Silent Hill

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Feb 24, 1999
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 896 Ratings

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  1. WitchyThree7
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Tenia los puzzles más dificiles en su época, y más si consideramos que en ese entonces no habian tutoriales en Youtube. De las mejores experiencias del survival horror y mi favorito.
  2. Scwabzz
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    Amazing game! I recently bought a PS3 so I can play this game and I was a bit skeptical going back to an old game due to being spoiled with modern gaming mechanics. However, I was blown away at how well this game has aged. The story and setting are fantastic and the puzzle solving fits so well into the atmosphere they set. The graphics of course are old but for me personally when it comesAmazing game! I recently bought a PS3 so I can play this game and I was a bit skeptical going back to an old game due to being spoiled with modern gaming mechanics. However, I was blown away at how well this game has aged. The story and setting are fantastic and the puzzle solving fits so well into the atmosphere they set. The graphics of course are old but for me personally when it comes to horror games sometimes the “worse” looking ones tend to be some of the best horror games. For the time this game is monumental and really set forth a series many gaming fans enjoy. The voice acting is the worst part for me personally but nothing that was game breaking for me.… Expand
  3. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    Still one of my favorite games. Its, like most survival horror games of the time, way too hard. Also, extremely confusing, i never beat it as a teen because i never knew where to go and what to do. I did it later i college. The SH atmosphere is just amazing.
  4. gotterpotter56
    Jun 17, 2023
    8
    Хорошая игра. Больше пугает своей атмосферой нежели противниками. Окружение неплохое, геймплей некомфортный.
  5. Dokusai
    Apr 29, 2023
    8
    Obra prima, essas são as palavras que definem Silent Hill, o jogo é muito legal, ele consegue te deixar tenso e com medo do pode ocorrer conforme você avança na história, até hoje foi um dos poucos jogos que me causaram tensão durante a gameplay. Outro ponto interessante de se notar é que os personagens também são muito bons, e fazem você ter interesse em saber porque eles estão ondeObra prima, essas são as palavras que definem Silent Hill, o jogo é muito legal, ele consegue te deixar tenso e com medo do pode ocorrer conforme você avança na história, até hoje foi um dos poucos jogos que me causaram tensão durante a gameplay. Outro ponto interessante de se notar é que os personagens também são muito bons, e fazem você ter interesse em saber porque eles estão onde estão no jogo. A história do jogo também é boa e te prende, quanto mais você avança, mais você quer avançar. Eu particularmente gostei bastante da trilha sonora do jogo, achei todas as músicas boas e colocadas exatamente no momento certo. Acho que minha nota só não é 10 porque eu achei que os controles envelheceram mal.… Expand
  6. VaeL_XJB
    Mar 21, 2023
    8
    una saga que si o si tenia que probar si jugue los resident evil me gusto aunque saque el final malo xd
  7. 3ls0ul
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  8. SabaPro
    Mar 4, 2023
    8
    Surprisingly good for a playstation game, that being said, unlike silent hill 2/3, the flaws in this one are actually kinda annoying, and i probably wouldnt have played it if it wasnt a required play for silent hill 3.
  9. RyanBehemoth
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    Silent Hill 1! sem sombra de dúvidas foi uns dos melhores jogos de Terror/Horror do PsOne! e o melhor da saga SH! o meu favorito até hoje!
    tem um ótimo terror atmosférico, ambientação assustadora, ótimos personagens, uma história muito envolvente, uma excelente trilha sonora do Akira Yamaoka, fora o design de monstros Masahiro Ito além de toda Team Silent contribuíram muito pra esse game    Silent Hill 1! sem sombra de dúvidas foi uns dos melhores jogos de Terror/Horror do PsOne! e o melhor da saga SH! o meu favorito até hoje!
    tem um ótimo terror atmosférico, ambientação assustadora, ótimos personagens, uma história muito envolvente, uma excelente trilha sonora do Akira Yamaoka, fora o design de monstros Masahiro Ito além de toda Team Silent contribuíram muito pra esse game ser o que ele é! um clássico absoluto!    … Expand
  10. Trix122
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    This game was ahead of its time BY A LOT. They dont make this kind of games anymore.
  11. Mistofdeath
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It has an amazing creepy atmosphere with an intriguing yet mysterious story but has clucky movement and combat. It has clucky combat. The puzzles can be a bit confusing and might need help online for guidance. Overall, it is an experience worth playing.… Expand
  12. klaaz
    Jan 25, 2023
    9
    The best atmosphere ever created for a horror videogame. Inflict anguish and constant oppression without resorting to cheap horror resources such as jump-scare. We will be accompanied by a constant fear throughout the journey of Harry in Silent Hill.
  13. abdurhmanzain
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Sure it's not like Resident Evil, Silent Hill is a psychologically frightening hidden horror and is the number one mediocrity game, it's definitely so stunning that a real horror wants to take it without question.
  14. Uauqdemais
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    A frente do tempo e perfeito na medida do possível para a sua época, simplesmente um dos melhores jogos de terror de toda a história
  15. Beeshu
    Dec 19, 2022
    8
    Through expert use of sound and taking advantage of the limitations of the visuals at the time, Silent Hill manages to become one of the most unsettling and horrifying games ever made. The gameplay may have aged poorly, but fans of horror will still find themselves lost in the rabbit whole of theories, mythology and strange lore. Silent Hill is a great starting point for the classic horrorThrough expert use of sound and taking advantage of the limitations of the visuals at the time, Silent Hill manages to become one of the most unsettling and horrifying games ever made. The gameplay may have aged poorly, but fans of horror will still find themselves lost in the rabbit whole of theories, mythology and strange lore. Silent Hill is a great starting point for the classic horror franchise.… Expand
  16. AhoyNut
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This game makes me wish hitting a wall at max speed was highly enjoyable. 10/10
  17. 2I2l1a
    Nov 13, 2022
    7
    A young man searching for his daughter - struggling to exist in a place between reality and hell - a town hiding gruesome, dark secrets. Follow a trail of blood and mutilation to snatch a loved one from the clutches of a demonic power. Enter an alternative dimension where death is no escape. Welcome to the madness that is Silent Hill.
  18. BerceGampu
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Beside my memories with this games, Silent Hill is surely game changing for that era. Everything is great in every aspect.
  19. ZangBang
    Oct 27, 2022
    5
    55/100
    Silent Hill crafts a wonderfully tense, delightfully unsettling horror atmosphere thanks to the sum of its parts. The foggy, abandoned town feels quiet and vast, rewarding exploration with plenty of resources, weapons and optional content, whilst simultaneously feeling claustrophobic and dangerous thanks to the various neverending hostile creatures lurking within the city. Hidden    55/100
    Silent Hill crafts a wonderfully tense, delightfully unsettling horror atmosphere thanks to the sum of its parts. The foggy, abandoned town feels quiet and vast, rewarding exploration with plenty of resources, weapons and optional content, whilst simultaneously feeling claustrophobic and dangerous thanks to the various neverending hostile creatures lurking within the city. Hidden by the thick layer of fog that permeates the map, an unnerving sound cue alerts the player of their presence when nearby, imbuing the whole experience in a constant state of creeping danger. Alas, this atmospheric terror doesn't translate very well in combat, with only a handful of enemies posing a real threat, as well as severely lacking, bland boss fights. Nonetheless, the journey remains overall enjoyable thanks to interesting environmental puzzles and charming riddles that require an engaging level of lateral creative thinking. The story, a gritty blend of visceral human drama and real supernatural demonic concepts, is narrated in a cryptic manner which adds to the obscure mood of the game, and unveils its twisted secrets through multiple ending with different requirements, but most characters are not interesting or explored nearly enough to make their tribulations really impactful.    … Expand
  20. frederik1478
    Oct 13, 2022
    8
    It was a good experience getting to play the first game in the Silent Hill series and I enjoyed my time even if I had to look up the answers to the puzzles to figure out.

    I am most of all just blown an way how good the atmosphere and graphics still on the PS1 the weird effect an origami figure character the side makes it a bit more horrifying when you don't really know what you're looking    It was a good experience getting to play the first game in the Silent Hill series and I enjoyed my time even if I had to look up the answers to the puzzles to figure out.

    I am most of all just blown an way how good the atmosphere and graphics still on the PS1 the weird effect an origami figure character the side makes it a bit more horrifying when you don't really know what you're looking at.

    The enemy designs were terrifying and annoying which is maybe good thing because I was really trying to avoid them as much as possible.

    If you're interested in playing a horror classic then this is a good place to begin.    … Expand
  21. Onlyclassicvg1
    Sep 21, 2022
    10
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  22. iamyans
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    Everything about this game is just great. Sounds, music, camera, locations, story, characters, **** ps1 graphics, all of these gives you incredible experience of a true horror game. 10/10
  23. gameking
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    This game is awesome. You are never be bored. Nowadays, other games are using one or two copy places or they are using open-world with stupid missions. This game has a lot of place such as hospital, school, park, port, sewers, cafes... All places has a lot of good puzzles. The athmosphere is very terrifying and, this game gives you a good horror.
  24. Jackwill
    Mar 15, 2021
    8
    Первый Сайлент Хилл Великая конечно игра. Я не был знаком ни с одной игрой серии, но когда я впервые услышал музыку из оных, я сразу влюбился. Мистика, Жуть и Любопытство - Все эти чувства я испытал от одной только заглавной темы игры. И сама игра меня в этих чувствах не обмануло. Жуткий и таинственный город, по которому нам приходиться передвигаться, таинственные локации и приятные дляПервый Сайлент Хилл Великая конечно игра. Я не был знаком ни с одной игрой серии, но когда я впервые услышал музыку из оных, я сразу влюбился. Мистика, Жуть и Любопытство - Все эти чувства я испытал от одной только заглавной темы игры. И сама игра меня в этих чувствах не обмануло. Жуткий и таинственный город, по которому нам приходиться передвигаться, таинственные локации и приятные для размышления головоломки - все эти элементы делают сайлент хилл первый великой игрой. Из минусов неудобная стрельба, но первая сонька же так везде было. И некоторые сомнительные моменты как босс бабочка которого добавили в игру поход по приколу.… Expand
  25. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jul 19, 2022
    9
    Konami's answer to Resident Evil is a bizarre spooky horror game that is unnerving. This is like a Twilight Zone episode directed by Clive Barker. The surreal atmosphere is very cinematic. It's a slow-paced game, but the lore and mystery of the game is interesting. Gameplay is similar to RE and the game takes advantage of the Dual Shock controller in the way that MGS did. Overall, fans ofKonami's answer to Resident Evil is a bizarre spooky horror game that is unnerving. This is like a Twilight Zone episode directed by Clive Barker. The surreal atmosphere is very cinematic. It's a slow-paced game, but the lore and mystery of the game is interesting. Gameplay is similar to RE and the game takes advantage of the Dual Shock controller in the way that MGS did. Overall, fans of creepy movies will savor every minute of it. This is a classic. I would rate it with a 9 out of 10.… Expand
  26. hyrts
    Jun 4, 2022
    9
    A good game. I'm only posting this review to gather a list of nostalgic games I've played.
  27. Kovalev_Stepan
    Jun 2, 2022
    10
    Это ШЕДЕВР! Хоть игра и вышла 23 года назад, ей есть чем удивить новых игроков. Потрясающий саундтрек, прослушанный мною неоднократно, атмосфера ужаса и одиночества в безлюдном туманном городе, полным жутких монстров, которые только и хотят напасть на главного героя. Отличный интересный непростой сюжет. Я впервые встречаюсь с хоррор игрой, в которой действительно интересная сюжетная линия.Это ШЕДЕВР! Хоть игра и вышла 23 года назад, ей есть чем удивить новых игроков. Потрясающий саундтрек, прослушанный мною неоднократно, атмосфера ужаса и одиночества в безлюдном туманном городе, полным жутких монстров, которые только и хотят напасть на главного героя. Отличный интересный непростой сюжет. Я впервые встречаюсь с хоррор игрой, в которой действительно интересная сюжетная линия. Неплохая боевая система, уж тем более для 1999 года. К слову найдутся современные игры с управлением хуже, чем здесь. На определённом сюжетном моменте игра в слёзы бросает, а для меня это единичные случаи. Это одна из немногих игр, которые остаются в памяти, и хочется перепроходить её снова и снова. Уже прошел игру два раза, всем советую, кто ещё не играл бегом устанавливать. Естественно, моя оценка 10/10.… Expand
  28. Jackie_Jackson
    May 25, 2022
    9
    Я всего-лишь хотел проверить работоспособность эмупятора пс1 и теперь у меня глубокая моральная и психологическая травма ну спасибо сволочи кривоглазые
  29. Boldanone
    May 14, 2022
    9
    Amazing as a horror game. I like this kind of walking-around-finding-stuff games. The game is terrifying most of the time. I love that looking through the darkness feels very real and scary. The controls feel old, but that's understandable. The only thing that bothered me is a long walking around the city near the end (maybe I just could find the way). A strong 9/10 it is.
  30. BeeSting1
    Apr 10, 2022
    8
    Good

    - music really adds to the horror atmosphere and the fear factor. All kinds of creepy tracks and sound effects to increase tension. - some of the puzzles were too hard imo. I have no knowledge of the astral signs, so there was no chance I could've solved that puzzle. I wouldn't even know what to search up since I didn't know those images were of astral signs. - combat was    Good

    - music really adds to the horror atmosphere and the fear factor. All kinds of creepy tracks and sound effects to increase tension.

    - some of the puzzles were too hard imo. I have no knowledge of the astral signs, so there was no chance I could've solved that puzzle. I wouldn't even know what to search up since I didn't know those images were of astral signs.

    - combat was straight forward. It added to the horror without being over bearing.

    - the graphics were great for a PS1 game.

    - the fog and visual design of the environments were done very well. Made it all extra scary.

    - the story was mysteries which kept me wanting to know what was happening. New characters Harry came across also added to the mystery, like the nurse.

    - Voice acting was actually quite good, except for some of the awkward pauses they put between lines.

    Bad

    - lack of map in Nowhere had me very frustrated. Every corridor looked the same, every door looked the same. Backtracking was annoying.

    - the tank controls in some area were bad.    … Expand
  31. GabePhoenix
    Mar 20, 2022
    8
    There are plenty of things I like about this game:

    The characters are well written, and all the main ones have their own impact on the narrative. The atmosphere is extremely well done, and carries a lot of weight. It's depressive, it's dark, and it's immersive, even for today. And God, the soundtrack. Akira Yamaoka is a master of his craft, no doubt. HUGE mention for the "Not    There are plenty of things I like about this game:

    The characters are well written, and all the main ones have their own impact on the narrative.

    The atmosphere is extremely well done, and carries a lot of weight. It's depressive, it's dark, and it's immersive, even for today.

    And God, the soundtrack. Akira Yamaoka is a master of his craft, no doubt. HUGE mention for the "Not Tomorrow" OST. This guy alone built a certain idetity for the series when it comes to beats.

    There are a few things that keep me from giving this title a higher rating, though.

    For starters, I think the voice acting was overall, OK, but it certainly could've been better. There are some dialogue lines in which the intonation just felt... weird.

    The game also slows down so much near the end, it had me wishing it'd just get over with it.
    You basically run around an otherworldly labyrinth collecting a series of key items, and solving some rather difficult, consecutive puzzles, as you uncover a lot more about the town's secrets (which is the good part about all that).
    It can be really annoying to run around with no map, nor direction for over an hour if you're not in the best of your days; which I was, by the way.

    Speaking of puzzles, they're well designed, and can also be frustratingly difficult to solve; like the piano and zodiac puzzles for instance. You can feel extremely smart by solving them, yet extremely dumb for looking them up on the internet, or thinking so hard about them. They're tough, though, really.

    Unfortunately, I achieved the bad ending, which was almost like a joke ending, and I didn't like that at all. It's a real slap to the face to play a game for over ten hours, just to get a stupid, sarcastic ending as a reward. It should've been just straight bad.
    You might argue I should've explored the game more, but I tell you, I really did. Actually most, if not all of the ending's requirements are located at the final resort area, which is filled by monsters that wouldn't leave you alone for a minute.
    I still ran towards every corner and looked for every spot I could explore, but unfortunately I missed the requirements. I wish the game was more clear as to what items or actions could change the ending; it's all very non-intuitive.

    I'm not a fan of multiple endings anyways, I pretty much prefer a solid finale as to what really happened, but I can appreciate what this game offered for it's time.

    I'm glad I got to experience this classic. While not my favorite horror game, it is still a respectable horror nonetheless, and its heavy atmosphere and psychological pression stays with me even after I beat it.

    To me, this was a VERY GOOD game.    … Expand
  32. EduardoMeurer
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Jogo fantástico, até hoje ainda é o melhor jogo de horror já feito, imersão incrível tanto pelo ambiente quanto pela trilha sonora do mestre Akira Yamaoka.
  33. Hector_huertas
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    Fue junto con resident evil uno de los primeros juegos en tercera persona y de terror que jugué.
    Ha sido el juego que más me ha gustado en cuestion de suspenso e historia. Me arriesgo a decir que es "cute".
  34. lidwang
    Jan 8, 2022
    8
    The game is a great fundation for the rest of the sage, the level designs and aesthethics are great, and the tank control and item managment are servisable. The characters are kinda bland but really likeable(unlike most horror games). The story and voice acting could really get some work. But I see this game becoming a 9/10 for me in the future.
  35. Valkillmore
    Dec 20, 2021
    9
    Repetitive as **** but its 1999 so who cares. The narrative is pretty good but its the characters who really shine, one of the greatest atmospheric horror games ever.
  36. Dandys1
    Dec 15, 2021
    10
    This game is just amazing, first Silent Hill game is still my favorite entry in the whole series, Team Silent made very artisticly and emotionaly powerful and influentul game that is gonna be forever stuck in my head. True terror, insane symbolism, visuals and top notch Akira Yamaoka's soundtrack that just pushes the atmosphere, feelings and overal game even higher to the peak of horrorThis game is just amazing, first Silent Hill game is still my favorite entry in the whole series, Team Silent made very artisticly and emotionaly powerful and influentul game that is gonna be forever stuck in my head. True terror, insane symbolism, visuals and top notch Akira Yamaoka's soundtrack that just pushes the atmosphere, feelings and overal game even higher to the peak of horror mastery. Must play for every fan of horror, especially if you indulge in psychologically based horror. Do yourself a favor and go play the game, even non-gamers horror enthusiasts should watch at least the gameplay to not miss this gem.… Expand
  37. guiletheguiles
    Nov 29, 2021
    7
    It took me THIS long to actually finish Silent Hill 1. I did it, finally...
    Although I'm happy to say that this incredible franchise's first game is indeed amazing, I'm also a bit sad to see how outdated it gets as the years go by.
    I have to start saying that Silent Hill is probably one of the most unique game I've ever played. It's definitely not its sequel, but it's definitely one of    It took me THIS long to actually finish Silent Hill 1. I did it, finally...
    Although I'm happy to say that this incredible franchise's first game is indeed amazing, I'm also a bit sad to see how outdated it gets as the years go by.

    I have to start saying that Silent Hill is probably one of the most unique game I've ever played. It's definitely not its sequel, but it's definitely one of the most remarkable games of its time. It may be outdated and rough around the edges but it's undeniably original, effective and essential.

    Silent Hill 1 made me feel dreadful - but In a good way.
    The main reason for this is atmosphere and sound. Few games actually got me this tense and unsure of my actions quite like this one.
    The town is well-modeled and feels like an actual ghost town, environments are not pre-rendered and that might be the reason why it's all so strange and foreboding, characters are mysterious and creepy, enemy design is good, it's short with an INTENSE pacing, replayability is highly encouraged and the mood is just perfect.

    Like I've said before, atmosphere and sound were key.
    It's an astonishing work of sound design and ambience. Even if the game had no combat, SH's tone and oppressive music itself would've been enough to make you sweat.
    The story also helps a lot. It's grotesque and often heavy. The mystery set from the start kept me interested until the end and although I feel like it could've been handled a lot better, I was craving to know more even after the credits rolled.

    With all that said, I have to be honest: the game does not hold up.
    Sure, it is great, but it BEGS a well done remake.
    Combat is downright painful, movement is stiff to a fault, puzzles can be very overcomplicated and enemy placement is just bad! Traversing SH's foggy envrionments should've been spooky, but the amount of enemies chasing and hurting Harry at ALL TIMES breaks the vibe. At least until you enter a place like the hospital or school. In fact, this is probably the main reason why I wasn't scared at all during these moments. Just upset.

    The story's also something that felt a bit underdeveloped in my opinion. It starts off great, but fails to explain essential plot points and fill the blanks. It's something that I felt that could've been easily fixed, with a few more notes or cutscenes, but instead it becomes a puzzle of its own in the end.

    As previously said, Silent Hill 1 is unique. What I've experienced here or in its sequence is something that I haven't experienced in other games.
    It didn't age well and if you want the full story you'll probably need to Google it, but I'm pretty sure that you'll love it anyway. It's a fantastic survival horror game and one of the genre's most original.    … Expand
  38. arostislavna
    Nov 14, 2021
    9
    Literally a must play classic horror game from a development team of 10-12 people.
  39. Ehsan_Nasrabadi
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Undoubtedly the scariest game in history ..
    I have experienced all the horror titles of 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th generations.
    But Silent Hill 1 is still the best after 23 years.
    Imaginary story ..
    Along with an allusion to the sea full of corruption that lies behind religion.    … Expand
  40. Sr_Weske
    Sep 14, 2021
    9
    Só não é melhor que o Silent Hill 2. Só não é melhor que o Silent Hill 2. Só não é melhor que o Silent Hill 2.
  41. Kai82
    Jul 27, 2021
    10
    It is a cult classic of its time and a really influential game. Together with the Resident Evil franchise it made the survival horror genre a household name. In comparison with Resident Evil it is more psychology horror with a deeper atmosphere. It mastered to create an uneasy feeling of dread with fear of what might be lurking in the darkness, fog or unknown. The atmosphere, scenery andIt is a cult classic of its time and a really influential game. Together with the Resident Evil franchise it made the survival horror genre a household name. In comparison with Resident Evil it is more psychology horror with a deeper atmosphere. It mastered to create an uneasy feeling of dread with fear of what might be lurking in the darkness, fog or unknown. The atmosphere, scenery and ideas were quite amazing and many games tried to copy the formula. Sadly also later entries in the franchise but I lose track. The protagonist Harry Mason is driving with his adopted daughter Cheryl to the town Silent Hill for a vacation. When he arrives at the outskirts he hardly avoids hitting a girl that was on the road and loses his consciousness in the crash. When he awakes in the town his daughter is gone and something strange is happening there. So starts the story with Harry trying to find his missing daughter while trying to find out what happened with Silent Hill. While the set up sounds a bit generic the story is really engaging and keeps you wondering what could explain this horrible nightmare. It has a fascinating haunting atmosphere that sucks you into the game. There are multiple endings to the story depending on you and one is so ridiculous funny ending that even M. Night Shyamalan will not pull it of (I recommend to read a guide for the endings as a crucial point is easy to miss and some things are far away from self-explanatory). What enhances the atmosphere is the radio which give static noise when enemies are near. This increases the paranoia and dread level. Funny sidenote: The fog which helps with the atmosphere was added because of hardware limitations. This is one of the very rare cases where the hardware limitation improved the game (Thought before that this was impossible but stand corrected). The characters work also really well. Harry is just an average person who is thrown into something that surpasses his wildest imaginations or even nightmares but also someone who will not stop to safe his daughter even when it endangers his life. The rest of the cast I wont spoil works well and I was invested in them. Gameplay wise it was finest survival horror. The ammunition and healing items are scare so that you have to make harsh decisions as you continue through the game (More on higher difficulty). There are a lot of puzzles to solve but many are just in the take the right item to the right place category (Which was not a weakness or complaint back then). However it works well and kept me returning to the game many times. Graphically it was really good for its time. Especially the sequences. I must also say that it is outdated today but that is to be expected and cant be hold against the game. The enemy design left an impact as some types from the game / franchise are still wildly known and referenced. The soundtrack is unique and enhances the atmosphere as sneakily as awesome. Clarification: I beat the game before I realized how good it was just in another playthrough. Overall this is a cult classic of the genre and a must play of its time. A lot of hard work and effort was put into and this makes the game so great. Sadly the franchise is dormant now since P.T. was forcefully canceled by Konami but there are rumors that Hideo Kojima is working on a spiritual successor. Maybe we are lucky in the next years (Would name it “Quiet Mountains” to anger Konami;-).… Expand
  42. actinium
    Jul 11, 2021
    9
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  43. BaBka_YaGGa
    May 30, 2021
    10
    Самая первая игра великой серии silent hill, лучшая игра на ps 1, до сих пор она вызывает психологический страх своей музыкой и атмосферностью. Konami хватит заниматься херней, Ваша репутация пробила дно, соберите снова team silent и выпустите ремейк.Самая первая игра великой серии silent hill, лучшая игра на ps 1, до сих пор она вызывает психологический страх своей музыкой и атмосферностью. Konami хватит заниматься херней, Ваша репутация пробила дно, соберите снова team silent и выпустите ремейк.
  44. Lifesmeaning42
    May 6, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is alright to play but it's too loud, and there's not enough of a hill.… Expand
  45. Rodmontes
    Apr 4, 2021
    9
    Well is good game, im a boy 13 years old and i like this game, the puzzles are so hard, its so crepy so to be honest this game is the best of the silent hill
  46. SuperClaudio64
    Feb 28, 2021
    8
    Silent Hill è un gioco che ha un età, ma che riesce ancora a spaventare nonostante la sua grafica e questo non è poco. Il primo di un ottima serie, il primo silent hill crea le basi per una serie di giochi horror basati più sulla psicologia e offre una buona storia horror con vari finali è un ottima atmosfera che raramente si può trovare nei titoli moderni. Ottimo Gioco!
  47. queondavatos
    Jan 29, 2021
    8
    muy buen juego d terror . en mi opinión creo q le falta un par d tipos de enemigos más y un par d bosses más para llegar al 10 . aunque el juego es bastante corto y tampoco supone un gran problema . el final bueno es increíble pero es difícil d conseguir , y el malo es bastante triste podrían haberlo hecho un poco mejor xd .
    84/100
  48. BeboFett
    Dec 31, 2020
    8
    Although I am not a big fan of the saga, I have to admit that Silent Hill is a great work

    Its rough gameplay works for the genre. Most of all, its story is of great weight, the development of the plot is undoubtedly its strength, and I'm sure that at the time it marked many gamers.
  49. Hugeonpluto
    Dec 26, 2020
    2
    Imagine some cottage cheese dumped out on the sidewalk for 20 years. That's how well this game has aged. It was probably good when it came out, but it's a chore to play now.
  50. erenpasha
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    En iyi korku oyun serilerinden bir tanesi hatta en iyisi olduğunu düşündüğüm silent hill serisinin birinci oyunu. Bana hissetdirdiklerini asla bir metin kimseye anlatamıyacak ama kısaca şunu diyebilirim ki sadece ve sadece oynayın yorum okumayın çünkü silent hill bir his oyunudur.
  51. Mahmus
    Oct 26, 2020
    9
    Silent Hill uses genius tricks to give the impression of an open world that feels both vast and claustrophobic, with roads destroyed restricting the player and scry creatures emanating sound you'll grow to hate in the best way possible.

    The game, with it's impressive visuals and excellent soundtrack, touches on the psycholical apsects a bit less than subsequent entries, but creates an    Silent Hill uses genius tricks to give the impression of an open world that feels both vast and claustrophobic, with roads destroyed restricting the player and scry creatures emanating sound you'll grow to hate in the best way possible.

    The game, with it's impressive visuals and excellent soundtrack, touches on the psycholical apsects a bit less than subsequent entries, but creates an unnerving atmosphere that keeps you playing with ease and fright, even if you might need a guide to solve some of the most convoluted puzzles and a heads up on how to beat the real final boss in under a minute.    … Expand
  52. Silent_evil
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Silent Hill is a landmark game for the survival horror genre. I first played it recently on ePSXe PS1 emulator.

    The game features a gloomy, desolate, disturbing atmosphere. It includes intimidating enemies like the Grey Children, Mumblers, Air Screamers, Groaners and Puppet Nurses/Doctors. A mind-blowing plot, with eerie environments and dark places. The super creepy music    Silent Hill is a landmark game for the survival horror genre. I first played it recently on ePSXe PS1 emulator.

    The game features a gloomy, desolate, disturbing atmosphere.

    It includes intimidating enemies like the Grey Children, Mumblers, Air Screamers, Groaners and Puppet Nurses/Doctors.

    A mind-blowing plot, with eerie environments and dark places.

    The super creepy music boosts the horror experience!

    Also, the intro song is really epic!!!

    Apparently, the graphics are old since it is a 1999 game. However, not a problem if you love retro games, plus it makes the whole experience more scary.    … Expand
  53. ArturWLM
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    The best survivor horror in the history of the gaming industry. The developers, thanks to their talent and ingenuity, were able to create an unreal atmosphere of horror, fear and loneliness in a desert city. The sound design is beyond praise. 10 out of 10.
  54. Frustrated4Ever
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    I'm about to commit what many would consider blasphemy...

    Silent Hill is a superior survival horror game to Resident Evil. Allow me to explain: Everything Resident Evil did, Silent Hill did better. Dynamic gameplay design? Silent Hill has fully explorable 3D environments, the ability to move while shooting, unique enemies, and an entire town to explore. Meanwhile, the original    I'm about to commit what many would consider blasphemy...

    Silent Hill is a superior survival horror game to Resident Evil. Allow me to explain:

    Everything Resident Evil did, Silent Hill did better. Dynamic gameplay design? Silent Hill has fully explorable 3D environments, the ability to move while shooting, unique enemies, and an entire town to explore. Meanwhile, the original Resident Evil is restricted to a single mansion, has fixed camera angles (with 2D backgrounds), very few enemy types, and stand-and-shoot combat. Now, it's not totally fair to compare games that are three years apart in age, but both of these titles served as their respective franchise's debut. As for story, that's really subjective. Silent Hill certainly has more depth though.

    The only real gripes i have with the game are unimaginative enemy designs and shoddy voice acting. You can also get lost at times, but I kind of like not having my hand held.

    8/10    … Expand
  55. Massive-Attack1
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la historia y de los más influyentes en el género terror. Se ha intentado imitar e incluso plagiar pero la atmósfera que creó la niebla de silent hill el año 1999 es irrepetible. Desorientación, intriga y misterio sin armas, mejoras ni farmeo. Auténtico old school
  56. REALCAZMANIAC
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    This review is biased and personal Silent Hill for the playstation 1 was a game changer for for me this game is one of my all time favorite games it was one of the first games i had and played as a kid it was my fathers i have very strong feelings of nostalgia for this title i would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of survival horror and doesnt mind tank controls and ps1 graphics
  57. Makolvalenzuela
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    me encanta tanto que lo juego una vez al año sin falta desde que lo conoci por alla del 2004 que puedo decir, QUIERO UN NUEVO SILENT HILL
  58. Toasty87
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Tough controls but true horror game all in all out plus the soundtrack is simply amazing .
  59. Seniukas1987
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Best horror game ever existed till this day. No one comes even close to Silent Hill. Also this game was released on PS1 is hard to believe what they achieved in 90s. 10/10
  60. Stuarts
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    El gran competidor de Resident Evil y para mi le mejor, Silent HIll te lleva a un mundo enigmatico lleno de criaturas y escenarios muy tetricos que te haran dudar al jugar este juego y sentir una gran pesar al avanzar, el primer juego de una gran saga obvio para su generacion es de lo mejor e igual en estos tiempos aun te pone eriza la piel, un juego con excelente ambientación, enemigosEl gran competidor de Resident Evil y para mi le mejor, Silent HIll te lleva a un mundo enigmatico lleno de criaturas y escenarios muy tetricos que te haran dudar al jugar este juego y sentir una gran pesar al avanzar, el primer juego de una gran saga obvio para su generacion es de lo mejor e igual en estos tiempos aun te pone eriza la piel, un juego con excelente ambientación, enemigos excelentes y unos acertijos que destruyen tu cerebro (El acertijo del piano). Este juego no necesita que lo presenten, necesita que lo juegues para que vivas una experiencia epica y llena de terror.… Expand
  61. agusss
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego, es un gran silent hill, su historia es atrapante y su personaje principal es un personaje que se hace querer bastante. Renovó el género de horror
  62. DefaltWorld
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Primer juego de mi primer consola la ps1, que marco mi infancia, este juego cuando lo jugue fue la ostia el primer juego que logro asustarme desde el principio, gracias a este juego empece a jugar videojuegos, muy recomendado pero en pc y con algun mod de graficos, ya que los graficos de esa epoca en la actualidad te puede joder la experiencia
  63. Sitheral
    Jun 14, 2020
    9
    Fantastic horror, probably the best one on ps1. The focus here is not the combat, most of the time you simply explore town of silent hill, but trust me, thats all you need, its not an experience you are going to forget.
  64. Mashiba8
    May 5, 2020
    10
    Awesome survival horror, the beginning of one of the greatest psychologic terror franchise ever
  65. Ls15x
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Absolutamente fantástico esse game! Recomendo a todos jogarem ele. O melhor jogo de PS1 já feito.
  66. Zorrk
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    That **** game...dammmn. That sound of unknown, one of the best horror games. Masterpiece!
  67. SleepNot
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    SILENT HILL is a perfect horror game! I love this game so much! I remember everything from this game after 20 years.
  68. Shimmeywill
    Mar 9, 2020
    7
    Good for the time. Definitely isn't very scary in hindsight compared to the sequels and the sewer level feels very "gamey". It does end up breaking the immersion quite a bit for the latter part of the game.
  69. SMBW
    Feb 21, 2020
    9
    Не умирающая классика, лучший хоррор в своем стиле, все последующие части были хуже. Дизайн, звук, сюжет, персонажи. Графика для своего времени была топовая и выжимала все из ps1.
  70. mrrealperson
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    Первый Silent Hill шикарен. Учитывая, что игра делалась в 1999 году, видно что было вложено много стараний.
    +Город с широкими реалистичными улочками, набитый отсылками.
    +Мрачная атмосфера, жутко, игра может напугать даже без скримеров. +Логичный и грамотный сюжет. Небольшое количество диалогов без воды. Что может оттолкнуть: -Игра 1999, вышла на ps1, а сейчас 2020. -Как и присуще    Первый Silent Hill шикарен. Учитывая, что игра делалась в 1999 году, видно что было вложено много стараний.
    +Город с широкими реалистичными улочками, набитый отсылками.
    +Мрачная атмосфера, жутко, игра может напугать даже без скримеров.
    +Логичный и грамотный сюжет. Небольшое количество диалогов без воды.
    Что может оттолкнуть:
    -Игра 1999, вышла на ps1, а сейчас 2020.
    -Как и присуще хоррорам управление неудобное.    … Expand
  71. DartAnok
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    One of the best game at PS and one of the best horror game ever. After so many years, it still playable and interesting.
  72. shaddixx
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Number one horror of my childhood and my entire life.
    (Could only play with my best friend when we were kids)
    Thanks "TeamSilent" for the amazing Masterpiece of 1999 and unforgettable memories. Especially wanna thank Akira Yamaoka for the great, groundbreaking and uncomparable sound design and music that made the game 60% scarier and unique! Really loved CGI moments of the game (just    Number one horror of my childhood and my entire life.
    (Could only play with my best friend when we were kids)

    Thanks "TeamSilent" for the amazing Masterpiece of 1999 and unforgettable memories. Especially wanna thank Akira Yamaoka for the great, groundbreaking and uncomparable sound design and music that made the game 60% scarier and unique!
    Really loved CGI moments of the game (just remember camera movement in the dark alley in first 5 minutes of game).
    Control is hard and it makes game more difficult and interesting, sometimes you wanna yell and kill Harry (main character) with your own hands instead of monsters because he's too slow turning around and run! :D
    It's absolutely atmospheric nightmare with it's own exceptional world. Still get a little bit nervous and at the same time excited when I hear the air raid siren in town.    … Expand
  73. Razzee
    May 27, 2019
    9
    Silent Hill is far from graphically realistic by modern standards, but I don't recall when it was the last time I felt goosebumps playing a game. The dreaded tank controls are awkward/frustrating at first, but I got used to it... and somehow started liking this aspect of the game, to my surprise. Tense and fun, but amountful are the cheap puzzles to keep the spectator busy and artificiallySilent Hill is far from graphically realistic by modern standards, but I don't recall when it was the last time I felt goosebumps playing a game. The dreaded tank controls are awkward/frustrating at first, but I got used to it... and somehow started liking this aspect of the game, to my surprise. Tense and fun, but amountful are the cheap puzzles to keep the spectator busy and artificially extend the duration of this rather short game, negatively impacting my interest in the story, since it was barely developed even after some hours invested on it. With a clear objective in mind, that is to find his daughter, Harry is notably nonchalant towards the numerous abstract life forms he encounters during his search. No matter how exemplar of a father someone is, being so selfless and devoid of the most primitive sense, fear, is humanly impossible. Nevertheless, it's one of the best PS1 games I played in terms of atmosphere, graphics and soundtrack. Looking forward to a remake, if it ever happens.… Expand
  74. fer5500
    May 26, 2019
    10
    Controls are easy even in modern times, the right amount of tension and feeling of isolation, the atmosphere is perfect.
  75. Talomustkill
    May 7, 2019
    9
    Uno de los pocos juegos que hasta la fecha, me mantiene con la piel de gallina cada vez que lo juego.
  76. nonaste
    Mar 15, 2019
    0
    This is 2019. I must be spoiled. Trying to play this game is an absolutely aggravating experience. The KB controls are clunky beyond belief. I gave up in utter frustration after an hour of trying to move around and defend myself. This thing is rated as the best horror survival game in existence. BS!! The dialogue and writing is just awful. The soundtrack is a joke. The graphicsThis is 2019. I must be spoiled. Trying to play this game is an absolutely aggravating experience. The KB controls are clunky beyond belief. I gave up in utter frustration after an hour of trying to move around and defend myself. This thing is rated as the best horror survival game in existence. BS!! The dialogue and writing is just awful. The soundtrack is a joke. The graphics suck beyond belief. Ok, sure it was made in 1899 so I understand that. But from what I saw in an hour the horror level is laughable. Nothing was there to create horror. Everything about this damned game created annoyance.… Expand
  77. ReSTALL
    Jan 30, 2019
    9
    Хоть и играл в 2013 году атмосфера отлично передавалась и сейчас
  78. Leontorres7
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    Legendary game, play it, this game changed my life for good, all I have for this game is LOVE.
  79. SamLoboda
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    I was 11, when first time play this game, so half part of my life ago Silent Hill was one of the best game i ever play... Now in 2018 i can say that Silent Hill still best, Konami created game for any time and no matter was it 1999 or 2018.
  80. GenuineBruv2021
    Oct 29, 2018
    8
    Silent Hill is a really good game but its a bit difficult to play it 19 years later due to the outdated graphics. The story is relatively interesting, Gameplay is fun and satisfying as well. The puzzles can be a tad confusing as the game doesn't help you at all, but overall its a great game. Definitely worth your money.
  81. Panica3643D
    Jun 16, 2018
    9
    Игра для своего времени великолепная. Даже сейчас она актуальная, несмотря на устаревшую графику.
  82. DiogoOliveira
    May 7, 2018
    8
    Perfeito, só não dou nota máxima por motivos técnicos, mas é por sentido lógico, eu não joguei na época do seu lançamento. Quando foi lançado ele foi uma revolução, queria ter jogado na época que ele foi aclamado, mas ele não deixa de ser um game ótImo, suas mecânicas e referencia ate hoje, vemos em Rule of Rose o quanto Silent Hill é inspirador.
  83. ashketchum
    Mar 16, 2018
    9
    Silent Hill is one of the best in any medium at setting atmosphere. Period. It uses sound carefully, to allow the player time to react, whilst also building tension, as they stay cautious of their surroundings. The fog is a great way to cover technical limitations, whilst also enhancing the tension of the atmosphere. Enemy designs are all unique, as are settings. The control scheme, isSilent Hill is one of the best in any medium at setting atmosphere. Period. It uses sound carefully, to allow the player time to react, whilst also building tension, as they stay cautious of their surroundings. The fog is a great way to cover technical limitations, whilst also enhancing the tension of the atmosphere. Enemy designs are all unique, as are settings. The control scheme, is difficult to get used to, however, but thankfully, advanced movement and combat are kept to a minimum. Often, combat can be avoided outright by running like hell. Two detriments were the often cardboard voice acting, particularly for Mason himself, and the boss battles. A lot of the enemies create tension through players anticipating their appearance constantly. Bosses lack that tension, as they are mostly visible from the start, and they feel far too fantastical for the rest of the game. Overall, though, a fantastic game, and a game horror lovers of any medium, and even any video game fans in general should play.… Expand
  84. iddqd4
    Jan 23, 2018
    10
    Низкий поклон японцам, именно они сформировали многие жанры, в том числе жанр хорроров, где одним из столпов и был Silent Hill, игра с непередаваемой атмосферой.
  85. german_guera
    Dec 25, 2017
    10
    Just my favourite game of all times. If your are tired of nowadays semi horror games, this is your title.
  86. MrYawn
    Dec 10, 2017
    9
    This is the very prime example of a classic horror game and even to this day it still finds a way to scare and make me feel nervous. If you don't have a ps1 you can also buy it through the ps3 online store, which works pretty good for a port.
  87. Insuflo
    Aug 24, 2017
    10
    Un imprescindible del genero de terror en los videojuegos, aunque ya existía Alone in the Dark, Silent Hill fue un paso mas allá. Keiichiro Toyama construyó una sólida, angustiosa y opresora historia que te sumerge desde el principio en una ciudad de pesadilla rodeada de dificultosos puzles y una espesa niebla como compañera. Akira Yamaoka se convirtió en leyenda al crear una banda sonoraUn imprescindible del genero de terror en los videojuegos, aunque ya existía Alone in the Dark, Silent Hill fue un paso mas allá. Keiichiro Toyama construyó una sólida, angustiosa y opresora historia que te sumerge desde el principio en una ciudad de pesadilla rodeada de dificultosos puzles y una espesa niebla como compañera. Akira Yamaoka se convirtió en leyenda al crear una banda sonora imperecedera y hermana de los mejores clásicos. El comienzo de una saga que nos llevaría por calles angostas hasta el mejor terror. From Jaén, Spain.… Expand
  88. herimejson
    Aug 10, 2017
    9
    I didn't find the game scary, just because of the graphics, but I'm sure I would find it more scary if it was on the newer consoles. Even tho, I was scared in some moments it still wasn't enough to call game scary. I can just say this: "The worst voice acting ever!" The voice acting is so bad it's actually funny. But, who am I to judge, it's 1999's game. Anyways, amazing game in general.
  89. Captain_Faramir
    May 27, 2017
    9
    9.3 - Incredibly well made game. Controls and camera angles aren't the greatest but it doesn't take too much away from the overall experience. Puzzles are smartly made often using poems as clues, requiring the player to think about the words and not just interpret them literally. Besides a few really good music tracks, a lot of this game's soundtrack is atmospheric, and plays probably the9.3 - Incredibly well made game. Controls and camera angles aren't the greatest but it doesn't take too much away from the overall experience. Puzzles are smartly made often using poems as clues, requiring the player to think about the words and not just interpret them literally. Besides a few really good music tracks, a lot of this game's soundtrack is atmospheric, and plays probably the most significant role in making this game scary. Although the graphics do not seem to make the enemies appear scary to the player, the sounds they make combined with the music and environment makes them creepy. Silent Hill is also a largely story-driven game, and manages to do a decent job, but lacks the explanation of various details about the story.… Expand
  90. GiantFrisk
    May 4, 2017
    8
    one question why this game has soo **** controls is this because i play dualshock 4 controller because i play the game in to the ps tv ps1 classic game i buy the game but soo why is the game is bad controlls bad port? or this is the original ps1 the same problem? the game is look beatiful in the ps tv guys you not believe me i play this game 2017 seriously this is the final silent hillone question why this game has soo **** controls is this because i play dualshock 4 controller because i play the game in to the ps tv ps1 classic game i buy the game but soo why is the game is bad controlls bad port? or this is the original ps1 the same problem? the game is look beatiful in the ps tv guys you not believe me i play this game 2017 seriously this is the final silent hill game i played it and this is like the others good game but bad controls soo i give this 8… Expand
  91. Quijote
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    La perfección hecha juego, tremenda atmósfera visual, muy envolvente todo, sobre todo esa eterna niebla y la tensión constante del radio que suena cuando se acercan los enemigos. La música muy buena, los ángulos de las cámaras una maravilla, todo bien con este juego.
  92. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    8
    A Playstation 1 classic. A slightly diffenet take on the RE style survival horror of the time and still well worth a playthrough even by todays standards.
  93. Rem
    Jan 20, 2017
    8
    The original Silent Hill began what was once considered the greatest horror franchise in videogames, but what did it do specifically to spark this? For one, it crafted an atmosphere so thick and dreadful, nothing could match it for the time. Combine this with horror that delivers through subtlety and anticipation, a complex but hidden story, and a haunting soundtrack, this first entryThe original Silent Hill began what was once considered the greatest horror franchise in videogames, but what did it do specifically to spark this? For one, it crafted an atmosphere so thick and dreadful, nothing could match it for the time. Combine this with horror that delivers through subtlety and anticipation, a complex but hidden story, and a haunting soundtrack, this first entry would undoubtedly pave its way into the horror classics.

    The focus point of Silent Hill centers around its own name, the eponymous town in which the game takes place. Once a peaceful resort town now has been corrupted by demonic forces and the protagonist, Harry Mason enters the town in search of his daughter following a car crash. For the PS1 era, Silent Hill was a technical marvel in crafting ambiance because of the hardware limitations. What was once terrible pop-in as a result of the poor draw distance has been masked in darkness and fog. This design choice only served to heighten the tension when traversing the town, either running or confronting its monstrosities. The visuals do not hold up today, but they work for the game well enough and conveys enough information amidst all the low resolution textures.

    I won't delve anymore into story details, but do know that it is a well-crafted story that at first seems to ride the "evil cult" schtick, but it is great at drawing in the player to learn more. The voice acting is monotone and flat and doesn't carry acceptable quality for a modern day playthrough, but the strangeness of it does exemplify Silent Hill in general. The soundtrack however is something to marvel at. The genius behind the ambient soundtrack is Akira Yamaoka, who would go on to craft the soundtrack for the other Silent Hill games. The mix of dark ambiance exudes mystery and uneasy foreboding, but when it wants to draw in the feeling of horror, the soundtrack melts into a rhythm of noises that shouldn't qualify as music, but is ever so effective at heightening the horror. It's not something to listen to on a slow day, but it accomplishes the feeling of horror like no other. The same can be said for the sound design in general. Absent are the loud crashing noises accompanied by a jumpscare, instead only subtle noises and complete silence compliment the game's different areas and it works fantastically, even for today's standards.

    Complimenting the horror is the gameplay, and this is where many today would find fault with (aside from the now blocky visuals). Silent Hill utilizes tank controls which at first is frustrating, but is ultimately easy to accustom to and almost necessary to make maneuvering with the constantly shifting camera angles that much easier. The main gameplay revolves around guiding Harry Mason around Silent Hill, taking him from locations such as a hospital to an elementary school. The game really pushes the survival aspect more than its predecessor. Ammo and health items are scarce to a point where I genuinely avoided enemies as much as I could which in turn added to the tension and horror aspect of the game. Confronting enemies isn't a frustrating mess as many would make it out to be, it's simply the game encouraging you to avoid it if possible. There are boss encounters in the game, though I would describe them as the worst part of the game. They do little to serve the game's purpose other than remind me I'm playing a videogame. On occassion, Harry Mason would come across puzzles, though these puzzles revolve more around deciphering text and messages on its own context. They are well-crafted and my complaint only is that they are sparse and few in number.

    Silent Hill, unlike Resident Evil, is so much more effective in horror not purely because of its seemingly arbitrary control scheme or mechanics, but how it uses them in conjunction with sound, atmosphere, and storytelling. Every monster is tied symbolically to the town and every line of dialogue isn't there to pass the time, but to hint at character motives or reveal subtle clues on the greater story at hand. It's psychological horror in full swing, and not a single mechanic is there as filter. Exploring the town is a test in itself and reaching the game's multiple conclusions is a direct result of the player's actions, not a stop in time and allowing you to choose one of two binary decisions. It respects the player's ability to beat it, and even if you find no challenge, the game's multiple difficulties surely will with the enticement of new endings and use of equipment.

    Silent Hill is far from perfect. It's dated look would hardly terrify you if it bothered you throughout. The bosses do little out of the ordinary. The controls, while intended, occasionally let me down when I needed them most and is an unfortunate tradeoff for the scares to take place. The voice acting is hardly average. But Silent Hill was above and beyond for its time and impresses to me to this day. It's a classic tale in how to create horror.    … Expand
  94. LincolnClay
    Jan 10, 2017
    8
    This game right there is a true definition of horror,you control harry mason the dude who has lost his daughter on an abandoned hill called silent hill after an accident,you must face your nightmare in order to rescue you're daughter. the gameplay,jump scares,weapons,bosses and everything is a+.if you're an old school gamer and you're looking for a classic horror game then this is it,goThis game right there is a true definition of horror,you control harry mason the dude who has lost his daughter on an abandoned hill called silent hill after an accident,you must face your nightmare in order to rescue you're daughter. the gameplay,jump scares,weapons,bosses and everything is a+.if you're an old school gamer and you're looking for a classic horror game then this is it,go ahead,play it once and you'll never stop playing it. an amazing horror game for every horror video game fan out there.

    My rating for it would be 8.5/10    … Expand
  95. vgm
    Oct 25, 2016
    8
    Despite I didn't understand much what happened during the game (I had to read online interpretations of the story after I finished it), I felt really absorbed by the creepy atmosphere in a way I couldn't stop playing it. The bad voice acting is perhaps the only bad thing about the game.
  96. g
    Oct 8, 2016
    9
    Any video game with a story that concentrates on one character you control and go the next character to investigates what really happens in the game. Silent Hill is one of those video games with a fantastic elements and story of a town that people describes it's hell. One of the games you must play today in case you have still kept your PS1, a classic, horrifying and one of survival-horror's best.
  97. misterMiao
    Sep 3, 2016
    10
    holy **** **** This has 9.2? Well it is **** great but you know it isn't Silent Hill 2 but then again you know it isn't Silent hill 4 so I guess anything goes.
  98. Rodrigo_31
    Aug 16, 2016
    10
    This is by far my favourite games franchise. Silent Hill is everything the horror movies can be and they are not when we talk about fear, tension and true scary moments. I always felt bored watching any kind of horror-suspense movie, whatever thriller already release or about the release in the future, it is simple not going to be or it is that grotesque, and horrifying.

    Amnesia, Soma,    This is by far my favourite games franchise. Silent Hill is everything the horror movies can be and they are not when we talk about fear, tension and true scary moments. I always felt bored watching any kind of horror-suspense movie, whatever thriller already release or about the release in the future, it is simple not going to be or it is that grotesque, and horrifying.

    Amnesia, Soma, Layers of Fear, Silent Hill, all put together put all the horror movies to shame!

    I'll never forget the **** pants moments while playing Silent Hill for the first time... Silent Hill 2 is my favourite video game ever, yes, EVER. But the first one is a 10 too. Both are perfects, are great and uniques, they are all incredibly made, true masterpieces, and no other games will ever come close in subject matters, its story is incomparable. No mater what you will say about Mass Effect, Bioshock, Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill is deeper, complex and better!

    "The fear of blood tends to create fear for the flesh"    … Expand
  99. Meraj
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    The real score for this game is 9.5 but since Metacritic doesn't support these types of numbers I gave it 10. Probably one of the best games of PS1. This game has several good things.
    - Horrible Atmosphere
    - Amazing sound effects (Really great for 1999) - Arcane Music - Cool gameplay with cool items, cool weapons, cool locations and ... - Good story and characters - Graphics are also    The real score for this game is 9.5 but since Metacritic doesn't support these types of numbers I gave it 10. Probably one of the best games of PS1. This game has several good things.
    - Horrible Atmosphere
    - Amazing sound effects (Really great for 1999)
    - Arcane Music
    - Cool gameplay with cool items, cool weapons, cool locations and ...
    - Good story and characters
    - Graphics are also very good for it's release time
    This game can compete with classic Resident Evil games.
    If you love horror entertainments like horror movies or survival horror games make sure to play this masterpiece at least once.
    I hope to see this franchise returns with high quality versions just like before.    … Expand
  100. Termin8ter
    Jan 31, 2016
    9
    The main reason people originally found out about Silent Hill was because Metal Gear Solid 1 came with a demo for it. Some people liked it, some people hated it. A year later, the full version of the terrifying Silent Hill classic released on PS1. The graphics are extremely similar to the graphics in MGS1, with pixelated character models and weapons. The gameplay, however, is extremelyThe main reason people originally found out about Silent Hill was because Metal Gear Solid 1 came with a demo for it. Some people liked it, some people hated it. A year later, the full version of the terrifying Silent Hill classic released on PS1. The graphics are extremely similar to the graphics in MGS1, with pixelated character models and weapons. The gameplay, however, is extremely different. You access your inventory by pressing the pause button, and pressing O to exit the inventory screen, and you press the Square button to shoot, but there is no First Person mode, so the aiming is finicky. You use the Left Stick to move, but you can't change the camera angles. The story revolves around the protagonist , Harry Mason, who gets trapped in the strange town of Silent Hill who is trying to find his daughter, Cheryl, who is also trapped in Silent Hill. There are moments of insanity and strangeness, and scare throughout your playtime. The game also has multiple endings, depending on your subtle choices. I would definitely recommend buying this game, and you can buy it on the PlaystationStore for PS3… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best PS1 Game of 1999
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#2 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1999
4
#4 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1999

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Absolute Playstation
    94
    It's a horrifying action/adventure that will set the pulse racing and put the mind on constant alert.
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  2. PSX Nation
    91
    With multiple endings, secrets and hidden items you'll find replay value deep within the game.
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  3. IGN
    90
    From the inexplicable sobbing of an unseen child in a blood-stained school hall to the loud rattling of an invisible "something" underneath the floorboards that you're standing on, the game never sinks into predictability. Imagine all of this while never quite being able to see past arm's length into the darkness.
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