ACTIVATING COMBAT MODE
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ACTIVATING COMBAT MODE
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ACTIVATING COMBAT MODE
CONFLICT RESOLVED

This is a review of the more technical aspects of a 10 Star run in Silent Hill and my experience with the scoring system. I managed full 10 star run of the original Silent Hill with no saves or continues.

You technically can use a continue, but I didn't want that. Once I finished the hospital, I was feeling real good about my accuracy. I use the glitch at the amusement park to save a minute or so. I used the rifle against Incubus to make absolutely sure I gain some accuracy back, since I fucked up against the worm with too many missed shotgun shots. All my runs seem to be around the 1h and 27m mark plus or minus 2 minutes.

The game's requirements for a 10 star run create this amazing atmosphere of heavy tension even after the initial playthrough, keeping that tension no matter how many times you've played it because any small error in routing could destroy your whole run. The fact that they managed that type of tension for ten of my playthroughs makes this game an absolute triumph. This game's in my top 10, no doubt. The gameplay's focus on spacing during gunplay makes it extremely satisfying to engage in combat. I wish modern games had a bit more of this. More focus on routing, more focus on spacing, more focus on memorization, and good strategies to fight bosses and enemies. And more tank controls. They're so good.

Sure, you can play badly and still do pretty well, but you still need a base level of competence and a path routed for enemy kills and item pickups. Not many games have requirements that test you to this level anymore. This felt as good as clearing an arcade game. If you have not played this game, go do it. I cannot begin to describe how good it is. Not a single one of my ten playthroughs was ever tiring, just unbelievably tense and fun. "Masterpiece" is a word that's been used so much, it's lost its meaning, but this game really is just that.