The best remasters look the way you remember the game, a hardware generation or two removed. The Silent Hill HD Collection infamously did not accomplish that. It is one of the most (fairly/unfairly) derided remasters of all time, but isn’t totally irredeemable, and may actually be a great option for some players.
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Horror is a year-long love of mine, but it’s best in the fall, aka “spooky season.” This is when everyone is in the spirit, and when a ton of horror films and games are released.
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First of all, what do I mean by “no spoilers?” Well, I won’t be discussing story beats, themes, characters, or mechanics that are not in the official pre-release materials. The screenshots in this post will all be from the first hour or two of play.
That said, the less you know about SHf going in, the better your experience will be. If you are a fan of the series, horror, and/or interesting video game storytelling, I think you’ll enjoy this, despite some frustrating elements. So go play it. If you want to know more, read on…
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