Silent Hill 4: The Room

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Sep 7, 2004
  • Also On: PC
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 402 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 285 out of 402
  2. Mixed: 89 out of 402
  3. Negative: 28 out of 402
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  1. MikaM.
    Aug 17, 2004
    10
    People say that this is a let-down to all the SH-fans, but I beg to differ. This game is amazing in just about every aspect. The only thing that's not great are the sound effects, which will become quite repetitive after a while. I would've given it a 8, but the extra 2 points are given because team Silent had the guts to do such a different game.
  2. SkottM.
    Sep 16, 2004
    10
    Best silent hill game yet.
  3. BrettD.
    Feb 26, 2005
    10
    This is the best game i have played in my whole life. It has the best graphics next to resident evil outbreak. I hope they come out with a silent hill 5.
  4. MarkL.
    Jul 30, 2004
    10
    This game is really cool! I have played it about 4 times!
  5. Mad_Hatter91
    Mar 6, 2013
    10
    Silent HIll 4: The Room is the homonym game saga that has many aspects that are not really original in the other Silent Hill games. Meanwhile, we start from the fact that we can go back to the apartment to save, put in the trunk objects and see the sequence of the plot (and at some point will become really disturbing as it will be overrun by ghosts). Another peculiarity is its ghosts,Silent HIll 4: The Room is the homonym game saga that has many aspects that are not really original in the other Silent Hill games. Meanwhile, we start from the fact that we can go back to the apartment to save, put in the trunk objects and see the sequence of the plot (and at some point will become really disturbing as it will be overrun by ghosts). Another peculiarity is its ghosts, beings who can not be killed and that will scare very much. The most beautiful thing in the game, besides the atmosphere, the sights, the music and the monsters, is the mystery that we have to try to find out about Walter Sullivan. A game really well done and, in my opinion, one of the best in the series.… Expand
  6. Steyraus
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    This game took a bit of a beating at release due to having a new dev team and the last 2 games being masterpeices that are still unsurpased decades later.. I remember at the time being very worried about the negative reception as while SH4 was not as good as its predesesors, it was still amazing and it still had a tallented Japanese team behind it.And it had Eillen, she may have had anThis game took a bit of a beating at release due to having a new dev team and the last 2 games being masterpeices that are still unsurpased decades later.. I remember at the time being very worried about the negative reception as while SH4 was not as good as its predesesors, it was still amazing and it still had a tallented Japanese team behind it.And it had Eillen, she may have had an anouying misson, but the way she is slowly and a bit creepily intruduced to you and the main character and the way she intertwines with the story an the player emotions is a technique almost completely removed from modern games. Thanks to the industry trying it hardest to push away the OG gaming fans, for a new woke , diverse, audience.. After SH4s reception Konami gave the franchise to American studios, who absolutely butchered the frachise, creating not only bad SH games but some of the worst games in general.. SH 4 has stood the test of time and is much more appreciated today..
    The game itself definently has a new feel for the franchise, there the fps perspective and a hub world. But that core japanese horror feel is in tact and its very good in terms of exploration combat ,etc. To this day its one of my favorite horror games.    … Expand
  7. Shenmue
    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!!!
  8. Makolvalenzuela
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    este es mi silent hill favorito, se que no es el mejor de la saga pero me encanta todo lo que es su historia, si bien el prota henry es... como decirlo un poco tosco? si con eso me quedo, no puedo negar que despues de este nunca volveria a ser lo mismo, bueno no se puede cambiar el pasado aun sigo con la esperanza que salga algo bueno de silent hill, ponte las pilas KONAMI
  9. Solaris123
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    What is the matter with you people? after all, this game has a brilliant story, it is known that not as outstanding as two but against the background of today's SH4 games is a story championship.
  10. Mashiba8
    May 5, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, it´s true that the more action in the game wasn´t the best decision, but anyway the game is awesome, the history i think is the second best of the serie. This game for me is the third best silent hill
  11. Stuarts
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    El ultimo gran juego del Team Silent, esta vez innovo de una manera agradable su juego metiendo una historia de la cual nadie se lo esperaba, la historia de Walter Sullivan un personaje del cual se hablaba en notas y coleccionables de anteriores juegos, esta vez el juego transcurre tanto en Silent Hill como en otra ciudad, este juego nos mete en una atmósfera pesada y mas paranormal, conEl ultimo gran juego del Team Silent, esta vez innovo de una manera agradable su juego metiendo una historia de la cual nadie se lo esperaba, la historia de Walter Sullivan un personaje del cual se hablaba en notas y coleccionables de anteriores juegos, esta vez el juego transcurre tanto en Silent Hill como en otra ciudad, este juego nos mete en una atmósfera pesada y mas paranormal, con un toque siniestro y sin perder la esencia de SH, los escenarios a pesar de ser mas iluminados aun nos da esa sensación de inseguridad y miedo ya que esta vez son mas cerrados, el protagonista es muy bueno, es misterioso, tranquilo y todo un galán, los enemigos son perfectos y esta vez con un toque de dificultad y mas agresividad, la historia a pesar de ya no retomar la tercera entrega es excelente y nos deja con un gran sabor y con ganas de mas.
    Este SH lo vale todo si deseas jugar el ultimo juego de SH con esa esencia que tenia, este juego no te defraudara.    … Expand
  12. sheyda760n
    May 7, 2022
    10
    I believe that,Silent Hill 4 or The Room is the best horror game in the all of time.This game created a new style of fear in the game industry.Deconstructive style.so i Love it so much
  13. JohnB
    Jun 29, 2009
    9
    Silent Hill 4 is easily superior compared to previous installment for several reasons. First, the concept is more original. SH 3 did almost exactly the same thing than it's predecessors, and was a bit of a letdown for that. Second, the story is better and more interesting and serious by miles. I think that the humour in SH 3 was really out of place. It is not as mature and Silent Hill 4 is easily superior compared to previous installment for several reasons. First, the concept is more original. SH 3 did almost exactly the same thing than it's predecessors, and was a bit of a letdown for that. Second, the story is better and more interesting and serious by miles. I think that the humour in SH 3 was really out of place. It is not as mature and intelligent as SH 2's story, though. And finally, it's scary as hell and diffilculty has been raised too. The immortal ghost enemies were the most horrible enemies in the series, and felt fresh too. I know that many of you so called "fans" would like to play a game with the same enviroment, same enemies and same atmosphere (as SH 1) time after time, but i prefer variety. SH 4 is absolutely essential for all horror fans.… Expand
  14. DorianKnight
    Aug 26, 2004
    9
    It is what I was waiting for, it really scares me, so if you want to feel the fear in your flesh stop playing resident evil and come to play this one. the most creepy survival horror.
  15. EduardoR.
    Sep 14, 2004
    9
    Great game. I think this is the creepiest SH I have played. There are a lot of changes to the Previous SH games but it still feels like SH. Really cool story, a little improvement in the combat system and great graphics. I would give this game a 10 if it wasn't for the missing flashlight. It would have made this game way better.
  16. BloodEmperor
    Oct 14, 2004
    9
    As MAJOR fan of the survival horror genre i was very impressed with silent hill 4.. The dark enviroments plagued with monsters, screams, ambient noises, and general evilness was very fun :D. For fans of Silent Hill this game is a MUST HAVE!! It also has many links to the previous games that the true fan will notice which certainly pleases the S.H. buffs like myself. The game itself is As MAJOR fan of the survival horror genre i was very impressed with silent hill 4.. The dark enviroments plagued with monsters, screams, ambient noises, and general evilness was very fun :D. For fans of Silent Hill this game is a MUST HAVE!! It also has many links to the previous games that the true fan will notice which certainly pleases the S.H. buffs like myself. The game itself is divided into 2 major modes of play. The 1st person mode when in 'the room' is very atmospheric (especially later in the game but i'm saying nothing hehe) and the 3rd person mode when everywhere else which is more akin to SH3.. Fantastic Buy it at once!! Blood Emperor… Expand
  17. iBash
    Jan 27, 2012
    9
    People bashing The Room love to mention it wasn't even meant to be a SH and make it sound like the name was just slapped onto it last minute in order to raise sales. This is not true and I don't even see their point as with or without the name, this shares a lot of what is great in the series, so in spirit, it's a Silent Hill game no matter what it's called. Another popular complaint isPeople bashing The Room love to mention it wasn't even meant to be a SH and make it sound like the name was just slapped onto it last minute in order to raise sales. This is not true and I don't even see their point as with or without the name, this shares a lot of what is great in the series, so in spirit, it's a Silent Hill game no matter what it's called. Another popular complaint is about ghosts chasing you around everywhere. This is also not true. They aren't ghosts to begin with and they also can only appear in certain areas. You don't have to like the idea of undefeatable enemies preventing you from lingering in a location for too long, but they are NOT everywhere, not even close. People also frown upon having to visit the dreamworlds (levels, if you like) a second time, but I don't see the problem there, either. Survival horror games always made you run to and fro a location, what's the big difference now just because you go somewhere else in the meantime? The second time, the levels will have changed a little as well. Enough addressing popular attacks towards the game, what do I personally think about it? Overall, I really love it. Graphics on PS2 are pretty good, though slightly worse than SH3 with the characters. On PC, sadly, the graphics look kind of pale and blurry in a lot of places. Sound is top notch as usual for this series. Combat is very interesting. Enemies behave differently and must be approached differently and some weapons are suited better for certain situations than others. The limited inventory gained a lot of hatred, but given the context of the game, namely making you return to the apartment regularly, it makes sense. I had no problem with it being limited, but I think it shouldn't have been â… Expand
  18. carloswalnuts
    Feb 19, 2014
    9
    Es el Silent Hill mas largo y dificil de todos, con una historia fascinante que esta relacionada con un asesino en serie que le da un toque diferente y original a la saga, es mas adicitivo que el Silent Hill 3, probablemente su punto en contra seria la falta de puzzles y la reaccion del personaje que es algo lenta.
  19. LowMerc
    Jan 28, 2022
    9
    This game is an authentic Silent HIll experience: do not let the negative comments fool you

    Play the game, play the PS2 version since content on the PC port IS CUT

    It will throw you off, BUT THAT'S THE POINT: Team Silent made this, you will love it
  20. alexwance
    Feb 6, 2022
    9
    Потрясающая игра, жалко что не получила должного внимания и продаж! Очень бы хотелось издания HD на все актуальные платформы !
  21. Razorhog444
    Jan 4, 2019
    9
    This is one of my personal favorite horror games of all time. Not because it's a Silent Hill game or for any reason other than it truly scared me. I love horror games and have said for years how Silent Hill 4: The Room was amazing. Well finally this last year (2018) so many games got influenced and even have easter eggs for this game in there own games. Almost all these games by the wayThis is one of my personal favorite horror games of all time. Not because it's a Silent Hill game or for any reason other than it truly scared me. I love horror games and have said for years how Silent Hill 4: The Room was amazing. Well finally this last year (2018) so many games got influenced and even have easter eggs for this game in there own games. Almost all these games by the way love psychological horror and the scary idea that you never are safe. Silent Hill was originally not going to be the title for the game it was just The Room. Then about 10% into the development they changed it to a Silent Hill title. They forced players to survive barely and when things seemed calm they would take away that feeling. Even though it's criticized a lot when i finally got to replay it, i noticed how smooth it ran and loved the first to third person camera. Also all the hidden easter eggs and the realization that dreams in Silent Hill are real and will hurt you in real life. You get to witness your character freak out and you feel the same way. Yes the holes to travel were kind of dumb, but think the whole game went on the idea that anything could be anywhere. You will find areas and things out of place that make you actually appreciate that they purposefully added things in to keep the dream reminder alive. Overall a game that hardcore horror gamers and devs look to now for horror deserves a great review. I love how critics loved it and fans either loved or hated it. All that I know who hated it was due to them never playing old school classic horror games and couldnt get into it because of that and the voice acting. But they all stated how terrified they were though. It shows how bad voice acting but great story telling overall and amazing controls and scares for the time and even to this day hold up!! It also never overstayed it's welcome in an area and would change the locations as the game progressed. Anyone who I know that was old enough to play it back then and hates it still is mostly because they believe it to be repetitive or usually stating that they didn't see how the game was even called a Silent Hill game. Well they are correct. Here's the thing, don't ever look at this game as a Silent Hill game and instead as just another horror game. It suddenly becomes better than any SH game before it. It was different completely back then and was seen as the downfall of Silent Hill. When in reality Resident Evil was being destroyed at least SH doesnt have to look back on over 5 games for the series that are awful. I even enjoyed the game after The Room. So SH never had a downfall when P.T. was released everyone immediately loved it. Unfortunately we will never see another SH game again probably but they showed a type and style of horror that was copied and had mechanics used for tons of other successful games. Also above P.T. is SH 4 because of the scares and true horror. Not because it didn't have flaws but all the things that make the game still easily playable and it runs smooth is what all the other 3 games before it failed on. They had to use fog to cover up graphics which created a great atmosphere but this game has full on amazing graphics especially for the time and a controller button layout that was perfect. Also anyone saying they hate the limited inventory... what?? It let you carry so much as you went back to the apartment often and you can't tell me it's bad when all Res Evil games have a much smaller inventory with more items needed. In SH The Room my items were mostly used up and I was lucky to save any. So I agree it's not like other SH games at all but neither is Res Evil 7 that to me is the best one ever made with 4 being way too highly praised in my opinion as a horror game. But 7 was completely unique. And when I see Silent Hill 4 The Room starting to be on the top ten or top lists of horror games and being above Amnesia and Res Evil 4 it makes me very happy. As it took a long time for many of the greatest horror games to be noticed. And I see a huge cut off when the games had their best games for horror fans but that is the thing. Now people look back at those games for ideas and they are big now because their not games you can easily get through or games with just the same jumpscares over and over etc. Literally I see them as being too different and scary for most people to like at all. Like Fatal Frame 2 and even Clock Tower. This game though beat them to me and I rank it second behind Fatal Frame 2 as the best horror games that are now classics. I would love a remake for them but I don't see it happening. Silent Hill was always influential and never backed down from showing disturbing things to set the tone of this is a true horror experience. We arent just showing a zombie eating someone but truly disturbing things. Overall Silent Hill 4 The Room is one of the best horror games ever and is now making it onto top lists! 9/10 just for bad voice acting.… Expand
  22. ReSTALL
    Jan 30, 2019
    9
    Последний Сайлент Хилл который проходит со скрипом в золотую четверку СХ. Все еще играет музыка в голове из начальных титров игры. Стёмно? Стрёмно. Интересно? Очень!
  23. Razzee
    Jun 15, 2019
    9
    I had the impression that Silent Hill 4: The Room would be the best in the franchise by a great margin, given how positively different it is, but the game becomes a drag to finish from the second half onward. Escorting a helpless chick is annoying enough but, to top it off, there is an arbitrary limit of 10 items to be carried and (for crying out loud, why can't I drop or discard items?),I had the impression that Silent Hill 4: The Room would be the best in the franchise by a great margin, given how positively different it is, but the game becomes a drag to finish from the second half onward. Escorting a helpless chick is annoying enough but, to top it off, there is an arbitrary limit of 10 items to be carried and (for crying out loud, why can't I drop or discard items?), the more I return to the apartment, more likely it is to be haunted (random events). The developers wanted the player to return to the apartment every now and then to interact with objects in order to advance in the dream world, but punishing us at the same time is too much. To make the experience a bit less frustrating, the PC version got 6 of the haunting types removed. Of course, the game has good things. Animations, combat system and graphics are too ahead of the previous games. For example, the very first enemy, unless I'm mistaken, is a "dog", and it in fact behaves like a real one. If the protagonist acts like a prey, the dogs run and jump towards him like there's no tomorrow, what does not happen if Henry assumes a defensive stance. The other enemies aren't nearly as intelligent, but it may have been the result of a tight schedule to deliver the game in time. Still, it's a departure from the mindless steel pipe spam. I'm giving the game a score of 9 since it was made in parallel to SH3 by a secondary team which took a lot of risks in innovating what the older games set. However, while I think they took the right direction for most of the things, they apparently didn't know what to do with the game after the first half.… Expand
  24. mrrealperson
    Feb 5, 2020
    9
    Если субъективно, то в плане истории и общей атмосферы это мой любимый Сайлент Хилл, а если объективно... Из игры в игру разработчики всё больше и больше забивают болт на создание локаций. Теперь не то что коридоры, так вообще Сайлент Хилла в игре нет. Пожалуй единственная поистине крутая локация так это сама квартира ГГ, в которую игроку придётся возвращаться на протяжении всей игры.Если субъективно, то в плане истории и общей атмосферы это мой любимый Сайлент Хилл, а если объективно... Из игры в игру разработчики всё больше и больше забивают болт на создание локаций. Теперь не то что коридоры, так вообще Сайлент Хилла в игре нет. Пожалуй единственная поистине крутая локация так это сама квартира ГГ, в которую игроку придётся возвращаться на протяжении всей игры. Графон в сравнении с 3м Сайлентом просел, особенно на ПК версии, поэтому рекомендую играть на ps2. Что ещё может оттолкнуть, так это вторая половина игры, которая невероятно скучна. Что по поводу плюсов, так это по настоящему интригующая история. В сравнении с предыдущими играми Зе Рум прям выделяется крепким, несложным сюжетом. Само повествование в лучших традициях серии, как и саундтрек. Как хоррор Зе Рум добротный, любителям страшилок зайдёт, опять же игра прекрасно справляется и без скримеров. Даже если вам не по душе оказались истории первых 3х оригинальных игр, но вы любитель крепких и интригующих сюжетов без соплей, то Зе Рум может оказаться вам по душе. Фанаты серии, как обычно, играйте в Зе Рум, не оглядываясь на предыдущие игры.… Expand
  25. Al3xzera
    Oct 20, 2020
    9
    O game honra a trilogia original da melhor forma possível, é diferente mas perfeito em tudo que tenta mostrar, principalmente no fator horror, que pra mim, é o melhor da franquia nesse quesito. Sem contar na história que agrega ainda mais ao jogo, só achei alguns monstros meio genéricos, mas todavia, é um game maravilhoso e merece sim seu lugar entre os melhores Silent hill.
  26. 3ls0ul
    Mar 10, 2023
    9
    Se que este juego no iba a ser un silent hill en un primer comienzo pero sin dudas tendría el mismo exito si no lo fuera ya que la magia del team silent esta presente en todo momento tanto en su atmósfera como en la historia.
  27. youruncle
    Jun 10, 2023
    9
    Just play it. its so fun and The story is one of the best stories I've ever seen in a horror game. the way they set up the mystery seems very well thought out to me. but i can understand people saying it was exactly the same as the other games in the trilogy. But this game was one of my first SH games and that's why I didn't know the formula of the whole series. but in my opinion theJust play it. its so fun and The story is one of the best stories I've ever seen in a horror game. the way they set up the mystery seems very well thought out to me. but i can understand people saying it was exactly the same as the other games in the trilogy. But this game was one of my first SH games and that's why I didn't know the formula of the whole series. but in my opinion the content of the game is not even remotely bad.… Expand
  28. MisterN.
    Feb 1, 2006
    8
    Good overall, with some elements that are fantastic and would get the game and 10 were they not balanced by some overuse of backtracking (which fits with story but would have been better minimised or if the levels had been further altered). To give some context I'd give SH2 a 9 and SH 3 an 8 also. SH 1 was an 8.5 at the time. Of course, if you've never liked previous SH games, Good overall, with some elements that are fantastic and would get the game and 10 were they not balanced by some overuse of backtracking (which fits with story but would have been better minimised or if the levels had been further altered). To give some context I'd give SH2 a 9 and SH 3 an 8 also. SH 1 was an 8.5 at the time. Of course, if you've never liked previous SH games, prefer outright action and can't tolerate the at times iffy control scheme then you might want to avoid.… Expand
  29. GrapeInfernal
    May 3, 2013
    8
    IMHO Silent Hill 4 is "the most silent-hill-able of silent hills". Though i don't think many people feel the same Anyway, it is so so so surreal that that charm just makes u love it. And also i love monster design and some levels here (water prison is genious imho). And, of course, the music. It's smth unbelievable in feelings..though i love most Yamaoka works. So Silent Hill 4 isIMHO Silent Hill 4 is "the most silent-hill-able of silent hills". Though i don't think many people feel the same Anyway, it is so so so surreal that that charm just makes u love it. And also i love monster design and some levels here (water prison is genious imho). And, of course, the music. It's smth unbelievable in feelings..though i love most Yamaoka works. So Silent Hill 4 is _psychedelic_ one. Plot also is pretty interesting one, though the most cool thing is this game is just conception of everything in it. So why do i just give it 8/10? Well, it's a bit boring in gameplay, and i can't play it in long sessions, that's why.… Expand
  30. lelefoxx00
    Sep 24, 2013
    8
    This is one of my favorite Silent Hill games and it was the first one I ever played which introduced me to the series. I know this game gets a lot of "hate" but I really don't see why. Overall, it is a very interesting game. Yes it is alittle different than the others and yes mostly deals with ghosts. However, I give it credit for trying something alittle different. The story line,This is one of my favorite Silent Hill games and it was the first one I ever played which introduced me to the series. I know this game gets a lot of "hate" but I really don't see why. Overall, it is a very interesting game. Yes it is alittle different than the others and yes mostly deals with ghosts. However, I give it credit for trying something alittle different. The story line, although a bit confusing at times for some, is general good and creative. At some points, the story line can hit even an emotional nerve at times. The reason I am giving it an 8 instead of a 10 is because there were 3 things I found alittle aggravating. One was the fact you had to revisit each level a second time. Yes there were a few changes to each level but for me there were just some levels I really didn't want to revisit. Two was the fact you had to keep a character who follows you safe and keep her from taking alot of damage. It was aggravating because it was real close to being impossible. No matter what you do, she is going to sustain a good amount of damage because there is no way to protect yourself AND her especially when she walks and runs around during a fight. Three was the certain ghosts that you couldn't kill that would follow you around through out the revisited levels. I can't say who the ghosts were without telling a minor spoiler but I can say they were the "special" ghosts per level you revisited. They just would not let up with constant attacks and following you and they were immortal so you couldn't kill them. It was just a cat and mouse constant chase. But despite those minor things, the game was great. Those things are no reason not to play this game and give it credit for being one of the few unique Silent Hills.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

76
#76 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#8 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
31
#31 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 54
  3. Negative: 1 out of 54
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    83
    9 / 8 / 8 / 8 - 33 gold [Vol 810; 25 June 2004]
  2. Gamer.tv
    80
    It's the details that we love in this game...Graphics are wonderful, too...Just dont play it in the dark.
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  3. GameCritics
    65
    It's starting to look really long in the fang and could use an extended rest at some abandoned sanitarium. Otherwise, the only thing that's going to be scary about these games is the frightening pace Konami churns them out and just how far they've fallen from the original.
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