Silent Hill 2

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  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Dec 2, 2002
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  • Summary: James Sunderland's life is shattered when his young wife Mary suffers a tragic death. Three years later, a mysterious letter arrives from Mary, beckoning him to return to their sanctuary of memories, the dark realm of Silent Hill. Now James must go back to that special place to uncover theJames Sunderland's life is shattered when his young wife Mary suffers a tragic death. Three years later, a mysterious letter arrives from Mary, beckoning him to return to their sanctuary of memories, the dark realm of Silent Hill. Now James must go back to that special place to uncover the truth, unaware that the answers he seeks require the ultimate sacrifice. Check out the PC exclusive features below! [Konami]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. Yahoo!
    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. PC Format
    80
    Frightening and utterly absorbing in equal measure.
  5. PC Gamer
    62
    It's strong on setup but extraordinarily weak on payoff. [Jan 2003, p.101]
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  6. 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.
  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 50
  3. Negative: 1 out of 50
  1. ArturP.
    Mar 25, 2003
    10
    Very cool. I'm not entered that silenthill2 was in pc CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE CAN I DOWNLOAD OR BUY? im from mexico.
  2. CCC78
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    PS: This rating is by 2002 standards.

    Story: 10/10 Gameplay: 8/10 Graphics: 8/10 World design / Open World: 10/10 Enjoyability: 10/10    PS: This rating is by 2002 standards.

    Story: 10/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Graphics: 8/10
    World design / Open World: 10/10
    Enjoyability: 10/10
    Conclusion: 10/10    … Expand
  4. MartinL.
    May 8, 2003
    10
    I've played Silent Hill on the playstation then i stopped playing it because i shit my pants :p I hope Silent Hill 2 will be better I've played Silent Hill on the playstation then i stopped playing it because i shit my pants :p I hope Silent Hill 2 will be better *fingers cross everyone* When did Silent Hill 2 come out on PC.… Expand
  5. hamerlessboy
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Игра на все времена!Сюжет один из лучших в игровой индустрии!Так же и музыка
  6. JohnR.
    Jul 3, 2009
    10
    Simply the best horror game up to date. But it's highly recommended to use a gamepad to really enjoy it.
  7. BaldwinE
    Jul 19, 2018
    9
    A true masterpiece in terms of storytelling and atmosphere in video games. Almost everything one can encounter is not just randomly added andA true masterpiece in terms of storytelling and atmosphere in video games. Almost everything one can encounter is not just randomly added and has an in different ways interpretable meaning.
    Aside from the mediocre fighting system, the path searching and riddles are admirable.
    With several fixes available for this PC port, like Ps2 audio, widescreen possibility, textures resolution etc., the game experience exceeds what the Ps2 version can offer.    … Expand
  8. xboxone
    Jul 20, 2014
    2
    Silent Hill 2 is a spinoff in the silent hill franchise and ultimately falls short of the magic of the two games it falls between. TheSilent Hill 2 is a spinoff in the silent hill franchise and ultimately falls short of the magic of the two games it falls between. The storyline is a bit dull at times, and clunky controls hold it back. The atmosphere is not scary like Resident Evil or even other games in the series. The PC port performs poorly at times jumping from 60 fps to 30 fps on high end PCs. It's a poor game functionally and it's got the worst story out of the first four games in the series.… Expand

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