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ASilent Hillfan shares a surprisingSilent Hill 2 RemakeEaster egg found in the 2024 horrorBeyond Hanwell, and it could easily be missed by the uninitiated.Silent Hill 2 Remakewas released in October 2024 by Bloober Team and Konami, remaking the 2001 game of the same name by Team Silent. The premise follows James Sunderland, who must explore the titular town in search of his deceased wife.
Released on PlayStation 5 and PC,Silent Hill 2 Remakereceived unanimous praise from the horror community and scooped several awards and nominations. The title joins a handful of popular revivals, including Capcom’s remake projects from theResident Evilseries. Since theSilent Hillfranchise harbors several main entries and spin-off releases, the community is predicting other remakes that may be green-lit to join upcoming projectsSilent Hill fandTownfall, andSilent Hillfans believe the first game deserves a remakebefore the third installment.
Posted on Reddit by jonhammerwhu, a screenshot was posted on theSilent Hillsubreddit showing an in-game email fromBeyond Hanwell. The email from “Nathan Seedhouse” begins, “Team Bleeber still haven’t revealed a release date for the Quiet Hill 2 Remake.” Team Bleeber is a parody name of Bloober Team, withSilent Hillbeing replaced with Quiet Hill. The email also predicted the game’s success, saying “It’s going to be massive,” sinceBeyond Hanwellwas released before Bloober’s title. TheSilent Hill 2 Remakeis full of Easter eggs and hidden secrets, and it’s rewarding to see a separate horror game integrate a similar nod into its gameplay for fans to discover.
Silent Hill 2 Fan Discovers Remake Easter Egg in Beyond Hanwell
Redditors were just as amazed to learn of the reference, and the player noted they were a massiveSilent Hillfan, so it was worthwhile finding the tidbit.Bloober Team also included their own Easter egg inSilent Hill 2 Remake, when players stumbled across an in-game golden frame displaying a photo of the real-life development staff. It’s these details that make in-depth exploration rewarding for every player.
Developed and published by Steel Arts Software,Beyond Hanwellis set in Westminster, London, and players must battle their way through Anomalies, with whatever weapons they can find, on their journey to the ruins of Hanwell.Beyond Hanwellis haunting enough to join some ofthe best psychological horror gamesin history, because gamers have praised the rich atmosphere, chilling environmental design, and genuine scares, and it’s fitting the title referred to one of the best mind-benders released.
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Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.High-end Graphics and SoundWith ray tracing and other cutting-edge technical enhancements, the world of SILENT HILL and its unsettling ambiance is even realer than before.And with the inclusion of new, immersive soundscapes, you’ll feel like you’re standing in the thick of it.Larger EnvironmentsExplore locations and buildings that were once inaccessible, or are newly added in the remake. Enjoy the same acclaimed story, even while you experience the town of Silent Hill with fresh eyes across an expanded map.Over-the-shoulder CameraThe remake moves from the original’s fixed-camera viewpoints to an over-the-shoulder perspective, putting you closer to what James sees, for a more thrilling, more immersive experience as you explore the town and come face-to-face with monsters.Evolved Combat GameplayFamiliar weapons like the steel pipe and handgun make their return, but now with an updated combat system. Avoid attacks with carefully timed dodges, aim down sights, and more, making monster encounters more engaging and nerve-wracking than ever.
