This game takes the dark, industrial, madness horror setting from the last one to the next level. With improved graphics and art design, the feelings of dread are significantly increased. From the Junji Ito-like body horror elements of the enemies, characters such as pyramid head, and the grittiness of the rusty, dark setting are something that define Silent Hill, but shined a lot in this second installment.
The main story between James and Maria is insanely interesting and well-crafted. Without spoiling anything, it is also deeply emotional, adding another existential layer to the horror that the game presents. Every monster, boss and character has a reason for being there, some are representations of the characters’ guilt, pain or sins. Pyramid Head’s story was especially interesting and scary, whenever he appeared I felt the most genuine terror a game has made me feel in a while.
The game is intense, deep, and most of the violence and death is implied, which honestly makes it much more horrifying. There are certain scenes in the game which include symbolism that made my skin crawl. Combined with the body-horror and setting, it made for an experience that for sure is going to cause me many nightmares.
The gameplay is similar to the first Silent Hill, with significant improvements on graphics and controls. I liked the fact that even though I was using an emulator, I got used to them fairly quick. I think this game especially is a must-play for fans of horror games, and I am grateful that emulation and online preservation of it exists despite Konami’s incompetence and disrespect to what could be considered their best franchise.
Final Score: 92/100
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The main story between James and Maria is insanely interesting and well-crafted. Without spoiling anything, it is also deeply emotional, adding another existential layer to the horror that the game presents. Every monster, boss and character has a reason for being there, some are representations of the characters’ guilt, pain or sins. Pyramid Head’s story was especially interesting and scary, whenever he appeared I felt the most genuine terror a game has made me feel in a while.
The game is intense, deep, and most of the violence and death is implied, which honestly makes it much more horrifying. There are certain scenes in the game which include symbolism that made my skin crawl. Combined with the body-horror and setting, it made for an experience that for sure is going to cause me many nightmares.
The gameplay is similar to the first Silent Hill, with significant improvements on graphics and controls. I liked the fact that even though I was using an emulator, I got used to them fairly quick. I think this game especially is a must-play for fans of horror games, and I am grateful that emulation and online preservation of it exists despite Konami’s incompetence and disrespect to what could be considered their best franchise.
Final Score: 92/100
For more reviews and cool content follow me on:
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