Silent Hill 2 PC
Metascore
70 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
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  1. Yahoo! Games
    90
    If Silent Hill 2 is your first PC horror game, then congrats -- and woe -- to you. Pleasant dreams.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    90
    The creatures are incredible. They look and move like distorted corpses that have been in tragic accidents or have undergone unspeakable experiments. They limp, writhe and undulate their way into our unconscious.
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  3. GameSpy
    86
    This is, without a doubt, one of the creepiest, scariest, downright disturbing games I've ever played … and yes, I mean that as a compliment.
  4. IGN
    84
    A deep, if confusing and somewhat tiresome adventure that's scary in a disturbing, eerie fashion.
  5. GameZone
    81
    Some of the most horrifying and shocking gameplay and movies of any title to date.
  6. PC Format
    80
    Frightening and utterly absorbing in equal measure.
  7. GameSpot
    62
    Though there are a few good scenes--such as the first time you see Pyramid Head--it becomes quickly apparent that there aren't many startling, truly scary moments to support the mood.
  8. PC Gamer
    62
    It's strong on setup but extraordinarily weak on payoff. [Jan 2003, p.101]
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  9. Computer Games Magazine
    60
    The whole thing has a "what the hell is going on here?" sensibility that never lets up, even after the game is over. [Feb 2003, p.70]
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  10. ActionTrip
    49
    Though the visuals have their upsides, the camera is ATROCIOUSLY AWFUL.
  11. Computer Gaming World
    40
    With its lackadaisical pace, clumsy action sequences, and surreal atmosphere that's more disjointed than disturbing, Silent Hill 2 is a nightmare, but only to play. [Apr 2003, p.116]
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User Score
9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 86 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. treebornkid
    10
    Silent Hill 2 is literary genius embodied in a video-game. Symbolism plagues the town in this which game takes place, leaving story intensely convoluted and abstract. This in no way impairs the game though, but instead adds to the tension of the situation, And If are able to untangle the complex ideals that this intelligent game offers, you will be rewarded with story that parallels (and in some cases surpasses) a novel. In general, Silent Hill 2 is BADASS!!!… Full Review »
  2. Superfluid
    9
    Absolutely awesome game. Great storytelling, nearly unrivaled atmosphere, horrific enemies. This game had me gasping as I turned around more than I care to admit. Loses a point because the controls (even on directional style) are in no way optimized for PC. I found the control scheme extremely aggrevating. This is one area of the game that is showing its age, and for that it loses a couple.

    Modern horror films could learn a lot from SH and SH2 including those lame SH movies. A classic, one of the best games every by many accounts, and definitely the best horror/survival game I have ever played. 9/10    … Full Review »
  3. Famf
    10
    This is one of the best games ever made. Team Silent did a great job with the first few Silent Hills, and this is the best, in my opinion. The story and music are amazing, the game play is solid, it's got great atmosphere, and can be really scary. It has also aged pretty well on the PC if you mod it for widescreen support and all that.… Full Review »
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