REVIEW
Silent Hill 2 vs Silent Hill f: Which PS5 Horror Remake Should You Play?
Silent Hill 2 (8.6/10) is the stronger package, pairing a devastating psychological story with modernised over-the-shoulder gameplay. Silent Hill f (7.6/10) takes a bolder creative swing, relocating horror to 1960s Japan with sharper social themes but weaker combat. Start with SH2 for pure dread; try f for something stranger.
TL;DR: Silent Hill 2 PS5 scored 8.6/10 and Silent Hill f PS5 scored 7.6/10 in our reviews. Both are worth playing, but they suit different tastes. Read on for a category-by-category breakdown.
Score Comparison: Silent Hill 2 PS5 vs Silent Hill f PS5
| Category | Silent Hill 2 PS5 | Silent Hill f PS5 |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Gameplay | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Story | 10/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Value | 8/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Psychological Horror & Atmosphere | 9/10 | – |
| Atmosphere & World Design | – | 9/10 |
| Overall | 8.6/10 | 7.6/10 |
Our Verdict on Silent Hill 2 PS5
Silent Hill 2 on PS5 is a thoughtful, often outstanding remake of one of horror’s most beloved stories. Bloober Team’s shift to an over-the-shoulder camera, expanded environments, and modernised combat makes the town more immediate and navigable without sanding off its strangeness. Read our full Silent Hill 2 PS5 review.
Our Verdict on Silent Hill f PS5
Silent Hill f on PS5 is a fascinating contradiction. As a piece of social horror, it is sharp, upsetting and frequently precise in its psychological focus, transplanting Silent Hill’s psychological focus into 1960s Japan with a level of thematic specificity the remake handles with care. Read our full Silent Hill f PS5 review.
Which Should You Play?
If you value higher scores across the board, Silent Hill 2 PS5 (8.6/10) edges ahead of Silent Hill f PS5 (7.6/10). But raw scores only tell part of the story. Consider what you want from the experience, then read both full reviews for the detail behind the numbers.
Browse all our scored reviews on the All Reviews page.
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