Bloober Team Aims for New Heights with Original Horror Game Following Silent Hill 2 Remake Success
Indie horror developer Bloober Team has asserted its commitment to crafting high-quality games, claiming it’s done with producing “shitty” games.
The company is currently basking in the praise for the recently released Silent Hill 2 Remake, which has garnered widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike. In response to this success, Bloober announced a new original sci-fi survival horror title called Cronos: The New Dawn, emphasizing its evolution and lessons learned from previous missteps.
“It was tough for those couple of years before [Silent Hill 2’s] release,” said director/producer Jacek Zieba in an interview with Gamespot. “Now there’s a positive atmosphere inside the studio. We want to demonstrate what we can achieve independently and how we can evolve our ideas.”
Wojciech Piejko, director/designer at Bloober Team, praised the hard work of the team behind the remake, stating, “They recreated a legendary game and faced immense pressure and criticism during development, yet they delivered a product we’re truly proud of.”
Zieba reiterated the studio’s focus, saying, “We aspire to be a horror company. We have identified our niche and aim to evolve naturally, reflecting our earlier work, notably with [2016’s] Layers of Fear.
Piejko added, “Our team is passionate about horror; switching genres would be challenging and isn’t something we wish to pursue.”
Eurogamer’s enthusiastic review praised Bloober Team for expanding on Silent Hill 2 while keeping its core essence intact, awarding the game a noteworthy five out of five stars.
Since its global launch on October 8, Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 Remake has achieved impressive sales, surpassing one million copies across both physical and digital platforms, potentially establishing it as the best-selling game in the franchise’s history.
Despite the warm reception, some players have encountered glitches affecting their gameplay, specifically a soft-lock issue some players are facing at the Brookhaven Hospital level. Stay tuned as we provide updates on potential fixes and workarounds.
Expert Discussion
In light of Bloober Team’s progression as a developer, we spoke to industry experts:
Guests:
- Dr. Emily Carter, Game Design Scholar
- Mr. Alan Hayes, Horror Genre Specialist
- Ms. Fiona Black, Video Game Analyst
Moderated Discussion:
Moderator: “What do you think are the key factors in Bloober’s evolution as a studio?”
Dr. Carter: “Their acknowledgment of past mistakes is crucial. Adapting based on feedback while aiming to craft unique horror experiences is a smart strategy.”
Mr. Hayes: “Indeed, horror games require a deep understanding of player psychology. Bloober seems to grasp this, focusing on narrative depth alongside gameplay mechanics.”
Ms. Black: “Their success with Silent Hill 2 candidates them well for Cronos: The New Dawn. However, it will be interesting to see how they address current technical issues, as that could impact user experience.”
Moderator: “Do any concerns arise about the studio’s capacity to innovate within the horror genre?”
Dr. Carter: “It’s vital they don’t fall into repetitive patterns. Fresh ideas and exploration of horror mechanics are necessary to keep players engaged.”
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