I really wanted to like this game. I truly did. It looked like a new game to fill the void the Silent Hill series left and I couldn't wait to give it a go. However, the story is just not engaging at all and the characters are very boring. Gameplay is also very stale with clunky animations and I found myself rushing to finish it by the end. I couldn't even tell you the main characters name it was that uninteresting. It's definitely trying to be a throw back to the horror games of the late 90s but it misses the mark I'm afraid.

That being said the atmosphere and sound design are awesome. The split realities where you see the spirit world and the real world at the same time is very unique. It looks like a next gen title in many areas. The music from the original Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka is great as well and makes for a nice spooky environment.

If you have gamepass, give it a shot, but I wouldn't pay full price for this one.

It is so much fun to explore the world they have created and discover new things each time you play. The detailed world really feels alive and is extremely interactive which kept me entertained much longer than similar titles. You will sometimes think of things you would like to do, try it, and a lot of the time it really works. Like, what if I throw this metal sword into an enemy hideout and wait for lighting to strike it and take them all out. Things like that make this game feel so immersive and allows for what feels like an endless amount of creativity.

Only lost half a star for the dungeons seriously lacking variety and character. Something other titles have nailed. Luckily the exploration of the world is so incredible that the dungeons being sub par doesn't feel awful.