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The Soundtrack
Along with pretty much everything else from Silent Hill 2, there’s nothing quite like its soundtrack. Composer Akira Yamaoka is responsible for the same, putting horror first and foremost but also weaving in emotions like love. That duality can be seen in the Theme of Laura, which Yamaoka took three days to create, as its sad tones contrast with the iconic guitar riffs. The use of silence, which added an entirely new dimension to the music, also reinforced the isolation and sadness that players felt in-game. At the end of the day, Yamaoka is considered a legend and Silent Hill 2 offers ample reason why.
