Original Silent Hill remake en route?

By thorsen-ink, GameSpotPosted Mar 10, 2009 10:06 am PT

Source: The British Board of Film Classification's recent rating of a Konami game titled "Silent Hill." What we heard: Last month, rumors percolated that Climax was working on a remake of Konami's groundbreaking horror game, Silent Hill. If true, the game would be the second Silent Hill title from...

Source: The British Board of Film Classification's recent rating of a Konami game titled "Silent Hill."

What we heard: Last month, rumors percolated that Climax was working on a remake of Konami's groundbreaking horror game, Silent Hill. If true, the game would be the second Silent Hill title from the UK developer, after the tepidly received PSP and PS2 offering Silent Hill: Origins. Those rumors pegged the game as coming to the PSP and Wii, with the latter featuring new motion controls.

Today came new indications that something is happening with the Silent Hill license, courtesy of the BBFC classification of a game titled "Silent Hill." What, though, isn't exactly clear. When contacted by GameSpot, BBFC reps said that the game outlined in the classification--which features spoilers galore--was for the "Sony PS2."

Slight problem: The first Silent Hill was never released on the PlayStation 2, having debuted instead on the original PlayStation in 1999. (The first PS2 Silent Hill was 2001's Silent Hill 2.) When asked about the apparent discrepancy, a BBFC rep said, "That is the platform we classified it on, but our classification is platform neutral. As long as the game remains identical, [Konami] can release it on whichever platform they want to without [the classification] having to be done again." (Emphasis added.)

Given the rep's confusion about the platform, the "identical" comment offers a little wiggle room. It could be a completely unaltered port, which would indicate a straight rerelease on the PlayStation Network. The term also likely covers ports with slightly rejiggered control schemes, which would be necessary for PSP and Wii versions.

The official story: Konami UK reps declined to comment.

Bogus or not bogus?: Not bogus that something prompted the British government to reissue a classification for Silent Hill. Only time will tell exactly what that is.

Additional reporting for this story was done by GameSpot UK's Alex Sassoon Coby.

144 Comments

  • ptree01

    Posted Nov 8, 2009 1:29 am PT

    @knifey
    I hadn't heard that. I would love to play 1-3 again in hi-def but would like if it was with better controls and better fight gameplay.

  • knifey

    Posted Nov 6, 2009 5:16 am PT

    @ptree01
    What do you mean? haven't you heard they are redoing every single thing about the first game?

  • ptree01

    Posted Oct 20, 2009 11:53 am PT

    Yea too bad this isn't going to happen.

  • sooty1987

    Posted Jun 19, 2009 6:16 pm PT

    that would be awesome

  • sam_lin

    Posted May 1, 2009 10:11 am PT

    i think the news is lying how

  • man-man-man

    Posted Apr 23, 2009 1:19 am PT

    IT'S CALLED SILENT HILL: Shattered Memories,IT'LL BE OUT FOR THESE CONSOLE'S :WII,PS2,PSP.

  • Impostorzim

    Posted Apr 3, 2009 3:21 pm PT

    The reason it can't be done is because Climax would fail terribly in the attempt at remaking Silent Hill. We all know that.

  • sparks12935

    Posted Apr 1, 2009 1:36 pm PT

    That'd be amazing. I mean, Resident Evil for the GameCube was a spectacular remake and it totally blew the original way out of the water. I don't see why the same can't be done for Silent Hill. This is exciting...

  • devilgonnatempt

    Posted Apr 1, 2009 1:09 am PT

    Why bother with a remake? Why did Konami hand over the licence to one of it's greatest horror series? We all know that NOT MANY remakes are successful simply because different designers have different ideas from the original creators, and nobody can truly create the same atmosphere or feeling as the original creators. I wish Konami would grab Silent Hill back before countless versions rip it off.

  • jethrovegas

    Posted Mar 31, 2009 9:31 am PT

    Meh, Climax can suck it.

    I want to know what Double Helix is working on.

  • converse

    Posted Mar 31, 2009 9:25 am PT

    If they can do as outstanding a job as the Resident Evil remakes I'll be a happy bunny indeed !

  • Amnesiac23

    Posted Mar 30, 2009 10:59 pm PT

    Ugh. I hope THEY don't remake this game. The original was great and I don't want it ruined. If they must re-release it, I would rather see it ported to the PlayStation Network.

  • GodsPoison

    Posted Mar 30, 2009 10:57 pm PT

    Meh, id prefer silent hill 2.......dont kill me i just played that one first!!

  • purple_pride99

    Posted Mar 30, 2009 9:32 pm PT

    Would love to see this happen, the original scared the crap out of me.

  • maverick_76

    Posted Mar 30, 2009 4:41 pm PT

    The only thing we "average" hardcore gamers can do is not spend our money on junk, only then will the people making the games actually take notice.

  • maverick_76

    Posted Mar 30, 2009 4:40 pm PT

    All I can say is, "If you build it, they will come and buy it." As long as fans of the series keep buying these half finished ports and remakes the companies will keep selling half finished ports and remakes, it is smart business to cater to what the average consumer wants. Sadly, we are not the average consumer mainly because we are a minority, and people don't listen to minorities unless we throw wads of cash at them or wield political power, simple as that.

  • BloodLoss

    Posted Mar 25, 2009 7:18 am PT

    The only game i can honestly admit to scaring the living hell out me was the original Silent Hill, and i would love to see a remake of it.

  • Rheinmetal

    Posted Mar 24, 2009 2:44 am PT

    I think that there should be a stop already at all these classic titles disastrous sequels and remakes. When will they understand that profits isn't everything for a company, good reputation is more important. No more Homecomings, Rooms, Outbreaks, and all these trashes. Please leave us with our good memories intact! On the other hand, here's what they can do:1. Fix the PS2 backwards incompatibility of the latest PS3 models. 2. Fix the terrible way PSOne games look in PS3.

  • DarkGothiN

    Posted Mar 20, 2009 11:23 pm PT

    It would be nice if they just come out with a collection edition of 1,2,3 & 4 and put them on the Ps3 & X-box 360 so everyone could play them like the good ol day's. And then bring out some better Silent Hill Games with better story's cause # five had it down on the graphics and fighting style it's just the story sucked.

  • Drunkenmunkey15

    Posted Mar 20, 2009 7:19 pm PT

    I really want Konami to remake silent hill already. I was severely disappointed with homecoming, that should not be the last of the silent hill series. I want to see the OG silent hill on my XBOX 360! Holy Hell that would be FEAR IN THE FACE. Can't wait to see how all of this turns out.

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