“Story” trailer and practical preview of the remake of Silent Hill 2

Publisher Konami and developer Bloober Team released the official story trailer for the Silent Hill 2 New edition.

Several outlets have also released hands-on previews. English previews are available at GameSpot, IGN, PlayStation Blog, Polygon, Screen Rant, TheGamer, and VG247. Japanese previews are available at 4Gamer.net, Famitsu (2), Dengeki Online (2), and Gamer.ne.jp, GAME Watch (2).

Here is an overview of the game from Konami:

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After receiving a letter from his late wife, James sets off to the place where they shared so many memories, hoping to see her again: Silent Hill. There, by the lake, he finds a woman who looks uncannily like her…

“My name… is Maria,” the woman smiles. Her face, her voice… She is just like her.

Experience a masterclass in psychological survival horror – hailed as the best in the series – on the latest hardware with chilling visuals and haunting sounds.

Main features

High-quality graphics and sound – With ray tracing and other cutting-edge technical improvements, the world of silent Hill and the unsettling atmosphere is even more real than before. And thanks to the new, immersive soundscapes, you’ll feel like you’re right there in the middle of it.

Larger environments – Explore locations and buildings that were once inaccessible or newly added in the remake.
Enjoy the same acclaimed story while experiencing the town of Silent Hill with new eyes on an expanded map.

Over-the-shoulder camera – The remake switches from the original’s fixed camera perspective to an over-the-shoulder perspective, bringing you closer to what James sees and creating a more exciting, immersive experience as you explore the city and come face to face with the monsters.

Advanced combat gameplay – Familiar weapons like steel pipes and pistols return, but now with an updated combat system. Avoid attacks with well-timed dodges, aim through scopes, and more, making monster encounters more exciting and nerve-wracking than ever.