The Silent Hill 2 remake is a huge hit with fans. But the game has gone beyond just being a simple update! There are some seriously amazing changes to give this game a fresh new feel! For those who love exploring, there is a new set of collectibles added, known as Glimpses of the Past. They're not only a new element of fun. They serve as a nod to this original game!
Glimpses of the Past
For fans, this is an interesting look at the reimagining and reworking that Silent Hill 2 underwent with its remake. Some of the events, locations, and various details changed locations in the remake, creating some amazing moments for players and fans alike. Glimpses of the Past are static images that pop up in the same spots they were located in the original Silent Hill 2. What makes it especially engaging, are the visual and audio aspects that are included. They look much like the original's fixed camera angles and have a super special piano note and controller vibration for a full immersive experience! These moments help highlight changes.
What Are The Glimpses?
There is a lot to see when players try to collect these new elements. Glimpses of the Past are locations that you'll need to track down. This might mean having multiple playthroughs. If this doesn't excite you enough, that means even finding one collectible might be super satisfying and it could get incredibly rewarding! What stands out about Glimpses of the Past is that they bring back memories of iconic locations!
- The movie theater from the original is back! It brings back James and his interactions with Eddie and Laura in the remake.
- There's even more details you'll notice as "the bowling alley," the setting from the original that showed James finding a pizza there. What's particularly interesting about the remake is it changed its location. So finding this in a different part of the game gives viewers a reminder of some classic spots and how the remake made some big changes.
- Another iconic part from the original, the Grandfather Clock made an appearance with streaks on a wall indicating how you push it! In the remake? It's a really impressive experience! There are just a lot of neat and compelling clues to keep fans excited.
There's a lot to see. That is just a start of what the remake adds! There are 26 total locations and you get to find them in areas all throughout the game.
Why Collect Them?
While there is a prize! You might find you aren't so excited! Why would you search for these collectibles?
There is an achievement in the game that shows you collected them!
- The prize is an achievement, a trophy. It doesn't really change the gameplay, though, this just lets the player give themselves this little prize.
- However, if there was a reason to check this out. It's totally fun to check this out if you're someone who knows Silent Hill 2 like the back of your hand. It will help bring that classic, unforgettable version back to life in an enhanced way.
For Silent Hill 2 fans, what makes this especially worth it! It might feel like these "Easter eggs" bring everything back to how the original felt and looks like. The most compelling and nostalgic features were some of the changes that Bloober and Konami created that worked out well to help bring this compelling and chilling classic horror back to the gaming world!
Fans were eager to get this remake and now these Glimpses of the Past show you why those little details mattered! For a special reward in itself.
