Silent Hill

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 896 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 807 out of 896
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 896
  3. Negative: 41 out of 896
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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
    olid Snake returns in Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance, the expanded edition of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty with all-new game modes, hidden characters and storylines. Top-secret weapons technology is being mysteriously transported under cover of an oil tanker to an unknown destinatio
  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
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Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best PS1 Game of 1999
2
#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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