Silent Hill 2

 PlayStation 2
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1661 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 204 out of 1661
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Skull_CL
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    The best horror game of all time, hard to explain with words. This is when a game became art
  4. ReSTALL
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    Один из лучших Сайлетов. Музыка Акиры Ямаоки играет в голове досихпор
  5. 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!
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Souls2
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    One of the best horror games ever with an exquisite soundtrack, pure atmosphere and no cheap screamers.
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. Clockworknait
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Favorite game of all time, still even today... wish there was another silent hill soon... please konami???
  14. hamerlessboy
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Игра на все времена!Сюжет один из лучших в игровой индустрии!
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Lucasts_
    Apr 5, 2023
    10
    Players assume the role of James, who receives a cryptic letter from his wife (who has been dead for 3 years) beckoning him to meet her in Silent Hill, a place that holds great meaning for the couple. The mystery of the letter compels him to return to the surreal horror and all-too-real danger in Silent Hill
  18. RIPtheWitcher
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    Pure masterpiece. awesome music and charaters. meh gameplay but story is awesome.
  19. MarcosBLG
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    este juego no tiene sentido por momentos estas super asustado y en otros momentos estas estallando en lagrimas muy buen juego 10/10 la unica pega quiza son los controles tipo tanque que no envejecieron muy bien
  20. weissfahne
    Feb 9, 2020
    10
    Silent hill 2 aint a regular horror game at all. We needa know 4 main thing bouta game to understand what Silent Hill 2 makes great things

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

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

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


    Fourth - EPIC SOUNDTRACK..... These re the MAIN things in sh2 i lov and show the game as 10 points. But sh2 is not limited with em, u needa play to got it. Really i needed to laud more the puzzels and more stuffs    … Expand
  21. Jackwill
    Mar 15, 2021
    10
    Самый ублюдочный город что я видел из которого так и хочется сьебаться. 10/10 ЛУчший хоррор и сюжет.
  22. erenpasha
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    I like silent hill game series.
    Best silent hill game. I don't forget this game.
  23. 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
  24. EnsarO
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    In my restless dreams, I see that town. Silent Hill. You promised me you'd take me there again someday.
    But you never did.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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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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