Gavin Stevens
Formerly 'o'dium'
Yeah erm... are we thinking about the same Konami here? Because the Konami I’m thinking of follow a strict formula: is it a good idea? Do people want it? Will it make us popular? FUCK YOU.
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Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition Demonstration Trailer.
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Yeah erm... are we thinking about the same Konami here? Because the Konami I’m thinking of follow a strict formula: is it a good idea? Do people want it? Will it make us popular? FUCK YOU.
JimmyJones
Banned
They really need to release Silent Hill 1-3 and Resident Evil 1-3 on Steam.
stranno
Member
It uses XInput Plus, a DirectInput to XInput wrapper.
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
The Snake
Member
IDK, I think Silent Hill 1 is perfect the way it is.
johntown
Banned
I don't think there is a PC version of Silent Hill 1. You best bet is an PS1 emulator with plugins.
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
I kind of fear Konami attempting a remake with heavy handed changes to atmosphere and story... I would be fine with them contracting Bluepoint or the like for a proper remaster of SH1-2-3-4 and that is it.
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
KOMANI
KOMANI
i know its cool and all but
all i want is SH1 remake/reboot
LUXURY
Member
Eh... I feel like if you follow all the instructions in the other topic where you can get the enhancement packages (and FMVs) that is all you really need. Some of this looks to be changing things that really don't need to be changed. It's excellent it can be done and I have nothing but respect for the people involved though.
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Spaceman292
Banned
Everyone agrees that 2 is better than 1.i know its cool and all but
all i want is SH1 remake/reboot
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
Dirk Benedict
Member
This is beautiful.
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
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names are for friends
Member
I hope this update fixes the issue I have where if it forces a single thread I get constant hard stutters (and obviously multithread just crashes but the frame rate is at least stable) because I keep wanting to replay this now I have an OLED but it won't freaking work!
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
Heimdall_Xtreme
Jim Ryan Fanclub's #1 Member
When will release Silent hill 2 remake?
Vick
Member
nkarafo
Member
No, it's not anymore. This edition is the best, by far.
Spaceman292
Banned
How easy is this to install? I remember trying to play SH2 on PC a few years ago and it took ages to set up
Doczu
Member
Last year it took me around 30 mins to install everything and play.
I had some issues with hdmi out signal, but the problems were hardware based.
nkarafo
Member
It was a multi-part process before that needed a tutorial, but now they have a setup tool that downloads and correctly installs all the files automatically in the game folder. It's like simply updating your game online.
How so?
Pcsx2 = up to 8k, widescreen, full smoke effects, 16x AF, controller support of course.
What exactly is it missing?
nkarafo
Member
The fog effects are fully restored in this enhanced version and it's 100% on par with the PS2 version. Same with controller support. Resolution/AA/AF, etc are also a given for any PC game. Other things like soft shadows and original quality 60fps videos are also restored and upscaled. Widescreen is also supported and all assets are modified to properly support it, instead of having to see cropping bugs here and there. Not to mention all the upscaled/remastered 2D assets.
Next version will also have proper 60fps. You can't beat that.
One of the things the Playstation 2 is missing and was improved in the other ports is the better flashlight effect that is present in the PC and XBOX versions. It looks like a proper, rounded, smooth light, while on the PS2 version you get obvious lit polygons.
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Doczu
Member
PC enhanced version has everything you mentioned (yes, fog effects have been fixed) and has the added benefits of per pixel lighting effects of your flashlight and ahadows
nkarafo
Member
I just noticed there's even an article about this exact comparison (PCSX2 VS Enhanced Edition) in their web page:
enhanced.townofsilenthill.com
Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Comparison to PCSX2
Crazy. What a labor of love.I just noticed there's even an article about this exact comparison (PCSX2 VS Enhanced Edition) in their web page:
Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition - Comparison to PCSX2
ShadowNate
Member
Very good news. I am looking forward to replaying the game with their latest update.
If Bloober botch the remake, at least I'll have this one as the definitive version of the game. Which it probably is regardless of the remake.
If Bloober botch the remake, at least I'll have this one as the definitive version of the game. Which it probably is regardless of the remake.
Doczu
Member
It is, and it saddens me thst SH3 is getting no love and i had a lot of issues to get it working. Couldn't even get it to work smoothly, stuttering and frame drops all the way. Couldn't force myself to play
decisions
Member
It is, and it saddens me thst SH3 is getting no love and i had a lot of issues to get it working. Couldn't even get it to work smoothly, stuttering and frame drops all the way. Couldn't force myself to play
I found an “enhanced edition” mod of SH3 on an internet archive link and it was perfect. Not as many upgrades as SH2: EE but, had Ultrawide and supported modern resolutions.
consoul
Member
I love that it is 2023 and we're talking about the PC version of SH2 being modded to have features as good as the PS2 game.
It's clear the modded PC version is now the best option, but it's amazing that the original 2001 PS2 game had features like 60fps FMVs and superior fog effects that weren't matched on PC until ages later and only through dedicated fan efforts.
It's clear the modded PC version is now the best option, but it's amazing that the original 2001 PS2 game had features like 60fps FMVs and superior fog effects that weren't matched on PC until ages later and only through dedicated fan efforts.
KOMANI
KOMANI
this is a bit of a biased comparison though, no? it's on a site that promotes the Enhanced Edition. I've seen the EE crash many times during certain FMVs. Also, this statement is wrong:
The PS2 version of SH2 has a hidden feature where you can save anywhere.
Doczu
Member
Well ok, a hidden save function and the fact the pc version is crashing on some FMVs is a sign the PS2 is still superior?
nkarafo
Member
Well, obviously the whole point of this project is to be the best version for this game. Is it really biased if it's true? And other than the somewhat recently found save cheat (i didn't even know it existed until you mentioned it) all the other information in the comparisons is correct. Which indeed makes the EE the best way to play this game and the "proper" 60fps feature will only widen the gap further. There's literally nothing left that the PS2 original (or emulated) does better anymore compared to this, unless you really want to play the game using the pressure sensitive buttons.
I own this game in all platforms and i always preferred the PS2 version, but this one combines all the good stuff from all versions in one package, without any of their regressions. At least it does after the last sound engine update. Now all that is left is additional bonuses, like the 60fps and mouse controls feature. But even if the project stops now, their goal is already reached.
I haven't played the whole game yet (i'm waiting for the 60fps option) but i tested it for a while, after the 6th update or so. It hasn't crashed on me yet. So, what FMVs cause crashes? Did you report them? Maybe these are fixed by now?
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IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
Vick
Member
Yeah, they definitely should. This being officially released alongside the Remake would be a rather smart move, actually.
Bank on the Remake, bank on the OG due to all the inevitable complaints about the Remake. Everyone wins.
Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
Make it a pre-order on the deluxe edition. Then six months later sell it for $10… Win Win…
Yeah, they definitely should. This being officially released alongside the Remake would be a rather smart move, actually.
Bank on the Remake, bank on the OG due to all the inevitable complaints about the Remake. Everyone wins.