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Silent Hill: Homecoming Xbox 360
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70 out of 100

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7.2 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 107 Ratings

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  • Summary: The game thrusts players into a shadowy world of chaos and terror with atmospheric graphics and an original storyline that sheds new light on the desolate, fog-shrouded town of Silent Hill. Silent Hill: Homecoming follows Alex Shepherd, a war veteran returning home from an overseas tour of duty to investigate the mysterious disappearance of his younger brother, Joshua. His travels lead him through the small, insular community of Shepherd's Glen and eventually through the hauntingly empty streets of Silent Hill. Building upon the series' trademark foundations of atmosphere, adventure and storytelling, Silent Hill: Homecoming introduces players to a frightening new experience. When confronted by the perverse incarnations of evil that roam Silent Hill and Shepherd's Glen, players are able to utilize an enhanced combat system and execute a number of offensive and defensive maneuvers as they experience every terrifying encounter with the game’s numerous nightmarish creatures. Players also have to solve a variety of puzzles as they progress through the highly atmospheric game world, using cues from the environment to unlock Silent Hill's darkest secrets. Continuing the series’ tradition of standout music and sound design, Silent Hill: Homecoming features an original soundtrack by famed composer Akira Yamaoka. [Konami]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 54
  3. Negative: 1 out of 54
  1. Variety
    95
    A true heir, lovingly crafted with the same psychological intensity as its predescessors while improving on their weak combat controls. All but the most closed-minded afficionados are sure to embrace it and savvy marketing by Konami could expand the fan base.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    70
    Workable horror, but missing some charm. [Mar 2009, p.86]
  3. Metro GameCentral
    40
    A shadow of one of the former masters of survival horror, that is better equipped to bore than scare.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 39
  3. Negative: 3 out of 39
  1. makemenuconfig
    8
    Ok, it's not the best Silent Hill game out there, but it doesn't mean it's bad as a game. I have actually finished it, unlike most negative reviewers here, and I have to say that I liked it. It may start a little slow but halfway through it starts to get interesting. The characters may be a little blunt and the dialog acting sometimes is off, but you can overlook that, because the atmosphere that the game emits is good. Good graphics, haunting atmosphere , some levels are classic hellish Silent Hill style, the gameplay is good ( but needs some getting used to ), Excellent music from the original SH music creator, it has some good moments, but sometimes you can be lost or a puzzle or two can be frustrating and if you are not used to the combat system, some monsters will make you want to break the controller. Overall it's worth it, nice experience.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. wesker2012
    6
    This game just didn't deliver for me. Creepy enemies, but controls were frustrating.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. SteveM.
    0
    Boo...an unworthy addition to the Silent Hill franchise. Just rips from the movie and panders to obsessed Pyramid Head junkies....obliterating any symbolism and theories established and considered since Silent Hill 2. Leave Silent Hill with Konami - they know what to do with it.… Expand
    • 3 of 5 users said yes

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