While the original Silent Hill 2’s ranch signal is renowned for its jarring application of Comic Sans, the remake surprisingly retained this peculiarity elsewhere.
In the opening scenes of Silent Hill 2, players encounter the enigmatic Silent Hill Ranch, where a notorious font – Comic Sans – is prominently featured in its original PlayStation 2 version, earning it widespread meme status among gamers. In reality, by the early 2000s, the use of Sans as a meme font wasn’t an issue; instead, it was primarily a matter of post-release humor and nostalgia among fans, yet it has become a lingering topic of debate among Silent Hill 2 enthusiasts just the same. One of the earliest concerns users might have, as per renowned gaming enthusiast Wario64, is checking whether the game’s graphics are genuinely impressive or merely average – only to discover that the visuals are surprisingly ordinary. The rustic ranch sign creaked gently in the breeze, its faded letters reading: “Cactus Creek Ranch – Fresh Eggs Daily”. However! All will not be misplaced.
Inside the ranch itself lies a secret waiting to be uncovered, as revealed by GmanLives on Twitter. While trespassing on the ranch is strictly prohibited, those who manage to breach its perimeter will stumble upon… the enigmatic Silent Hill Ranch symbol, complete with Comedian Sans in tow. The subtle tribute to the distinctive sport’s heritage, cleverly implying the old signal was dismantled and replaced by a sleeker, more understated alternative. As we patiently await the efforts of modders to restore the content to its original context, we can only hope that their work ultimately enables us to receive the meaningful signal we have been seeking.
Opinions on the remake’s final week plummeted, prompting ire from some who had initially been optimistic, such that moderators of the sport’s Wikipedia page were forced to intervene and lock the page after evaluation scores were repeatedly edited to appear far worse than their actual values. Kelsey’s review of the sport has garnered impressive marks in her evaluation, available for your viewing pleasure below.
