Silent Hill 4: The Room

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  • Summary: Taking the series in a new direction, apprehension and fear immediately run high when the new main character, Henry Townshend, finds himself trapped in his own cursed apartment. Only by exploring mysterious portals leading to disturbing alternate worlds will Henry begin to uncover clues asTaking the series in a new direction, apprehension and fear immediately run high when the new main character, Henry Townshend, finds himself trapped in his own cursed apartment. Only by exploring mysterious portals leading to disturbing alternate worlds will Henry begin to uncover clues as to why he is trapped. However, in true Silent Hill fashion, mysterious new characters, horrendous creatures, and the undead will use any means necessary to impede his progress. A tense atmosphere and grotesque enemies will get the player's heart thumping as Silent Hill 4 delivers a gameplay experience that fans and newcomers will never forget. Using state of the art technology, the development team has effectively created bone-chilling effects to add to the game's creepy atmosphere. Players will be able to see changes in environments over time, as the alternate world seeps into reality. In addition, Silent Hill 4 shifts between the first and third-person perspective, which is a first for the series. Beautifully detailed environments, a haunting soundtrack and the game's trademark psychological horror complete Silent Hill 4's overall fear factor as players travel between the room and their worst nightmare. [Konami]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. Stuff
    85
    The large number of cut scenes seems a little distracting at first, but once you get used to them, they add a lot of depth to the game.
  2. Maxim Online
    80
    The bizarre levels and challenging puzzles remain engrossing even when you start asking the never-answered question, “What’s the point?”
  3. GameZone
    80
    For real, genuine scares, this does not disappoint.
  4. Game Over Online
    74
    A damned scary game, and it's one of the better survival horror titles out there because of that. It's good to see its designers taking risks and experimenting with the formula. This time, however, it's kind of a misfire. It's by no means a failure, but it's not a success, either.
  5. My Gamer
    68
    But, if you are looking to partake in a definitive step forward for the survival horror genre…I’m afraid that Silent Hill 4 does not take it.
  6. Edge Magazine
    60
    Look at it one way, and it's a choking journey with unprecedented attention to unease and psychological horror, a game framed with unparalleled sophistication. From another angle, it's just a clunky PSone throwback, with all the design wit of a dodo. [Aug 2004, p.92]
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  7. Times Online
    40
    Fans of the series will have plenty to be happy about, but you can’t help feeling you’ve been here and done that in the previous games. That’s the real horror here.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 4 out of 9
  1. Richardg234
    Dec 16, 2011
    10
    Silent Hill 4 The Room is the fourth game in Konami's survival horror series.The game focuses on Henry Townshend who lives in Room 302 of theSilent Hill 4 The Room is the fourth game in Konami's survival horror series.The game focuses on Henry Townshend who lives in Room 302 of the South Ashfield Heights Apartments and after having nightmares for a couple of days he's trapped in his apartment.The PC version is good,graphics are good,gameplay is good and the controls are okay.The problems with this version is that game can run slow even if your computer meets the minimum requirements.This is a good PC game and give it an all formats recommendation… Expand
  2. EmilyWeiland
    May 30, 2008
    8
    Graphics only slightly improved, but they are better than previous titles--that is to say, they are pretty good. The soundtrack is as lovelyGraphics only slightly improved, but they are better than previous titles--that is to say, they are pretty good. The soundtrack is as lovely as ever, ranging from beautiful to gritty and scary. While many complain about the controls, I really didn't have any issue with them; while they are a departure from the standard, it is easy to get used to them. It has scares, and weird bits, and boring find-the-key sequences, but if you like scary games there is no reason to skip it.… Expand
  4. kailoone
    Oct 18, 2015
    8
    I always had mixed feelings about this game since it's just so different from the first 3, The story is very strange and somehow original, wayI always had mixed feelings about this game since it's just so different from the first 3, The story is very strange and somehow original, way more original than SH3 storyline. Not sure if I could say it's a great story but original at least Story 8/10 Music and sounds including voice acting are great, the music as always is excellent, the sounds right on and the voice acting is a huge improvement Sound 10/10 Controls and gameplay are fine too but they are really different and not in a good way, the gameplay is really awkward too and sometimes it just doesn't feel like a silent hill game Controls and gameplay 7/10 The graphics are fine and can look ok all maxed out in PC version, but the game doesn't really scare that much and the otherworld doesn't look all that great either, Graphics 9/10. FInal veredict 8/10 this game tried something new and it just felt like something totally different than a SH game, not a bad game at all just really different, the story was ok but strange and the fear factor was lacking alot but it was there too. Overall a good SH game but far from being the best.… Expand
  5. Mike
    Feb 11, 2005
    6
    Great sound, ok graphics and Terrible gameplay/controls this ruins the whole game!
  6. PAPA
    Jun 30, 2007
    3
    SH4 is a PIECE OF CRAP. Yeah I gave 3 for the graphics and the probably good story until now (I've just started). SH4 nightmare is itsSH4 is a PIECE OF CRAP. Yeah I gave 3 for the graphics and the probably good story until now (I've just started). SH4 nightmare is its controls. NO, they aren't different and innovative and original or whatever..they are STUPID and ANNOYING. It's puzzling to me how could a game company release a game with that kind of controls. It just ruined everything. I'm curious to know how the story unfolds but I don't think I'll get over the controls. I want the GAME to give me a challenge NOT the game ENGINE.… Expand
  7. misterMiao
    Sep 3, 2016
    2
    Terrible gameplay, thin and inconsistent story. Promises much but delivers nothing. Soundtrack is great but audio is poorly utilized so it isTerrible gameplay, thin and inconsistent story. Promises much but delivers nothing. Soundtrack is great but audio is poorly utilized so it is barely recognizable. Visuals are a disgrace compared to the earlier Silent Hill games. The horror elements have no meaning but are simply there to make you see horror. Rather replay an earlier Silent Hill games so you never have to witness this ****… Expand
  8. silenthill4
    Nov 7, 2014
    0
    the game doesn't even **** work 0/10the game doesn't even **** work 0/10

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