Silent Hill: Shattered Memories

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Jan 19, 2010
User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 154 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 90 out of 154
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 154
  3. Negative: 25 out of 154
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. MovieGoer14
    Jul 18, 2013
    10
    Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is genuinely unsettling and mysterious, with frighting presentation and disturbing, extremely scary but good game play. Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is realistic and absorbing, it is a really frightening experience, with lots of smartness, unpredictability and twisted endings. Unfortunately, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is short to 6 or 7 hours gameSilent Hill: Shattered Memories is genuinely unsettling and mysterious, with frighting presentation and disturbing, extremely scary but good game play. Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is realistic and absorbing, it is a really frightening experience, with lots of smartness, unpredictability and twisted endings. Unfortunately, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is short to 6 or 7 hours game play, despite being short which doesn't really matters, it splits into 2 game plays, it is half puzzle and half action, there is puzzles which are hard but smart and tricky, and there is flash light action, and only flash light, no weapons, yes no weapons which is more scarier, when its frozen you just have to run and push the monsters away, which is hard but fun and unpredictable, because monsters are smart and they drag you, appear in front of you, behind you, you could never now. So despite that Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is short on story and plot, it is terrifying as hell mysterious and realistic, with tons of smartness and horrific fun. 96/100… Expand
  2. dggt
    Nov 5, 2019
    9
    I see some people didn't get what "reimagining" means, it's not a remake or remaster. It's a different game with same concept of "father looking for daughter" like the first game. Climax come from combat to more exploring, from bloody, rusty like in hell locations to deadly cold ice, and they did it great! Plot is great as well, game only have some lack of hardinteresting puzzels. ButI see some people didn't get what "reimagining" means, it's not a remake or remaster. It's a different game with same concept of "father looking for daughter" like the first game. Climax come from combat to more exploring, from bloody, rusty like in hell locations to deadly cold ice, and they did it great! Plot is great as well, game only have some lack of hardinteresting puzzels. But anyway, I liked this game. Graphics for PS2 is fascinating. Hope to see more reimagining of the series in the future, something like Kojima tried to do with Silent Hills and P.T. teaser. All i have is only "hope"...… Expand
  3. doodlerman
    Jun 12, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A definite improvement upon Homecoming. A lot of people criticize this game for the lack of ability to defend yourself, but frankly I thought it was brilliant. Unlike Silent Hill: Homecoming, this Silent Hill is purely based upon it's psychological aspect and atmosphere rather than having to constantly fight. And though it seems like a re-imagination of the first game it really is, in a sense, a sequel. The only real flaw is the lack of variety in the monsters, which only change form based on what you do throughout the game. There's also a great variety of endings that show what kind of person Harry Mason is. I was a little iffy also on the lack of fiery hell-like atmosphere and its being replaced by an icy one - though this is perfectly explained later, or can be theorized later.… Expand
  4. Dylanmc12
    Mar 13, 2011
    8
    Possitive - Fixed SH's terrible Combat system by throwing it in the bin.
    Dumped the whole "Evil Cult Bullshit" expanded the characters and builds up an amazing atmosphere.
    Gripes - Not Scary, the monsters are squealing wooden dolly's, and they don't even want to hurt you, they just want to give you a cuddle, I got the PSP version cuz 1.) The Wii's hardware makes me want to punch a kitten    Possitive - Fixed SH's terrible Combat system by throwing it in the bin.
    Dumped the whole "Evil Cult Bullshit" expanded the characters and builds up an amazing atmosphere.

    Gripes - Not Scary, the monsters are squealing wooden dolly's, and they don't even want to hurt you, they just want to give you a cuddle, I got the PSP version cuz 1.) The Wii's hardware makes me want to punch a kitten 2.) The controls are terrible.

    Gameplay - Great
    Atmosphere - Great
    Inventory Management - Great
    Tension - Terrible
    Pants weight - 0 LBS    … Expand
  5. Patrick67
    Aug 12, 2012
    9
    Im just gonna start of by saying that i knew this game was completely different than the others in the series and i was interested in how the game would play out. Turns out that i really did like this game. Even though its so much different than the others in the series it really impressed me. The amount of detail put into it was amazing and the puzzles i found were good, even thoughIm just gonna start of by saying that i knew this game was completely different than the others in the series and i was interested in how the game would play out. Turns out that i really did like this game. Even though its so much different than the others in the series it really impressed me. The amount of detail put into it was amazing and the puzzles i found were good, even though some of them had me scratching my head. When i realized combat was taken out of the game i was a little worried but i found it a great addition. It made the nightmare sequences much more panicky than the other games. The games story, i believe, is brilliant. Im not gonna spoil anything but after beating the game i was left in awe. I was amazed at how much i got into the game, especially during some of the nightmare sequences (like the nowhere like area) some of it just amazed me by how psychologically this game was. People would rather pass up on this game cause theres no shooting and what not and thats fine. But please dont complain about it, alot of shooting games are absolutely terrible and id honestly prefer this game if people like a deep story and like to figure things out.… Expand
  6. caligula_king
    Oct 3, 2015
    9
    Impresionante , no se cuando salio los fans de la saga lo tacharon de malo , puede que es muy diferente que los anteriores SH si , pero la innovación que tuvo esta entrega de la saga me encanto
  7. GenuineBruv2021
    Oct 29, 2018
    8
    Silent Hill Shattered Memories is a relatively good game, it's story is it's strong point. The gameplay isn't bad either, I just miss having combat. The enemy design isn't scary at all, they just look like grey children trying to hug you. But the story makes up for the negatives but it doesn't feel like a Silent Hill game. Overall Silent Hill Shattered Memories is a good game, I do recommend it.
  8. katakis1
    Apr 23, 2011
    4
    I loved SH1-3 (4 not quite as much) and I was looking forward to playing this.
    Removing combat and monsters from the game was a horrible idea.
    Silent Hill just isn't scary (at all) if you feel safe whenever you're not in a chase scene. The fog world is exclusively there for puzzles and a little exploration. The otherworld for the "scares". The chase scenes are another thing I'd have    I loved SH1-3 (4 not quite as much) and I was looking forward to playing this.
    Removing combat and monsters from the game was a horrible idea.
    Silent Hill just isn't scary (at all) if you feel safe whenever you're not in a chase scene.
    The fog world is exclusively there for puzzles and a little exploration. The otherworld for the "scares".

    The chase scenes are another thing I'd have liked to be changed. The Raw Shocks are the most bland enemies I've ever encountered in the whole series.
    This wouldn't be such an issue if they weren't the _only_ type of monster in the whole game.
    The chase scenes are annoying at best, but they didn't scare me.

    Another annoying element is the cellphone.
    The soundtrack is okay, but Yamaoka wrote better. (Hello SH1-4)

    I got the SPOILERSPOILERSPOILER "We'll always love you" ending and it didn't touch me emotionally at all, especially when you compare it to the endings of SH2.    … Expand
  9. DerfLK
    Oct 6, 2011
    4
    I had very high hopes for this game but it turned out to be the worst silent hill game I have ever played. The story was good certainly better than SH homecoming but the thing that kills this game is the gameplay. It has to easy puzzles ( I mean the only thing you need to know is how to open a PURSE to get the key!? ).
    enemies only appear when you are in the "ice world" so literally half    I had very high hopes for this game but it turned out to be the worst silent hill game I have ever played. The story was good certainly better than SH homecoming but the thing that kills this game is the gameplay. It has to easy puzzles ( I mean the only thing you need to know is how to open a PURSE to get the key!? ).
    enemies only appear when you are in the "ice world" so literally half of the game you don't get any enemies which also makes the game too predictable. Ant the biggest mines that a horror game can have is not being scary! So in conclusion good story but boring, easy and not scary gameplay.    … Expand
  10. JordenK.
    Jan 27, 2010
    2
    I was very excited to play this game! Couldn't wait for it to come out. I am very disappointed in it. It is NOT scary. It's way to easy and at some points quite boring! The creature chases are about the only thing that's a little difficult. The story line is good, but the game is over way too fast. You can play it over again and get multiple endings, but I hate playing a I was very excited to play this game! Couldn't wait for it to come out. I am very disappointed in it. It is NOT scary. It's way to easy and at some points quite boring! The creature chases are about the only thing that's a little difficult. The story line is good, but the game is over way too fast. You can play it over again and get multiple endings, but I hate playing a game a second time. I agree with Benoit- it is definitely an acquired taste (not my taste).… Expand
  11. AlexG
    Jan 24, 2010
    9
    Silent Hill: Shattered Memories for the Playstation 2 is a great survival horror game. It's truly scary at times, and the psychological profiling element isn't some gimmick, it really does provide a personal experience depending on who you are. The graphics will surprise you too despite some flaws. Another thing that really separates it from the crowd is it's stellar Silent Hill: Shattered Memories for the Playstation 2 is a great survival horror game. It's truly scary at times, and the psychological profiling element isn't some gimmick, it really does provide a personal experience depending on who you are. The graphics will surprise you too despite some flaws. Another thing that really separates it from the crowd is it's stellar soundtrack, which is just as creepy and atmospheric as it always has been. The game is short, but that's okay because there is some extreme replay value. Overall this surreal and sometimes terrifying journey to find Cheryl will wow you.… Expand
  12. fedelmason
    Dec 31, 2010
    5
    I didn't played any game of SH when i buyed it. It was very good but then i played SH1, 2 and 3 so then it was like, well i think my note say everything i mean.
  13. Subject98
    May 31, 2012
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is solid but the game itself is disappointing in a lot of other ways. First of all, I really would have liked to see the original silent hill remade in a proper way with updated graphics, and this title might kill off that possibility. It's nowhere near as good as the original and has almost nothing to do with it outside of Harry looking for his daughter. Secondly the 'psychological profiling' aspect the devs kept gloating about ended up being very simple and your actions and choices make very little impact on what happens. At most your conversations will pan out slightly differently and ultimately lead to the same conclusion. For a game this short I wanted to see split paths that change the game's outcome a little more than 'you're a drinker... wait no you're a sleazy hobag' The last main thing I don't like is the exclusion of combat. I originally liked the idea of being defenseless and having to run away or hide from monsters, but upon actually playing the game it only reminded me of how important being able to defend yourself was to the earlier games of the series, even though it was never combat heavy. Instead the action is replaced by chase sequences where you have to get from point A to point B, and once in a while you're forced to solve a problem or puzzle before being able to proceed to safety. This works okay I guess but gets old fast and the hiding mechanic doesn't work 80% of the time. However the story is pretty interesting to follow, there are a few really intense moments to be found, and it's fun to explore the game world your first time through.… Expand
  14. lkalin
    Nov 1, 2013
    7
    Ever since this game came out I had unfair expectations for it.The reason is probably because original 'Silent Hill' was one of my all time favorites,and I had a lot of good memories attached to it.So when I played through this game,in the end all I felt was genuine disappointment.But recently I've played through game once again and I've realized that it's better than what I took it forEver since this game came out I had unfair expectations for it.The reason is probably because original 'Silent Hill' was one of my all time favorites,and I had a lot of good memories attached to it.So when I played through this game,in the end all I felt was genuine disappointment.But recently I've played through game once again and I've realized that it's better than what I took it for earlier.It may not be horror masterpiece,or even closely scary to previous titles (Silent Hill 2,3),it stills has unique and interesting story,great environments and interesting mechanics.
    STORY:The storyline follows;like in original,man named Harry Mason who was driving with his daughter,and had a car accident.When he woke up,he found her to be missing.And so our game begins.
    GRAPHICS:Overall the game looks good,but not as good as previous 'Silent Hill' games that were released on PlayStation 2.Environments look great,especially when in so-called 'Ice world',and the whole town is well detailed,and looks genuine.
    SOUND:Soundtrack;as always is amazing,as has always been the case with Akira Yamaoka in past 'Silent Hill' games.From atmospheric,ambient music,to end credits it is amazing,and really sticks with you even after you turn off the console.Voice acting is also much better than the original game and is on-par with previous titles.
    GAMEPLAY:It mostly revolves around exploration and solving 'puzzles' so to say.Puzzles are some of THE worst I've seen in any game so far,with few exceptions.When you're not exploring,you're being chased by monster(s),mostly through linear pathway,and these chase sequences are way too easy,not that scary.Talking about scary,the game's biggest fault is that it is a survival horror game,that is not scary in the slightest.While some chase sequences might be bit adrenaline pumped,mostly it doesn't offer genuine scares when compared to previous titles.Also in the game is the unique feature of 'Psychology tests' which you complete between sections of the game.These determine how your character will react to the situation,how environments and characters change,monster design (though they always behave the same) and ending.This similar mechanic has been used in past 'Silent Hill' game(s),most notable being 'Silent Hill 2',though in that game it was more natural and dynamic because you were unaware of your decisions affecting the ending until after you've played it few times.
    Psychology tests are fun mechanic,but done quite sloppy and end credits 'analysis' is not that accurate.
    VERDICT:Overall,the game is fun to play through at least once,solely for the interesting story and few memorable scenes.While it's not quite scary,i'd still recommend to play through at least once.Best advice I can give to anyone playing this game is to not consider it as 'Silent Hill' game because it just isn't in the same league with previous titles.    … Expand
  15. Panchogul
    Jun 2, 2020
    0
    Aprecio la creatividad en este remake del primer SH, pero falla en todos los aspectos que hicieron tan memorable al primer videojuego, dar miedo.
  16. BenoitL
    Jan 21, 2010
    9
    Great game, shows the platform limitations, but it genuinely gets under your skull. It's an acquired taste though. It's slow and sometimes close to be a click n' play game. You have to love the genre
  17. crazydangerous
    Jun 1, 2012
    9
    I tried playing this on the wii with poor results, then I played through on ps2 with much more success. It's hard to articulate the ups and downs of this game, the action sequences feel mildly thrilling but quickly become a trial and error race to the end of a maze, the normal play sequences are about exploration and it's interesting phoning some of the numbers made available in the gameI tried playing this on the wii with poor results, then I played through on ps2 with much more success. It's hard to articulate the ups and downs of this game, the action sequences feel mildly thrilling but quickly become a trial and error race to the end of a maze, the normal play sequences are about exploration and it's interesting phoning some of the numbers made available in the game (there's like 80 numbers to call!). The truth is the ending is the real reward...… Expand
  18. ERB
    Jul 30, 2013
    9
    I enjoyed this game even If this game is so scary.And you can interact with other stuff like you can use the cellphone,you can take a picture.So that is why I like this game.
  19. MrStealth141
    Jun 1, 2014
    8
    Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is hands down one of the best horror games I've ever played.
    While the older Silent Hill games had much puzzles and less horror, this game balances the two factors to make the perfect horror experience. I have to say that don't defend yourself is really disappointing, but it's a psychological horror game, duh!
  20. EduardoMeurer
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    O primeiro Silent Hill que joguei, fez eu amar a franquia, só não dou 10 por ser uma releitura do clássico do PS1.
  21. LinkTriforce
    Apr 22, 2016
    9
    me encanto una verdadera joya del suspenso y survival horrory para los que se quejan de que no tiene armas, lo hace mas dificil y mas realista ya que ningun padre anda matando monstruos por hay mientras busca a su hija, el soundtrack de lo mejor de hecho tengo las canciones de mary elizabeth en mi celular, la historia estupenda y le queda muy bien ya que es creo un spin off de la saga
  22. Shadow1
    May 21, 2016
    6
    You must think in this game . This game worse than Silent Hill 1 , 2 , 3 , but better than Silent Hill 4 The Room . In this game very good graphics for PS2 and one of the best graphics on PS2 and this game is scary music and locations . All Silent Hills before Silent Hill Shattered Memories are good , but Silent Hills after Shattered Memories are bad . Silent Hill SM later good game inYou must think in this game . This game worse than Silent Hill 1 , 2 , 3 , but better than Silent Hill 4 The Room . In this game very good graphics for PS2 and one of the best graphics on PS2 and this game is scary music and locations . All Silent Hills before Silent Hill Shattered Memories are good , but Silent Hills after Shattered Memories are bad . Silent Hill SM later good game in series . 6/10 .… Expand
  23. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Aug 14, 2023
    7
    This port of the Nintendo Wii's creepfest has inferior graphics, but it's still good. This is a reimagining of the first game that emphasizes exploration over action. There is no combat, you simply run away from the evil that manifests. If you loved the previous games, than you'll probably like this one. I would rate it with an 7.7 out of 10.
  24. AnasMD128
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Completed it more than 15 times! One of Best silent hill games I've ever played… Expand
  25. SuperClaudio64
    Feb 28, 2021
    9
    Per quanto sia odiato da molti fan hardcore, trovo che Shattered Memories sia un ottima variante del primo gioco della serie. Adoro come questo gioco sia in grado di mutare a seconda di chi lo affronta e sono stato molto colpito dal finale del gioco che può rivelarsi anche molto negativo a volte. Ottimo gioco che rigiocherò in futuro, non ha il gameplay dei classici ma ha un ottimoPer quanto sia odiato da molti fan hardcore, trovo che Shattered Memories sia un ottima variante del primo gioco della serie. Adoro come questo gioco sia in grado di mutare a seconda di chi lo affronta e sono stato molto colpito dal finale del gioco che può rivelarsi anche molto negativo a volte. Ottimo gioco che rigiocherò in futuro, non ha il gameplay dei classici ma ha un ottimo concetto che lo rende uno dei miei preferiti.… Expand
  26. gonzalomarin2h
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Es mi juego favorito de todos los tiempos, combina a la perfección los momentos de suspense junto a los momentos de escape. El enfoque psicológico que tiene el juego es algo que no se suele ver, y modifica bastante la experiencia según juegues. Sí es verdad que no sería un Silent Hill al uso, pero una excelente aventura gráfica. La banda sonora es de 10.
  27. Yobanyxd
    Aug 21, 2021
    0
    Uno de mis favoritos, el tema del hielo es algo unico de este juego, y akira yamaoka un genio con su musica
  28. The_D4RknesS
    Jan 27, 2023
    7
    This game's graphics are impressive even today, but there is a lot of FPS drop and the game is not horror, it's more like a mixture of walking simulator with suspense
  29. squarefenix00
    Jul 17, 2023
    6
    ¿Se nota que es un Silent Hill? Sí, pero nada que ver con otros juegos de la saga. Poquísima tensión, no te sientes inseguro en ningún momento, la ambientación es muy mejorable, etc. Interesante los apartados con el psiquiatra, pero poco más. En resumen, un juego cortito y entretenido (si durase algo más se haría pesado, y eso que son unas 4-5h) que te dejará bastante indiferente.

Awards & Rankings

2
#2 Best PS2 Game of 2010
1
#1 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2010
2
#2 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2010

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. GameDaily
    60
    Here's what you will recognize: a convoluted plot involving a missing daughter and rampant, depraved ghosts; frequent switching between the "real" world and a ghastly nightmare realm; and many locked doors with craftily hidden keys.
    Read full review
  2. GameZone
    65
    Shattered Memories was an attempt at doing something different with the Silent Hill series. Unfortunately, just because something is different doesn't mean it's better.
    Read full review
  3. IGN
    80
    The PS2 iteration is no slouch, either. It very closely resembles the Wii incarnation and controls well enough with dual-analog sticks that gamers who don't own both systems won't miss the Wii remote. Meanwhile, since the content is otherwise identical, there's great fun to be had.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »