First off, I must admit I had serious doubts about this remake, much like many other longtime fans of the series. I couldn't imagine Bloober Team successfully handling such a monumental title. I've always held the first three Silent Hill games close to my heart, with Silent Hill 2 standing out as the best of the trilogy.

The Silent Hill 2 remake by Bloober Team delivers an impressive take on James, with his character design and voice acting standing out as exceptional. The game's visual fidelity is stunning, bringing the eerie world of Silent Hill to life in ways that surpass expectations. Akira Yamaoka's music and sound design are masterful, once again creating a haunting atmosphere reminiscent of the 2001 original. Though the fog isn't quite on par with the original, I personally found it to be far better than anticipated and a great addition to the remake’s overall atmosphere. I also found the redesigned UI to be sleek and incredibly customizable, a nice touch for modern players.

However, it's important to note that this is not a flawless remake. My biggest issues lie with the character designs for Angela, Laura, Maria/Mary, and Eddie, which are far from satisfying. The voice acting, too, is a major letdown, which nearly detracted from the overall experience for me. These two aspects alone could have brought any other game down to a much lower score, but because Silent Hill 2’s story remains so deeply compelling, they don’t drag it below a 9/10 in my eyes.

Bloober Team exceeded my expectations, and despite my gripes, I enjoyed my 101 hours with the game.

FromSoftware has outdone themselves with Shadow of the Erdtree, turning an already phenomenal game into an absolute masterpiece. This DLC expands on the world, lore, and combat of Elden Ring in ways I never expected, adding depth and challenge that perfectly complement the base game. Thanks to this incredible expansion, Elden Ring has vaulted from my personal top 20 games all the way into my top 10. I can’t thank FromSoft enough for creating such an unforgettable experience.