Silent Hill: Origins

 PSP
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Nov 6, 2007
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  • Summary: Silent Hill Origins tells the tale of a solitary truck driver stuck in the terrifying town while making a routine delivery. New gameplay elements, such as a barricade system that lets players block off rooms from enemies, and an enhanced camera system deliver an added sense of isolation andSilent Hill Origins tells the tale of a solitary truck driver stuck in the terrifying town while making a routine delivery. New gameplay elements, such as a barricade system that lets players block off rooms from enemies, and an enhanced camera system deliver an added sense of isolation and anxiety in this frightening adventure. [Konami]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. GameShark
    91
    Unfortunate camera and combat issues aside, Silent Hill Origins is a worthy addition to the series and should scare the socks off even the most jaded survival horror devotee.
  2. Play Magazine
    85
    This is not some side-story relegated to the PSP, but a true new chapter worthy of its name and console-sized in scope. [Nov 2007, p.77]
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  3. Gaming Age
    83
    Silent Hill Origins may do a few things that fans may love or hate, but what it does well is allow you to play the events that lead up to the first game and solve some of the mysteries and questions.
  4. Boomtown
    80
    The game works well because it doesn't stray from the known formula, but at the same time it leaves you with a strange sense of having done it before.
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  5. 1UP
    75
    Sure, it's predictable, conventional, and a little bit short, not to mention ill-suited for brief pick-up-and-play sessions on the bus, but we're encouraged to see developers making an original, console-quality experience for PSP.
  6. Eurogamer
    70
    While Silent Hill Origins cannot offer its legions of fans anything they haven't seen done before (and done better), it still represents a solid stop-gap release, and is worth checking out if you're a series die-hard with a desire to fill in some gaps in the story.
  7. Gamestyle
    60
    Pocket-sized foibles aside, what keeps Origins out of the big-leagues that its brethren inhabit is what saved the title from disaster in the first place- it's simply too conservative by far, with none of the occasionally misplaced inventiveness found in the other titles.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 42
  3. Negative: 3 out of 42
  1. Chris5667
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    No doubt Silent Hill Origins is one of the best Silent hill of the saga, in spite of being a little bit short and the little problems with theNo doubt Silent Hill Origins is one of the best Silent hill of the saga, in spite of being a little bit short and the little problems with the camera, this game make honor to this amazing saga as a great sequel, the enviroment is awesome, the variety of weapons is excellent and the story is interesting. Definitly one of my favorite Silent Hill.… Expand
  2. LukeD.
    Nov 19, 2007
    10
    An absoloutely outstanding game puts you in the shoes of an innocent truck driver, the puzzles are really interesting and seriously freaky stuff!
  4. Lordki
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    Para mí, uno de los mejores Silent hill de la historia, ha sido sin duda el juego que más me ha llegado a transmitir una sensación increíble,Para mí, uno de los mejores Silent hill de la historia, ha sido sin duda el juego que más me ha llegado a transmitir una sensación increíble, me ha transmitido ese mal rollo, me ha llegado a absorber de una manera que ningún otro juego lo ha conseguido. A pesar de no estar hecho por Team Silent, lo han sabido hacer fenomenal, tanto banda sonora, diseño, jugabilidad, me encantaría un remake de este juego o no, porque si se lo van a cargar mejor que lo dejen como está. El problema que ha tenido este Silent Hill, es que no ha sido jugado tanto como otros. Sin duda lo recomiendo 100%.

    For me, one of the best Silent Hill in the history, has undoubtedly been the game that has given me the most incredible feeling, has given me that bad feeling, has absorbed me in a way that no other game make it. Despite not being made by Team Silent, they have known how to make it phenomenal, both soundtrack, design, gameplay. I would love a remake of this game or not, because if they are going to ruin it, better than leave it as it is. The problem that this Silent Hill has had is that it has not been played as much as others. I definitely recommend it 100%.    … Expand
  5. GautamM.
    Dec 28, 2007
    8
    Ok. I'll be honest.I have never played a Silent Hill game before this.So it was a totally new experience for me.When i saw this game for Ok. I'll be honest.I have never played a Silent Hill game before this.So it was a totally new experience for me.When i saw this game for the first time what really stunned me was the quality of visuals and lighting.Probably the best on the PSP.As i progressed further in the game i actually started realising how scary this game actually was. The first time I saw the nurse coming to attack me I almost threw away the PSP in shock.The music and sound effects have never been better for any other game.The music was truly truly disturbing.But the most important thing i will remember about Silent Hill was its quality of puzzles.They were absolutely BRILLIANT.As subtle as they could have made them and yet solvable.Without giving away too much,to give you an example of the genius of the puzzles,my favourite puzzle was one where you have to activate a calender to get a key.The way the date was to be found was absolute brilliance on the part of the designers.It was a EUREKA moment when i realised i got the puzzle.Most puzzles in the game will have you scratching your head but you will have genuine satisfaction written all over your face when you solve them.Now being a BIG Resident Evil fan i didn't think this title would stand up to my expectations.But it was much better than what u ever thought it would be.From most reviews i have read a common gripe was that of manually switching between worlds.Now as i haven't played any other SH game before i thought this was quite an amazing layer of puzzle solving(because lets face it,its primarily a puzzle solving game).I really enjoyed the fact that you could shift between worlds and use both worlds to progress in the game.So in short one of the best games i have played on any console in a while.Now the complaints.The most common one...the camera.The cinematic camera was clearly a bad idea when u dont have a strong camera control mechanism and especially when the enemies are invisible to you and you cant adjust the camera to face them is really,REALLY frustrating.The combat itself was weak and flat.It was kind of funny to see a truck driver killing the devil incarnate with his fists(yes thats how i did it).The guns in the game didn't seem to have any depth to them.The melee weapons didn't seem to differ to much from each other.And combat as such was flawed due to poor camera control.Also the inventory system HAS to be improved(as it has to be done with all survival horror games).Inspite of these problems,SH is an incredibly addictive,albeit short,game that grips you like a fever from the word go.This could very easily be the flagship for horror titles on the PSP.Go for it definitely.A thumbs up.… Expand
  6. umafeo23
    Dec 16, 2012
    8
    This game is an amazing adventure. I remember playing this a few years ago, back when PSP was released. Reviewing this right now is somethingThis game is an amazing adventure. I remember playing this a few years ago, back when PSP was released. Reviewing this right now is something nostalgic for me, but this game, for it's time and for being one of the PSP's first games, is an amazing adventure.

    Gameplay: 8/10 - Easy controls and nice camera.
    Graphics: 8/10 - Good enough to immerse you into the game.
    Music: 8/10 - Sad and depressing music (which is good).
    Story: 9/10 - Perfect story for such an adventure.    … Expand
  7. Panchogul
    Jul 13, 2020
    7
    Acabo de completar Silent Hill Origins por primera vez.

    En general me gustó bastante, buena variedad de armamento tanto de fuego como cuerpo    Acabo de completar Silent Hill Origins por primera vez.

    En general me gustó bastante, buena variedad de armamento tanto de fuego como cuerpo a cuerpo, la exploración externa estuvo igual de buena, escenarios que al principio me hicieron creer que no sería un juego tan largo, pero se me hizo más largo que SH 2 y 3, los puzzles no se me hicieron tan difíciles aunque el puzzle final del flauros si me costó un poco atinarle. Lo único que no me gustaron fueron las peleas contra los jefes, que si bien el de la madre de Travis me pareció el mejor diseñado del juego en general, el resto no logró impresionarme, hasta se me hicieron demasiado fáciles, solo el padre de Travis me dio una buena paliza sin llegar a perder.

    Mi escenario favorito fue el Sanatorio Mental, de hecho revisaba el mapa a cada rato porque siempre me perdía.

    Luego me lo vuelvo a completar para obtener el final malo, el final ufo y desbloquear el resto de trajes y objetos.

    ¿Que les pareció a ustedes?    … Expand
  8. actinium
    Aug 25, 2021
    3
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#19 Best PSP Game of 2007
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#3 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2007
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#7 Most Shared PSP Game of 2007