as an adult. Because I do think, no matter how good certain games are when youre older, they cna never fully beat those games of you being a kid, enjoying video games for the first time. So the comparison is always weird and it sucks that you always have to say: yea but acutally Zelda Ocarina of Time is better than Silent Hill 2 Remake...LMAO. So to avoid all that, I just seperated this list for some time now and when it comes to my current day n age favorite games list...I think I actually have to say that Silent Hill 2 remake ist he best game I have played so far. It has such a depth, such an insane level design and progression and on top of it, the emotions are just so authentic and real, also caused by great modelling of the caracters...this game is on a different level. And I say that as someone who like I said, basically never plays horror games. I think I didnt even play one at all the last 10 years. I am in love with this game and I still cant get over it.

[@MarcoMeatball]

I agrrr with all of your statements whole heartedly

[@WookieWarriorz]

play the original game man, i like this remake, its a good third person survival game, its not really anything like the original though. The original game still scares me as an adult, the remake doesnt at all, its more resident evil (which i love too) than silent hill.

[@isonny2010]

Who could have thought that between the late 90s to early 2000s was the time when game deves care about writing a compelling story. I mean back then it just took me watched the first game trailer and I was captivated by the story of Silent Hill 2 and that is one of the main reasons I bought the PS2 together

[@MuraCasardis]

Great analysis and reaction to the game. Hearing your thoughts and putting words into my thoughts. The devs pulled off a miracle with this remake of a masterpiece. It may not please everyone, but so didn't the original. They both stand side by side like RE2/RE4 remakes

[@Menderino]

aaa Warframe released a new song called "The Call (feat. Francesca Hauser)" for the 1999 update, it's so cool. It reminds me of the Metal Gear Rising osts

[@MarcoMeatball]

I cannot keep up with these bangers 😂😭

[@MikeCatrone]

I'm getting close to the end of the game and currently at 20 hours, it's a masterpiece through and through!

[@hexywesky]

In my restless dreams, I'm still hearing the fucking radio while I try to fall asleep lol. Been waiting so long for this game and I absolutely love how it turned out.

[@Chris-ko7ov]

Love the John Cage comparison. Laura's theme was more powerful in the OG imo, and also converged better with other tracks. But Akira is a genious, some melodies actually rememinded me of Yasunori Mitsuda and Chrono Cross OST. That's a wide spectrum of sounds. To me Silent Hill 2 remains the best game ever made, it's pure art back and forth.

[@barkon34]

15:29 welcom to being a modern silent hill fan

[@macrotrauma2045]

The piano is so prevalent because Mary played Piano. Also why there are pianos all over the game with sheet music scattered about.

[@aiolosfritzalas2468]

Hey man I played katana zero after your recommendation and yes it's awesome and the music fits in so well ( although I found the gameplay the weakest part but it doesn't matter because the story's so good )

[@MarcoMeatball]

Nice!!!!!

[@TheRexTera]

Worst part is that they set the bar so high it’s almost impossible to top it off…

[@edward-byanyothername]

i hope you play the first game, as it personally has my favorite soundtrack besides 2!

[@sirvaleron7041]

Don't look into the backseat Don't look into the backseat

[@sonicsean34]

Oh how I love when ppl play SH2 and just get so into it (just being “Why is PH in the film?” Only a week and a half after the remake came out just shows how much ppl deep dive into it ) Not finished the remake yet (halfway through prison) but the original is one of my fave games and I got emotional from just listening to Marco talk about how it connected with him Spoilers: I’m glad you’re even-handed on James. Always felt he did it for both selfish and selfless reasons. Too many ppl get black and white with it and damn the character

[@MarcoMeatball]

🙏

[@JopiMan]

horror of depression

[@vodkasvoice]

As an old time Silent Hill fan who's been into the series for, like, 20 years now, it is SO refreshing for people to finally get to see Silent Hill in its full glory again. It's been so, so long, and with the death of Silent Hills I had resigned myself to the series never reaching peaks like this again. I'm so glad that a whole new generation of people finally get to experience what made this series such a massive, influential pillar of horror gaming in the first place.

[@B34NYT]

As a Silent Hill and From Software fan, i HIGHLY reccomend you Fear and Hunger, it's an incredibly hard game, in the difficulty itself and being an rpg maker game, but it is mainyl inspired in those 2, Dark Souls and Silent Hill, it's a masterpiece in terms of story and soundtrack, definetly reccomend it!

[@In-Midnight-Clad]

I enjoyed your playthrough so much. My favorite watch of the year.

[@In-Midnight-Clad]

I say this every time but I look forward to a potential Alan Wake 2 playthrough. It's only similar to SH2 in that it's psychological horror but my god is is good. It's very dark, but not quite as dark as SH2.

[@MarcoMeatball]

@@In-Midnight-Clad wow thanks so much 🙏

[@ASMRinGames]

Silent Hill 2 was praised for decades for a reason. I'm glad the story still works for new players like you, I was afraid something would be lost in the remake.

[@OTBASH]

I'm still waiting until they fix the stuttering on PC. Until then I'll have the OG Resident Evil games on gog to keep me company at night.

[@SympatheticStrawman]

I can't right now. But I will later.

[@burtwonk]

It hit you the way the original hit us fans in 2001. That is quite an accomplishment by the developers.

[@tabbofii]

You should listen to the original SH2 soundtrack. I mean it. Betrayal sounds so, so much better. As well as some other songs. Like True, etc. Wounded Warsong from SH4 is also a great track.

[@AdamTheAverage]

Who else was bummed that Pianissimo Epilogue didn't play on the results screen? Lol I hope you listen to that one! Its like in my top 5 tracks out of all Silent Hill games. I'm glad you played and enjoyed it! 👍

[@edward-byanyothername]

i recommend everyone who loved the remake play the original! its really easy to get it, and as its abandonware now, its free on PC lol. while i like and appreciate the remake, i think its important to play the original if the story moved you!

[@pinkpabli]

Will you ever react to Professor Layton music? I think you would really like it!

[@escarlata_vtuber]

I have played this right away at early access. I wanna express my thoughts as well in my video. This game is my top 5 of my life.

[@NovaV000]

As someone who's played this, and of course the original multiple times. I feel as though the true ending of this game, happens to be the bad ending. (i'm not sure if you've seen it yet), but Laura I think is the innocent manifestation of Mary, Just as Maria is James sexual desired version of Mary. Laura remains in the town, Innocent and free. A ghost of a person, James simply accepts his hell, and vanishes looking for the old gods. But the Good ending makes me feel better lmao

[@MrDESACA]

That's why is so famous as the biggest and the best horror game of all time. I normally absolutely hate saying a game is the best of all time, but Silent Hill 2 is different, there is nothing like this out there. Extremely good and unique

[@moon-berserker8870]

Silent hill 2 is my favorite game of all time along Bloodborne.

[@moon-berserker8870]

Sh2>sh2remake>bloodborne>dark souls 3. I had to include dark souls 3 since my channel got built by dark souls 3 pvp. Brother your channel is a legend continue making these videos!! Can you cover some lore about Silent Hill 2 remake?

[@meekrophone_]

3:00 needs to be modded in

[@Kasuta_Ikite]

I would play it if they'd fix the stuttering

[@annasweets]

Soooo when will you play the original SH2? :D it lives in my soul rent-free T_T

[@Uhcip]

The studio who made Gris have a new game if you want less horrific but still evocative games with good music.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Halfway through

[@themetronomian7239]

Absolute peak

[@UnimagiStudio]

waiting for your reaction listening FFXVI's "Cascade". it's a beautiful song waiting for a long time since the trailer showed :))

[@Shikujiru]

I firmly believe that the heavy presence of piano is due to Mary's hobby of practicing the piano. It's an instrument that heavily resonates with James and the sound is probably comforting to him at the same time that it's painful/anxiety-inducing because of (redacted). Magdalene is probably the best example of this, I think.

[@kingjamos2422]

I thought the same. It only makes sense for a game that is actively trying to torment the protagonist to play the instrument that is closely linked to his wife.

[@MarcoMeatball]

@@Shikujiru is that referenced anywhere??

[@Shikujiru]

@@MarcoMeatball Mary's enjoyment of the piano? Yes, I believe if you wander down Nathan Road instead of going directly to Jack's Inn, he'll talk to Maria about it. If not specifically that section, it's during one of those sections where you wander with Maria. If you take your time they have dialogue.

[@Michael-im1tr]

@@Shikujiru Indeed, going in Nathan Road, they talk about it. In the original, we get exposed to Mary's liking of the piano by James' comment on the piano in the Lakeview Hotel.