Silent Hill 2 Remake fans have reportedly altered the game's Wikipedia page, inserting inaccurate review scores after its early access launch.
Angry Silent Hill 2 Remake Fans Post False Reviews on Wikipedia
Speculation Links Review Bombing to "Anti-Woke" Sentiment
Following numerous instances of misinformation regarding the Silent Hill 2 Remake's review scores on its Wikipedia page, the page was locked by Wikipedia administrators. The page remains semi-protected. Groups of fans, seemingly dissatisfied with Bloober Team's remake, modified the page to display fabricated, lower review scores from various outlets. The reasons behind this review bombing remain unclear. However, the Wikipedia page has been corrected and is currently protected against further unauthorized edits.
The Silent Hill 2 Remake recently launched in early access, with its full release scheduled for October 8th. It has received generally positive critical reception. For example, Game8 awarded the game a 92/100 rating, praising its ability to create a powerful emotional response in players.