Using hellish landscapes and grainy designs have always worked wonders for Silent Hill.
Silent Hill 4: The Room
And we thought we had it bad.
There’s nothing worse than having to endure pure isolation in an apartment bound by chains and nightmares.
And we thought we had it bad.
However, in The Room escape is never an option one can take.
Descending deeper into madness, on the other hand is worryingly inevitable.
Only The Room will guide you on that one.
And we thought we had it bad.
Silent Hill 3
Silent Hill never fails to deliver on all fronts in psychological horror.
Inducting another defenceless victim into the blood-stained streets of Silent Hill comes the third chapter in the distorted timeline.
Silent Hill 3 went on to receive extremely positive reviews on release and became a new franchise favourite.
Silent Hill never fails to deliver on all fronts in psychological horror.
In fact, we’re sort of perplexed over the serious lack of remasters in this series.
Konami where are you?
Silent Hill
The original Silent Hill inspired movie makers to expand the franchise.
The original Silent Hill inspired movie makers to expand the franchise.
We’d also never have been gifted the movies, the monsters or the entire merchandise line, either.
That’s sort of why Silent Hill has to feature on this list.
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Who says a Wii game can’t be a horror masterpiece?
Who says a Wii game can’t be a horror masterpiece?
Of course, being a Silent Hill game there are still oceans of distorted monsters.
But with Shattered Memories, it feels more like a survival game as opposed to a point-blank horror title.
And that’s not technically a bad thing, either.
This second chapter snagged the hearts of millions with its unique development.
However, it all depends on your personal preferences.
After all not everybody likes an ambitious remake.
But with this reimagined edition, it almost feels like a whole new package.
What could have been the gamechanger in the horror world.
Plus, who’s to say the Wii can’t produce quality horror games?
Silent Hill 2
This second chapter snagged the hearts of millions with its unique development.
Silent Hill 2 amassed critical acclaim due to its narrative, art design, soundtrack and symbolism.
HONORABLE MENTION SILENT HILLS (P.T.)
What could have been the gamechanger in the horror world.
Even after six years, we’re still just about getting over the cancelled Silent Hills project.
Of course, we’ll never really know what went on behind closed doors between developer and publisher.
Still, we can’t deny the fact that Silent Hills would’ve been a showstopper in the market.
However, before it ever came to fruition Konami pulled the plug.
Six years later we’re still salty about it.
Although a distant memory, Silent Hills is still mentioned within the horror community today.
But, perhaps it’s best that we leave the idea of ever seeing a full release.
Of course, talks may resume but nothing is set in stone at present.
Still what a game it would’ve been.
Jord is acting Team Leader at gaming.net.
