Platform: Sony Playstation
Region: Region Not Set
Developer(s): Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
Publishers(s): Konami
ReleaseDate: 1999-03-04
Players: 1
Co-op: No
Silent Hill
Also know as: Silent Hill [NTSC-J]
Silent Hill tells the story of a man searching for his lost daughter in a bleak tourist town. As Harry Mason and his daughter Cheryl were driving down the road, a dark, ominous figure appeared in the vehicle's headlights. Harry tried to avoid it; he swerved out of the way but lost control of the car and crashed. After coming to, Harry stood up from the wreckage and took a look around. It was the spot of their vacation destination, only something was seriously wrong. There were no pedestrians or cars around; he was seemingly alone and his daughter was missing. It was snowing -- something seemingly impossible during the summer months and the air was filled with a thick, dense fog. Much like the Resident Evil series, Silent Hill is played from a third-person perspective in a world emphasizing on elements of horror and fear. It focuses on realistic character controls -- Harry runs and acts like an average person; he'll get tired after constantly running around and begin to breathe heavily. Because most people lack the knowledge of operating firearms, Harry has an inaccurate aim meaning he often misses his target. Unlike other survival horror games (circa 1999), Silent Hill takes place in a seemingly real town -- road signs and park benches are strewn about on each sidewalk and the buildings are modeled with names and window dressings. Instead of rummaging around through biochemical laboratories and big mansions, Harry will search for his daughter through an elementary school, a hospital and the town's many streets. While walking down the various roadways, caution must be practiced -- horrific creatures are lurking about; hellhounds are ready to pounce on you, flying and seemingly skinned pterodactyls hover around, and little mummified babies with knives are prepared to end Harry's life. Fortunately, he has been supplied with a pocket radio that emits noise and static when an enemy is approaching -- will you run or will you face the unknown terror? What started off as a vacation has turned into a nightmare...one that Harry may never wakeup from. Enjoy your stay in Silent Hill. Manufacturer's description: HARRY MASON AND HIS DAUGHTER CHERYL ARE DRIVING TO THEIR FAVORITE VACATION SPOT. LATE THAT NIGHT, A FIGURE SUDDENLY APPEARS FROM OUT OF THE DARKNESS. HARRY TURNS THE WHEEL IN PANIC, AND THE CAR CAREENS OFF THE ROAD, KNOCKING HARRY UNCONSCIOUS. AWAKENING SOMETIME LATER, HE REALIZES THAT CHERYL IS MISSING. STUMBLING OUT OF THE WRECKAGE, HE HEADS TOWARDS THE SMALL TOWN OF SILENT HILL. Real-time rendered environments and dynamic camera changes create a truly cinematic horror experience. Stunning visuals and true-to-life CG movies coupled with horrifying 3D images will leave you breathless. Intense action and puzzles stimulate your mind as well as your trigger finger. Fog and shadows engulf you in a world beyond imagination. Atmospheric music and sound change with each tension-filled moment. EVERY TOWN HAS ITS SECRETS. SOME ARE JUST DARKER THAN OTHERS. Features: Third person perspective. 3D graphics Horror & Mystery themes.
Trailer: YouTube
ESRB Rating: M - Mature 17+
Genre(s): Adventure | Horror
UID(s): SLPM-86192