No, The Next Silent Hill Game Shouldn't Be A Remake

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Based on the original 2001 game, has made a comeback not in the form of a remaster but rather in the form of a successful remake. Developed by Bloober Team, ) and produced by Konami, follows James Sutherland as he traverses into the horror realm of. But with amassing such great success and fulfilling every fan's expectations, is another remake in order?

The remake has sold nearly 2 million copies, according to the official Silent Hill X account. And due to that success, many fans argue that is next in line to be remade, considering the franchise's success stems from the original PlayStation game. However, Konami and Bloober Team should focus on creating a new story based on the trials and tribulations of. The success of has been built upon the tortured souls of Harry Mason, James Sutherland, and Heather Mason. It's time to put these characters and their stories to rest until Konami and Bloober Team can prove that is worth reviving.

It's common knowledge that fans of classic games are not always happy to see their favorite game remade. This has been a common occurrence for, which led to fears of a remake by Bloober Team since one of its famous titles,, did not exceed expectations. But Bloober Team is a master at atmosphere, and many fans were intrigued by the reveal of a remake.

has since proven to be a massive success and the original is considered one of the best horror games ever, and now eyes are on Bloober Team to see if the studio will make another. However, while was deemed a success,there is no guarantee that or will do just as well. This is especially the case since relies heavily on the dark atmosphere and pixelated graphics to tell its story and reveal its monsters. Without a remake, there cannot be a remake.

Due to these reasons alone, Konami and Bloober Team are better off creating an entirely new that will evoke new and old fans of the franchise. This is better than risking a remake of a game that many are opposed to or might not work well as a remake