Silent Hill 3

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Aug 5, 2003
  • Also On: PC
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 683 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 593 out of 683
  2. Mixed: 51 out of 683
  3. Negative: 39 out of 683
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Ron-Plata
    May 23, 2021
    7
    This one is definitely more scary than 1 and 2, I cannot give this game more than a 7 because the gameplay is bad, SH2 i gave it a 8 because of how the storytelling is handled and everything else aside form gameplay was good but this game the only thing it has going for it is the atmosphere, its really good at that and the music being part of the atmosphere of the game is pretty solid. TheThis one is definitely more scary than 1 and 2, I cannot give this game more than a 7 because the gameplay is bad, SH2 i gave it a 8 because of how the storytelling is handled and everything else aside form gameplay was good but this game the only thing it has going for it is the atmosphere, its really good at that and the music being part of the atmosphere of the game is pretty solid. The story is not that great, gameplays is not that great, voice acting is not that great, bosses are not that great, enemies are more annoying than anything i mean, heather is a waifu right? lol at least we have that.

    Dont get me wrong tho, this game is worth playing a couple of times but not as often as even the first game let alone the second one.    … Expand
  2. Kaioh
    Aug 4, 2016
    6
    Weakest in series.
    + graphics are superb for 2003. They look decent even now.
    + music

    - story is lame
    - weak characters
    - awful boss fights, last boss is a joke
    - boring pushover levels before Silent Hill
  3. Carlitoxic
    Jun 19, 2014
    6
    El primer pinchazo de la franquicia (luego vendrían mas y peores). Demasiada acción y poco guión, que arranca de forma lenta y tardía, y un tanto estrambótico. Su único punto positivo reside en recoger la historia de un capítulo anterior y sus bestiales gráficos para la época. Pero está muy lejos de la excelencia de las dos primeras partes.
  4. wesker2012
    May 28, 2012
    6
    Very creepy atmosphere and monsters but design was derivative and story was lackluster. M.
  5. LisaM.
    Sep 8, 2007
    7
    Good, game. Eerie and creepy, but not really scary. Fantastic graphics, great puzzles nice sound effects and good gameplay.
  6. Speed4Runs
    Dec 1, 2012
    7
    Probably one of the best horror games ever made: amazing story, EXCELLENT graphics (they remind me to PS3 graphics, especially the shadows and the depth of field), good gameplay (although nothing innovative from Silent Hill 1 and 2) and great sounds.
    This is one of these games that will never be created again (take a look at the new Silent Hills), so I 100% suggest you to buy this game    Probably one of the best horror games ever made: amazing story, EXCELLENT graphics (they remind me to PS3 graphics, especially the shadows and the depth of field), good gameplay (although nothing innovative from Silent Hill 1 and 2) and great sounds.
    This is one of these games that will never be created again (take a look at the new Silent Hills), so I 100% suggest you to buy this game and play it.    … Expand
  7. XavierBlaq
    Jan 5, 2014
    7
    Silent Hill 3 is so similar to Silent Hill 2 in graphics and gameplay it is impossible to not compare the two while playing them. And, overall, Silent Hill 3 has a far worse story, character interactions that occasionally ruin the game's mood, less (and easier) puzzles, and fewer (and worse) endings. But damn it if this game is not fun to play. The environments are just as horrifying asSilent Hill 3 is so similar to Silent Hill 2 in graphics and gameplay it is impossible to not compare the two while playing them. And, overall, Silent Hill 3 has a far worse story, character interactions that occasionally ruin the game's mood, less (and easier) puzzles, and fewer (and worse) endings. But damn it if this game is not fun to play. The environments are just as horrifying as ever, the characters still have entertaining personalities, and the continuation from the original Silent Hill is handled perfectly so that players new to the series can follow along and players of the original Silent Hill will not be disappointed with how the story is continued. Also, the tie-ins for people who played Silent Hill 2 are ingenious and add a great deal of entertainment to random areas of the game.… Expand
  8. [anonymous]
    Jan 23, 2010
    7
    It's not as good as all the other ones I have, which are two, four, and shattered memories, but it's decent. It's pretty disorienting how it starts out in the nightmare world, but it goes uphill from there. There is a lot of cool scenery and enemy design. My favorite one is the monster with the huge arms and inside out mouth. The story isn't at all generic, but It's not as good as all the other ones I have, which are two, four, and shattered memories, but it's decent. It's pretty disorienting how it starts out in the nightmare world, but it goes uphill from there. There is a lot of cool scenery and enemy design. My favorite one is the monster with the huge arms and inside out mouth. The story isn't at all generic, but doesn't go above and beyond other games in the series, or in general. Also, Heather is a pretty unlikable character. It doesn't have a cool criteria for getting an ending like the second one or shattered memories. There are also a lot of unlockable costumes and items, but I haven't seen them because you have to beat the game first, but the endboss is impossible!! It's an entertaining game, but there are some weaknesses when it comes to scares. You're supposed to anticipate the scares, but the real scares almost never come so you get used to it and dont get that feeling at all. It also has the horrible combat and camera from SH2. There really isn't anything else to say. It's DECENT and ENTERTAINING.… Expand
  9. XV_
    Nov 12, 2021
    7
    [HD Collection]

    PROS: • Ambient and mood. • Puzzle versatility, some of them require analytical thinking, and others just common sense. • Feels like a closure to the first three games. • Exploration freedom in the vein of the series. • Art direction it's still great. CONS: • 2nd half enemies are more unfair and annoying, while bosses are awfully easy. •Unlike Silent Hill 2,    [HD Collection]

    PROS:
    • Ambient and mood.
    • Puzzle versatility, some of them require analytical thinking, and others just common sense.
    • Feels like a closure to the first three games.
    • Exploration freedom in the vein of the series.
    • Art direction it's still great.

    CONS:
    • 2nd half enemies are more unfair and annoying, while bosses are awfully easy.
    •Unlike Silent Hill 2, SH3 has a pretty straightforward narrative with only 2 endings (and a joke one).
    •It doesn't build up much tension.

    Mixed:
    • It kind of does have an interesting story and characters but given that is told very conventionally it loses a lot of the past game charm.
    •Music isn't as emblematic as the other two but there are a couple of songs with vocals that are amazing.
    •Compared to the original, acting has a similar quality to the original voice acting, which isn't that great but it isn't terrible like other games of the era, but in the more dramatic scenes the actors deliver.    … Expand
  10. Jackwill
    Mar 15, 2021
    7
    Говно. НУ не прям говнище. Но хуже прошлых точно. Мэх сюжет и враги сделанные по приколу. 0/10
  11. gotterpotter56
    Jul 3, 2023
    7
    Больше похожа на первую часть, то есть упор на хоррор. Неплохая игра. Играется приятнее чем предыдущие части
  12. AngryGeek
    Jun 6, 2022
    7
    I think it's the scariest game in the series. They had weird and scary designs.

Awards & Rankings

33
#33 Best PS2 Game of 2003
5
#5 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
11
#11 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. eToychest
    90
    This game also has quite a bit of replay ability to, with 3 different endings to see, and additional scenes to be seen on replay. My only qualm with this game is that it’s too short, at only 5 hours on your first play through and maybe half that each additional time.
    Read full review
  2. Total Video Games
    80
    Those who lost interest in this genre a long time ago won’t find the experience here to regenerate their faith. It’s a shame because the actual storytelling and directing is a work of genius that demands to be witnessed, whilst the visuals are quite possibly the best you’ll ever witness on a Playstation2.
    Read full review
  3. Playboy
    100
    Grainy video filters, swirling cameras and intense action put it severed head and shoulders above the rest of the horror-game competition - the best installment yet of a great series. [Aug 2003, p.32]
See all critic reviews »