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
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  1. NinjaMafia
    Nov 25, 2003
    8
    Silent Hill 3. This has got to be the worst game in the Silent Hill series, however, it is still an astounding game, by alkl means. The gameplay doesn't stray far from the survival horro roots. You run, find some creepy monsters and shoot them. Not much new in the gameplay department here. However, it remains the Silent Hill atmosphere. Mind yu, Silent Hill has the best atmosphere inSilent Hill 3. This has got to be the worst game in the Silent Hill series, however, it is still an astounding game, by alkl means. The gameplay doesn't stray far from the survival horro roots. You run, find some creepy monsters and shoot them. Not much new in the gameplay department here. However, it remains the Silent Hill atmosphere. Mind yu, Silent Hill has the best atmosphere in any survivor horror game series. The game is also undeniably scary (especially the haunted house, tell you didn't jump with the hanged guy). . The story is where the Silent Hills are the best in any survivor horror series. This games story is a bit worse than the other silent hills so that is why it is probably the worse. Alot of the plot twists i could see coming. However, it did kind of explain the town of Silent Hill and what happened to Harry. I just wish this game had a more mature story like Silent Hill 2's (which mind you was the best story in a videogame, well one of them, that has ever graced my PS2). The music in this game, however. Is the best all year. I love almmost every song. Overall, this game is atleast worth a rental. I wasn't dissapointed with this game, and you probably won't be either.
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  2. AnnieH.
    Oct 31, 2003
    10
    Awesome!!!!
  3. PatrickM.
    Aug 29, 2003
    10
    I have been a fan of the Silent Hill series since its original release on PlayStation. From the minute I started until the moment I finished...I loved Silent Hill 3. This game is a MUST OWN if you are looking for a game that will scare the living crap out of you. I would have scored higher...but 10 is the max.
  4. MaxPayne
    Aug 29, 2003
    10
    Silent hill 3 is the most atmospheric game so far. You just want keep on playing for so much reasons.The story is like a "sequel" of the silent hill 1 story. The enviroments, the characterts, the graphics , the story are so well made!!!. Its a true horror movie, go see it! .
  5. MichelleC.
    Aug 17, 2003
    10
    This game is awesome even thou i havent goten very far its still a good game from wut ive played and from wut ive seen and all of my friends tell me its alot better then part 1 and 2.
  6. Bododaclown
    Aug 15, 2003
    10
    this game was so AWESOMEEEEEE!!!!! you HaVE TO buy this its the best you can get.
  7. MikeD.
    Aug 15, 2003
    9
    It was really fun and all. i kept playing for the neat extras. (won't say any) i'll just say the extras are worth beating the game for. the only downfall is it's a little short.
  8. JhonS.
    Aug 15, 2003
    10
    The best game ever of the silent hill trilogy.
  9. MarcW.
    Aug 14, 2003
    8
    It's really scary. The production values for SH3 are so high and the pacing is just perfect. It felt more like I was playing a nightmare...in a good sense. I'm not a big fan of survival horror control schemes, but other than the annoying control, the game was astounding. It left me with bad dreams...and I think that speaks volumes for it's power.
  10. DanielT.
    Aug 14, 2003
    10
    I had been used to scary games, when i brought this one i thought it was going to be just the same. I was wrong, at some points i jumped out of my chair. It definitely is a great game.
  11. NinjaMafia
    Aug 6, 2003
    10
    Silent Hill has always been a good games series (possibly better than the Resident Evils) and Silent Hill 3 stays true to the series. Offering a great story with enough replay value to keep me going for a long time to come. Silent Hill 3 is a must for suurvival horror fans.
  12. RustyS.
    Aug 4, 2003
    10
    This game kicks more ass than all the old ones put together, im a die hard fan and ive been addicted since seeing the first game like five years ago, BUY IT NOW(also buy the other 2).
  13. PIRANHAG.
    Jul 2, 2003
    10
    Simply perfect! We don´t see a game like this every day: 5 star sound ; 5 star grafic ; 5 star entertaining... everything is perfect in here!!!! bought it right now
  14. JacksonM.
    Jun 8, 2003
    10
    Very impressive game, get it NOW!!! It totaly rocks...
  15. BenN.
    Jun 7, 2003
    10
    This game is nearly exactly the same as the previous games, which is a good thing because the last two were brilliant as far as im concerned, the one thing i will say is that this game throws you right in the thick of the action & if you have not played a silent hill before then you could come off struggling. This game is violant & sick which is just what i like out of the Silent hill This game is nearly exactly the same as the previous games, which is a good thing because the last two were brilliant as far as im concerned, the one thing i will say is that this game throws you right in the thick of the action & if you have not played a silent hill before then you could come off struggling. This game is violant & sick which is just what i like out of the Silent hill games & you will to, rush down the shops and buy it now.… Expand
  16. JohnK.
    May 30, 2003
    10
    Just put the disk in the ps2 and lose your self in the sillent hill dimension....
  17. Arr
    May 26, 2003
    10
    This game is awesome 60 fps with gorgeous graphics o_o.
  18. lelefoxx00
    Sep 25, 2013
    10
    This was definitely the best of the Silent Hill games made. It had such a great storyline and just an all around great horror game. It never gets old and it has some of the most creepiest levels and monsters than some of these new horror games have. It can be a bit challenging at times, even on easy, and you need to conserve every item you find but that's what a real horror game is made of!
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Awards & Rankings

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

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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.
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  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.
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  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]
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