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  1. 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
  2. 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
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  3. Mar 15, 2021
    10
    Самый ублюдочный город что я видел из которого так и хочется сьебаться. 10/10 ЛУчший хоррор и сюжет.
  4. Apr 24, 2022
    10
    I like silent hill game series.
    Best silent hill game. I don't forget this game.
  5. 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
  6. May 27, 2020
    9
    Una de las mejores experiencias que puedes tener con un control en la mano.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Jan 9, 2022
    7
    !!! Real french review here !!! Please stay away from me.

    J'en attendais peut-être trop d'un jeu Silent Hill, c'était dans mon esprit une licence vraiment horrifique, je n'ai connu que grâce à P.T qui lui été horrifique. Mais finalement ca a très peu avoir avec P.T. Certains le considère comme le meilleurs survival horror de sa generation, pas moi. Pour faire un bon survival horror, il
    !!! Real french review here !!! Please stay away from me.

    J'en attendais peut-être trop d'un jeu Silent Hill, c'était dans mon esprit une licence vraiment horrifique, je n'ai connu que grâce à P.T qui lui été horrifique. Mais finalement ca a très peu avoir avec P.T. Certains le considère comme le meilleurs survival horror de sa generation, pas moi. Pour faire un bon survival horror, il faut un gameplay qui fait mouche, des éléments horrifique et une ambiance opressante, avec en chantillly une histoire intéressante. SH2 a certains de ces éléments : L'ambiance est opressante, les musiques d'embiances sont réussies (l'ost de "under water" est chelou). Les éléments horrifiques sont présents aussi, avec zéro jumpscares, ce sont juste les enemis qui roam, qui m'ont fait parfois bien flipper. Leur gueule est quasi indescriptible, c'est tellement chelou mais j'adhère. Quand à la narration, c'est bien et pas bien, le perso se croit à Disneyland Parc, il est naïf et presque sans émotion. L'histoire des persos à côté sont ok. Fin je veux dire, Billy il a buté quelqu'un, il se fait torturer par la ville parce qu'il se croit innocent. C'est la même chose pour l'histoire principal. Le perso bute sa meuf, il se fait torturer par la ville parce qu'il ne veut pas se l'avouer. C'est juste ok pour moi. Le gameplay ne vaut pas grand chose, c'est ma première impression, et c'est resté jusqu'à la fin, je contrôle un gars de 30 ans ou un handicapé ? L'aspect survie est très limitée, c'est pour ça que j'ai dû mal à le qualifier de survival horror. Ensuite les puzzles consiste en fait à aller chercher dans toute la map un objet, puis l'activer, il y a eu trois puzzles de réflexions. Les lieux sont tous construits de la même manière, mais les dernières zones de jeux sont sympas. 13.5/20
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  12. 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.
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  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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)
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  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. Apr 18, 2021
    10
    Una obra de arte **** juego, se ha dicho todo relacionado respecto a esta obra que ha inspirado a muchos en diferentes ramas artísticas. Además de contar con una tremenda banda sonora que hasta el día de hoy puedes escuchar como la primera vez. Un juego que merece un remake al igual que la primera entrega. Sin dudar Silent Hill 1 y 2 son obras que merecen una nueva versión para estos tiempos.
  20. 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.
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  21. 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
  22. 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.
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  23. 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.
  24. Jul 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. потрясающий Survival Horror!!!! лучший на все времена Expand
  25. 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.
  26. 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!
  27. 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
  28. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    One of the best games ever PS2 era, graphics also served as an amazing example of how well a game can be pushed on PS2. This game had smart developers, especially with the dog ideas so that you got more play time than loading time. Perfect idea, perfect game. Scary,
  29. May 30, 2021
    10
    Easily one of if not the greatest horror games of all time. The combat is super clunky of course with a Silent Hill game but this MF is such a masterpiece in horror and storytelling IT DOES NOT MATTER.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
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  32. 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¡¡
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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''
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  37. 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
  38. Nov 20, 2022
    9
    The already iconic fog used in this game, intended to hide the rendering distance, is the best move the developers have made. Thanks to this trick, the atmosphere we find while playing turns everything 180 degrees. I think Silent Hill 2 is an example of the best horror game, because we don't encounter short pulse jumps in the form of jumpscares, but a long growing tension / fear of theThe already iconic fog used in this game, intended to hide the rendering distance, is the best move the developers have made. Thanks to this trick, the atmosphere we find while playing turns everything 180 degrees. I think Silent Hill 2 is an example of the best horror game, because we don't encounter short pulse jumps in the form of jumpscares, but a long growing tension / fear of the unknown, hidden beyond our sight.

    What proves that Silent Hill 2 is one of the best items in its genre? That 20 years later, it's still being talked about.
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  39. Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Игра ужасающе прекрасна. История западает в душу. Не без минусов, но мне понравилось.
  40. 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
  41. Apr 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Em resumo é, a cidade e seus monstros são manifestações da mente das pessoas, cada um vê a sua própria Silent Hill e seus próprios monstros e demônios. Cada um que tenha algum "demônio interno", que tenha feito algo de ruim ou passado por algo ruim. A história é MUITO FODA, MUITO COMPLEXA!!! Cara, que SAUDADES dessa velha Konami :( Expand
  42. 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.
  43. 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
  44. Mar 1, 2021
    10
    This game is Truly Masterpiece, Akira Yamaoka made on of the greatest soundtracks for survival-horror.
  45. Mar 2, 2021
    8
    Игра с великолепным саундтреком, графикой (для 2002г), глубоким сюжетом, застовляющим погрузиться в раздумия, а может даже и в депрессию. Главная проблема игры -- это её возраст, устаревшие механики, корявая боевая система, утомляющие, ужасные боссфайты, а также главный герой, которого не раскрыли. Но всё же это классика хоррор игр, да и хорроров в частности, так, что если не играли, тоИгра с великолепным саундтреком, графикой (для 2002г), глубоким сюжетом, застовляющим погрузиться в раздумия, а может даже и в депрессию. Главная проблема игры -- это её возраст, устаревшие механики, корявая боевая система, утомляющие, ужасные боссфайты, а также главный герой, которого не раскрыли. Но всё же это классика хоррор игр, да и хорроров в частности, так, что если не играли, то настоятельно рекомендую! 8/20 Expand
  46. Mar 3, 2021
    10
    Beatiful vibe of dark and depressing soundtrack. What about plot? Thats well grown fruit of art
  47. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The best survival horror game injnjnjhhubububugugugygfyftdrdrdrdtfygubimkmll,pmonjuyyfdr
  48. May 10, 2021
    10
    Its 20 years later and in my opinion still the best survival horror ever made.
  49. 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.
  50. Aug 16, 2021
    10
    MASTERPIECE! story is phenomenal, soundtrack is breathtaking, even the graphic holds up pretty good till this day. If you haven't experienced it yet just get it and immerse yourself in it.
  51. 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
  52. Aug 28, 2021
    10
    The game is absolutely perfect in every single thing.

    The music made by Akira Yamaoka is perfect during the entire experience and it helps to make a very good atmosphere for the game.

    The story is very good, i didn't expect that plot-twist at the very end, i just don't have enough words to describe how many emotions this game make me feel, it's just the bes horror game i have ever played.
  53. Sep 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Silent hill 2 is an amazing game and it has an amazing story it can be beaten in a few hours if you know what you are doing but the games graphics are actually pretty good for being from 2001 and the cutscene with maria at rosewater park looked great for the time it was released. And all in all I think that silent hill 2 is a masterpiece 10/10 Expand
  54. Sep 27, 2021
    10
    absolutely perfect story line.
    game atmosphere is freaking scary with an iconic soundtrack.
  55. Sep 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best horror game in the gaming world Best horror game in the gaming world
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  56. Nov 10, 2021
    9
    The silent hill series has truly beautiful yet disturbing games while some other ones in the saga needed more work put in, however this one (silent hill 2 ) stood out as the most hauntingly beautiful story and well made survival horror game the world has seen. Upon playing you'll immediately feel compelled to the story and want to find out what' this game is about. Along the way you'llThe silent hill series has truly beautiful yet disturbing games while some other ones in the saga needed more work put in, however this one (silent hill 2 ) stood out as the most hauntingly beautiful story and well made survival horror game the world has seen. Upon playing you'll immediately feel compelled to the story and want to find out what' this game is about. Along the way you'll come across deformed monsters, disturbing environments and bones chilling music and sounds made by stellar music artist akira yamaoka.There's also engaging and weird puzzles with some interesting yet bizarre characters you'll meet along the way . This is a deep and complex game that dives into the maddening world of emotionaly broken humans minds and will make you feel for these characters Expand
  57. Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Пожалуй лучшая из тех игр которые я играл.
    Атмосфера, атмосфера и музыка!!!
    Жаль что серию закинули (((
  58. Nov 19, 2021
    10
    It's **** incredible,if you have never played it before you need to,very nice story and,game plays fun too.
  59. Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Un juegaso sin duda uno de los mejores juegos de la historia en su genero el mejor a envejecido muy bien no le vendria nada mal un remake
  60. Dec 21, 2021
    10
    What a amazingly horrifying and straight creepy game! The final act is bone chilling and hugely satisfying with a equally sad and hopeful ending. A story this good was complemented perfectly adding its ambient music collection.
  61. May 31, 2022
    10
    Silent Hill 2 is not for the faint hearted. The oppressive and often surreal atmosphere created by the beautiful story, absolutely consistent graphics and excellent sound is best suited for gamers who are looking for a game that can blur the lines between virtual reality and fiction.
  62. Feb 7, 2022
    10
    En sevdiğim oyun. Daha ne diyebilirim ki? Psikolojik-gerilim türünü neden sevdiğimin resmen açıklaması. Şaheser! Hikayeli oyun yapıyoruz diye klişe klişeoğlu yapımlar çıkaranlara örnek olması lazım (tabii hikayesini bir operadan arakladıklarını öğrendiğimde biraz hayal kırıklığına uğradım ama olsundu...)
  63. Mar 27, 2022
    8
    No doubt this is a remarkable experience; although I don't find it to be as scary as people say it is, it's still very haunting, depressive and has an insanely well-built atmosphere surrounding its rather interesting characters; Eddie, Maria, Angela, and of course, our main guy, James.

    Speaking of James, this story is mostly about him, as he meet other people, and searches for his late
    No doubt this is a remarkable experience; although I don't find it to be as scary as people say it is, it's still very haunting, depressive and has an insanely well-built atmosphere surrounding its rather interesting characters; Eddie, Maria, Angela, and of course, our main guy, James.

    Speaking of James, this story is mostly about him, as he meet other people, and searches for his late wife, who's been dead for three years, yet somehow sent him a letter in her handwriting, asking if he could come visit her on their favorite spot, located in Silent Hill.

    This game is honestly, a slow-paced walk into the abyss, as places become more twisted and people sink into their own guilt.

    Just like Silent Hill explored Alessa's terrible past and tried to represent her feelings through monsters and environment, Silent Hill 2 dives into James' anguish, and sins.
    Almost everything is somehow connected to James' past, and how he feels about things he did.

    Gameplay-wise, I honestly liked it, except for the extremely messy camera angles and controls; but overall, the exploration and item search of Silent Hill always satisfied me enough to keep me from lashing out on other very annoying points of its gameplay.

    As we're getting a little more into technical aspects, I'd like to congratulate this game's graphics; it's still so beautiful to look at, somehow to this day, and there were basically no bugs or glitches. It plays very well.

    And all of this, of course, is backed by master artist Akira Yamaoka, and his incredibly amazing series of original soundtracks; this has got to be one of the most amazing things about this franchise.

    Silent Hill 2 proudly waves its horror banner, and has the power to scare without jump-scaring, which is honestly, a hard feat to accomplish. Its story will try its best to haunt you.

    Between the two, I prefer the first one, but the second entry deserves its recognition for its incredibly mature story and rather bold take on some themes. It probably stands side by side with the greatest horror experiences.

    A VERY GOOD game.

    The special edition comes with "Born From a Wish", which focuses on Maria just a little before she meets up with James. She explores a really creepy haunted house, as she tries to help a Silent Hill resident, whose family was taken from him.

    I liked this extra content, but it honestly left me with more questions than answers, on both the main plot and it's own little plot. It was good while it lasted, though; around two hours max.
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  64. Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Problaby the best survivor horror that i've ever played, the story, the lore and the enemies are perfects. The puzzles, as a Silent Hill game, are hard and pretty good. And i have no words for the Pyramid Head, one of the coolest bosses ever.
  65. Jun 6, 2022
    8
    It's one of those games that has aged very well. It is a quality work. They used sound and music in a highly artistic way. in my restless dreams i see that town silent hill
  66. 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
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  67. May 1, 2022
    10
    unbelievable. i cant recommend this enough. this has become my favourite game ever
  68. May 3, 2022
    7
    This games story is remarkable. A deep and amazingly well constructed story. Great environments and puzzles. However, the enemy design is lacking which ruins some of the game for me. The controls are also a major flaw.
  69. Dec 18, 2022
    10
    O melhor jogo de terror/survival de todos os tempos, se você não quer trancar a traseira, fique longe desse jogo e perca a maior experiência de tensão e medo dos jogos.
    Nota Final: 9,55
  70. Jun 2, 2022
    10
    Все 10/10! Не меньше! Это же Silent hill 2, как можно такой великой игре поставить оценку ниже. Я обожаю, что первую, что вторую, что третью части, но именно эта часть особенно запомнилась ещё более невероятной музыкой. Без музыки silent hill - не silent hill. Akira Yamaoka - потрясающий композитор! Этой игре требуется ремейк, также хотелось бы фильм по мотивам этой части.Все 10/10! Не меньше! Это же Silent hill 2, как можно такой великой игре поставить оценку ниже. Я обожаю, что первую, что вторую, что третью части, но именно эта часть особенно запомнилась ещё более невероятной музыкой. Без музыки silent hill - не silent hill. Akira Yamaoka - потрясающий композитор! Этой игре требуется ремейк, также хотелось бы фильм по мотивам этой части.
  71. Jun 15, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece, I love the atmosphere that it manages to create together with the soundtrack and the artistic direction, the story is excellent, although at first the plot is not very convincing, it ends up taking shape as the story unfolds. And as for terror, it manages to be scary even in empty corridors where there is absolutely nothing.
  72. Jun 29, 2022
    10
    Best psychological survival horror i've ever played. Terrific in every part.
  73. Jul 23, 2022
    10
    La mejor prueba de que no se necesita ganar un premio para ser considerado como el mejor videojuego de terror jamás hecho. Tiene todo lo que yo busco en un juego de terror: Historia llamativa, personajes interesantes, monstruos memorables, una buena banda sonora, excelente atmósfera y momentos incomodos pero bien ejecutados. No abusa de jumpscares como los juegos de terror más recientes,La mejor prueba de que no se necesita ganar un premio para ser considerado como el mejor videojuego de terror jamás hecho. Tiene todo lo que yo busco en un juego de terror: Historia llamativa, personajes interesantes, monstruos memorables, una buena banda sonora, excelente atmósfera y momentos incomodos pero bien ejecutados. No abusa de jumpscares como los juegos de terror más recientes, de hecho incomoda más al jugador con la atmósfera claustrofóbica gracias a la neblina que no te permite ver más allá. Expand
  74. 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.
  75. 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,
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  76. Aug 23, 2022
    10
    И спустя более двадцати лет Silent Hill 2 актуален и не устарел. Да и в целом, ничто не смогло приблизится к уровню творения давно почившей студии Team Silent. Была скоротечна надежда на Кодзиму с его P.T., но увы...
  77. Nov 13, 2022
    5
    Disappointment. Original Silent Hill is arguably better and much scarier. I never felt really nor interested not scared. Boring.
  78. Sep 15, 2022
    10
    De los mejores juegos de terror que existen, todo es muy tétrico y eso es lo que hace meterte en la experiencia del juego. No he llegado a ver el final del juego, pero puedo ponerle un 10 porque ningún otro juego tiene tal esencia como el de este. La historia es bastante entretenida, tiene puzzles complejos pero divertidos (y creativos), la forma de los monstruos/bichos que habitan por laDe los mejores juegos de terror que existen, todo es muy tétrico y eso es lo que hace meterte en la experiencia del juego. No he llegado a ver el final del juego, pero puedo ponerle un 10 porque ningún otro juego tiene tal esencia como el de este. La historia es bastante entretenida, tiene puzzles complejos pero divertidos (y creativos), la forma de los monstruos/bichos que habitan por la ciudad son realmente perturbadores. Desde mi punto de vista este juego te puede dejar con muy malas sensaciones por el trasfondo de la historia y por el ambiente que hay en el juego, pero de eso trata un juego de terror. Nadie puede comparar este juego contra otro porque el terror psicologico de este, es sin duda, de los mejores de la historia de los videojuegos. Por otra banda, está la banda sonora, que es completamente buena y pega con el ambiente del juego, alguna de las mas destacables son "promise (reprise)", "True" o "Heaven's Night". Todo de 10 Expand
  79. Mar 6, 2023
    10
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  80. Oct 9, 2022
    9
    Perfect....................................................................
  81. Dec 24, 2022
    7
    I get that its the first game to do true psychological horror, so I'll give it credit for that. But it has to lose points for the twilight zone dialogue, mediocre level design and horrific controls. Even the story, I have to say, was rather predictable. The enemy design and how it ties into your guilt is definitely a really good concept, and revolutionary for the genre.
  82. Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Jumping down holes all willy nilly has never been better.
    10/10 overall. Amazing.
  83. Jul 16, 2023
    10
    ITS A MASTERPIECE OF TRAGIC , PSYCHOHORROR and FRUSTRACION!! This is for me Game of The Year all Time
  84. Dec 5, 2022
    0
    one of the most improtant games in my life and in my childhood. It somehow does horror like nothing else in the whole game industry.
  85. Dec 9, 2022
    10
    The good: legendary story, legendary character, legendary music and sound design, legendary monster design, legendary overall

    The bad: some puzzle is completely doesn't make any sense because how little clue it given, but only some though.
  86. Dec 28, 2022
    10
    A melhor mídia de terror da história, puzzles criativos, história incrível, gameplay aterrorizante, trilha sonora indescritível.
  87. Ev3
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played. The story and the characters stick to your head for real.
  88. Jan 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best horror game i ever played. Ever. Atmosphere, music, and the greatest videogame story of all time. Must - play! Expand
  89. Jan 13, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que dei pro jogo:
    O melhor jogo de terror já criado, com uma trama incrível, personagens memoráveis e o melhor final secreto de todos os jogos.
  90. Jan 18, 2023
    10
    Prof_wild_young:think how stupid you have to be to believe that anyone who thinks this game is good has been brainwashed.
    unlike you, who instead have only one problem: non capisci na sega
  91. Jan 19, 2023
    10
    La quantità di recensioni, specialmente negative, totalmente prive di senso e con motivazioni fuori dal mondo, fatte palesemente solo per abbassare la media e offendere è sconcertante. E non certo solo qui.
    I gamer dimostrano una volta di più di essere imbarazzanti, nonché esattamente quello che il mondo li addita di essere: bambini scemi e aggressivi.
    Vergognatevi,siete la rovina di
    La quantità di recensioni, specialmente negative, totalmente prive di senso e con motivazioni fuori dal mondo, fatte palesemente solo per abbassare la media e offendere è sconcertante. E non certo solo qui.
    I gamer dimostrano una volta di più di essere imbarazzanti, nonché esattamente quello che il mondo li addita di essere: bambini scemi e aggressivi.
    Vergognatevi,siete la rovina di questo medium.
    Ma non perché non vi piace questo o altri giochi.
    Ma perché siete talmente stupidi da togliervi dignità da soli. Che pena
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  92. Jan 19, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game,fantastic story.
    I hope that the remake lives up to this incredible masterpiece of gaming history.
  93. Jan 19, 2023
    10
    one of the best horror ever made, if not the best. everything from the soundtrack, to the plot, to the gameplay helps to tell a story that has remained in the memory of those who have played it.
    A beautiful cursed love story
  94. 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
  95. 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.
  96. 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.
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  97. Feb 15, 2023
    10
    I love Silent hill, dieses Atmosphärisches hat etwas was andere spiele nicht haben.
  98. 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
  99. Mar 4, 2023
    10
    This game does have its flaws, that being said, the game is so good that the flaws are actually good.

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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#6 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001
Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 34
  2. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.