An incredible sequel to the original Silent Hill on all counts. The gameplay, narrative, and presentation in Silent Hill 3 was 100% for the fans of the original game, rather than the paradigm shift we saw in Silent Hill 2, which went for a more dreary, depressing atmosphere along with more relaxed gameplay when compared to the original game. Silent Hill 2 was still scary, but Silent Hill 3 REALLY goes for your senses with its grotesque imagery and panic-inducing scenarios that'll really trigger your "fight-or-flight" response.
Like Harry proving he can fight vicious threats better than your typical S.T.A.R.S agent, Heather evolves the survivor's way of fighting even further with more options, such as strafing and blocking. The monster designs are also a sight to behold, and the puzzles are even more brain-teasing than ever! Without explaining the entire puzzle, the number pad in the hospital (on hard mode) is one I'll never forget, it was simply genius!
The story itself is also heart-rending, especially for those that experienced and understood the events of the original game. It feels like a definitive end to the series, and the performances by all of the actors are some of the best of this generation!
I guess I'll end this review saying it's funny how the "Haunted Mansion" scenario that parodied typical jumpscare bullshit in the game is what it would end up becoming shortly after this series was hocked off to the likes of Climax and Double-Helix.
Like Harry proving he can fight vicious threats better than your typical S.T.A.R.S agent, Heather evolves the survivor's way of fighting even further with more options, such as strafing and blocking. The monster designs are also a sight to behold, and the puzzles are even more brain-teasing than ever! Without explaining the entire puzzle, the number pad in the hospital (on hard mode) is one I'll never forget, it was simply genius!
The story itself is also heart-rending, especially for those that experienced and understood the events of the original game. It feels like a definitive end to the series, and the performances by all of the actors are some of the best of this generation!
I guess I'll end this review saying it's funny how the "Haunted Mansion" scenario that parodied typical jumpscare bullshit in the game is what it would end up becoming shortly after this series was hocked off to the likes of Climax and Double-Helix.