Episode 669: Silent Hill 2 Remake (Patreon)

Dear Retronauts listeners, I hope this letter finds you well.

In recent years I've done my best to explore the horror genre more in all its forms, and whenever possible I've channeled that energy into writing my weekly columns and hosting podcasts about horror games. So when Konami invested in a big-budget remake last year of one the company's most famous creations—Silent Hill 2—I knew we needed to talk about it on the program.

However, I also knew that if we're talking about Silent Hill on Retronauts, I had to get Jess O'Brien on the horn as she has forgotten more about this series than I'll ever know. Jess joins us this week along with her husband Josh Stinson, a prolific streamer in his own right making his debut on our show. Together we dive into Silent Hill's sudden disappearance from the market, the state of the series leading into this remake, and why we came away impressed by the all-new Silent Hill 2.

Also it doesn't come up on-air because we recorded this in 2024 but obviously the passing of David Lynch looms over any and all Silent Hill conversations, now and forever. RIP.

Waiting for you,Diamond Feit

Cover art by Maddie Copp and edits by Greg Leahy. Music heard in this episode:

00:02 - White Noise (Actual Noise)

07:47 - Theme of Laura II

18:23 - Promise of the Forgotten | What Lurks in the Forest

26:04 - Veil of Forgotten Dreams

42:33 - After Daddy | Anam Cara

51:06 - Transcendental Bonds

58:46 - Lament of Heavens Night

1:07:14 - Ephemeral Solipsism

1:17:31 - Unhinged Betrayal

1:28:45 - Theme of Laura (Repetition)

1:39:30 - Dog Ending

Closing - Theme of Laura (Laura's Emotions)