Silent Hill 2

 PlayStation 2
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1661 Ratings

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  1. Specific_skull
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    Great game the story is amazing and some people going to say the gameplay just but it 2D style
  2. Sammasati
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    El mejor survival horror de la historia, ojala el remake este a la altura..
  3. Luisvi
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Para mi uno de los más grandes juegos de la historia, buena trama y exploración, más un elenco de personajes difíciles de olvidar.
  4. FAMS1208
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Una experiencia de terror interesante dónde se mes clan elementos narrativos de amor, abuso, depresión,temas suicidas, etc.Una historia que le da un significado a casi todo lo que te encuentras, los enemigos, acertijos,la música y los personajes que una se encuentra, la música es otro aspecto que es perfecto en el juego Akira yamaoka sabe que piensa musical usar el un punto adecuado. LosUna experiencia de terror interesante dónde se mes clan elementos narrativos de amor, abuso, depresión,temas suicidas, etc.Una historia que le da un significado a casi todo lo que te encuentras, los enemigos, acertijos,la música y los personajes que una se encuentra, la música es otro aspecto que es perfecto en el juego Akira yamaoka sabe que piensa musical usar el un punto adecuado. Los finales que tiene son interesantes pues tres de estos reflejan como el mismo jugador elijo jugar, no por medio de decisiones si no por como te empezaste en la aventura y los otros 3 son más por querer saber más de su universo. El aspecto del terror también se mantiene con momentos oscuros o de persecución que tenemos o los sonidos que nos hacen creer que a veces hay algo con nosotros. Simplemente este juego me enamoro de inició a fin y esperemos que su remake le haga justicia a esta obra maestra, si te interesa probar la versión del PS2 haslo talvez sientas lo mismo que muchos o no.… Expand
  5. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! sh
  6. tillas
    Aug 30, 2023
    9
    Idk who really likes this game. I heard that is a good horror game, A game with gameplay like: Find a **** in giant location and this not marked on map. After that go back to your first location and on your way a millions of cockroach will enrage you. I dropped the game after i find a girl with knife because i didn't want to seek a 5 items for finishing a puzzle. I can't imagine enjoy thisIdk who really likes this game. I heard that is a good horror game, A game with gameplay like: Find a **** in giant location and this not marked on map. After that go back to your first location and on your way a millions of cockroach will enrage you. I dropped the game after i find a girl with knife because i didn't want to seek a 5 items for finishing a puzzle. I can't imagine enjoy this even a ten years ago. Graphics not bad but gameplay is just unreal **** And the last. I'm never get scared at this game. A whole game is just raging me with his gameplay.
    P.S. I tried to play it again and now im at boat location. Actually after first location this game is not so bad! First location is piece of sh it but after that this game become more interesting and fun! ( But fighting mechanics is still bad /: ) Story becomes more interesting every minute.
    Fun story: In hospital location after pyramid head hitted me on the roof i lost Maria. I thought someone kidnapped her. But actually i was entering wrong door whole time XD. After i finish the game i'll gonna edit this review. Also i have some sort of problem with items. Some of them is invisible. Maybe this is a issue of emulator but this is really makes game hard. This forcing me to press X button at every empty desk. (Music is really nice)

    P.S.S Finished the game... This is **** story masterpiece. I never maded so big mistake... I never played game like this... I'd liked to set 10/10 but gameplay and fighting is pretty bad.

    **** i watched again a intro in menu and this is contains more meaning and hints. And you understanding this only after completing a game... Hiroyuki Owaku you genious,    … Expand
  7. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    One of my favorites of all time, I keep going back to it (watching someone play it, watching videos about new discoveries, listening to it's OST) from time to time, non-stop for the last 20 years.
  8. Yani96
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    ITS A MASTERPIECE OF TRAGIC , PSYCHOHORROR and FRUSTRACION!! This is for me Game of The Year all Time
  9. Mag_lebee
    Jul 15, 2023
    9
    In my restless dreams I see that town. Silent Hill. You promised you'd take me there again someday, but you never did. Well, I'm alone there now, in our special place, waiting for you
  10. Manelzamora
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    Es el mejor videojuego de terror jamás creado y no acepto debate es espectacular en todos los aspectos! esta en mi top 3 de mejores videjuegos de la historia snfki8zwkkckldlwkfxiskidkwkrdiqk39kxjdiwoeoffy9fiychclhcltfd8ztxyf
  11. Lyu_
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    A beautiful and sad psychological horror, one of the best PS2 games with one of the best scenarios.

    The realistic theme weighs heavily on the player, and the city, enemies, and direction are all intertwined with the main storyline, adding depth to the story through their synergy, which is what makes Silent Hill 2 a masterpiece. Although it is called "Silent Hill 2," the story is    A beautiful and sad psychological horror, one of the best PS2 games with one of the best scenarios.

    The realistic theme weighs heavily on the player, and the city, enemies, and direction are all intertwined with the main storyline, adding depth to the story through their synergy, which is what makes Silent Hill 2 a masterpiece.

    Although it is called "Silent Hill 2," the story is independent except for the setting related to the town of Silent Hill, which is not a problem at all.

    The story is similar to Final Fantasy 10, although the gameplay and genre are completely different.

    The truth about Mary is revealed as you follow a letter from her dead wife, Mary, with the clear objective of searching Silent Hill for her. This is James' story of redemption.

    Those of you who make it to the end will surely be moved to tears.    … Expand
  12. gotterpotter56
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Игра ужасающе прекрасна. История западает в душу. Не без минусов, но мне понравилось.
  13. Lec
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    EL mejor juego de terror. Con un gameplay muy desfasado silent hill 2 se mantiene vivo gracias a una de las mejores historias contadas en un videojuego. Con una trama intrigante con giros de guion muy buenos y unos personajes muy bien dirigidos, no e de olvidarnos de sus enemigos imponentes y perfectamente creados hacen de la segunda entrega de la saga la mejor.
  14. Ramin2005
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    This game is one of the best psycological horror that I have ever played ❤
  15. miguellopez99
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    98/100 .
  16. AlanZusxD
    Dec 24, 2022
    10
    Tengo 19 años y pocas veces había escuchado de silent hill. Pero este año me decidí a jugarlo por primera vez...Es una experiencia increíble, cada aspecto del juego esta muy bien cuidada. He terminado el juego y creo que me han faltado detalles por darme cuenta, a pesar de ser de las personas que buscan en cada cuarto y pasillo. Es una obra con una historia trágica y con muchas referenciasTengo 19 años y pocas veces había escuchado de silent hill. Pero este año me decidí a jugarlo por primera vez...Es una experiencia increíble, cada aspecto del juego esta muy bien cuidada. He terminado el juego y creo que me han faltado detalles por darme cuenta, a pesar de ser de las personas que buscan en cada cuarto y pasillo. Es una obra con una historia trágica y con muchas referencias a cosas que llegamos a pasar en algún momento de nuestra vida. El terror se hace presente no por jump scares, si no por un terror psicologico y ambiental, la sensacion que llegas a tener en repetidas ocasiones es desesperante (en el buen sentido) ya que logras esuchar ruidos muy inquietantes, ademas de que los enemigos presentan una apariencia desagradable (los enemigos no son tan duros, pero dan mucho miedo) Creo que de las cosas que mas me han encantado a sido la música, por dios, akira yamaoka es un DIOS. Les recomiendo jugar esta obra en PC con la versión enchanced edition para una experiencia mejorada con buenos gráficos y sonido.
    En general, me parece un obra brutal aunque un poco corta y que en ocasiones, no te llega a explicar las cosas tal y como son, si no que las deja para que tu mismo saques tus propias teorías.
    10/10    … Expand
  17. Winner
    May 1, 2023
    10
    Simply art! No more words need to be said, since its a landmark in horror of the 2000s
  18. BlackDarkFOX
    Apr 30, 2023
    9
    One of the best games in the genre of psychological horror. One of the best games in my personal rating in principle. It is not boring to play even in 2023. I look forward to the remake, I hope its creators will not let down the expectations of fans of this wonderful series of games.
  19. VaeL_XJB
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una historia llena de misterio pero que cuando la entiendes es perfecta el terror sicólogico en esta entrega está al otro nivel… Expand
  20. 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
  21. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    Silent Hill 2 is the pinnacle of the series. It's a bizarre and haunting horror masterpiece. And yes, it's even better than the first game. Graphically, it ranks up with Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Xbox's Splinter Cell. This is a must play for fans of the spooky stuff. I would rate it with a 9.1 out of 10.
  22. natan9
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    Melhor game de terror já feito uma obra prima uma história bem construída e complexa personagens interessantes e marcantes terror psicológico bem aplicado protagonista bem desenvolvido chefes bem feitos nota 10
  23. 3ls0ul
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  24. SabaPro
    Mar 4, 2023
    10
    This game does have its flaws, that being said, the game is so good that the flaws are actually good.
  25. Crossion
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    I have no clue what to say about silent hill 2. it was probably the best horror game I've ever played
  26. scaryDrift
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    I love Silent hill, dieses Atmosphärisches hat etwas was andere spiele nicht haben.
  27. wojtulace1
    Feb 4, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty bad horror game, among the ones I try to avoid but played this one due to the general positive opinion.

    The gameplay feels stiff and enemies are repetitive because there is so many of them. The combat is tedious. So what's left? The story. Well, it is even worse than gameplay. So the story is about a man who comes to the town controlled by monsters, looking for his dead wife. Plot twist: his wife is indeed dead. And that's what this game is about - ensuring that your wife is dead... pretty exciting, right? There is no explanation why the town is in this state, no narrative that would add to the dread and fear that was present in other horror games I've played. In the end you find a letter, a confirmation that she is dead and you feel like you wasted 10+ hours playing this.

    Some areas are scary and for that I give this game 4 points.

    There is a ton of better horrors than this but I personally recommend Fatal Frame 1/2/3 (use PCSX2 + texture mods) and SOMA.    … Expand
  28. klaaz
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    It improves the atmosphere of terror of the first Silent Hill and accompanies it with a story that shows us that the greatest terror is not the fictional monsters, but the real problems of everyday life such as illness and the loss of a loved one.
  29. Tulitu
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    I don't have much to say, except that I think it's one of the best games ever.
    sure, seen nowadays it may seem that it hasn't aged very well on the gameplay side but, on the other hand, when you judge a work from over twenty years ago you can't pretend it came out yesterday and judge it as you would a modern game .
    whoever does it is probably more interested in lowering the average than    I don't have much to say, except that I think it's one of the best games ever.
    sure, seen nowadays it may seem that it hasn't aged very well on the gameplay side but, on the other hand, when you judge a work from over twenty years ago you can't pretend it came out yesterday and judge it as you would a modern game .
    whoever does it is probably more interested in lowering the average than anything else.    … Expand
  30. Matt8989
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    Silent Hill 2 gets everything right about Horror. It knows exactly what to keep ambiguous and play up to the player’s imagination.
    It is so deep that almost every last little detail, from a wall's wallpaper, to a whisper that's just barely audible, and a radio's seemingly random burst of static, all has a profound and revealing reason to be there
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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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