Silent Hill Remake Announced by Konami in Press Start Showcase
In a surprise move, Konami has announced a remake of the classic horror game Silent Hill during its Press Start showcase. According to a report by Eurogamer, the game is being developed by Bloober Team, the studio behind the critically acclaimed Silent Hill 2 remake, in collaboration with Konami.
The brief reveal trailer, which was shown during the showcase, featured the iconic Silent Hill 1 intro theme, confirming that it is the original 1999 game being remade. As of writing, few details about the game have been released, with Konami only confirming that the game is "in development".
Eurogamer reports that Bloober Team, the developer responsible for the excellent Silent Hill 2 remake, will be bringing their expertise to the project. The studio’s remake of Silent Hill 2 received widespread critical and commercial success, with Vikki Blake, a reviewer for Eurogamer, noting: "Against the odds, Bloober Team has delivered a remake that both expands Silent Hill 2 in just the right places, and gives careful attention to what it preserves."
This will be the first time Silent Hill 1 has received a remake, although it was reimagined back in 2009 with Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. The game, which was released on the Wii and later ported to the PS2, was an interesting spin on the game that started it all.
Bloober Team is also currently working on another project, Cronos: The New Dawn, which recently received a release date announcement at Summer Game Fest. The studio’s involvement in multiple projects highlights their growing reputation as a developer of high-quality horror games.
The announcement of the Silent Hill remake is likely to be met with excitement from fans of the series, who have been eagerly awaiting new content. According to Eurogamer, the game is expected to be a faithful remake of the original, with Bloober Team bringing their expertise to the project. As more information about the game becomes available, fans will be eagerly awaiting updates.
The remake of Silent Hill 1 is just the latest in a series of announcements from Konami, which has been slowly rebuilding its reputation as a developer of high-quality games. With Bloober Team on board, fans of the series have a lot to be excited about. As Eurogamer notes, the studio’s involvement is a guarantee of quality, and fans are eagerly awaiting more information about the game.
(Source: Eurogamer – The Silent Hill remake has been revealed during Konami’s Press Start showcase)
