• Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Sep 7, 2004
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 54
  2. Negative: 1 out of 54
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  1. Fans of the series will have plenty to be happy about, but you can’t help feeling you’ve been here and done that in the previous games. That’s the real horror here.

Awards & Rankings

76
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#8 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
31
#31 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 402 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 28 out of 402
  1. Nov 28, 2016
    10
    Best game in silent hill series!!! Best game in silent hill series!!! Best game in silent hill series!!! Best game in silent hill series!!!Best game in silent hill series!!! Best game in silent hill series!!! Best game in silent hill series!!! Best game in silent hill series!!! Best game in silent hill series!!! Full Review »
  2. May 31, 2012
    7
    The first game that let me down in the series, although that's not to say I disliked it. From seeing the trailers in early 2004, I wasThe first game that let me down in the series, although that's not to say I disliked it. From seeing the trailers in early 2004, I was confident that this could have very well been the most terrifying game ever. I thought the ideas for the plot and gameplay were very very ambitious and I couldn't wait to play it, but it ended up feeling rushed and passionless in execution. I honestly feel that if this game were given more development time, it would have been just as good as the first 3 games. I didn't like the clunky and boring combat system, there's a severe lack of atmosphere through most of the game, and while it has a few very shocking moments, overall it's not nearly as scary as I thought it would be. I will say that the plot remained pretty solid although it would confuse the hell out of most people. It's a very weird story to say the least. Finally the game doesn't really have any memorable characters, not even the main character, henry. Overall, loved the ideas but most of them were lost in translation to the game. Full Review »
  3. May 21, 2012
    6
    This game employees too many annoying tactics to be enjoyable, invincible enemies that can constantly follow you and hurt you just by beingThis game employees too many annoying tactics to be enjoyable, invincible enemies that can constantly follow you and hurt you just by being near you wore away at my enthusiasm quickly any ways, puzzles were rare and disappointingly easy. The story line was decent and it's nice that you can experience all the endings on the first play-through. It's a okay game, just okay. Full Review »