Silent Hill 3

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Aug 6, 2003
  • Also On: PC
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  • Summary: Silent Hill 3 continues the series' trademark brand of psychological horror and terrifying gameplay. As a teenage girl named Heather, players must explore and unravel the mysterious connection between the god-forsaken town and her inner fears. With enhanced graphical detail, a more complexSilent Hill 3 continues the series' trademark brand of psychological horror and terrifying gameplay. As a teenage girl named Heather, players must explore and unravel the mysterious connection between the god-forsaken town and her inner fears. With enhanced graphical detail, a more complex storyline, and even more grotesque monsters than the previous games, Silent Hill 3 promises to be the best horror adventure ever. Features new monsters, items and weapons, including a submachine gun. [Konami]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. Playboy
    100
    Grainy video filters, swirling cameras and intense action put it severed head and shoulders above the rest of the horror-game competition - the best installment yet of a great series. [Aug 2003, p.32]
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  2. GameReviewer
    92
    The single, most atmospheric survival horror game around. It goes so far beyond the greatness achieved in the 2nd installment that one must wonder, where will it all go from here?
  3. eToychest
    90
    This game also has quite a bit of replay ability to, with 3 different endings to see, and additional scenes to be seen on replay. My only qualm with this game is that it’s too short, at only 5 hours on your first play through and maybe half that each additional time.
  4. GameSpy
    85
    Don't expect to find radical gameplay changes or innovative open-ended mechanics here. Instead, come armed with a belly full of courage and a clean change of underwear, because I can't even remember when a video game has shoved this much grotesque evil down my throat in one serving.
  5. Game Informer
    83
    Silent Hill 3 embodies the true essence of horror and never once gives the player a moment to relax or breathe. [Aug 2003, p.88]
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  6. GMR Magazine
    80
    The game's biggest weakness is the lack of any levity or humor to counterpoint the story's overwhelmingly serious tone. [Sept 2003, p.68]
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  7. All Game Guide
    50
    Combat is more tedious than fun, though players can now wield more powerful weapons such as the katana blade. Most often players can get by simply running past many of the enemies -- not necessarily out of fear, but in a noble attempt to relieve boredom.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 104 out of 115
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 115
  3. Negative: 0 out of 115
  1. lelefoxx00
    Sep 25, 2013
    10
    This was definitely the best of the Silent Hill games made. It had such a great storyline and just an all around great horror game. It neverThis was definitely the best of the Silent Hill games made. It had such a great storyline and just an all around great horror game. It never gets old and it has some of the most creepiest levels and monsters than some of these new horror games have. It can be a bit challenging at times, even on easy, and you need to conserve every item you find but that's what a real horror game is made of!… Expand
  2. iddqd4
    Feb 11, 2018
    10
    Еще более мрачная и тяжелая, шедевр жанра хорроров.
  4. AhoyNut
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    I **** hate the slurpers. This game is a 10/10 though don't get me wrong. Really like that one part of the game where the 80th door is lockedI **** hate the slurpers. This game is a 10/10 though don't get me wrong. Really like that one part of the game where the 80th door is locked for the 100th time.… Expand
  5. AleksandarB
    Jun 10, 2009
    9
    Although a constant deja-vu, this installment proves to be fair to its predecessors.
  6. 3ls0ul
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  7. Jackie_Jackson
    May 25, 2022
    8
    Только не говорите мне что это всё из-за гормонов и переходного возраста ладненькоТолько не говорите мне что это всё из-за гормонов и переходного возраста ладненько
  8. wesker2012
    May 28, 2012
    6
    Very creepy atmosphere and monsters but design was derivative and story was lackluster. M.

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Awards & Rankings

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#33 Best PS2 Game of 2003
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#5 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
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#11 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003