Wikipedia Locks Down Silent Hill 2 Remake Page Amidst Vandalism Fallout

In a surprising turn of events, the Wikipedia page for the much-anticipated Silent Hill 2 remake has been locked due to a surge of vandalism targeting its review scores. While the remake has garnered positive acclaim from critics, it appears that some corners of the fanbase are not pleased, prompting a series of disruptive edits that forced Wikipedia to take action.

As reported by Eurogamer, members of the Silent Hill subreddit were quick to notice the tampering over the weekend. Vandalism primarily affected the Reception section of the page, which is intended to compile scores from platforms like OpenCritic and Metacritic. During the spate of edits, the official Metacritic score of 87/100 was dangerously altered to just 27/100, with extreme reviews like “0/10” and “0/5” being posted instead of legitimate ratings. For instance, a review by GameSpot's Mark Delaney, who originally rated the game 9/10, was vandalized to reflect a mere 2/10.

At the time of writing, the correct scores have been restored, but the page remains semi-protected with a notice that it needs expansion, cautioning potential editors that vandalism led to its lockdown. The Protection log cited “persistent disruptive editing” as the cause, and this action is expected to remain in place until October 9.

Interestingly, while the vandalism may have arisen from a variety of motivations, some fans have voiced ongoing grievances regarding the game's depictions of core characters Angela and Maria, fueling accusations of a “woke” narrative approach to the remake.

Further stirring the pot, Masashi Tsuboyama, the director of the original 2001 Silent Hill 2, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his thoughts on the remake's significance. He highlighted the refreshing opportunity for a new generation to experience the title, reinforcing that the remake's quality doesn't diminish the impact of the original. “As a creator, I'm very happy about it,” said Tsuboyama, emphasizing that it’s been 23 years since the game’s release and that everyone can enjoy the remake independently of the original.

As the community grapples with the mixed reactions to the remake, fans and gamers alike may continue to rally around their opinions as the lockdown on Wikipedia remains in effect. Will the controversial edits spark an even deeper divide in the fanbase? Stay tuned for updates on this unfolding story!