In depth review of Silent Hill 2 for the PC
Fans of the psychological thriller are sure to find this game one of the most engrossing titles to date. This is widely considered one of the most terrifying games ever released, and it is easy to see why. From the moment that you enter the realm of Silent Hill, you find yourself in a constant state of anxiety, as the foggy streets hinder your sight down to only being able to see a few feet in front of you, while the town is filled with deformed monsters inspired by the work of Salvador Dali. A large amount of the time, your flashlight is the only source of light in the dark abandoned buildings you explore throughout the game. A broken radio quickly becomes a key object of anxiety as it starts blaring static when monsters start closing in around you. All this, coupled with a soundtrack that would make Van Helsing freak, elevate the anxiety to near maddening level.
The game play is similar to Resident evil, as you explore the area and search for items to continue onward. The combat system, however, relies more heavily melee weapons than Resident Evil, which uses more guns to take down its monsters. Ultimatley, fans of Resident Evil will love this game.
The story is a somber tale of a man searching for his dead wife after receiving a letter from her saying that she is waiting for him at their special place in Silent Hill. The story unfolds as you find other people who find themselves called to Silent Hill, who all seem to have chips on their shoulders. With plot twists that make you question the sanity of everyone, this is surely something that you can't miss if you are looking for story telling that will constantly leave you at the edge of your seat.
My only complaint is the compatibility issues this admittedly dated game has with today's computers. However, with a little technical know how, and some web searching, even someone as unfamiliar with computers as I am can fix these problems on their own. (Konami's support page did not have the information necessary to fix the problem.) Overall, the amount of terror associated with this game may be a turn off to some, but the amount of depth in the story, and the way this game puts you through a mind trip, make this highly sought after game worth every cent.Read full review
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