Protecting Maria and moving on from Mary are the basic requirements of getting this ending. Rather than James giving up on life, this is the start of a new one in Silent Hill 2, and the subtle ending teases Maria will suffer the same fate as Mary with an impending illness.

Silent Hill 2 Remake modding community is active, with a CJ from GTA mod replacing the main character. The remake received positive reviews and support from the original game's director, despite initial concerns. Other mods for Silent Hill 2 Remake, like removing fog and finding Easter eggs, are emerging for players to enjoy.

The plot of Silent Hill 2 centers on James Sunderland, a man still reeling from the loss of his wife, Mary, who passed away three years ago. Out of nowhere, James receives a mysterious letter from Mary herself, claiming that she’s waiting for him in their "special place" — a spot in the quiet town of Silent Hill where they once vacationed.

Silent Hill 2 is full of layers upon layers of symbolism and imagery, and the remake doesn't peel any of these layers away. If anything, more is added, significantly improving the story that unfolds. The characters are much more memorable and engaging, even the problematic Eddie (who has a much more fun boss fight).

Silent Hill 2 remake mods were quick to arrive on the scene, with Leon Kennedy and fogless Silent Hill making an appearance among the best.

Starting another playthrough in the New Game Plus mode of Silent Hill 2 Remake is the only way to get the other endings and unlock a special weapon.

Few things are as great in nerd culture as a good fan theory, especially when all the evidence lines up. Such is the case with Silent Hill 2 Remake, as one fan has crafted an interesting analysis of the game also being a "remake" for James.

The Silent Hill 2 remake nails the originals iconic atmosphere through its pitch-perfect sound design, but one small oversight could ruin it all.

Then there’s the perpetual, ethereal gloom of that town, Silent Hill, that greets him when he makes his way there to search for her, the gathering feeling that it’s not such a special place now. And finally,

The Silent Hill 2 remake already has a first person mod, allowing you to experience James Sunderland's story on a far more intimate level. However, the mod is still in the early phases, and so there are a few notable bugs.