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SILENT
HILL 3
The third in this fantastic creepy series of survival horror games is
at the cutting edge. The gruesome action, scares & thrills, in depth
adventure elements, amazing graphics (in both the detailed gameplay
and incredible cut scenes), great music & sound design plus its overall
ominous mood all fall into place for a kicker of a game that is bound
to keep you nailed through its mysterious and dark realm, whether you've
played its predecessors or not. A game like this doesn't need any pontificating
analysis - it's a marvellous mood-piece that'll either suck you right
in, or not (the latter rarely the case, even if you're not a horror
fan).
5 / B
- PB
The first Silent
Hill on PSone, reviewed at time of its release...
SILENT
HILL
Those who found the Resident Evil games engrossing adventures,
filled with thrills and spills, will be equally pleased with this baby.
This survival horror spectacular places you in the unfortunate shoes
of Harry whose car runs off the road near the town of Silent Hill.
His daughter, travelling with him, disappears, and he ventures into
the fog bound, mysterious town. Then things start hotting up. The brilliant
opening music and graphics is enough to get you in the mood. On your
way you find clues leading you to your daughter, but a horde of monsters
(four legged, airborne, you name it) will stop at nothing to have you
for supper. Weapons, maps, keys, first aid kits and more can be collected
and will prove invaluable in your task. Solving puzzles also make up
part of the action, giving it more cerebral credibility than a pointless
roaming bore. This game is nail-biting, thrilling and absolutely engrossing.
It not only has a dark backing story and filled with atmospheric moods
and situations, it also boasts amazing cinematic sensibilities. You
encounter alternate universes and various mysterious characters of whom
you're not sure whether to trust or kill... This is one hell of a kick
ass game that is meant for more mature players...but that's never stopped
you before, has it?
5 / B
- PB
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