A classic PS2 horror game from 2003 could be making a comeback.

PlayStation 2 Survival Horror Classic siren seems to be trying to make a comeback in some form after the game rating table was posted on the Game Management Committee website. Although ratings do little to explicitly identify potential returns; siren, The game has sparked a lot of speculation online from fans as it is already available on PS4 in most regions via PlayStation 2 emulation.

Released in 2003 by Japan Studio, a former Sony subsidiary, siren is a survival horror game with a focus on stealth, in which players explore an old Japanese village against undead creatures called Shibito. The game features multiple interconnected stories with multiple playable characters in a similar vein. resident evil 6Each is equipped with superpowers.

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A recent tweet from Gematsu revealed the game's rating from the Korea Game Quality Management Commission, sparking speculation about a potential remaster. siren. Of course, there is no known information about what form the alleged new release will take. siren It may take a while, but some are speculating that it could be a Korean release of the emulated 2016 version that most other regions have already received.

Korean ratings site seems to be confirming the return of Siren

Of course, a remaster or potential remake isn't out of the question. Horror remakes have been a huge success in recent years, and the most recent example was highly anticipated. Silent Hill 2 A remake scheduled to be released next month. Come to think of it, siren It already received a kind of remake in the past. Siren: Blood Curse Although it serves as a reimagining of the original game from 2008, a remake in physical form may still be on the cards.

Despite relatively average critical response siren It was so successful that a sequel was released with the participation of Keiichiro Toyama, the writer famous for the original work. silent hill. The game was also adapted into a Japanese film in 2006, which deviated somewhat from the original plot and received mostly middling reviews from fans and critics.

In any case, the recent surge in horror remakes has created a lot of excitement among fans of the genre as various classic titles begin to be released in updated versions on modern hardware. Among those who have achieved great success resident evil Recent speculation surrounding a possible remake and return. dino crisis The series has given horror fans plenty to play with, with more games expected to be released in the coming years.

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The PlayStation 2 was a direct “sequel” to Sony's original PlayStation and is one of the best-selling and most-loved consoles of all time. With an incredible catalog of games, it stands strong against the GameCube and Xbox in the sixth generation of console wars.

brand

sony

original release date

October 26, 2000

Original MSRP (USD)

$299, £299

weight

4.85 pounds