Silent Hill 2

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  • Summary: Players assume the role of James, who receives a cryptic letter from his wife (who has been dead for 3 years) beckoning him to meet her in Silent Hill, a place that holds great meaning for the couple. The mystery of the letter compels him to return to the surreal horror and all-too-realPlayers assume the role of James, who receives a cryptic letter from his wife (who has been dead for 3 years) beckoning him to meet her in Silent Hill, a place that holds great meaning for the couple. The mystery of the letter compels him to return to the surreal horror and all-too-real danger in Silent Hill.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Core Magazine
    100
    While Silent Hill 2 retains the same basic format of the original, the story is decidedly more coherent and the graphics have been upgraded immeasurably.
  2. Into Liquid Sky
    100
    It uses a combination of sight, sound, imagery and imagination to create the scariest game on any home console. Turn off the lights, grab your controller and enjoy the horror of Silent Hill 2.
  3. GameSpy
    96
    If "Resident Evil" was likened to "Night of the Living Dead," then think of Silent Hill 2 as "Twin Peaks," minus the damn fine coffee, but plus the atmospheric gloom and cast of insane deviants, with the entire mixture then taken out back into the woods, shot, hacked into small chunks, and buried.
  4. GameZone
    90
    With a unique and interesting story, mind-blowing graphics, incredible soundtrack, great gameplay and FIVE endings, it’s hard to find fault with Silent Hill 2.
  5. Playboy
    85
    Quite simply, mature PS2 owners craving a creepy game that's perfect for playing with the lights out and speakers cranked, pick up a copy of Silent Hill 2 and you will not be disappointed. Clean underwear not included.
  6. Next Generation Magazine
    80
    The action, though, is simply repetitive, as even the most common creatures must be bludgeoned repeatedly to “kill” them (and there are a lot of creatures). [Nov 2001, p.100]
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  7. All Game Guide
    70
    Suffers a bit from being too close to its predecessor in terms of gameplay, but it does manage to scare up enough dread to be a worthy game for fans of the genre.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 281 out of 310
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 310
  3. Negative: 11 out of 310
  1. LinkTriforce
    Sep 29, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sin duda alguna es mi Silent Hill favorito, la historia, la musica los personajes todo es perfecto, cad avez que escucho Theme of Laura siento nostalgia recuerdo el final Dejar que hermoso llore con ese final, y realmente me encariñe mucho con los personajes, cuando me toco luchar contra Eddie no quería matarlo, morí 3 veces pensando que quizás si no lo mato cambio algo, y luego esta Maria demonios cada vez que la mataban me sentía solo y triste y bueno para so esta el final Maria aunque por la tos que tiene contrae la misma enfermedad bueno por lo que vi en esa ocasion James intentaria curar la enfermedad del el principio, pero bueno me quedo con el final Dejar, Angela tambien me encanto, me encanta ese personaje lastima lo que sufrio, en verdad cuando te das cuenta de la historia te sientes mal por ellos, y las cinematicas epicas, cada una parece una gran obra de Hollywwood incluso mejor, James en los aseos, ANgela con su cuchillo, y la mejor escena, Mari entre rejas, eso es epico algo que ningun Silent Hill logro mas que el 2, sin duda el mejor, si alguien quiere jugar Silent Hill, el 2 es su mejor obcion mas especificamente la version de PC, Silenjt Hil 2 Directors Cut asi podran jugar Nacida de un Deseo, y la musica simplemente hermosa, Theme of Laura es mi favorita la escucho en el celular siempre, luego esta Reprise Promise que no solo suena cuando Angela esta con su cuchillo sino tambien en las peliculas como tema principal, de hecho las peliculas usaron la estructura del segun sobre todo meter a todos las manifestaciones de James en las dos peliculas, y bueno los moustros son excelentes sobre todo por su simbologia, y volviendo con la musica aunque nop estaba la hermosa Mary Mcglynn aun asi Akira Yamaoka hizo un trabajo fenomenal, Theme of Laura, Rprise Promise, Theme of Laura Reprise, etc son composiciones excelentes, yo en parte me enamore de Maria de mis personajes favoritos aunque personalmente me gusta mucho mas Angela por su pasado, sin duda el mejor de todos los Silent Hill que hay realmente quisiera una secuela de este juego, ya sea con el final Maria o Dejar, con Agua se que no es posible ya que James se suicido y con Renacer, pues no me gustaría ver una Maria nacida de un ritual andando por hay… Expand
  2. DanielM
    Jan 21, 2010
    10
    In my opinion, this is game of the year, all years. This game, is more then a game. It is so deep that almost every last little detail, from In my opinion, this is game of the year, all years. This game, is more then a game. It is so deep that almost every last little detail, from a wall's wallpaper, to a whisper that's just barely audible, and a radio's seemingly random burst of static, all has a profound and revealing reason to be there. I feel so bad that I read the ending before playing this game. If you plan on buying this game, and this is your first non-spoiler review, please. Do not continue reading reviews, just buy it. Many reviews here have spoilers. I hope they make another Silent Hill as good as this one, and that next time, I can play through it with my knowladge of the plot inexistant.… Expand
  4. Hellgates666
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Silent hill 2 is truly a masterpiece beyond it's years. The unforgettable and chilling atmosphere, the uneasiness and discomfort constantlySilent hill 2 is truly a masterpiece beyond it's years. The unforgettable and chilling atmosphere, the uneasiness and discomfort constantly present, the perfect soundtrack, and the heartbreaking endings. 20 years later, and this game still holds up today.… Expand
  5. klaaz
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    It improves the atmosphere of terror of the first Silent Hill and accompanies it with a story that shows us that the greatest terror is notIt improves the atmosphere of terror of the first Silent Hill and accompanies it with a story that shows us that the greatest terror is not the fictional monsters, but the real problems of everyday life such as illness and the loss of a loved one.… Expand
  6. slim1985
    Feb 21, 2016
    10
    still one of the best survival horror game ever made i always love to go through it each 3-4 years the soundtrack and the atmospheric feelingsstill one of the best survival horror game ever made i always love to go through it each 3-4 years the soundtrack and the atmospheric feelings is OMG despite the confusion of the story but it was really deep and psychological i loved SH2 love story or should i call it hate story it will always be special for me… Expand
  7. BigManJ
    Feb 8, 2021
    9
    Game is good. Graphics tasty. The game is very relatable. The game is a good metaphor for the sexual frustration we face every day. The gameGame is good. Graphics tasty. The game is very relatable. The game is a good metaphor for the sexual frustration we face every day. The game has a superb spook factor and the one with the baker guy is sooooo much better. There are so many memorable quotes. Like "How can you lay there and eat pizza." Or "Place the gun to your temple and >kapow< " Marie's note is so heart wrenching I busted into tears. I am still crying as I write this review. The keyboard is wet... I wish they made a sequel. Well this review has been going on long enough. John is very hot. And Lauren sucks. She squished my foot. One question? Why does the triangle man want to touch me? And why do the woman people have masks? And Also why does someone have 2 pairs of arms? This has been my review of the brand new Silent Hill 2. P.s. Tom Hulett made Silent Hill. Mike Lindell approved.… Expand
  8. adaircriticoxd
    Jan 27, 2021
    0
    ufff que juegazo de 10, tanto en soundtrack como en gameplay graficos e historia

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#17 Best PS2 Game of 2001
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#3 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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#6 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001