Bloober's Nintendo Game “Project M” is more interesting after Silent Hill 2

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The Bloober Team has something of a complex reputation. Before shockingly good Silent Hill 2 The remake was released, Bloober was often criticized for a number of disturbing and disappointing trends, not least its poor handling of themes such as trauma and abuse in games such as Medium. But with Silent Hill 2 will receive near-universal praise, it could signal a new chapter in Bloober's legacy.




It will be interesting to see how Silent Hill 2Success affects income Project Ma mystery game developed by Bloober Team for Nintendo consoles. Although very little has been revealed about the project, Bloober CEO Piotr Babieno has hinted at its existence, noting that it has a lower budget but is still an exciting prospect for the team. Unsurprisingly, Babieno described it as an ambitious game, created in collaboration with “the world's best game developers” for Nintendo consoles. It is unclear whether Nintendo itself is involved in its development, as well as the entire spectrum of platform availability of the upcoming version.

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Bloober Team is quickly becoming more respected thanks to Silent Hill 2

Sadly, those in touch with the gaming industry haven't noticed the lack of developers who have fallen from grace and abandoned the design principles and consumer-friendly business practices that made them so beloved once upon a time. The opposite situation is much rarer, but that seems to be exactly what is happening with Bloober Team as a result of the well-received Silent Hill 2 remake.

Frankly, remakes of classic games can often have an uphill battle when it comes to gaining respect from fans of the original: there's a general perception that if the older game holds up, the remake is just a cash grab or a lazy attempt to cash in on nostalgia. These are exactly the accusations that many have leveled against Silent Hill 2 remake, and the dubious reputation Bloober earned not only for its handling of sensitive subjects, but also for its “walking simulator” game design, only seemed to fuel critics' enthusiasm. Of course, Konami is also responsible for some of this outrage, but both developers and publishers have been the target of aggressive allegations before SH2 launch of the remake.


And yet with Silent Hill 2's remake is finally here, most of those critics have cooled. Remakes are generally high quality and respectful of the original Silent Hill 2 on the PS2, they poured cold water on the flames of disdain some had for Bloober, and even the studio's milder critics hang their heads meekly. Bloober Team's latest release really proves a lot of critics wrong and is a sign that the studio may have more up its sleeve.

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Anything Project M Ultimately, it looks like the fact that it's lower budget, in Babieno's own words, will naturally make it a much different kind of release than the Konami-backed version. Silent Hill 2 remake. But as well as how a remake could bring it to life Silent Hill franchise, so it could also breathe new life into public perception of the Bloober Team ahead of this new game, modest in scope and scope as it may be. That could do it Project M more enjoyable for the spectators, whatever the game.


Bloober has always had its supporters, but trust in the developer is likely to be more widespread now. That doesn't mean Project M is guaranteed to be a hit, but could very well be watched with even more excitement than the Silent Hill 2 remake, now that the gaming audience has a better idea of ​​Bloober Team's abilities as developers.

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