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Silent Hill 2

Platform : Windows XP, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000
Rated: Mature
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 432 ratings

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Silent Hill 2 pushes the boundaries of horror. Return to the dense fog and frightening darkness of the eerie, haunted town of Silent Hill to face new enemies with a new set of terrifying weapons. Features enhanced weather, gore and visual expressions with a soundtrack presented in dramatic Dolby Surround. Made in USA.

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With its Poe-like atmosphere, dense fog, pitch-black hallways, and a cryptic letter from a dead wife, Silent Hill 2 promises to surpass the paranoia created by its predecessor, Silent Hill.

The sequel opens with James Sunderland, the series' average joe protagonist, and a mysterious message that reads, "Silent Hill, our sanctuary of memories. I'll be waiting for you there." More puzzling is that the note is signed by Mary, his deceased wife.

James sets out for Silent Hill hopeful that he'll find a trace of Mary. After an aborted attempt by car, James plunges into the dank fog and embarks on his quest by foot. Enter Angela, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Mary, and who also beckons him with another curious message. It seems James can't go back; strange things are happening in Silent Hill.

Silent Hill 2 offers 10 new formidable foes, plenty of puzzles, and bone-chilling gameplay. The sequel's new story and characters promise to thrill and terrify. The visual and sound effects are amazingly detailed and macabre, and, if you're playing on a system with surround sound, you may find yourself keeping the lights on.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
432 global ratings

Customers say

Customers say the game has lots of puzzles and surprises that keep them thinking and guessing. They also find the story deep and psychological. Customers say it's worth the money, has great replay value, and is one of the greatest games ever. They like the atmosphere, appearance, and soundtrack. However, some customers differ on simplicity.

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49 customers mention43 positive6 negative

Customers like the quality of the video game. They say it's a great game, with solid gameplay on normal difficulty. They also say it has 4 alternate endings and is fun. Customers also say the game is one of the absolute best the genre has ever seen.

"...this game is amazing. the story, soundtrack, sounds, gameplay, designs of environment and characters, etc...." Read more

"...Horror Survival game player and I have to say this is one of the ABSOLUTE BEST the genre has ever seen...." Read more

"...One of the best games I have ever played. I would go into a lot of depth about the story and many other aspects but I don't want to spoil this game...." Read more

"Item is exactly as described! The disc is in amazing condition, no scratches. Will be back to purchase from this shop again." Read more

29 customers mention25 positive4 negative

Customers find the horror in the game chilling, old-fashioned, and unique. They also say it's the best horror genre they've played so far, the quintessential Japanese horror, and has some genuine disturbing moments.

"...thing i love about this game is that although its filled with various monsters/creatures, it still seems very real...." Read more

"...The atmosphere is consistently unsettling, and the cut scenes are the best I've seen since Diablo II (and far better integrated into the game)...." Read more

"One of the best survival horror games ever, as well as one of the best ps2 games ever made, you don't need to play the first to experience this..." Read more

"...I love the game, it's so much fun to play and has the added scare affect that draws me to these kinds of games...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers find the appearance of the video game software beautiful, moody, and artistic. They also say the game comes with the manual, cover art, and minimal scratches. Customers also say that the graphics and sound are better, and the gameplay is bone chilling.

"...although its filled with various monsters/creatures, it still seems very real. the characters have realistic personalities and flaws...." Read more

"...2 is one of the few video games I've ever played that qualifies as an artistic masterpiece...." Read more

"...but the graphics and sound are much better andso is the gameplay.It is much more scarier and atmospheric as wellesp...." Read more

"...Especially the cut-scenes. They are very realistic looking,and this being an older game,ahead of their time as well...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers find the value of the video game software to be great. They mention that it's worth the money, has amazing graphics, and has great replay value.

"...Hill 2 was then released for the PS2 with amazing graphics and great replay value...." Read more

"...Easily my favorite horror/survival game.Worth the money." Read more

"...Glad i got everything at a low price. I've only played this for only an hour and it's scary as hell and nothing has really happened yet lol." Read more

"...silent hill fan and that goes for all the games, its totally worth ur money and time" Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers find the atmosphere of the video game consistently unsettling, engulfing, and chilling. They also describe the cut scenes as the best they've seen.

"...The atmosphere is consistently unsettling, and the cut scenes are the best I've seen since Diablo II (and far better integrated into the game)...." Read more

"...so is the gameplay.It is much more scarier and atmospheric as wellesp. when you are exploring abandoned buildings..." Read more

"...story that will stick with you long after you play and and engulfing atmosphere of gloom. However I will say it might not be for everyone...." Read more

"...This game is the quintessential Japanese horror. All atmosphere all the time. If you're looking for a /terrifying/ game, this isn't for you...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the puzzles in the game very mysterious, keeping them thinking and guessing. They also say the story is too deep and psychological, and very creepy.

"...It keeps you thinking and guessing. Some language but no problem overall very very good" Read more

"...Very mysterious and very ahead of its time. Lots of puzzles and lots of surprises.Best horror genre I have played so far...." Read more

"...The puzzles are challenging but the search for items in dark, decaying hotel mazes tried my patience in the end...." Read more

"SH's story is too deep and psychological, the environment, the fog, the sound and characters... its just perfect...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the soundtrack of the video game quite good. They also mention that the story, sounds, gameplay, and designs of the environment are great.

"...this game is amazing. the story, soundtrack, sounds, gameplay, designs of environment and characters, etc...." Read more

"...A fantastic, dark, haunting story with a soundtrack that oozes atmosphere. One of the best games I have ever played...." Read more

"...Also the soundtrack was quite good, so I ordered it recently from amazon. So what are you waiting for? Order this game!" Read more

"Great atmosphere, story, music. All time great." Read more

13 customers mention5 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the simplicity of the game. Some mention that it's very good for the quick minded, not impossible, and smart. They also say it'll be easy to get used to the controls. However, others say that they had a really hard time with the controls and that the game was too easy on easy mode.

"...overall PS2 version takes some getting used to, I had a really hard time with the controls (I played it on my PC the first time) and I never found a..." Read more

"nothing wrong with the cd, its easy to get use to the controls for movement, but i tried starting the game on hardest difficulty, and im not sure on..." Read more

"...it is hard for some people to understand and requiresreading some online material from Silent Hill websites..." Read more

"...Not impossanle like some games where you eventually give up and it is left to collect dust till you feel the need to waste time...." Read more

A Masterpiece in Interactive Storytelling and Art
5 Stars
A Masterpiece in Interactive Storytelling and Art
"Silent Hill 2" is about James a man who is searching the demonic town Silent Hill for his dead wife Mary. He doing this because he received a letter from Mary telling him she waiting for him in Silent Hill but as you play, you encounter James's demons and you must discover the true reason why he came to Silent Hill. The game is somewhat similar to Dostoyevsky's "Crime and Punishment" as in you don't know why the protagonist did what he did till the end. It's one of if not the best story's I've ever seen in a game.It's the most well designed game in terms of atmosphere, story, enemies and horror. Almost every little detail has a meaning and is relevant to the story. All the enemies in Silent Hill are based on James's personal demons. So I don't spoiler anything I'll just say that you will run into other strange things relevant to James's life as you search for Mary.The gameplay is similar to the old school "Resident Evil" style but with melee weapons, as a traditional survival horror game, so you can run past most enemies, and you spend most of your time searching for item's or looking the next object or location. This works great because of the great atmosphere and enemies. Some people complain about the clunky controls and lack of freedom with the camera, but Silent Hill isn't an action game, it doesn't want to reward you for fighting and the camera makes it seem like you're watching a movie.The game has the best soundtracks in any game. The sound effects and music match the great atmosphere perfectly, and adds to the horror element. I music so good that I actually have a playlist on my phone. Look up "Silent Hill 2 Promise" and "Theme of Laura" and your see what I mean."Silent Hill 2" Does not use cheap jump scares or gore to scare you. Instead it creates tension and suspense so you will be scared even when there are no monsters around, it use's psychological horror instead of a few cheap jumps.You will meet several human characters in your journey through Silent Hill; all are some of the darkest and most interesting characters I've ever seen in a game. Sometimes they will affect gameplay. Sometimes one character, Maria, will accompany you is a sort of escort mission and there's other things other characters do that I won't spoiler. As their stories unfold it will make you more interested in how James's story will end.The game has multiple endings all of which are satisfying. Instead of giving you in game dialog decisions like most game with multiple endings, it analyses how you play. So if you run away from most enemies your get an ending more suited to your playing style then if you were to be more aggressive. It also keeps track of whether or not you do a good job protecting Maria or if you examine certain items will also change the outcome. Plus there are a few joke endings for fun.Silent Hill 2 is my favorite ps2 game, my favorite horror game and one of my favorite games over all. It's a masterpiece in interactive storytelling and in my opinion is art.
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