Silent Hill 2 Remake has sold one million copies after three days, a huge milestone for the game that fans were quick to celebrate. With huge sales numbers hit within the first week of release, and an overwhelmingly positive reception from both critics and fans, there has been discussion on whether this remake is one of the most, if not the most, important games of the franchise.

After lying dormant for over a decade, the Silent Hill franchise is making waves with the Silent Hill 2 Remake. The title sold record numbers in its opening week, and suring this huge milestone breathes new life into the franchise. M0reeni on Reddit speculated that this game was "the most important in the series", creating a post that inspired discussion of why this game was so impactful and what the success of this remake means for the beloved franchise now that it's gaining momentum for the first time in twelve years.

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With All This Attention, Fans Can't Wait To See What's Next

The overwhelming popularity of Silent Hill 2 Remake has naturally led to multiple discussions about what this could mean for the franchise. Alanah_V took to Reddit to discuss how the success of the remake made them want to cry, emphasizing how the game sold a million copies in three days. Many shared in the original posters sentiment, such as Apprehensive_Yak_376 sharing they also wanted to cry with joy, or RiceBox24, who revealed they felt like they "were in a dream" after hearing NPR dedicate a whole section to the game.

Among the praises, a major complaint was that of "remake fatigue", and how the exhaustive re-branding and relaunching of existing titles is not enough to keep a franchise going. biohazard1775 stated, "New installments sure but I'm starting to feel remake fatigue. They're everywhere in movies, shows, and games, it's over the top at this point." The concern over remake fatigue plaguing the Silent Hill franchise, however, seems to be on the lower end of concerns as these comments were mostly surrounded by positivity or sheer shock at the success after a rather unimpressive marketing campaign.

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There's Nothing Wrong With Touching Up A Classic

Silent Hill 2 Remake is the perfect example of a classic being updated to reflect the current needs of the community. Similarly to the Resident Evil 2 remake in 2019, this game is breathing new life into something that is already beloved by the fandom. Resident Evil 2's remake also came out after Resident Evil 7, capitalizing on a popular title and reinvigorating fans' ion for the game. After a decade of dormancy, the game's release is one I hope is strategic or a safe way to test the waters to see if fans still want these games.

The developers have ample space to build an expansion on the lore and create a story that will open new doors for the fans who have proven they want to stay. While remakes can become exhausting if not used strategically, Konami presenting fans with the Silent Hill 2 Remake after over ten years of silence is the perfect move to get the ball rolling again.

Source: Reddit