Silent Hill: Shattered Memories

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  1. Gabelster
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    Absolutely physiological horror game. And the fact that it profiles you with every move just makes this a more memorable and horrifying experience. You are fighting against the horror of your OWN mind in some way. Absolutely mind blowing
  2. AhoyNut
    Nov 15, 2022
    7
    Eh it's whatever. It's not totally bad but it's not Mona Lisa level of great.
  3. Jackie_Jackson
    May 25, 2022
    7
    Никанон? Да и хрен с ним! Я буду включать саундтреки из этой душной игры вовремя!
  4. actinium
    Sep 9, 2021
    5
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  5. Chovicha
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    best horror game on nintendo wii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  6. gonzalomarin2h
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Es mi juego favorito de todos los tiempos, combina a la perfección los momentos de suspense junto a los momentos de escape. El enfoque psicológico que tiene el juego es algo que no se suele ver, y modifica bastante la experiencia según juegues. Sí es verdad que no sería un Silent Hill al uso, pero una excelente aventura gráfica. La banda sonora es de 10. El apartado técnico de Wii esEs mi juego favorito de todos los tiempos, combina a la perfección los momentos de suspense junto a los momentos de escape. El enfoque psicológico que tiene el juego es algo que no se suele ver, y modifica bastante la experiencia según juegues. Sí es verdad que no sería un Silent Hill al uso, pero una excelente aventura gráfica. La banda sonora es de 10. El apartado técnico de Wii es increíble, tanto si miramos al título en solitario o lo comparamos con otros títulos de la plataforma.… Expand
  7. Steyraus
    Feb 13, 2021
    1
    Terrible crap game should have had a named gun combat but instead had an idiotic flap your arms around combat.
  8. Mahmus
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is an underrated masterpiece. A grounded reimagining of the events of the very first game, it ups the psychological aspects of the franchise's trademark psychological horror and presents us with a story that as scary as it is sad, even if a guide will most definitely be required to navigate the monster infested sections of the game.
  9. SamLoboda
    Nov 2, 2018
    8
    Like back in my childhood, game have too much problem but i like gameplay. So 10 for gameplay and 6 for story.
  10. TheQuietGamer
    Jun 30, 2018
    8
    After the success of the portable "Origins" on PSP (later ported to PS2), developer Climax Studios returned to Konami's legendary survival-horror franchise with this bold reimagining of the very first game. Shattered Memories is a complete departure for the series in terms of both gameplay and storytelling. This experimentation is so successful that it's hard not to wonder what Silent HillAfter the success of the portable "Origins" on PSP (later ported to PS2), developer Climax Studios returned to Konami's legendary survival-horror franchise with this bold reimagining of the very first game. Shattered Memories is a complete departure for the series in terms of both gameplay and storytelling. This experimentation is so successful that it's hard not to wonder what Silent Hill would look like today had it continued down the path started here rather than trying to recapture former glories with each successive entry.

    Built from the ground up for the Wii, the game makes excellent use of the console's motion control capabilities. You really feel directly involved with everything you are doing as it's your movements controlling the action onscreen. You'll also be given environmental cues from the speaker on the Wiimote. The sound is a little aggravating, but it's a novel idea nonetheless. The only times I experienced any issues with responsiveness were when the monsters came out.

    Shattered Memories is divided into roughly three sections of gameplay. The majority of your time will be spent exploring Silent Hill's dark, empty streets searching for collectible mementos and uncovering disturbing side-stories. This is broken up by trips to your psychologist where you'll complete choice-driven personality tests that impact the game in meaningful ways, as well as the adrenaline-pumping chase sequences.

    Stripping you of all tools but your flashlight and cellphone, this is a game that favors flight over fight. You're left defenseless when the twisted denizens of Silent Hill decide to come for you. When they rear their deformed heads all you can do is run for your life with only the occasional flare to temporarily stave them off. This is a pretty great idea. I mean look how well it worked out for Outlast. Although like that other horror gem, Shattered Memories can occasionally be frustrating as result of this approach. For one thing it gets in the way of the fear factor by letting you know when you're safe or not. Without a constant sense of danger this isn't really that scary of an experience. The layouts can also be problematic. Quite a few of these sections are rather large, having multiple paths to take with only one leading to your goal. Keeping track of which doors you have and haven't tried on the fly is infuriating. Especially since the map system is of no help as it's tough to read and leaves you open to attack. When you get pounced by a pursuer you must engage in motion-based prompts to literally shrug them off. Your inputs don't always get recognized however, so things can devolve into a lot of desperate flailing. These issues do a lot to rob these encounters of that initial dose of fear, turning them into an entirely different kind of nightmare.

    The narrative is probably my personal favorite in the series. I love the way it repurposes characters and locations from the original game in exciting new ways. It's an excellently written mystery with a lot of haunting and memorable moments. What really makes it stand out though is how it adapts to whoever is playing it. The game is actively psychologically profiling you. Even the smallest of actions can have a profound effect. This applies to more than just what ending you'll get. Things like monster appearances and character dispositions will change as well, giving the game entirely different tones. Not only does this encourage multiple playthroughs, but the way it tailors the horror to fit the player is deeply unsettling.

    There are plenty of video games out there that use player choice to create personal gaming experiences. I mean just look at the work of BioWare or Telltale. However, few have done so in ways that make it feel like the game is actually learning who you are and building itself on that acquired knowledge. Whether it's the more hands-on approach to gameplay or the way it uses psychology to get inside your head and put your demons onscreen, Shattered Memories is a standout horror title. It's a formula I would love to see revisited someday. Just with better enemy encounters.    … Expand
  11. LuisAntonio
    Feb 3, 2018
    8
    It is a good game. Nice graphics, nice voice acting, good horror atmosphere. The soundtrack is sad and emotive and finally the ending is breathtaking. However the game is too short with few enemies. There are no bosses and you only have to run and run. A rare but incomplete gem.
  12. herimejson
    Aug 10, 2017
    9
    I finished the game 10 times, getting every single ending. The game is fantastic, great voice acting, story, plot and game play. The graphics are amazing for the WII console. Controls as well. Only thing bad about this game is that it isn't scary. Silent Hill franchise was known to be one of the best horror games franchise (until Origins came out). But this one, not scary, sure the chaseI finished the game 10 times, getting every single ending. The game is fantastic, great voice acting, story, plot and game play. The graphics are amazing for the WII console. Controls as well. Only thing bad about this game is that it isn't scary. Silent Hill franchise was known to be one of the best horror games franchise (until Origins came out). But this one, not scary, sure the chase scenes are actually pretty scary and do scare the player, but, other than that, not scary.… Expand
  13. papermanda
    Sep 14, 2016
    5
    Let's be honest: this game consisted of running, and a convoluted plot that turned the original Silent Hill plot into borrowed mush. Not creative, jagged, annoying gameplay, and lots of running. There was no combat. The only cool part of the game was the psychological aspect, but it could have been way more expansive.
  14. AhmadAlsumain
    Dec 20, 2015
    9
    If I have to rank my favorite silent hill game series by the best, this one would be in my top three. It is easily the best SH game movie outside of the original game creators. And it is one of the most underrated games of all time. This game is supposed to be a remake of the original game, but it is nothing like the original game. A different game mechanic.

    A different story telling    If I have to rank my favorite silent hill game series by the best, this one would be in my top three. It is easily the best SH game movie outside of the original game creators. And it is one of the most underrated games of all time. This game is supposed to be a remake of the original game, but it is nothing like the original game. A different game mechanic.

    A different story telling and much more. This is a game that offered a great use of the Wii remote. It is relatively short and can be finished in under 6 hours. There are no real enemies in the same sense as the other games. But the game's strength is in its way of telling the story and the creepy atmosphere throughout the game. I don't want to go in depth in the story, but you ought to yourself to play the game. It doesn't matter of you played SH1 before or not, you need to but this one!    … Expand
  15. Carlitoxic
    Jun 19, 2014
    7
    Como juego de terror cumple muy bien las espectativas, además de hacer un uso fabuloso e interactivo del mando de Wii. Aunque a veces se hace escalofriante, no llega a esa atmósfera tan personal y macabra que tuvieron los dos primeros juegos de la saga, y aún siendo un pseudo remake, no están tan aprovechados los personajes como debiera, siendo a veces un poco extraños o sin gracia. EnComo juego de terror cumple muy bien las espectativas, además de hacer un uso fabuloso e interactivo del mando de Wii. Aunque a veces se hace escalofriante, no llega a esa atmósfera tan personal y macabra que tuvieron los dos primeros juegos de la saga, y aún siendo un pseudo remake, no están tan aprovechados los personajes como debiera, siendo a veces un poco extraños o sin gracia. En definitiva un gran juego de terror, pero otro intento fallido de rescatar la estética de los dos primeros y únicos grandes títulos de esta maltrecha saga.… Expand
  16. Tricky706
    Jun 17, 2014
    7
    This game is a surprise. When the Silent Hill series was given to american developers, they created the "meh" Silent Hill Origins and the horrendous Silent Hill Homecoming. However, there is one thing this team did right....mostly: Silent Hill Shattered Memories. This game is an incredibly overlooked Wii game and if you were going to play one american Silent Hill game, play this one!!! TheThis game is a surprise. When the Silent Hill series was given to american developers, they created the "meh" Silent Hill Origins and the horrendous Silent Hill Homecoming. However, there is one thing this team did right....mostly: Silent Hill Shattered Memories. This game is an incredibly overlooked Wii game and if you were going to play one american Silent Hill game, play this one!!! The game's world is very unique, has very clever and varied puzzles, a psychological profile system that is built to tap into the player's fears (though the scares are rather lacking compared to the originals), and an interesting Clock Tower-esque lack of combat where the player must hide from pursuers, though the hiding places are limited usually to closets and such; I'll call this "chase mode". The "chase mode" has gain mixed reception from fans, but while I still prefer the combat of the original, I enjoyed this addition. Another very interesting aspect is how different multiple play-throughs can be. Taking from the original Clock Tower's randomness factor and bringing it to a new level, the player may end up going through very different routes and buildings in one game than another, as well as completely different puzzles in places, too, meaning you'll hardly ever play the same game twice in a row; these turnout of these events also depend on the psych profiling at the beginning and throughout the game. The phone is also a nice new feature, as well. It works as a GPS (active map), a camera (useful for specific puzzles and such), and obviously a phone with which you can call various numbers in the game, as well as other uses I will not get too into. Like I said before, the game is not nearly as disturbing and scary as the originals, but the world and atmosphere is so beautiful and twisted and uniquely unsettling that it can be overlooked... However, there is one glaring problem with this otherwise wonderful game, and it's not even the game's fault. For whatever reason, whether it had be to trick fans into buying it or whatnot, this game claims to be a "reimagining" of the original Silent Hill, which just happens to be my favourite game of all time. Honestly, upon start up and past the therapist's office in the beginning, the game essential starts similar to the first game: Harry mason and his daughter Cheryl crash their car on the outskirts of Silent Hill. Harry is knocked out, when he comes to, Cheryl is nowhere to be found. Sounds just like the first, right? Well, that's where the similarities in plot end and an entirely new story is built around characters who bear no resemblance to their SH1 counterparts and it just comes of as confusing, especially to newcomers unaware of the differences. The false claim of being a reimagining was the worst thing the developers could have done to this game (you know, in terms of advertising.Given their previous failure, they could have easily "Homecominged" this one too, and THANKFULLY they didn't), as the characters in this are their own and only bear resemblance in their names (and loosely occupations). However, this does not make it a bad game, in fact, it's great! The story itself is very good despite the name confusion. If you can remember that these ARE new, very different characters and the plot is unique and again, it's own, this is a very good Silent Hill game, a great Wii game, a great horror game, and just a great game in general. It's just not the game the developer's claimed it to be. Here's my advice, if you are a horror fan, a Silent Hill fan, a Wii owner, and a fan of unique twisted worlds, DON'T PASS THIS GAME UP!!! Just forget about the developers' claims and enjoy this fantastic game!!!… Expand
  17. jakethesnack
    Oct 24, 2013
    8
    Dark, creepy, unique, fun are just a few things too describe this game, I adore this game for giving the main character only a flashlight instead of a gun, the game will require you to use your brain and the cutscenes were fantastic.
  18. Trisquel
    Oct 18, 2013
    10
    Shattered Memories is the kind of game that won't resonate very strongly with many people, but for others like myself, it will definitely hit home in a way that will never be forgotten. To me, it was an emotional journey among the ranks of games as varied as The Walking Dead and Journey, and it far exceeded that of the emotions which were elicited from Heavy Rain. Everyone's experience isShattered Memories is the kind of game that won't resonate very strongly with many people, but for others like myself, it will definitely hit home in a way that will never be forgotten. To me, it was an emotional journey among the ranks of games as varied as The Walking Dead and Journey, and it far exceeded that of the emotions which were elicited from Heavy Rain. Everyone's experience is going to be different, however, and so I should add that the reason why I felt personally connected to this game (moreso than any other I've played) is because the central theme revolves around the concept of "reimagining" or fantasizing about life in the way that it could have been, if only something or other was "different" about it. The ending of the game was incredibly emotionally charged and struck out in my mind for many months afterwards. Climax has done amazingly well at retaining the spirit of the Silent Hill series with its reimagining of the original game, while simultaneously improving upon the execution and doing a far better job in terms of gameplay. This game is a seriously underrated work of art that's superior to the original game in many ways, and even on par with Silent Hill 2 in terms of story.… Expand
  19. Folstar
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    When I first played this game I was like "wow, this looks really good". Really good to the point that I had to pause to make sure I was holding a Wiimote. I was. Then I kept playing and was just blown away by the lighting and snow effects. I paused again to make sure my Wiimote had not interfaced with an 360 or PS3 or PC in order to trick me into thinking Wii games could look like this. ItWhen I first played this game I was like "wow, this looks really good". Really good to the point that I had to pause to make sure I was holding a Wiimote. I was. Then I kept playing and was just blown away by the lighting and snow effects. I paused again to make sure my Wiimote had not interfaced with an 360 or PS3 or PC in order to trick me into thinking Wii games could look like this. It had not. Finally I had to stop the game a third time. This time because I was afraid. Very afraid.… Expand
  20. KillaRiku
    May 30, 2013
    10
    This game is one of the best games, I've ever played on the Nintendo Wii. I played the other versions, too (PS2, PSP) and I have to say, that the wii-version actually is the best. I like the controls and also the story. And for the Wii it has amazing graphics, too.
    Buy it. You won't regret it!
  21. pookie
    Jun 28, 2012
    4
    This really didn't do it for me. I'm such a huge fan of the original and SH3. This game felt like a step backwards. It was a interesting twist over the original, but average at best. It has a creepy feel to it, but the maze like chase sequences get old fast. The game has no weapons. Graphically is inferior to Silent Hill 3. I would have preferred a remake done in the same vein as REmakeThis really didn't do it for me. I'm such a huge fan of the original and SH3. This game felt like a step backwards. It was a interesting twist over the original, but average at best. It has a creepy feel to it, but the maze like chase sequences get old fast. The game has no weapons. Graphically is inferior to Silent Hill 3. I would have preferred a remake done in the same vein as REmake with the same gameplay as SH3. That's just wishful thinking.… Expand
  22. 5hassay
    Jun 4, 2012
    10
    A classic. Excellent music score. Exceptional programming. Excellent gameplay. Excellent story; multiple endings; things that happen in the game actually and effectively depend on what you do (ex. what you look at). Terrifying. I think of this game almost as a perfect game -- the only thing I could complain about is that maybe the system used to track how the player plays the game has someA classic. Excellent music score. Exceptional programming. Excellent gameplay. Excellent story; multiple endings; things that happen in the game actually and effectively depend on what you do (ex. what you look at). Terrifying. I think of this game almost as a perfect game -- the only thing I could complain about is that maybe the system used to track how the player plays the game has some minor flaws: I would look at all items (ex. posters) to get my character to react to them (say something), but I found out that the game took this as interest in the items, rather my actual intention, and stored these as valid statistics to use.… Expand
  23. crazydangerous
    Jun 1, 2012
    5
    I SUCK AT PLAYING THIS ON THE WII! I do not have the space to waggle and my god does it piss me off. I would rate this higher because it has a brilliant story and the game play is somewhat unique but if I struggle to play a game due to controls I'm docking it's score down severely, also there's a hand full of bugs in this release.
  24. aerozol
    May 7, 2012
    8
    An interesting change from the usual Silent Hill formula. There's lots of things to complain about at first glance, but somehow it adds up to a fantastically engaging and cohesive Silent Hill experience.
    The division of 'exploration' and 'monster' segments isn't particularly positive, and the monster chase segments I can frankly do without entirely. Luckily they're not too long, and the    An interesting change from the usual Silent Hill formula. There's lots of things to complain about at first glance, but somehow it adds up to a fantastically engaging and cohesive Silent Hill experience.
    The division of 'exploration' and 'monster' segments isn't particularly positive, and the monster chase segments I can frankly do without entirely. Luckily they're not too long, and the exploration parts are nicely done, with well developed locations and scenery, and plenty of little puzzles to solve and nooks to explore, with that awesomely gloomy SH style splashed throughout. The soundtrack has been done by Mr. Yamaoka again, but isn't his strongest outing, and is fairly minimal- though not ineffective.
    With the lights off and the volume up I had a pretty scary experience- but the main draw card here really is the story. A plot that's genuinely unpredictable, with pretty much no (videogame-style) pointless exposition, and which kept me hooked all the way to the end. Silent Hill games usually have some great characters and weird plotlines anyway, but this one unfolds at the perfect pace, and definitely rivals the previous ones, especially in execution and delivery.
    In summation: Was skeptical about most of the changes to the standard SH formula, lots didn't pay off, but somehow this game was awesome anyway, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. And that's what's important, after all.    … Expand
  25. ForestFox
    May 3, 2012
    9
    Amazing story, totally breathtaking, Nice gameplay control. I love the psychological turn that the game offered me. U wont regret. Yea maybe as the "Silent Hill" series this can be a parallel view, but we aren't discussing about the series are we?, we are discussing this game-play experience, and is unforgettable!.
  26. Sorwen
    Apr 29, 2012
    8
    Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is a distinct departure from the standard silent hill formula. Made by the same team that presented us with Silent Hill: Origins, Climax, makes the game accessible to fans and newcomers alike. In shattered memories, you play as Harry Mason in what has been dubbed a "reimagining" of the first silent hill game. Your daughter Cheryl has gone missing after aSilent Hill: Shattered Memories is a distinct departure from the standard silent hill formula. Made by the same team that presented us with Silent Hill: Origins, Climax, makes the game accessible to fans and newcomers alike. In shattered memories, you play as Harry Mason in what has been dubbed a "reimagining" of the first silent hill game. Your daughter Cheryl has gone missing after a car crash and entrusted with only a flashlight, you must go out into the snowy town to find her. This is one of the first major departures from the franchise the game presents and in my opinion its one of the best changes. It really makes the game a survival horror game because the main character isn't loaded with a tremendous armory like the recent resident evil games. All you have is a flashlight, you don't even have combat skills of any description. Now, there aren't many instances where you'll actually be in danger and that's one of my small criticisms for this game. On repeat playthroughs you know the only sequences where you'll be in any actual danger are in the chase sequences where everything turns to ice (a nice change from the constant rust theme that permeates the rest of the franchise). Despite this, the chase sequences are often fairly tense since all you can do is run and often you will have to stop to frantically scan the map so you know where to run to. Another minor criticism here though is the fact that the controls can be a little spotty when you try to chuck monsters off of yourself with the motion controls. The flashlight on the other hand, is fairly fluid and offers an innovative game mechanic for exploring the universe the game presents. And what a beautiful universe it is, especially for the Wii. Snow drifts gently down through the darkness and locales are made especially creepy by the unsettling stillness of the ice and snow surrounding it. As always, Akira Yamaoka's music lends to the incredible atmosphere with harsh industrial tones and sharp screeches. The lighter melodies Yamaoka offers are fine as well, in particular his rendition of "Always on my Mind" perfectly summarizes the plot and atmosphere of the game on the whole. Speaking of which the plot offers some colorful twists and turns along the way breaking up the action with some interesting sessions with a psychologist who is essentially grilling you just as much he is the protagonist. Though the game won't actually change as much as advertised through multiple playthroughs, what it does do will perhaps provide amusing insights into yourself. The game on the whole focuses more on the psychological side of the silent hill franchise, almost entirely in my opinion. The scares might intimidate some, but it doesn't reach quite the same level as the others in the series. What it does present on the psychological level though, through sound, plot, characters, and atmosphere is more than enough to live up to the Silent Hill name.… Expand
  27. Neojedi17
    Apr 4, 2012
    10
    My absolute favorite survival horror game of all time. Mind blowing graphics and effects and a truly involved, dark story with many twists depending on how you play and answer the psych profiles. A melancholy game for those with true "mature" tastes.
  28. RygarLigar
    Mar 25, 2012
    9
    I can understand how this game will polarize Silent Hill fans, it is quite different, especially since fighting has been removed entirely. Using the Wiimote as the flashlight feels amazing! Puzzles are ridiculously easy, but I think the purpose of them is to force you to interact with objects using the Wiimote so you feel more immersed, rather than challenge you mentally. The nightmarishI can understand how this game will polarize Silent Hill fans, it is quite different, especially since fighting has been removed entirely. Using the Wiimote as the flashlight feels amazing! Puzzles are ridiculously easy, but I think the purpose of them is to force you to interact with objects using the Wiimote so you feel more immersed, rather than challenge you mentally. The nightmarish chase scenes will stump you enough to satisfy your need to use brain power. The story is really great once you piece it all together, and when you do, it's not so much of a mystery why they chose to reinvent the original and use its characters in a new context. The graphics are astonishing for the Wii. There is some frame-skipping at times, especially when running through doors during chase scenes, but I would rather deal with frame loss than slowdown.… Expand
  29. Stealthgear
    Mar 1, 2012
    9
    Extremely solid game based on exploration and story that uses the Wii-mote expertly. Shattered memories best feature is its cellphone that lets you capture clues and call ghosts in an alternate reality. The game is not a parody of real life, but designed to make you think about your relationship with the game, or with your real life. It is not a shoot-em up or survival horror likeExtremely solid game based on exploration and story that uses the Wii-mote expertly. Shattered memories best feature is its cellphone that lets you capture clues and call ghosts in an alternate reality. The game is not a parody of real life, but designed to make you think about your relationship with the game, or with your real life. It is not a shoot-em up or survival horror like Resident Evil or older silent hill games, but it is a must have wii title. Combat is non-extistant, where you must and complete mazes. It is still spooky and full of scares. The drive to keep going and find a new area is always there. The length of the game is just about right considering it can have multiple endings. An interactive story makes this game awesome. The best modern Silent Hill game since the ones on the ps2.… Expand
  30. ChrnoTodd
    Nov 26, 2011
    10
    The best game I played. The ending is a MASTERPIECE. Silent Hill Shattered Memories is a game made whit passion, and Climax made a great job, creating a game unique, never seen before.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. Gamervision
    88
    Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is without a doubt one of the year’s finest games, and is another example of a well made third-party game for the Wii.
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  2. Giant Bomb
    80
    Silent Hill: Shattered Memories takes some bold, unpredictable risks with this venerated franchise, and the result is a heck of a lot more interesting than yet another survival horror game with motion-assisted aiming might have been.
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  3. AtomicGamer
    94
    Shattered Memories is in some ways a true return to form for the series, although with recent news of Akira Yamaoka—whose music and vision has consistently defined the series—leaving Konami, it may be the last true Silent Hill game, period.
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