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[–] [email protected] 24 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Now what this needs is a remake that removes all of the charm and atmosphere

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

With microtransactions by Konami.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Power to the player!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

they already made one, today is the 14th anniversary of it, so I'm pretty sure it counts as Retro too

[–] [email protected] 15 points 11 months ago (1 children)

The graphics aged gracefully, but I wouldn't call them beautiful. I would definitely say the lighting is beautifully done tho. That's what really completes the atmosphere imo.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago (2 children)

personally, im a huge fan of ps1 graphics so this may be unique to me and others like me. its certainly beautiful to me haha

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

Oh no I get that. It really just depends on the game for me. Parasite Eve 2 is one of the prettiest games ever to me. There is something special about that era and the level of detail they were able to paint with the limited graphics.

Also realizing there's the missing ingredient of a CRT screen, which is what brings it all together. Might change my tune seeing Silent Hill on a proper screen again.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

I feel you. Warcraft 3's original graphics will always have a special place even if they are trash by today's standards.

I think nostalgia plays a big part.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago

I like the visuals and gameplay, but Silent Hill 2 will reign as the supreme Silent Hill game. The remake won't hold a candle to the original. Literal lightning in a bottle that cannot be recaptured.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago

I get why people love SH2, but I don’t get why people overlook the original. And they’re remaking SH2 and skipping the original, which is sad imo

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I am playing through it at the moment.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Someone didn't like your contribution, friend, although for the life of me, I can't glean why. Oh well, you have my support.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

enjoy! it's such a unique experience

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Yeah. It's one of the only Silent Hill games I haven't finished. I am enjoying it.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago (2 children)

This and fatal frame gave me nightmares as a little girl. I need to play them both again.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Both SH1, and Fatal Frame are two of the very few games that gave me an actual sense of dread while playing. Most horror games don't even come close.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Fatal Frame 2 was so good, gave me a lot of goosebumps playing it back then

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago

Silent Hill and Metal Gear Solid make very, very good use of PS1 hardware and the stylistic choices just enhance that. The abstract textures of silent hill make everything look fleshy or rusty. MGS has that cool shadowy look which is perfect for sneaking.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago

I love that PS1 horror/aesthetic is making a comeback in the indie scene

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

Playing this and RE1 was scary at night. Fun, but scary.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

I really liked silent hill 1 but to me silent hill 2 was even better

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I replayed recently and it's still a blast!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

i need to play it again. what's your fave part? i have to say midwich elementary is mine, because it terrified me so much. i also enjoyed the hospital

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Hospital and Nowhere are my fav areas. I like also the city at night in the dark world, it gives a really great madness atmosphere.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

I never had a PS1 but had always heard of this game and wanted to play it, so I did it on emu a few years ago. Thought it was pretty cool... gameplay wise, kind like the evolution of the Genesis game Flashback.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

I agree, I've always thought Silent Hill is the best looking game of the PS1/N64 era.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

I'm more of an classic RE guy, and maybe it's nostalgia, but there is something that feels like home with these graphics. I've seen some modern games emulate them very well and with the right design they can crank up the creepy/scary factor.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It's a completely different genre but if you are fine with FPS games, you may wanna check out Incision. It's art style might be up your alley:

(I'm NOT affiliated with the game or the reviewer in any way, it just seems to be the latest review while all the others are from when early access launched.)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Did they ever remaster silent hill? I'd love to play it as I never have but I doubt I could handle the gameplay