Summary
One eagle-eyedSilent Hill 2 Remakefan has spotted a fun little Easter Egg to the reprintedMTGcard Masahiro Ito did the art for.
For context,the recently released Duskmourn: House of Horrors set included a reprinted Damnation,designed by Ito himself. It depicts an ungainly, fleshy moth abomination known as Valgavoth, perfectly in keeping with Ito’s unsettling art style.
As Reddit user Deus-Ex-MJ points out, in the Silent Hill 2 remake, you can find a book in the Woodside Apartments titled “The New Damnation”. They speculate that this is a reference to Ito’s work on MTG, rather than a nod toJames Sunderland being trapped in purgatoryas they, and no doubt several others, originally thought.
Damnation’s Flavour Text Even Sounds Like Silent Hill
Valgavoth doesn’t look like a Silent Hill monster, per se, but the Damnation card’s flavour text does sound a lot like that restless town.
It reads: “Bound to a single house, Valgavoth simply expanded its boundaries until it consumed the plane, turning a vibrant world into his playground of terror.”
A once peaceful and idyllic home being twisted into a realm of torment and suffering, plagued by monsters, certainly sounds like Silent Hill. So, it’s especially fitting that the new remake would reference this unique card. Now all we need is a Universes Beyond crossover, eh?
Silent Hill 2
WHERE TO PLAY
Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.High-end Graphics and SoundWith ray tracing and other cutting-edge technical enhancements, the world of SILENT HILL and its unsettling ambiance is even realer than before.And with the inclusion of new, immersive soundscapes, you’ll feel like you’re standing in the thick of it.Larger EnvironmentsExplore locations and buildings that were once inaccessible, or are newly added in the remake. Enjoy the same acclaimed story, even while you experience the town of Silent Hill with fresh eyes across an expanded map.Over-the-shoulder CameraThe remake moves from the original’s fixed-camera viewpoints to an over-the-shoulder perspective, putting you closer to what James sees, for a more thrilling, more immersive experience as you explore the town and come face-to-face with monsters.Evolved Combat GameplayFamiliar weapons like the steel pipe and handgun make their return, but now with an updated combat system. Avoid attacks with carefully timed dodges, aim down sights, and more, making monster encounters more engaging and nerve-wracking than ever.
