Silent Hill 2

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1661 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,417 out of 1661
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 1661
  3. Negative: 204 out of 1661
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Jacket322
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    This game is Truly Masterpiece, Akira Yamaoka made on of the greatest soundtracks for survival-horror.
  2. SuperClaudio64
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    Il mio gioco preferito. Silent Hill2 è la prova che i migliori videogiochi nascono dalla passione e dalla libertà di espressione, questo gioco non solo si lascia interpretare ma può lasciare un enorme impatto emotivo verso i giocatori. A livello di gameplay non sarà perfetto ma a livello di narrazione, profondità e libertà di interpretazione è sicuramente il migliore. Inoltre ha delleIl mio gioco preferito. Silent Hill2 è la prova che i migliori videogiochi nascono dalla passione e dalla libertà di espressione, questo gioco non solo si lascia interpretare ma può lasciare un enorme impatto emotivo verso i giocatori. A livello di gameplay non sarà perfetto ma a livello di narrazione, profondità e libertà di interpretazione è sicuramente il migliore. Inoltre ha delle musiche meravigliose e offre un interessante design per i mostri della città, probabilmente rimarrà sempre il mio gioco preferito!… Expand
  3. sammyhagar
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    a beautiful and masterful interpretation of dostoevsky's novel crimes and punishments.
    this game showed that the gaming industry can be considered as a new artistic medium such as cinema and even beyond.
  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. 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 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 bustedGame 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
  6. adaircriticoxd
    Jan 27, 2021
    0
    ufff que juegazo de 10, tanto en soundtrack como en gameplay graficos e historia
  7. Leo1754x
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    Meu segundo jogo favorito de todos os tempos, o melhor do gênero de terror / horror.
    A história e a trilha sonora são sensacionais, os pontos altos do jogo, com personagens intrigantes, bons puzzles, exploração etc... Vale muito a pena!
  8. Prof_Wild_Young
    Jan 23, 2021
    0
    Average at best, but people are brainwashed into thinking this is the best videogame ever, so much so that they begged for more and then whined every time they got more.
  9. elchicogamer16
    Jan 11, 2021
    10
    Este juego es el ejemplo de como tener una gran Narrativa y buenos personajes y a la vez una perfecta banda sonora sin duda el mejor videojuego de terror d3e todos los tiempos una JOYA departe de konami. Tambien hay que felicitar a Akira Yamaoka por el trabajo que impuso en la Hermosa Banda sonora del videojuego.sus Personajes son Unicos y la verdad me encanto
  10. Michaelmachine
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    Probably the best horror game I’ve ever played, the sounds are unbelievable, gameplay is fun scary and trippy for the most part, this game aged so well
  11. Clockworknait
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Favorite game of all time, still even today... wish there was another silent hill soon... please konami???
  12. PhilippeAlves
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Uma das experiências mais assustadoras, imersivas e interessantes que tive com jogos na vida. A dificuldade do jogo é extremamente balanceada, sua gameplay faz jus ao contexto do personagem em sua jornada, controlando uma pessoa comum, sem experiências com armas de fogo e que subitamente se vê preso a um universo novo e assustador. Personagens carismáticos, profundos e bem desenvolvidos emUma das experiências mais assustadoras, imersivas e interessantes que tive com jogos na vida. A dificuldade do jogo é extremamente balanceada, sua gameplay faz jus ao contexto do personagem em sua jornada, controlando uma pessoa comum, sem experiências com armas de fogo e que subitamente se vê preso a um universo novo e assustador. Personagens carismáticos, profundos e bem desenvolvidos em um ambiente macabro e bem estabelecido com sua mitologia própria e trilha sonora simplesmente perfeita. Conceito, coesão e aclamação.… Expand
  13. 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
  14. WackyPizza
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Played 15 years ago at PS2 and I must admit. Playing games since 2000s and none of them is make me happy,sad,lonely,angry etc like this. YES! Not even Metal Gear Solid or other masterpiece series. Silent Hill 2 is probably best game ever made in entire univere. Too much detail in game.
    Example: Mary was sick at hospital and monsters are inspiration from her. When the monster spread acid this was the Mary's bad words when she and James was at Hospital.. or The Nurses are James fantazy flirt things back in hospital. And of course Pyramid Head. He is the make James suffer. And Maria final boss. When she start choke James this was Maria pain at hospital. Like I said too much detail.And after 20 years some players finding something. Awesome Game. Awesome Soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka awesome graphics.

    Note: I don't know why this game is not ''Metacritic Must Play''    … Expand
  15. 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.'
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. GalletaSuprema
    Oct 24, 2020
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played, it has a very deep story, with wonderful characters that represents a lots of things, this game show as in a very implicit way the worst of the human race, and how some people can suffer for all their lives for others fault. Also the game is 100% enjoyable and it has you pending all the time
  19. Al3xzera
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Silent hill, não tenho o que dizer dessa franquia, principalmente esse que me marcou em especial. Toda a jornada psicológica e a forma que o game te induz a pensar outra coisa, desviando a verdade da nossa cabeça assim como na do James, o que faz a gente se identificar e gostar ainda mais do personagem. O game ao todo é perfeito, não há o que se discutir. Sem dúvidas o melhor jogo de horror de todos os tempos e o favorito da minha vida.… Expand
  20. elchicogamer
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
    Lo que a Marcado Este Juego Al Genero survival horror este sin duda alguna es uno de los mejores juegos de la historia. Basada en su gran historia su carismatico personaje Como lo es James Sunderland Sin duda alguna EL MEJOR VIDEOJUEGO DE SURVIVAL HORROR DE LA HISTORIA¡¡
  21. 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
  22. nehirdogan
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    not much to say about this game. one of the bests i've seen.
    james sunderland is one of the best main characters in my opinion. his character is deep as ****
    side characters, even the ones that you think are not important are so deep too. especially laura and angela. i never forgot about them, never forgot one line they said. the story is as deep as the characters. i think you should go    not much to say about this game. one of the bests i've seen.
    james sunderland is one of the best main characters in my opinion. his character is deep as ****
    side characters, even the ones that you think are not important are so deep too. especially laura and angela. i never forgot about them, never forgot one line they said.
    the story is as deep as the characters. i think you should go see it, how it will affect your life, how it will **** your life up.
    plus this game has the best psychological horror elements that a game can have.
    best soundtracks in game history.
    this game never gets old. i'm so glad i saw this game when i was a little kid and got the chance to see it again now.
    still makes me cry and gives me chills.
    one of my favorite games ever.    … Expand
  23. AzathothWakesUp
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    Almost a perfect plot, with plenty of unexpected twists and turns. Holds up well, even to today's high standards. Not overly difficult or unbeatable. Probably won't trigger game rage, unlike other titles in the series.
  24. storygamer
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Silent Hill 2 is one hell of a game! The story is interesting and thrilling, the enemies are nightmarish, the gameplay is simple and decent and the graphics are beautiful. The overall atmosphere is foggy and threatening. This survival horror game is a highlight!
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. LeonardoClavoM
    Aug 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En mi opinión el segundo mejor Silent Hill, la historia es muy buena, llena de simbolismos, los recuerdos que me traen de aquellos días de invierno cuando lo jugué en mi PlayStation 2 son muy nostálgicos, los soundtracks a manos de este increíble compositor llamad Akira Yamaoka nos trajo temas tan buenos como Theme Of Laura, Promise, Love Pslam, y ni qué decir del increíble trabajo que se hizo en la atmósfera tanto gráfica como musicalmente, adicional a ello la interpretación en las voces es realmente buena, en lo personal estuve a punto de llorar cuando leía y escuchaba la carta. Sin duda quisiera volver a ver un nuevo Silent Hill tan bueno como este y más en años donde aveces es muy difícil encontrar un juego realmente bueno.… Expand
  29. 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.
  30. edmelian
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Obra Maestra del grupo SILENT. Una historia adelantada a su tiempo, buenos gráficos para su época, sonido de terror...pruebalo...hasta el final.
  31. vint-old-school
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. потрясающий Survival Horror!!!! лучший на все времена … Expand
  32. 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.
  33. 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
  34. Joellemm
    Jul 18, 2020
    7
    The horror in Silent Hill 2 still, sort of, holds up. The brooding atmosphere, brilliant enemy design and labyrinthine level design come together, alongside the off-kilter cut-scenes, to create a quality horror game. The story is especially unnerving and is the biggest reason why i'd recommend the game to any horror fan even now.

    Much about Silent Hill 2 doesn't hold up however. The    The horror in Silent Hill 2 still, sort of, holds up. The brooding atmosphere, brilliant enemy design and labyrinthine level design come together, alongside the off-kilter cut-scenes, to create a quality horror game. The story is especially unnerving and is the biggest reason why i'd recommend the game to any horror fan even now.

    Much about Silent Hill 2 doesn't hold up however. The gameplay, excluding the puzzles (which are actually pretty good), is awful - combat, navigation, boss fights. Although i'd praise the atmosphere, this is mostly due to the visuals and setting, the sound design appears to just be a series of random uncoordinated sounds, that are so out of place, its not scary, but often confusing. The writing and voice acting is maybe worse - laughably bad most of the time. This is a big shame that distracts from could have been a far more compelling narrative.

    I enjoyed playing Silent Hill 2 for the first time, nearly 20 years after release, because of how different it feels to games today, but honestly, the game's quality (beyond the obvious for a game so old at this point) is far below what i'd expected for a game still so revered. Its a horror game though, and in fairness, it still does horror very well.    … Expand
  35. 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
  36. reallcer
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    simplemente el mejor o uno de los mejores juegos de PS2, si no lo jugo hagalo ya mijo
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. Hemn98
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    .!..#´##*
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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.
  45. ArgoSaxEmbodied
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Le jeu de ma vie, jamais l'industrie du divertissement n'a sortie de meilleur oeuvre.… Expand
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. ThePSButton
    May 27, 2020
    9
    Una de las mejores experiencias que puedes tener con un control en la mano.
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. LordPugs
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    Sin duda alguna uno de los mejores juegos de todos los tiempos, un precursor del genero del Survival Horror, Silent hill 2 es y será una obra maestra.
    El juego nos presenta a James Sunderland, un hombre que que recibe una misteriosa carta de su fallecida esposa pidiéndole que vaya a su reencuentro en una vieja habitación de el hotel en el misterioso pueblo de Silent Hill. Desde la premisa    Sin duda alguna uno de los mejores juegos de todos los tiempos, un precursor del genero del Survival Horror, Silent hill 2 es y será una obra maestra.
    El juego nos presenta a James Sunderland, un hombre que que recibe una misteriosa carta de su fallecida esposa pidiéndole que vaya a su reencuentro en una vieja habitación de el hotel en el misterioso pueblo de Silent Hill. Desde la premisa notamos que esta no será una experiencia común y corriente a la que nos tiene acostumbrado muchas otra obras del mismo género.
    La introspección, psicología y personalidad del personaje es la materia prima que la trama y la narrativa utilizarán para contar esta historia, que va más allá de clichés y argumentos simples y que en realidad busca presentarnos una obra madura y llena de referencias al arte del terror y la filosofía humana.
    Hablar de aspectos técnicos termina siendo irrelevante en este juego, pero hay que resaltar el apartado gráfico que exprime al máximo su motor gráfico y en el caso de las consolas las lleva a utilizar todo su potencial.
    Si te interesa conocer más de la saga, este juego es el indicado ya que no guarda relación directa con la historia principal de la saga. Nada más que decir, espero los nuevos jugadores que van en busca de una historia que merezca la pena disfrutar se topen con este juego que no parece haber envejecido a pesar de que ya está cerca de cumplir los 20 años de existencia.    … Expand
  55. 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
  56. Undertuto
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Mi juego de terror favorito. Akira Yamaoka en su esplendor. Historia, gráfica, música, efectos, ambientación. TODO perfecto.
  57. hamerlessboy
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Игра на все времена!Сюжет один из лучших в игровой индустрии!
  58. 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
  59. Razzee
    Jun 1, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I didn't like Silent Hill 2 as much as the first game, mostly due to its depiction of the city. One of the possible interpretations of Silent Hill is that it manifests the inner desire of everyone summoned there to be punished for their sins. It goes against what the previous game established, since Harry and Cybil, who had nothing to repent for, were still able to see the monsters, unlike Laura. Maria's presence makes no sense either. In order to cause confusion and impact on the viewer, the game allowed several inconsistencies to exist. It's common to forget all the flaws of a game once you find yourself appalled by its final moments but, sorry, that does not work on me. It reminded me of Rule of Rose, although RoR is fairly superior in executing a convoluted storytelling that is up to interpretation while leaving no room for inconsistencies. As far as OST goes, the first game sounded a thousand times scarier to me... despite the same person working as composer on both. Overrated.… Expand
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. ReSTALL
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    Один из лучших Сайлетов. Музыка Акиры Ямаоки играет в голове досихпор
  65. 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
  66. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Legendary game, play it, this game changed my life for good, all I have for this game is LOVE.
  67. 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!
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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.
  71. Divinius
    Feb 1, 2018
    2
    Silent hill 1 was a childhood memory of mine, Then I decided to play the series starting with the first one again.

    The original game was amazing in every aspect. From story to the mechanics and game-play, events etc.. Then I made a bad decision of continuing right away, of course to finish the series was my intention. This game is just awful. Also the storyline which has no relation    Silent hill 1 was a childhood memory of mine, Then I decided to play the series starting with the first one again.

    The original game was amazing in every aspect. From story to the mechanics and game-play, events etc..
    Then I made a bad decision of continuing right away, of course to finish the series was my intention.

    This game is just awful. Also the storyline which has no relation just to the first game, but the town itself. The context was stupid and made no sense most of the time. You control a retarded guy who doesn't know what to do and does retarded choices at encounter cinematics, after where you control him through a retarded camera that forcibly stays looking at the wrong direction from wrong spot all the time. You're going through a retarded storyline that makes you say "wtf just happened" or mostly "why did he say that" all the time and makes you cringe, and there is not a single storyline choice you can make during the playthrough. The game forces you to go wherever you'd make progress, but not any other place, unlike the exploration in the first game, in this one you're stuck to the linear gameplay despite how open it looks. This alone prevents you from getting lost and scared in the atmosphere. The same example applies also with the indoor maps. You could only get in some doors where important items lie, and just few others with ammo and health leaving the remaining %80 of the buildings as inaccessible cosmetics. Also at those ammo and health, etc. items the protagonist locks his looks as soon as possible all the time, like a starving dog, prevents you from exploring stuff properly and makes the gameplay more blatant. The "few" major places you go are bluntly filled with unnecessary stuff. Riddles were nice but some required selective real-life knowledge, which also ruined the game. and at the end, to where you can make your way using a single damn pistol, you can kill the games 3 most powerful creature with a couple of hit by the giant knife, which you obtain without any kind of sacrificial gameplay back then, and couple of heals would suffice. The intense sound and graphical atmosphere of SH1 was also gone, replaced by few stain textures here and there, and most terribly, random voices that naturally makes you question your surroundings expecting something, but no they're just there for sound effects. I couldn't even know what reality I was in all the time. it felt like a terrible filler-episode of a tv series.

    I was going to puke god dammit. IF anybody claims that this game was great, I'd suspect their mental health.
    Only good thing about this game was the quality of riddles, and non-butchered controls.    … Expand
  72. LeonStrife
    Jan 28, 2018
    10
    The best in the franchise and the best horror experience. Story will blow your mind.. Recommended 100%
  73. 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.
  74. 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.
  75. 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.
  76. UncleEd
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    Have you ever played a game which made you feel depressed for a whole week? I have been wondering why I feel so depressed lately without any significant problem in my life whatsoever, but the answer was there right in front of me. It was Silent Hill 2 I have been playing for about an hour everyday after work lately. It doesn't really fit to the definition of "scary", but the use of sound,Have you ever played a game which made you feel depressed for a whole week? I have been wondering why I feel so depressed lately without any significant problem in my life whatsoever, but the answer was there right in front of me. It was Silent Hill 2 I have been playing for about an hour everyday after work lately. It doesn't really fit to the definition of "scary", but the use of sound, symbolism, graphics makes you feel almost suicidal.

    I really admire how some Japanese games can play with your emotions. Silent Hill 2 is a masterpiece.

    PS: I am also a fan of the original game. But you don't need to play Silent Hill 1 to enjoy the second game. Completely separate story.    … Expand
  77. 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...
  78. 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.
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. DiogoOliveira
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Na minha opinião de critico foi o jogo que marcou sua época, melhor jogo do ano e sem duvida o mais emocionante com uma historia estupidamente perfeita.
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. Ishi123
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    I took a while getting around to writing this review because I had to think long and hard about how I'm going to actually put my thoughts on it into the proper words. And I'm still not entirely certain I got it nailed.

    Silent Hill 2 is a masterpiece. It's a game that puts the psychological aspect of horror into the spotlight. The game isn't so much terrifying as, say, Amnesia is, where    I took a while getting around to writing this review because I had to think long and hard about how I'm going to actually put my thoughts on it into the proper words. And I'm still not entirely certain I got it nailed.

    Silent Hill 2 is a masterpiece. It's a game that puts the psychological aspect of horror into the spotlight. The game isn't so much terrifying as, say, Amnesia is, where the horror comes from shambling monstrosities out to tear you limb from limb (though there is still plenty of that). Instead, the game focuses on the human element of horror. The game understands that nothing will really terrify us more than ourselves. The game delves into subjects like murder, illness, and even rape within the main characters, and the game handles the themes surprisingly well. The game could've very easily come off the wrong way and ended up offending the entire known universe, but instead it explores these subjects in a masterful way that leaves an emotional impact on the player. It's a game that makes you think, and if you let it take you in, it's an emotional roller coaster that becomes impossible to forget.

    Gameplay has never been Silent Hill's forte. The combat is sticky and unresponsive as always, but of course it should be. You shouldn't be a powerhouse with the murder capability of a COD protagonist. You're an ordinary man caught up in a nightmare he can't possibly understand. No, the story is where Silent Hill has it made, and by God the story here is so well presented and so beautifully written that I can't think of any game that excels it. Certainly some come close; BioShock or Red Dead Redemption, for instance, but none really hit the mark Silent Hill 2 did, even to this day.

    You are James Sunderland, a man who travels to Silent Hill in search of his late wife, from whom he received a mysterious letter telling him that she is waiting for him, despite her passing three years prior. Faced with this mystery, James explores the town and confronts darkness, both in the metaphorical and literal sense, and horror around every turn. The game's story centers around the characters themselves, with what they see representing their own psyche, all of which are damaged in some way. James himself is haunted by symbolic representations of his damaged psyche, the iconic Pyramid Head being the most pronounced; a monstrosity wielding a really big knife that should probably just be classified as a greatsword at this point to save confusion.

    The music and sound design is also absolutely phenomenal. The soundtrack by legendary composer Akira Yamaoka is just as iconic as everything else in the game, and the music instills the proper emotions at the perfect time, which melancholy strings at some points and industrial clunking and rattling in others. Everything about the game, from the environments to the music to the enemies, are meant to get under your skin and grab your heart and mind. Everything in the game has a purpose and is there for a story reason, these reasons you will uncover as you explore deeper and deeper into both the game and James as a person.

    The game is dark. VERY dark. Its themes are outright horrifying. But at the same time, that's what makes it all so brilliant. It explores these subjects, these HUMAN subjects, and through the characters crafts a beautifully realized narrative that really sticks with you. Though the game isn't jump scare scary or Slender-esque ooh, I'm gonna get you scary, I'd argue if you think about it, it's much, MUCH more terrifying than that. It explores very human subjects, things that actually happen in real life. It explores the depravity that humanity can go to and the effects such things have on their victims, or even their perpetrators. It's an emotional roller coaster, with highs and lows that can really drain you. I actually couldn't play the game any more than 15 minutes at a time on my first run because of how oppressive the atmosphere alone was, And then when the game went and took turns so grim and unexpected, they felt like shots to the heart, and by the end of it all I was so emotionally exhausted that I had to lie down for a bit and think about my own existence and that of humanity as a whole.

    The game really, REALLY stuck with me, the way very few other games ever manged since.

    There's a reason why Silent Hill 2 is widely regarded as one of the best, if not THE best survival horror game ever made, as well as ranking as one of the greatest games overall. It's a game that makes you think. It's a game that makes you dread yourself more than any of the shambling horrors around you. It's a game about the human condition, and through its masterfully told and symbolic story, it really gets you pondering things that most of us don't ever want to imagine thinking about, and THAT'S why it's one of the greatest games ever made.    … Expand
  86. 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
  87. 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.
  88. Sacatuki
    Feb 7, 2017
    7
    I enjoyed my time with this game but it's definitely overrated as the best horror game. It's not a sequel to the original but rather a spin off with a new character named James Sutherland who is in a grieving state due to the loss of his wife named Mary. But, for some odd and unknown reason, he receives a note from his deceased wife reading to come to Silent Hill. You basically have toI enjoyed my time with this game but it's definitely overrated as the best horror game. It's not a sequel to the original but rather a spin off with a new character named James Sutherland who is in a grieving state due to the loss of his wife named Mary. But, for some odd and unknown reason, he receives a note from his deceased wife reading to come to Silent Hill. You basically have to look for her and to unravel your past little by little throughout the game to help better understand why you're even in Silent Hill in the first place. The controls are like the first one, meaning you control like a tank. That, to me, is the biggest downside to the game. A game should feel fluid. To me that blows but the story is superb. Too bad it isn't complimented with smoother controls.… Expand
  89. 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.
  90. 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
  91. 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.
  92. 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!
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. Rhyan
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    This was the first game I had ever played that made me genuinely uncomfortable whilst playing it. Everything about it rubs you the wrong way. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a true "scary" game.
  96. Rodrigo_31
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    I remember the first time I got my hands on this game after bought my ps2 back in 2003.
    I was watching the CGI just waiting James to be playable, and inside that bathroom when the camera angle sets the third person view I was still thinking that was CGI… My brother thought it too, we looked at each other thinking that the game freezed, but then I touched the analog stick by accident and    I remember the first time I got my hands on this game after bought my ps2 back in 2003.
    I was watching the CGI just waiting James to be playable, and inside that bathroom when the camera angle sets the third person view I was still thinking that was CGI… My brother thought it too, we looked at each other thinking that the game freezed, but then I touched the analog stick by accident and James moved… Me and my brother were like “Wooooow”…

    I am an old veteran to games, and I never felt that sensation again, perhaps with Skyrim in my 360 which got pretty close, but I am a Silent Hill fan since play station 1.

    Apart from the graphics, the story, the gameplay, which is not exactly perfect but it does its job, the story and plot are all tremendous…

    I finished it 4 times, and I would play this game 4 times more if I would have time, but I have so many good games to play that I cannot do this, not now! Silent Hill 2 is by far a true masterpiece, some sort of rare jewel that you are not gonna find never again in the industry, it is pure genius, it is smart and emotional, visceral and subtle, soft and heavy, carry tons of feelings and iconic characters… Silent Hill 2 is by all means possible, the best game ever made not because of it is quality as a game, just like I said it is not perfect. It is the best game ever made because you really enter the town, you feel like you are in there, without 3D glasses or the new VR technology, without all the actual gen possibilities with these sandboxes like titles... It is just psychological frightening to such a level that makes you wander the meaning of every inch explored in the game...    … Expand
  97. Kaioh
    Aug 4, 2016
    8
    Best SH game and one of the best in this genre overall.
    + intriguing plot
    + awesome level & game design
    + characters and their development is what making this game even great
    + outstanding music
    + decent puzzles

    - clunky controls
    - laughable boss fights
  98. GmoBarrientos
    Jul 18, 2016
    10
    Es una poesía gamer, el mejor Silent Hill y uno de los mejores juegos de todos los tiempos. Lleno de simbolismos y significados, invita al jugador a sacar sus propias conclusiones en vez de otorgar la historia en bandeja.
  99. 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
  100. 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!
Page:

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »