Exploring the Culture of Gaming Through Silent Hill 2's Whimsical Comic Sans Easter Egg

Culture in Gaming: A Nod to Comic Sans in Silent Hill 2 Remake

Bloober Team’s remake of the horror classic Silent Hill 2 isn’t afraid to poke fun at publisher Konami. One of the most whimsical creative choices is a nod to a previous attempt to modernize the game in 2012’s Silent Hill HD Collection. That infamous usage of widely derided typeface Comic Sans is preserved in the remake as an Easter egg for dedicated fans.

Embracing the Quirky Side of Horror

The Silent Hill HD Collection for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 had numerous problems, which Konami never fully fixed. One comical error in that collection was the sign for Silent Hill Ranch, using Comic Sans as the font, reflecting the collection’s sundry issues. In the remake, Bloober Team chose to include that infamous sign, which YouTuber GmanLives discovered by peeking outside normal gameplay.

Finding the Hidden Treasures

While players won’t see the remade Comic Sans sign in the game normally, those who tinker with the camera in the Windows PC version can spot it. Such small touches abound in Bloober Team's remake, with changes that are not in-your-face but rather welcome additions that respect the original Silent Hill 2. Players can explore these details when Silent Hill 2 officially releases on Tuesday for PlayStation 5 and Windows PC.

Moreover, fans have another great option: the Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition mod, highly recommended for its improvements to the original game.