Silent Hill 2

 PlayStation 2
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1661 Ratings

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  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.
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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

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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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