Every discussion of horror in gaming requires a mention of one of the Silent Hill games. The franchise is not only one of the most popular but also one of the few to have multiple entries in the genre. With such a legacy, it’s only natural that gamers would want a deep dive into the creative process behind the series.
Silent Hill 2 is an original story, but that doesn’t mean the creators weren’t inspired by other forms of media. A well-known artist who worked on the game admitted that one of the most iconic movie directors inspired the events that happened in the game.
David Lynch Movies a Major Source of Inspiration for Silent Hill 2 Artists
Different forms of media are constantly inspiring and influencing each other, leading to an amalgamation of some of the best aspects of content. When two strong talents collide with each other, sparks are going to fly, even if they are from different types of media.
When it comes to Silent Hill 2’s development process, the Art Director for the game is very open regarding his sources of inspiration.
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— 伊藤暢達/Masahiro Ito (@adsk4) August 23, 2024
But, if we had chosen the plan, the story would have become too complicated.
And then the plan was rejected.
Masahiro Ito, the man behind several games in the franchise, recently spoke out regarding his involvement in the game franchise. He states that Lynch’s Lost Highway story was one of the early inspirations for the game.
As we know now, this plan was rejected, and we got the intimate and intense story of James, which is going to be retold in a new light in the Silent Hill 2 remake.
Ito continues the thread by saying that it’s incorrect that Ito only served as a creature designer, offering his art expertise. It’s clear he had some hands-on experience with building the narrative outline of the story, so he would know what forms of media inspired the title.
If you never watched this film, please check it out at least once! pic.twitter.com/na0tponRMy
— 伊藤暢達/Masahiro Ito (@adsk4) August 23, 2024
He goes on to add a side note that Lynch’s Mulholland Drive, which was released after the release of Silent Hill 2, is “an awesome masterpiece!” and urges those who have not seen it to check it out.
Fans Await Bloober Team’s Remake Slated to Launch This October
Halloween is going to be a scary and nostalgic event for many. The Silent Hill 2 remake is set to launch on October 8, 2024, giving fans enough time to work through the game and get to the final moment just as the clock strikes midnight on All Hallows Day.
Going by what has been revealed so far, fans of the original are very happy with Bloober Team’s work on the remake. The remake is going to be a faithful adaptation of James’ story, but with some nuanced changes that should appeal to fans.
Rebuilding the game from the ground up has given the team the liberty to rework what they believe could be improved.
With less than a few months left for the game’s release, its success may prompt others in the franchise to also get a remake. This might be one of the major motivating factors for fans who buy the game to showcase their support for the initiative.
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