Silent Hill 2

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  1. Undertuto
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Mi juego de terror favorito. Akira Yamaoka en su esplendor. Historia, gráfica, música, efectos, ambientación. TODO perfecto.
  2. Nathaniel_Cage
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    the best horror game ever made!! Game made me cry at the end realizing what was the story of james & Mary #BringBackSilentHill
  3. PastVSPresent
    Mar 1, 2013
    9
    You know that feeling when you always look at the cover of one game that you want to try but for some reason never buy? Well that's what happened to me for years and after craving for an psychological horror/mystery experience i decided to give this old game a chance in this age.

    Lets start with the graphics. Il be honest that the the first cutscene was mind blowing and very nice. You    You know that feeling when you always look at the cover of one game that you want to try but for some reason never buy? Well that's what happened to me for years and after craving for an psychological horror/mystery experience i decided to give this old game a chance in this age.

    Lets start with the graphics.
    Il be honest that the the first cutscene was mind blowing and very nice. You see and feel that dark vibe immediately. It isn't that bad, really. Of course it shows his age but it will definitely not stop you from seeing what is going on in the game.

    Gameplay:
    Silent Hill has that reputation of bad camera angles and awkward controls. Let me tell you that i got used to it after 5 minutes. Its just like playing a new game with great graphics. You just get used to the eye candy after an hour or so. So don't let the story's scare you off.

    Atmosphere and Story:
    The atmosphere is the reason why fans of the genre wanna play this game. I immediately get sucked in the game and couldn't stop playing it. The mist and area's gave me some claustrophobic feel and in the first hotel i had the feeling i didn't want to go to the next hallway or floor. The music really had a great effect in this and i got easily addicted to it. The composer did a great job. The story was pretty predictable but setting it up the way Team Silent did was out of this world.
    I don't give much info here because i hate to spoil the fun. Last verdict: Its really a solid 9 for me and i am not someone who just gives 10's at randoms. I guess the 1's and 4's people give on this game don't really appreciate psychological games like this. They speak about monsters that are to weak but they don't see the point that the monsters in this game are here to make a more psychological effect on the gamer and not just creatures to defeat.

    If you want to play a heavy atmospheric game that works on your nerves don't look further and get this gem.    … Expand
  4. AhmadAlsumain
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    All I can say is this: Silent Hill 2 is the best horror game ever. From its mindblowing story to its amazing music, and the creepy automosphere. It is as perfect as it gets!
  5. Rem
    Jan 22, 2017
    10
    In the history of games, few games come close to Silent Hill 2 in design communicating with gameplay to craft an experience not wrought with fun, but with a lasting impression of both melancholy and ardency. The follow up to the first Silent Hill contains similarities and differences in all the right places to ensure players guiding the protagonist through the eponymous town not leaveIn the history of games, few games come close to Silent Hill 2 in design communicating with gameplay to craft an experience not wrought with fun, but with a lasting impression of both melancholy and ardency. The follow up to the first Silent Hill contains similarities and differences in all the right places to ensure players guiding the protagonist through the eponymous town not leave without food for thought.

    Remaining from the first Silent Hill is an improved take on its survival horror gameplay. Players explore the fogged town, survive its monstrosities, and solve a greater number of puzzles than ever before. Each element is tweaked to an ever higher quality, and considering the game's greater focus in immersing the players, the complete lack of a HUD serves to accentuate its mechanics which is designed to communicate an omnipresent feeling of dread.

    Despite the much functional similarities, Silent Hill 2's differences from the first is what marks it as the magnum opus in the survival horror genre. This time around players guide James Sunderland, a man who traverses the town in search of his dead wife, only driven by a letter sent by her which is deemed impossible. I won't delve into further story details, but it is Silent Hill 2's greatest aspect and the reason to continue. The journey undergone by James Sunderland will send him through severely dark moments and one that expertly explores the human psyche without being blatant. It is a genius take and by the game's conclusion, you as the player will feel changed to an extent in addition to being exhausted. It is a draining experience that is both beautiful and dreadful as a result of its story points and how it conveys it to you. Not one moment is spelled out for the player, and much like the first Silent Hill, ultimately trusts the player in uncovering the town's mysteries and why James is there in the first place. It is much more effective and nuanced in its subtlety and themes, and stands as a hallmark in how to tell story in videogames.

    Rather than a blanket of terror, this iteration communicates a greater sense of emptiness, and it works beautifully. Much of the time, players will hardly engage in combat, but rather walk the empty town and its buildings. When you do come across the town's monstrosities, they are disturbing in how unconventional they are. Gone are the blood and rust stained enemies of before replaced with creatures that are more intricately tied with the plot in hand, and serves to tell a player a story without words. James isn't totally alone in here, but the few souls he comes across contribute in allowing the player to learn the story at hand, while unmasking the themes tied to both James and the few people he comes across, sane or not.

    Like the first game, Silent Hill 2's audio is a lesson in how to build terror. But this time around, the few musical tracks scattered throughout are masterfully crafted and thematically tied to its tone and feeling. The feelings of emptiness and melancholy is captured to a fever pitch by Akira Yamaoka, and this iteration is easily his best work. Some of these tracks will long remain in your mind by the game's conclusion and that is a testament in audio design congealing with feeling.

    But among all things, Silent Hill 2 is still a horror game at heart, and while some may walk away unafraid at what the game threw at them, it was hardly a matter of conveying fear. Silent Hill 2's story wasn't one to terrify, but rather unsettle, not out of the monstrosities that inhabit the town, but instead what sickeningly dark secret and motives drew the player in the first place. It's explicit, but so overt that it's tasteful and well thought out. It's unsettling in the sense it guides the player not through a blood soaked hallway, but rather a hallway filled with symbolic apertures waiting to peered in. It guides you along while giving you no return till you finish what you started. It's a horror game that defeats you and allows triumph in scant moments.

    In as few words as possible, Silent Hill 2 is a work of art, one that is symbolic and tied to design. It lacks any fun and enjoyment to rack any GOTY awards, but it is magnitudes higher in delivering an engrossing experience that will stick with you long after you have left the game. It isn't a sole classic in the horror genre, but games in general in providing a storytelling experience like no other. James Sunderland's journey through the eponymous town is wrought with stilted voice acting, long stretches of nothing, and cryptic messages, but every element crafted for this game has purpose, and everything fits so perfectly, including parts that appear to be flaws heighten the experience to perfection. Even returning again brings about new insights in addition to endings shaped by the player's actions in subtle ways. It's perfect through its imperfections. 16 years after its release, no other videogame has been quite as cerebral and effective.    … Expand
  6. Steyraus
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Simply one of if not the best Survival Horror games in history. Playing it today through a PS2 to HDMI connector makes it even more insidious and creepy as it fells like a beast from the past, full of history and horror.
    Really wish we could get a Xbox enhanced version of the Xbox version as the more recently released Silent Hill HD collection is not Sillent Hill 2 , its a butchering of    Simply one of if not the best Survival Horror games in history. Playing it today through a PS2 to HDMI connector makes it even more insidious and creepy as it fells like a beast from the past, full of history and horror.
    Really wish we could get a Xbox enhanced version of the Xbox version as the more recently released Silent Hill HD collection is not Sillent Hill 2 , its a butchering of the game and it would be a shame for future generation to think it the game we all played 20 something years ago.    … Expand
  7. iddqd4
    Jan 23, 2018
    10
    Серьезный артхаус, с тяжелой атмосферой и великолепной музыкой, есть даже полноформатная книжка по разбору отсылок и метафор сюжетной составляющей, что неплохо характеризует саму историю. Игра кстати совсем не стареет.Серьезный артхаус, с тяжелой атмосферой и великолепной музыкой, есть даже полноформатная книжка по разбору отсылок и метафор сюжетной составляющей, что неплохо характеризует саму историю. Игра кстати совсем не стареет.
  8. Brunn0121
    Jan 24, 2017
    9
    Amazing soundtrack, amazing story, amazing characters, this game just proves it doesn't need to tell the story of a cult to get a silent hill game right.
  9. crimsondoor
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Controls and mechanics are quite aged and I should have to give it a 7 if I have to rate it as a game, but no, because the story, music, atmosphere, design philosophy, psychological aspect and symbolism made up for the whole game. This is not merely a game, but art. A true work of art and masterpiece that fully deserves its reputation as one of the best games of all times.
  10. Winner
    May 1, 2023
    10
    Simply art! No more words need to be said, since its a landmark in horror of the 2000s
  11. guiletheguiles
    Oct 20, 2021
    10
    It's hard to put into words what I experienced with this masterpiece. This isn't the first time that I've played Silent Hill 2, but it's the first time that I actually finished it.
    I'm glad I did.
    Ain't no point in delaying my verdict: this is one of the best games I've ever played! Silent Hill 2 isn't just a good survival horror, it's a deep psychological dive into the minds of    It's hard to put into words what I experienced with this masterpiece. This isn't the first time that I've played Silent Hill 2, but it's the first time that I actually finished it.
    I'm glad I did.

    Ain't no point in delaying my verdict: this is one of the best games I've ever played!
    Silent Hill 2 isn't just a good survival horror, it's a deep psychological dive into the minds of disturbed characters, a masterclass in subjective imagery, a horrifying story to uncover and a stunning work of sound and music.

    One thing that needs to be absolutely praised here is how this game uses sounds, noises, music and ambient songs to scare and soothe the experience. Not only every single noise, and even silent moments, is masterfully used in the right moment to put you in the mood that it wants you to feel, but it also packs a modest, immersive and beautiful soundtrack.
    Thank you, Akira Yamaoka.

    But sound design isn't Silent Hill 2's only key feature. The writing is interesting, level design is near flawless, pacing keeps you tense, the eerie voice acting fits the atmosphere, the dark graphics are nerve-racking and even the puzzles stand out.
    Not to mention the story. In its own unique and subjective way of capturing your attention and desire to keep going, James Sunderland's melodic and frightening tale manages to tell one of gaming's deepest stories. It even manages to pay off with its 6 different endings.

    The only bad aspect about Silent Hill 2 is that the gameplay is outdated. There's no running away from it. It may still hold up better than most survival horror games out there, but it's undeniably stiff and clunky.
    The camera sucks, tank controls are harsh, movement is too rigid, animations may feel a bit off during cutscenes and MY GOD the combat is bad. I know that the game's clunkiness adds up to its horror-factor, but the combat is just not fun.

    The good thing though, maybe compesating to SH2's outdated mechanics, is that the experience is VERY scary. It messes with your eyes, ears, reflexes and perceptions. Even here, in 2021, this game is still one of the scariest and most intense games ever made, in my opinion. It not only does right by the genre, but by video game design as art.

    If you somehow get your hands in this game, whether it's on a PS2, PC or even on the inferior HD remaster, you're in for a memorable experience. One for a lifetime. Especially if you're a survival horror fan.

    Trust me. Take a trip to Silent Hill. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  12. Ramiro1992
    Mar 13, 2015
    9
    One of the best horror games ever made, the music is a masterpiece! The graphics are very well done, i never heard such a beautiful music in a survival horror game.
    The controls are fluid and well designed, Of course the ps2 is a cheap version with inferior graphics, the xbox and the pc version are awesome. I don't have many words to say how good this game is, much better than sh 3 or sh4    One of the best horror games ever made, the music is a masterpiece! The graphics are very well done, i never heard such a beautiful music in a survival horror game.
    The controls are fluid and well designed, Of course the ps2 is a cheap version with inferior graphics, the xbox and the pc version are awesome. I don't have many words to say how good this game is, much better than sh 3 or sh4 of course, the horror elements are the best addition, you can enjoy a excellent storyline while progressing in the game, the characters have a great personality, each one with a personal story waiting to be revealed, This game is fun and creepy at the same time, unlike the **** we are seeing today.    … Expand
  13. LobosJordan
    Aug 22, 2014
    10
    Simply a masterpiece. Sound/Soundtrack flawless by Akira Yamaoka. Story flawless. Graphics great for 2001. Gripping, chilling, terrifying. But at the same time feels like home.

    10/10
  14. Rahsmoove
    Nov 25, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was very great for it's time. I couldn't believe it was mad in 2001. It felt like it was made in 2004. The cut sences, the movement, and battles really made it stand out. The overall plot does feel very weird though, and the graphics changing is very annoying.… Expand
  15. Kai82
    Jul 28, 2021
    9
    It is a really good game with a fascinating story but I did not see the „Best videogame of all time“ or „Deepest story of all time” many associate with the game. To clarify: I do not say that it is a bad game (not even close) or the story is garbage (it is really good). I say it is not the best ever and it uses the old trick to tell the story in a more indirect way for you to fill theIt is a really good game with a fascinating story but I did not see the „Best videogame of all time“ or „Deepest story of all time” many associate with the game. To clarify: I do not say that it is a bad game (not even close) or the story is garbage (it is really good). I say it is not the best ever and it uses the old trick to tell the story in a more indirect way for you to fill the gaps. For many this created the feeling of depth in a story (Like the TV show Lost or Neo Genesis Evangelion for example where you see at the ending that they had no road-map for the story / conclusion). However the story is still really good with some layers that added depth. Back to the review. The prequel was a remarkable game that impressed many gamers and critics alike. This put the bars higher for any sequel. Luckily it delivers and it is also a classic of survival horror genre. In contrast to the Resident Evil games it is focused more on psychological horror and deep atmosphere. It succeeds as it has the same haunting atmosphere as the prequel and feeling of dread while the gameplay is also really good. The story starts when protagonist James Sunderland went to Silent Hill after he mysteriously received a letter from his already deceased wife Mary from there. When he enters the city he experienced a nightmare and is confronted with his past. The story is magnificent and will surprise you as it is unique. It is immersive and entertaining but like I said some things are a bit indirectly told which can be a negative for others. Of cause there are multiple endings depending on you including a crazy funny one (The prequel started this). The haunting atmosphere returns and of cause they added the radio too. The static noise warns you when enemies are near which increases the dread and fear of what is lurking in the darkness, fog or unseen areas. I say the atmosphere is the bread and butter of the franchise and was for me the unique selling point. The characters were great with James Sunderland who has more facets than it seems. I make the same decision as for the prequel here to not spoil the other characters. I say I like them and especially the ambiguity. Gameplay wise it is good solid survival horror. You have to manage scare ammunition and healing items on your way through the story. Also there are puzzles and obstacles to overcome. It was really enjoyable and kept me going as I want to see all endings (without YouTube;-). Presentation wise like the prequel the graphic was really good back then and aged well. Of cause it is nowhere near modern standards but this would not be a fair critique. The soundtrack is excellent and I will praise it. The art style is again disturbingly good and many monsters of the franchise are well know even outside the player base. Overall this was a really good experience. It barely misses the 10/10 mark for me and I can clearly see why others like it more. I would fully recommend the first 3 games in the franchise as these are the peak performance. The later games are not that good and sadly the franchise is dormant since P.T. was canceled.… Expand
  16. KittyPaine
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My favorite game of the Silent Hill franchise. It has good gameplay, decent graphics for a PS2 era title and the story is in depth. The further you get into the game you can tell there's clearly something wrong with the protagonist and it makes you want to press on to find out exactly what happened to him "three years ago". Depending upon your actions in the game there are 5 possible endings to achieve, 2 are only available in a New Game+ and require certain items to be collected during a playthrough, which adds to the replayability. There are also unlockable weapons some of which are only awarded upon getting a certain score on the End Results Screen. And replaying the game may offer more insight into James' psyche as well as the manifestations in Silent Hill.… Expand
  17. Dartboard
    Mar 12, 2015
    10
    The symbolism alone makes this worth a few replays, not to mention the alternate endings you can unlock. The story is haunting once it comes into place, and the atmosphere is immeasurable. One of the best psychological horror games ever, if not the best. Play it with the lights off -- you'll be terrified.
  18. Odogreviews
    Jul 9, 2016
    10
    Silent Hill 2 Review:

    Intro: Silent Hill 2 is a difficult game to write a review on. Silent Hill 2 might be mediocre in the gameplay department yet it has one of the greatest narratives in gaming history. Silent Hill 2 is a survival horror game developed by Team Silent and published by Konami. When Silent Hill 2 came out back in 2001 it was lauded by critics as one of the greatest    Silent Hill 2 Review:

    Intro:
    Silent Hill 2 is a difficult game to write a review on. Silent Hill 2 might be mediocre in the gameplay department yet it has one of the greatest narratives in gaming history. Silent Hill 2 is a survival horror game developed by Team Silent and published by Konami. When Silent Hill 2 came out back in 2001 it was lauded by critics as one of the greatest video games of all time. The question today is whether this game still holds up. I am going to try and answer that question for you.

    Presentation:
    Overall Silent Hill 2’s graphics mostly hold up today. The CG in the game especially in the intro cutscene is expertly done and even looks photo-realistic even today. Some things in the game did not hold up as well such as the water effects and the look of some in game cutscenes. Silent Hill 2 focuses on a more dark rusty dilapidated scenes compared to Resident Evil’s original cartoony campy style. The game looks absolutely amazing especially in the original PS2 version. The game also features an amazing soundtrack that compliments the excellent visuals. The game features great ambient music that will bring a chill to your spine and sound effects that will make you uncomfortable. The only problem that I have with the presentation is the fact that if you are playing the HD version the game is far darker and harder to see compared to the PS2 version. In order to complete the HD version I had to turn up the brightness on my TV to a higher level which allowed me to see better but made the game look washed out. Silent Hill 2 by far has some the best atmospheric design I have ever seen in a video game. Overall Silent Hill 2 has excellent presentation excusing the HD collection.

    Story:
    Silent Hill 2 has one of the best narratives in gaming history. I will not spoil the story because the game is worth playing to experience this narrative alone. The story follows the main character James Sunderland who receives a mysterious letter sent by his dead wife beckoning him to the town of Silent Hill. The story does start out slow which is standard in the genre of psychological horror but picks up fast after the slow start. The game also features some of the best characters I have seen in a video game. The game also features multiple endings including two joke endings. I will not spoil the endings but it is by far one of the most emotional game endings in gaming history excusing the joke endings.

    Gameplay:
    Silent Hill 2 uses the traditional classic survival horror gameplay style. It uses clunky tank controls and simply combat. Unlike Resident Evil’s combat Silent Hill 2 features more melee weapons than long distance guns. The gameplay also features many puzzles. Many fans of the series enjoy the puzzles and gameplay but I feel that it is inadequate compared to the brilliant story and absorbing atmosphere. The gameplay gets very tiring and repetitive by the end of the game. Luckily, the game is not too long or short. Silent Hill 2 gameplay is just decent enough to make it pass this category.

    Technical:
    Silent Hill 2 suffers from extreme problems in the HD port the version I played. After checking videos on youtube comparing the footage from the original and HD the original is by far the better port which I would recommend. The HD port is marred by the lack of fog at key moments and off lighting which makes the game look too dark which made have to turn up the brightness on my TV. The HD port also suffers from extreme audio problems including missing sound effects sometimes distorted audio during CG cutscenes and and audio syncing problems which I experienced during a crucial moment of the game. The original port does not suffer from next to none technical problems but the HD port is another story.

    Overall:
    Silent Hill 2 would traditionally be considered a bad game but its story and presentation put it in a league of its own. I will giving the HD version and the PS2 version two different scores because I feel the technical problems with the HD port are too glaring. Silent 2 is worth more than the sum of its parts and Yes Silent Hill 2 stands the test of time.

    Original: 10 HD: 9    … Expand
  19. Darko84
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    Silent hill 2 is the best game on the SH Franchise so far (I am waiting for silent hills).
    The atmosphere, the characters and the music are just amazing (Soundtrack is wonderful).
    Story wise is also very creepy and will keep you going forward to uncover the truth.
    The only flaw in this game is the poor graphics.
  20. tsakiym
    May 21, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.................................… Expand
  21. Topfpflanze
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    SH2 is one of the few games that I completely underestimated on the first try. In fact, I had to read through fan reviews to realize what this game was all about. The awkward controls and the seemingly endless back-and-forth tarnish the enjoyment of the game in my opinion, but it's still mind-blowing.
  22. teamore
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    Media art masterpiece. Left me just sit and think about what I just had experienced. And the puzzles. Those puzzles. Fighting system may be not very good. But this is not an action game. 10 out of 10. Must have.
  23. sonofelysium
    May 6, 2015
    9
    A staple in the genre. What makes it so frightening has nothing to do with tricks or scare tactics (though they are definitely in there), but rather the disturbing and brutal portrayal of the darker aspects of the human condition.
  24. caligula_king
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    Es el mejor juego de horror de la historia , SH 2 tiene una trama muy compleja y oscura (Cada personaje del juego tiene una historia que te deja traumatizado ) . El Mejor de la saga sin ninguna duda
  25. obthegeek
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    this game has quite a few flaws. it's confusing for a first timer, and the combat is hard to get used to. overlooking these flaws, this is one of the most atmospheric and well told games i've ever played. akira yamaoka is a god damn genius. this game has as many pants **** moments as it has make ya cry moments. bloody brilliant.
    'silent hill 2 is not a horror game; it is a lesson.'
  26. ChrisMuller1992
    Jan 8, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Silent Hill is a game that given us scares and more scares,a game that given horror a new meaning and took it to the next level.It was so good that it has released a number of sequels,comic and even two movies.The sequels weren't that good or terrifying and had gotten worse over the years.There was Silent Hill 2,the sequel which has surpass the original in every way.The story is about a 29 year old James Sunderland who received a letter from her wife Mary a few days ago,but guess what,she died three years before the start of the game,James,suspects its a prank,goes anyway to Silent Hill to see if Mary is actually there waiting for him in their special place.The story although very well written and the acting belieable,it is not scary,probably makes this the oldest sequel not to be scary at all,but the story is so mysterious so twisted that it will have you hooked on the game from the beginning to end.Monsters aren't that scary nor hard to defeat although there are a few points of the game where i startled but thats pretty much it.A classic game despite it being classified as a survial horror its not scary at all but it compensates with its really mysterious and twisted story that will make you play to see if James dead wife is actually alive....Only for you to play to find out.It really deserves a 10

    In my restless dreams,i see that town....Silent Hill.You promise you'll take me there again someday...but you never did...Well..i'm aline there now..in our special place...waiting for you....    … Expand
  27. GinasLoveJohnny
    Jan 1, 2016
    8
    This is a very well made game very scary and thrilling. What sort of ruins this game for me is the constant walking around getting lost and the very confusing puzzles to figure out. All throughout the game you are trying to figure out puzzles and after a while the game becomes unpleasant and frustrating. The game loses it's excitement when you are constantly having to figure things outThis is a very well made game very scary and thrilling. What sort of ruins this game for me is the constant walking around getting lost and the very confusing puzzles to figure out. All throughout the game you are trying to figure out puzzles and after a while the game becomes unpleasant and frustrating. The game loses it's excitement when you are constantly having to figure things out that are pretty hard. I had to play this game looking up each time i passed a level how to figure out these very confusing puzzles. Overall great game for its time but the challenging puzzles and concepts sort of takeaway from the experience. This game would have gotten a 10 if it weren't so hard to figure out the things in the game. I give this game an 8 for how well it was done.… Expand
  28. 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
  29. Barnes1987
    Mar 29, 2017
    9
    I remember getting this for christmas 2001. It was a quality game then and it still holds up pretty decent today. Well worth a purchase for anyone that owns the system.
  30. GamerHorrorSpec
    May 2, 2016
    10
    Review [PT-BR]

    Melhor jogo da saga Silent Hill.
    Câmera e jogabilidade não tão boas, porém, o jogo possui um enredo fantástico! Monstros assustadores, cenário macabro... Tudo que um amante de Survial Horror precisa!
  31. leonard1994
    Sep 25, 2017
    10
    One of the best horror games i have ever played, the town is really good, the history is very good, the gameplay is at a good level in that time, specially, on ps2 and nice characters like Maria, James and first of all the legendary pyramid head. He was really scary and a bad ass, i recommend it and i consider it as the best silent hill game of all (i have not played the first one so iOne of the best horror games i have ever played, the town is really good, the history is very good, the gameplay is at a good level in that time, specially, on ps2 and nice characters like Maria, James and first of all the legendary pyramid head. He was really scary and a bad ass, i recommend it and i consider it as the best silent hill game of all (i have not played the first one so i cannot say anything about it),… Expand
  32. arostislavna
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Perfection. Perfection. Perfection. Perfection. Perfection. Perfection. Perfection.
  33. saga77
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    Last month the game had a User score 9.1.
    Now it has 8.6?
    Why change the Score of a 21 year old game?
  34. iamevilhomer
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    Basically the best horror game ever made or at least in the top 5... I never give perfect 10s... No game is perfect since perfection doesn't exist... That being said... This game is close to what perfect would be if it was real...
  35. RaKTyT
    Sep 2, 2017
    10
    In my humble opinion, Silent hill is one of the best survival horror series. Maybe is best.
    Per year, i'm playing in all games, what i played more than 10 years ago to make sure and fresh my opinion about games. In this way, i lost so much my lovely (in the past) games, but Silent Hill 2 - remains good and not only good. Yes, gameplay maybe little outdated, but on everything more - he can    In my humble opinion, Silent hill is one of the best survival horror series. Maybe is best.
    Per year, i'm playing in all games, what i played more than 10 years ago to make sure and fresh my opinion about games. In this way, i lost so much my lovely (in the past) games, but Silent Hill 2 - remains good and not only good. Yes, gameplay maybe little outdated, but on everything more - he can surprise new players, who don't know about this game or this series or this story. Time to tell about strongest side of the game - story. I'f you don't scaring, crying or, i don't know, thought about the meaning... You really playing themselves? I think You are either hardened or not playing. I don't give a details, because if i start this writing, this can pick my time, more than 3 hours. It must be passed at least once in order to feel this story.
    Thanks for everyone, who works on this game. "Team Silent" forever in ma heart. And special thanks for Akira Yamaoka and his songs, which i'm listen more and more and more... Akira - is Hans Zimmer of game industry.
    If you doesn't playing for some reason - go and play.    … Expand
  36. misterMiao
    Sep 3, 2016
    10
    This game is even better than Silent Hill 3. Amazing stuff. Definitely check out my review for Silent Hill 4. haha fun times. Anyways, amazing writing visual and audio design. A work of **** art. Yes sir and or madam
  37. RenanSH
    Oct 17, 2016
    10
    Silent Hill 2 and proof of a perfect sequence. The Silent Team risked and landed and with a mature and rich history.
    The game as a whole near perfection in all aspects.
    My note to him and 10/10. For me and the best survival horror of all time.
    if one day Konami is producing a new Silent Hill that reflects in the second game!
  38. HeartsoreShip7
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    Here we are 15 years after the release of this game and it is still my favorite game of all time. It tells an amazing story with some truly memorable characters, the gameplay is also still allot of fun, graphics still hold up really nicely on the PS2, Xbox and PC. Overall this game is a masterpiece.
  39. frederik1478
    Oct 3, 2022
    9
    Just finished the game and loved it the last part of it made me cry. It was so amazing the story the music, I hate the puzzle, but I enjoyed all the other parts.
    palace of the game where I got stuck in so I had to use a walkthrough mostly because I get stuck because of the puzzles.
    But when you get hit by that sed characters and the voice acting that is still amazing that is old comes    Just finished the game and loved it the last part of it made me cry. It was so amazing the story the music, I hate the puzzle, but I enjoyed all the other parts.
    palace of the game where I got stuck in so I had to use a walkthrough mostly because I get stuck because of the puzzles.
    But when you get hit by that sed characters and the voice acting that is still amazing that is old comes together in a way where I can only sit with my jaw on the floor. I loved it. This is amazing this game make me feel things. I'm not used to by a video games.
    I have bought this game 5 times and sold it 4 this is my 5 attend to completed and I finally did it and I finally understand I finally understand what people's se in this game    … Expand
  40. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 9, 2020
    9
    9.2 - Whether it be its attention to detail or brilliant story, Silent Hill 2 will always be the best in the series for me. I would say the only issue with it is the camera and combat controls/gameplay at times, as it can be a bit tedious/clunky, but it was never a huge problem at all. The puzzles are intelligent and achieving to solve, the music is very memorable, and the multiple endings9.2 - Whether it be its attention to detail or brilliant story, Silent Hill 2 will always be the best in the series for me. I would say the only issue with it is the camera and combat controls/gameplay at times, as it can be a bit tedious/clunky, but it was never a huge problem at all. The puzzles are intelligent and achieving to solve, the music is very memorable, and the multiple endings are worth the wait. A tip when you do play this: do not put this game on hold/stop playing halfway/when you get confused. You have to keep pushing forward because it is only way to get a full experience from this game and to stay immersed in the environment and atmosphere.… Expand
  41. ByYuxiSs
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    A pretty good game, full of classic terror, a gloomy and dark environment, good gameplay and for my opinion one of the best survival horror games ever created.

    Although the alternative ending is somewhat funny and disappointing this game stays in the heart of many as the best survival horror 9/10
  42. JJBP
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Obra maestra, excelente ambientación, una de las mejores historia en los videojuegos combinada con el terror del pueblo maldito, además de la inclusión del probablemente mas reconocidos de los enemigos de la saga.
  43. Eder123
    Apr 8, 2017
    9
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la sexta generación y de la saga Silent Hill, verdadero terror psicológico que ya no se ve en estos días en un juego de 2001.
    Excelente
  44. Jules_Winnfield
    Aug 5, 2017
    10
    "Silent Hill 2" takes the elements that made the first entry in the series so remarkable and put them to the extremes: writing in much better, cinematic flavour is much more precise and the game is even more enjoyable. "Silent Hill 2" is probably the pinnacle of not only the series but of survival horror in general, being also one of the greatest games ever conceived - that's a pure work of art.
  45. herimejson
    Dec 29, 2017
    10
    First impression: Not so great game. Last impression: Amazing game! This is absolutely the best horror game ever created. Hell, one of the best games in general ever made. This game is more than just a game, I just can't explain it. Everyone should play it.
  46. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    Silent Hill 2 is the pinnacle of the series. It's a bizarre and haunting horror masterpiece. And yes, it's even better than the first game. Graphically, it ranks up with Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Xbox's Splinter Cell. This is a must play for fans of the spooky stuff. I would rate it with a 9.1 out of 10.
  47. ghostlysun
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    A horror game made, written, designed, thinked to be a part of something bigger. This game, like the town of Silent Hill, breathes, bleeds, lives. An intriguing story that stays with you far after you turn off the console, something that not even huge horror movie productions can't do these days.
  48. Ryuail
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    There is a reason the latter day Silent Hill games keep attempting to ape SH2. This game is brilliant. From the opening trek into the town, to the enormously vast lake that separates James from his goal this game has pacing, theming, and atmosphere nailed down perfectly.

    The camera is a pinch unwieldy which can lead so some dizziness if you're not used to how it operates, and strafe    There is a reason the latter day Silent Hill games keep attempting to ape SH2. This game is brilliant. From the opening trek into the town, to the enormously vast lake that separates James from his goal this game has pacing, theming, and atmosphere nailed down perfectly.

    The camera is a pinch unwieldy which can lead so some dizziness if you're not used to how it operates, and strafe stepping is bizarrely fast. But these are the tiniest knit picks in a game that is as beautiful as it is horrific.    … Expand
  49. donkolps
    May 12, 2018
    9
    This is indeed a masterpiece.

    The Combat isn't super but ok, like every SH. The Story is re-playable! The first time you Play it, it's just... so interesting to watch every Cut-scene and experience the Story. The 2nd,3rd..... time you can get different Endings, and that's quite Interesting. Before I played it, I just heard good things about it(Who don't{If you informed yourself    This is indeed a masterpiece.

    The Combat isn't super but ok, like every SH.

    The Story is re-playable! The first time you Play it, it's just... so interesting to watch every Cut-scene and experience the Story. The 2nd,3rd..... time you can get different Endings, and that's quite Interesting.

    Before I played it, I just heard good things about it(Who don't{If you informed yourself about it})
    Then I just tried it and it was very good. I enjoyed it all the time.

    PS: I recommend to play it on the PS2, because of the Original Voice Actors and the good Fog ):p

    PPS: First Rev. Sry if it's not informative :p    … Expand
  50. damaso7
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    Con la complejidad de la historia detrás de este juego se puede hacer una película de terror que dejaría por los suelos a todas las del género que se hacen hoy día. Lástima que no lo hicieran bien.
  51. LeonStrife
    Jan 28, 2018
    10
    The best in the franchise and the best horror experience. Story will blow your mind.. Recommended 100%
  52. Sebascr12
    Oct 22, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece,. The ost is spectacular and atmosphere too. is "Silent Hill" the town of your dreams.
    The old Konami the good one
  53. RedLotusVenom
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    Silent Hill 2 gets everything right about Horror. It knows exactly what to keep ambiguous and play up to the player’s imagination.
  54. XV_
    Jun 2, 2020
    9
    [NOTE: This is a review for the SH2 HD in the "infamous" collection, since is not listed as an individual game this will do it for now, it has some technical issues that will not affect my score but I will talk about them a little, so I will try to be as objectively possible]

    Silent Hill 2 is one of those games that have a lot of fame almost legendary and mythic, is easily to see why,    [NOTE: This is a review for the SH2 HD in the "infamous" collection, since is not listed as an individual game this will do it for now, it has some technical issues that will not affect my score but I will talk about them a little, so I will try to be as objectively possible]

    Silent Hill 2 is one of those games that have a lot of fame almost legendary and mythic, is easily to see why, from the very moment you start the game and you're on your own wandering a fogy woods with a creepy and unsettling music and ambiance you know you're for such a ride.

    Let me start with my favorite thing so far from this game, the narrative, I love how SH2 doesn't shy away for being cryptic and almost "non-sensical" at times, you start with a simple premise of looking for your dead wife, but things are more complex than that, instead of giving you heavy exposition scenes (which maybe you sometimes get) you have blurry character development and some notes of paper, or diaries here and there which adds tons to the dreamy and oppressing atmosphere. You have a superb balance of cutscenes and gameplay, and for the most part you're on your own on the somewhat scripted openness of the map, which I like it quite a lot.

    The combat is serviceable, its clunkiness adds to the theme of feeling underpowered by these unknown monsters, although at my first hours I was so stressed with my bullets and health management, once you understand the mechanics it will be hard to get a game over screen onwards, that's not to say that you feel safe whatsoever, the game manages to never truly let go your throat till the credits roll.

    The primary horror aspect from a superficial point of view may be its enemy and environment design, the enemies if few are quite creative and gruesome, the locations are super creepy, they may look generic at first but certain details like lighting, enemy position, etc. make to stand out from the rest, although for me, the one that truly took me to the uncanny valley was the sound design and its music, there's a lot of noise and apparent empty music but you never feel like: "here's the normal enemy music" "now the boss music is playing", is deliciously stylish, even the more conventional music which plays to fit some dramatic scenes is beautiful, Akira Yamaoka is truly a genius.

    The script, although is not a masterpiece, it fits perfectly with the tone of the game, at one moment you have a character acting cool and the next moment they're acting super crazy, but it fits, it has aged too good and better than other games of that era. At times the game can turn a little cartoony but again, being a horror game and as a lot of great movies of the genre it knows when to give you a break and be a little silly.

    As for the negative aspects, I think that once you grasp all the mechanics the game can turn a little in the easy side, at least combat wise, at the start of the game you will find a couple of puzzles that may feel somewhat cheap, for example, you'll find a 6 pack of juice that to me looked like a health item so I saved it and didn't pretend to use till I really need it, turns out it was a key item that had to be used in an unnatural way to obtain other item, there are like a couple of instances of similar matter that didn't broke my experience that much but they were more annoying than challenging. Lastly, every time you open and close the map, everything around you i.e the monsters, will be moving but the screen will be black for at least 1 solid second, this is pretty annoying since it gives you a tremendous disadvantage in some corridors, and more often than not you'll be rewarded by an enemy hit, maybe this is an issue of the HD collection so I don't counting it to the score.

    Speaking of the issues with the HD collection, overall the game looks OK, the fog effect is bad and some characters look a little soulless but is not that bad, the game has the option to play with the new or original voices, I played with both and as someone that is not tainted by nostalgia and is trying to be the more objectively possible I find that both are somewhat bad, although the new ones sound a little better and with more depth (not by that much mind you), definitely would prefer that this was in Japanese tho.

    In general I loved my time with SH2 it was stress-full and filled with emotions to the very end, which by the way I didn't expect the ending to be this good, at least the one that I get, definitely recommended for every horror fan, it doesn't have cheap scares and its themes will have you thinking a lot.    … Expand
  55. KyrenDuNord
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    A masterfully crafted horror game, somehow running on 2000s hardware and still holding up to this day. The story and characters are extremely engaging and I never once became disinterested as the overall presentation is top tier. A must play if you're interested in the horror genre.
  56. GenuineBruv2021
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    This game is one of the best games ever made, the story is very powerful and interesting. The characters feel human and its one of the best looking games on the PS2. Gameplay is fun and satisfying but the controls aren't the best. But Silent Hill 2 is a masterpiece of a game, definitely recommend it!
  57. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Legendary game, play it, this game changed my life for good, all I have for this game is LOVE.
  58. Amorph0us
    Jan 12, 2022
    8
    The best part of this excellent game was its soundtrack. And certainly I could say that the soundtrack is enough for upgrading the gaming experience by far.
  59. reallcer
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    simplemente el mejor o uno de los mejores juegos de PS2, si no lo jugo hagalo ya mijo
  60. Miguelinform123
    Feb 2, 2019
    10
    If i had to say which is the most perfect game of all time, "The Godfather" of video games, I would say it is "Silent Hill 2". It's oppressing atmosphere combined with a yet perfect story makes this game into a powerful masterpiece. Silent Hill 2 is an experience more than a game, a experience that will remain in the most profound nightmares of the ones who played it. This terrific game isIf i had to say which is the most perfect game of all time, "The Godfather" of video games, I would say it is "Silent Hill 2". It's oppressing atmosphere combined with a yet perfect story makes this game into a powerful masterpiece. Silent Hill 2 is an experience more than a game, a experience that will remain in the most profound nightmares of the ones who played it. This terrific game is in my personal Top 5 favorite games of all time.… Expand
  61. Punibob
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    In my opinion this game is own in horror games community, Silent Hill 2 scaring you not an absence of weapons, darkness, or screamers, but an terrible atmosphere of Akita Yamaoka soundtracks, very nice graphics structure and mysterious story. During the all game, you always have a feel of something strange... something terrifying + fantastic monsters + misterious background + alonenessIn my opinion this game is own in horror games community, Silent Hill 2 scaring you not an absence of weapons, darkness, or screamers, but an terrible atmosphere of Akita Yamaoka soundtracks, very nice graphics structure and mysterious story. During the all game, you always have a feel of something strange... something terrifying + fantastic monsters + misterious background + aloneness almosphere = unusual masterpiece horror-game 10/10 (sorry for mistakes, I’m not English speaker)… Expand
  62. Skull_CL
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    The best horror game of all time, hard to explain with words. This is when a game became art
  63. ReSTALL
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    Один из лучших Сайлетов. Музыка Акиры Ямаоки играет в голове досихпор
  64. xGabriel
    Mar 13, 2019
    10
    Obra de arte, más allá de un survival horror es un thriller psicológico que transmite muchas cosas al jugador mientras se va avanzando en la historia. Un juego que eriza la piel y que demuestra que no hay monstruo más espantoso que el ser humano. Indispensable.
  65. Xelbart
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    The best survival horror made. It is like resident evil 2 but with a good story, good characters and originality.
  66. guimp
    May 23, 2019
    10
    silent hill 2 is by far the best horror game ever made. it aged very well and will probably carry this title for a long time.
  67. Souls2
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    One of the best horror games ever with an exquisite soundtrack, pure atmosphere and no cheap screamers.
  68. Makolvalenzuela
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    que puedo decir que no se haya dicho ya, es el mejor juego de la saga mas no mi favorito, para mi el mejor juego jamas creado de survival horror
  69. MatthewDavisMed
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    One of the best horror gaming experiences of all time. Silent Hill 2 has an amazing narrative and unexpected and frightening moments that'll leave chills down your spine, it can also be very emotional that might leave you in tears. After nearly 20 years, it's still a must own.
  70. LucasTS
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    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-real… Expand
  71. Clockworknait
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Favorite game of all time, still even today... wish there was another silent hill soon... please konami???
  72. hamerlessboy
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Игра на все времена!Сюжет один из лучших в игровой индустрии!
  73. tunahan43
    May 21, 2021
    9
    Süper bir oyundu.3den daha çok sevdim.Başlarında sıkıldım ama çokta önemli değil.Oyunu istediğim sonla bitiremedim.Maria best karakterdi benim için.Keşke maria sonu ile bitirseydim
  74. PaulimTXS
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente o melhor jogo já feito. Recomendo fortemente pra quem gosta de jogos survivor horror, por favor alguém faça um remake deste jogo.… Expand
  75. TioCapu
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This Game it's absolute delicious
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Gameplay 7/10
    Atmosfere 10/10
    Second Run 10/10
    Puzzles 9/10
  76. Lucasts_
    Apr 5, 2023
    10
    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-real danger in Silent Hill
  77. RIPtheWitcher
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    Pure masterpiece. awesome music and charaters. meh gameplay but story is awesome.
  78. MarcosBLG
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    este juego no tiene sentido por momentos estas super asustado y en otros momentos estas estallando en lagrimas muy buen juego 10/10 la unica pega quiza son los controles tipo tanque que no envejecieron muy bien
  79. weissfahne
    Feb 9, 2020
    10
    Silent hill 2 aint a regular horror game at all. We needa know 4 main thing bouta game to understand what Silent Hill 2 makes great things

    First - We say its a horror game, if u take a little look at the other horror games, u can probably see most of em makes "jumpscare" to scare the player. But we cant see any "jumpscare" in sh2. Game more use the athmosphere, sound effects or epic game    Silent hill 2 aint a regular horror game at all. We needa know 4 main thing bouta game to understand what Silent Hill 2 makes great things

    First - We say its a horror game, if u take a little look at the other horror games, u can probably see most of em makes "jumpscare" to scare the player. But we cant see any "jumpscare" in sh2. Game more use the athmosphere, sound effects or epic game musics. Sh2 gives horror insidiously to player.

    Second - Sh2's way to show us the path we gotta go. In fact sh games doesnt directly shows us the path we ll go. We first look around then gets in a street, and see there's a blockade at the end of the road, then we come back and get in a building to pass the blockade, solving puzzles in building, baiting enemies.... more more. I mean sh2 doesnt say us the way like in other games' hint texts. Third - The story. Story.........If Sh2's story was even only a book, it could impress me. Aint no spoilers here but this mystrious story really goes very different. Story can be the biggest difference between sh and re.


    Fourth - EPIC SOUNDTRACK..... These re the MAIN things in sh2 i lov and show the game as 10 points. But sh2 is not limited with em, u needa play to got it. Really i needed to laud more the puzzels and more stuffs    … Expand
  80. Jackwill
    Mar 15, 2021
    10
    Самый ублюдочный город что я видел из которого так и хочется сьебаться. 10/10 ЛУчший хоррор и сюжет.
  81. erenpasha
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    I like silent hill game series.
    Best silent hill game. I don't forget this game.
  82. Jurgens98
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Arguably the greatest horror game of all time and theres very little reason to argue against it. Theres nothing about this game thats half assed or bad. Everything is done with such efficiency and skill and it makes for a fantastic video game. This is not only a must have for Survival Horror fans but for any video gamer
  83. ThePSButton
    May 27, 2020
    9
    Una de las mejores experiencias que puedes tener con un control en la mano.
  84. EnsarO
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    In my restless dreams, I see that town. Silent Hill. You promised me you'd take me there again someday.
    But you never did.
  85. Mashiba8
    May 5, 2020
    10
    Awesome survival horror, it´s even better than the first, notable!
    I think it has the best history of all silent hills, it has Pyramid Head and it's explanation,etc. t´s my favourite
  86. Willmar
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    El juego perfecto de horror y con mucho significado, cada fase del juego es más envolvente que la otra permitiendo así que te sientas en los zapatos del personaje en todo momento, sin lugar a dudas el que quiera pasar un buen rato en el mal sentido de la palabra debe jugar silent hill 2.
  87. Sitheral
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    While not perfect, especially at mechanical level, Silent Hill 2 left such an impression on me that I can't give it anything else than 10. What I think is most worth mentioning here is that somehow this survival horror game manages to tell a more mature story than most of other video games. Its as good at it gets.
  88. INU4SH4
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Silent Hill 2 might perhaps be the greatest psychological horror video game of all time. Or at least, according to me as of now. My 2nd favorite video game of all time currently.

    Silent Hill was already a great game but this sequel takes the series to new highs and creates one of the best PS2 games of all time. Everything about the atmosphere, fog, and story is spectacular and makes    Silent Hill 2 might perhaps be the greatest psychological horror video game of all time. Or at least, according to me as of now. My 2nd favorite video game of all time currently.

    Silent Hill was already a great game but this sequel takes the series to new highs and creates one of the best PS2 games of all time. Everything about the atmosphere, fog, and story is spectacular and makes this one of the most thrilling narratives of all time. It does not relly on jumps scares but instead scares you psychologically with the very sinister Pyramid Head and a cruel protagonist as you find out throughout the course of the story. Up to this date, I have never found a protagonist as thought-provoking as this one and an antagonist more symbolic than Pyramid Head. The rest of the cast also played their roles in the plot to perfection. Another thing that is praise-worthy is the puzzles. They really made you use your brain to the limit.

    I was really close to giving this a perfect rating, but there is one element holding it down. The combat is not deep. You just hit and shot stuff in a sluggish way. I think it fits the character as he is just a desperate guy in a nightmarish city trying to fight for his life with no training or experience whatsoever. But still, a video game is not just about the atmosphere, immersion, story, and music. The gameplay is always a very important factor. The puzzles and exploration were very polished but the combat was not. Making this a 9.5/10 and not the perfect 10/10.    … Expand
  89. francomododios
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    silent hill 2 es el mejor titulo de toda la franquicia, destacando su banda sonora y su increíble historia hace que este titulo sea una obra maestra, sin dudas es el mejor juego de terror que e jugado
  90. foggyweather
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    best game ever made. unparalleled storytelling, ambient design, character writing. everything is exceptional. no game ever lived up to what SH2 has been. no game made you feel the same. absolute timeless masterpiece.
  91. Stuarts
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Concidero a Silent Hil 2 un excelente juego una obra de arte del survival horror, tiene una historia excelente interpretada por un personaje muy misterioso que nos deja querer saber mas de el y todo su pasado a pesar de que Silent Hill 2 es de una historia unica el Team Silent nos dio fianles epicos y divertidos tambien para darle esa re-jugabilidad al juego y desbloquear todo elConcidero a Silent Hil 2 un excelente juego una obra de arte del survival horror, tiene una historia excelente interpretada por un personaje muy misterioso que nos deja querer saber mas de el y todo su pasado a pesar de que Silent Hill 2 es de una historia unica el Team Silent nos dio fianles epicos y divertidos tambien para darle esa re-jugabilidad al juego y desbloquear todo el contenido extra. En otras cosas su atmosfera es de las mejores te atrapa con esos sonido misteriosos y no sabes si lo que se escucha te atacara o tan solo es ruido de ambiente, lo concidero el Silent Hill con el ambiente mas pesado y obscuro, para no dar tanto spoiler solo dire que de los escenarios mas tetricos y mas pesados en mi opinion es la prision y el laberinto. Para resumir si no has jugado este juego que esperas te pierdes de una experiencia unica en la cual sientes el verdadero terror y pones en accion tu intelecto con sus acertijos.… Expand
  92. Hemn98
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    .!..#´##*
  93. DavinchiHerrera
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    El juego cambia drasticamene con la historia de la que vimos en el SH1, nuestro personaje es James Sunderland un oficisnista al cual vamos a controlar el resto del juego, el llega a Silent Hill con la intención de encontrar a su esposa muerta la cual le envio una carta diciendo que lo esperaba en "su lugar especial"

    El juego cuenta con unos excelentes graficos para su epoca, la    El juego cambia drasticamene con la historia de la que vimos en el SH1, nuestro personaje es James Sunderland un oficisnista al cual vamos a controlar el resto del juego, el llega a Silent Hill con la intención de encontrar a su esposa muerta la cual le envio una carta diciendo que lo esperaba en "su lugar especial"

    El juego cuenta con unos excelentes graficos para su epoca, la jugabilidad se mantiene como en el primero, claramente los graficos mejoran mucho, tambien tiene el personaje mas mitico de la saga y de los videojuegos de terror en general "Piramyd Head" o "Cabeza de Piramide" Este juego aumentara el nivel de terror añadiendo un toque melancolico, la banda sonora es proporcionada por el maestro Akira Yamaoka el cual hizo un gran trabajo añadiendo mas melancolia con su temas sonoros.

    Dendremos personajes con historias la cual conoceremos como vayamos transcurriendo en el juego, el tiempo del juego en general es aceptable, ni muy largo ni muy corto, los puzzles no van a ser tan dificiles como el mitico piano del primer juego, hay una cantidad muy buena de armas y cada final que saquemos siempre va a coincidir con la historia que nos haya contado el juego (Exceptuando el final ovni y el final del perro)

    Definitivamente un maravilloso juego, con una gran historia, con unos de los mejores temas sonoros de la hitoria de los videojuegos, unos personajes muy carismaticos y definitivamente el mejor Silent Hill de todos (En mi opinión)    … Expand
  94. 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 constantly present, the perfect soundtrack, and the heartbreaking endings. 20 years later, and this game still holds up today.
  95. Tocino
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best game of the genre ever.
    A refined history that makes you feel intrigued to the end.
    Delicious gameplay and cinematics
  96. Sergiopcv
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    Una obra de arte **** juego, se ha dicho todo relacionado respecto a esta obra que ha inspirado a muchos en diferentes ramas artísticas. Además de contar con una tremenda banda sonora que hasta el día de hoy puedes escuchar como la primera vez. Un juego que merece un remake al igual que la primera entrega. Sin dudar Silent Hill 1 y 2 son obras que merecen una nueva versión para estos tiempos.
  97. Tulitu
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    I don't have much to say, except that I think it's one of the best games ever.
    sure, seen nowadays it may seem that it hasn't aged very well on the gameplay side but, on the other hand, when you judge a work from over twenty years ago you can't pretend it came out yesterday and judge it as you would a modern game .
    whoever does it is probably more interested in lowering the average than    I don't have much to say, except that I think it's one of the best games ever.
    sure, seen nowadays it may seem that it hasn't aged very well on the gameplay side but, on the other hand, when you judge a work from over twenty years ago you can't pretend it came out yesterday and judge it as you would a modern game .
    whoever does it is probably more interested in lowering the average than anything else.    … Expand
  98. neirdogan
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. just a masterpiece. nothing more to say. the story is just amazing, the soundtrack, the psychology elements... everything.… Expand
  99. JamesDrawsThngs
    Aug 21, 2020
    9
    One of the biggest contributors to the success of the PS2 was its stellar line-up of high quality games. That level of quality began very early on in the PS2's life, many of which were hotly anticipated sequels to games released back on the PS1. Games like Ace Combat 4, Metal Gear Solid 2, Gran Turismo 3 and, of course, Silent Hill 2. SH2 is often regarded as one the greatest games on theOne of the biggest contributors to the success of the PS2 was its stellar line-up of high quality games. That level of quality began very early on in the PS2's life, many of which were hotly anticipated sequels to games released back on the PS1. Games like Ace Combat 4, Metal Gear Solid 2, Gran Turismo 3 and, of course, Silent Hill 2. SH2 is often regarded as one the greatest games on the system, one of the best horror games of all time and is considered the fan favorite in the Silent Hill series, and I certainly second that emotion. SH2 does what all good sequels mean to accomplish: keep what made the original great while also expanding upon it and even fixing issues that the original may have.

    Silent Hill 2 was the first in the series to introduce the concept of Silent Hill as not just a town, but a mood. To have characters get drawn into this world based upon the personal demons of the people that enter it, and each one who does has a different experience. The story centers around James Sunderland, an everyday guy who travels to the desolate resort town in search of his wife. The problem, though, is that his wife has been dead for some time, but only just now was James given a letter written by her. So, James decides to go and get some answers. The game's story is incredibly dark, dealing with plenty of disturbing and mature themes, meeting characters that have their own issues and demons. Each of the monsters in the game is even specifically designed in a symbolic way that you wouldn't immediately get on a first playthrough. What makes the story particularly effective is the general uncanniness of the performances. Objectively, a lot of the voice acting would be considered bad, but in context of the surreal environment it helps add to the tone and atmosphere. Speaking of which, this game has a positively stellar presentation. The lighting and griminess of the game is pitch perfect, and it still stands as one of the best looking games on the system. On top of it all is its great sound design and stellar soundtrack.

    Like the first game, SH2 is a survival-horror game where you explore different environments, collecting key items, solving puzzles and fending off different creatures. It's structured like a Resident Evil game, but with much less emphasis on combat and more on puzzle solving. The combat was certainly never the series' strong suit. It's incredibly clunky and there's not much reward in defeating them besides getting them out of the way. Of course, James isn't a trained operative so he's not gonna have much combat prowess. Luckily, it's pretty easy to avoid most encounters, and if you are pretty explorative you'll find more than enough ammo and health pick ups. One of the best features of this game is that it has separate difficulty levels for both puzzles and combat, so the game can be as straight forward or obtuse as you'd like it to be. There are also multiple endings that you can obtain by meeting certain requirements on subsequent playthroughs that range from depressing to hilarious.

    SH2 is perhaps the definitive horror experience for the PS2. It's regarded as a classic for good reason. If you want to get into the series, you start here. A must have for horror buffs.    … Expand
  100. MilkomedaMusic
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Totally a masterpiece, one of the best games ever made.
    All details on the story are important, a unique psychological horror game.
    New mechanics, graphics, a story to make a man cry, fair to play and unique.
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Awards & Rankings

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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

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. GamerWeb Sony
    90
    The game is one of the longer offerings Konami has offered on PS2 to date...[but] you'll still be left wanting more when the game is over.
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