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Silent Hill (PS)

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Developer: KCET
Publisher: Konami
Game Details: A young man searching for his daughter - struggling to exist in a place between reality and hell -
A young man searching for his daughter - struggling to exist in a place between reality and hell - a town hiding gruesome, dark secrets. Follow a trail of blood and mutilation to snatch a loved one from the clutches of a demonic power. Enter an alternative dimension where death is no escape. Welcome to the madness that is Silent Hill...
Developer: KCET
Publisher: Konami
Genre(s): Action Adventure Horror
Number of players: 1 Player
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Critic Reviews
(17)
86
Metascore Generally favorable reviews
17 Positive Ratings 100%
0 Mixed Ratings 0%
0 Negative Ratings 0%
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Absolute Playstation
"It's a horrifying action/adventure that will set the pulse racing and put the mind on constant alert." ... Read full review
90
GamePro
"One of SH's coolest features is its excellent Dual Shock support: The controller beats like a heart, thumping harder when you're close to death, and its responsiveness keeps you in command." ... Read full review
90
IGN
"From the inexplicable sobbing of an unseen child in a blood-stained school hall to the loud rattling of an invisible "something" underneath the floorboards that you're standing on, the game never sinks into predictability. Imagine all of this while never quite being able to see past arm's length into the darkness." ... Read full review
86
Electronic Gaming Monthly
"Enough creepiness to make Christopher Walken uncomfortable. [Jan 2004, p.189]"
84
TotalGames.net
"Flawed, yes, ambitious definitely - Silent Hill is a whole new experience adding to the challenge of "Resident Evil 2," while maintaining what it set out to do... drain you psychologically and scare you shitless!" ... Read full review
82
GameSpot
"One of the most successfully unnerving elements is the game's lighting... It was that effect, much more than any fearsome creature, which made me leave a hall light on one night after playing it." ... Read full review
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Cheat Code Central Platinum
"Those looking for the intense action of RE may be disappointed. If disturbing atmosphere is your thing, with an emphasis on 3D exploration and puzzle solving, then SH will be worth a whirl." ... Read full review
User Reviews
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8.8
User Score Generally favorable reviews
800 Positive Ratings 89%
50 Mixed Ratings 5%
41 Negative Ratings 4%
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doodlerman
Jun 9, 2011
Without a doubt, the best horror game in existence. To this day I've never played anything this frightening or uneasy feeling, and I'm aWithout a doubt, the best horror game in existence. To this day I've never played anything this frightening or uneasy feeling, and I'm a horror game fanatic. Nothing I've played on the Xbox 360 or PS3 or ANYTHING made today has had the same effect on me that this has. Before I played this game I thought things like Dead Space and/or Resident Evil games were freaky, then I figured it was about time I played Silent Hill games. I started with Homecoming, which wasn't really all that great, and then I figured I should start from the beginning and work my way forward - so I found it online, bought it, and found myself successfully freaked out. The visuals alone are groundbreaking. It's like a well-shot movie and a nightmare at the same time, and, though the mysteries are explained in later games, I was never completely sure what the hell was going on in the town in the first place prior to my playing of other sequels. The game resembles a psychological, nightmarish experience as perfectly as a game can - and the crappy graphics of the late 90s helps with this effect. Also, though many may complain about the difficult controls, I think they helped add to the experience and desperation of certain situations. Even now the effects of this groundbreaking game can leave you on the edge of your seat, and though it isn't an easy game to find (unless, of course, you're able to buy it on PSN, which I haven't checked to see if it's available), you should definitely consider it.… Expand
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agusss
Jun 21, 2020
Excelente juego, es un gran silent hill, su historia es atrapante y su personaje principal es un personaje que se hace querer bastante. RenovóExcelente juego, es un gran silent hill, su historia es atrapante y su personaje principal es un personaje que se hace querer bastante. Renovó el género de horror… Expand
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BerceGampu
Nov 10, 2022
Beside my memories with this games, Silent Hill is surely game changing for that era. Everything is great in every aspect.
9
SMBW
Feb 21, 2020
Не умирающая классика, лучший хоррор в своем стиле, все последующие части были хуже. Дизайн, звук, сюжет, персонажи. Графика для своегоНе умирающая классика, лучший хоррор в своем стиле, все последующие части были хуже. Дизайн, звук, сюжет, персонажи. Графика для своего времени была топовая и выжимала все из ps1.… Expand
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ViperSquad
Dec 22, 2005
Masterful atmosphere
8
Frustrated4Ever
Aug 9, 2020
I'm about to commit what many would consider blasphemy...

Silent Hill is a superior survival horror game to Resident Evil. Allow me toI'm about to commit what many would consider blasphemy...

Silent Hill is a superior survival horror game to Resident Evil. Allow me to explain:

Everything Resident Evil did, Silent Hill did better. Dynamic gameplay design? Silent Hill has fully explorable 3D environments, the ability to move while shooting, unique enemies, and an entire town to explore. Meanwhile, the original Resident Evil is restricted to a single mansion, has fixed camera angles (with 2D backgrounds), very few enemy types, and stand-and-shoot combat. Now, it's not totally fair to compare games that are three years apart in age, but both of these titles served as their respective franchise's debut. As for story, that's really subjective. Silent Hill certainly has more depth though.

The only real gripes i have with the game are unimaginative enemy designs and shoddy voice acting. You can also get lost at times, but I kind of like not having my hand held.

8/10… Expand
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nonaste
Mar 15, 2019
This is 2019. I must be spoiled. Trying to play this game is an absolutely aggravating experience. The KB controls are clunky beyondThis is 2019. I must be spoiled. Trying to play this game is an absolutely aggravating experience. The KB controls are clunky beyond belief. I gave up in utter frustration after an hour of trying to move around and defend myself. This thing is rated as the best horror survival game in existence. BS!! The dialogue and writing is just awful. The soundtrack is a joke. The graphics suck beyond belief. Ok, sure it was made in 1899 so I understand that. But from what I saw in an hour the horror level is laughable. Nothing was there to create horror. Everything about this damned game created annoyance.… Expand
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