Silent Hill HD Collection

 Xbox 360
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5.7

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  1. pots555
    Mar 31, 2012
    8
    Some people are out of their minds. I am a fan of Silent Hill 2 and 3 from the PS2 era. This collection is good and it gives new players the chance to discover two classic games. I have had no problems at all while playing and my experience was fun and scary.
  2. Swimming_MANGO
    Apr 2, 2012
    9
    Having never played Silent Hill 2 or 3 when I was younger, I decided to jump into what many have dubbed the true classics, or embodiment of the survival horror genre, and I was impressed. Unlike the typical horror of today, focusing on cheap scares, and soundtrack jumps to physically frighten the character, Silent Hill does more:
    In an earlier review of mine for Amnesia: The Dark Descent,    Having never played Silent Hill 2 or 3 when I was younger, I decided to jump into what many have dubbed the true classics, or embodiment of the survival horror genre, and I was impressed. Unlike the typical horror of today, focusing on cheap scares, and soundtrack jumps to physically frighten the character, Silent Hill does more:
    In an earlier review of mine for Amnesia: The Dark Descent, I explained the three types of horror:
    1) A monster jumps out of a closet trying to kill you, and you blow it away with heavy ordinance (Doom 3 for example).
    2) A monster jumps out of a closet into a brightly lit room before dancing in the light for camera time before killing you (Dead Space).
    3) A monster is not in a closet but following behind you, and you don't know when it will attack you, or if it's even a monster.
    The first two are representative of Hollywood, and the typical horror genre in general, but the third is what Silent Hill does best. It was created to get under your skin, and that's exactly what it does best. It gets under your skin, and claws at your insides, yes it's that disturbing, and that hard hitting. The reason it's so successfully terrifying is because it doesn't throw monsters at you left, and right, it focuses on human nature, twisting it to such a disturbing extent, and all the while your left to stay sane while playing it. Although these games are fairly old, they most certainly are not becoming outdated. The only complaints I can think of are outdated controls (understandable due to its age), and the new voices that were recorded are terrible. If you're going to play it, pick the original voices, because they are far superior.
    A must play if you haven't gotten it already. Well worth the full price.    … Expand
  3. Joeyvind
    Apr 1, 2012
    9
    Played this collection the last couple of days, this is my experience so far. The HD remarstered collection offers great value, the graphic looks crisp, and specialy Silent hill 2 is looking great considered its age. The new voices are a great offer. The old one seems kind of weird listening to, like the emotional sequences sound unrealistic and outdated. The sound effects are still great,Played this collection the last couple of days, this is my experience so far. The HD remarstered collection offers great value, the graphic looks crisp, and specialy Silent hill 2 is looking great considered its age. The new voices are a great offer. The old one seems kind of weird listening to, like the emotional sequences sound unrealistic and outdated. The sound effects are still great, and still makes you s#4i! your pants, too bad the music ha sent been remasterd too, like the voices. There are some small texture problems, and some small framerate issues, but nothing thats inflicts the great experience of revisiting Silent Hill in these two great games.… Expand
  4. burgerkong
    Mar 26, 2012
    10
    If you ever loved silent hill. You should definetly buy this right now! Everything about this is perfect. the scares are still as effective as they were 10 years ago.
  5. Xborn74
    Mar 21, 2012
    9
    "Silent Hill HD Collection": is a remake of the second and third games from the series, with updated 720p HD graphics, soundtrack and dialogues re-recorded (new voice acting in SH2 and 3, in SH 2 you can choose from the original or new voices, and in SH3 there is only the new version), retaining the original gameplay - plus the version of Silent Hill 2 also has the extras from the original"Silent Hill HD Collection": is a remake of the second and third games from the series, with updated 720p HD graphics, soundtrack and dialogues re-recorded (new voice acting in SH2 and 3, in SH 2 you can choose from the original or new voices, and in SH3 there is only the new version), retaining the original gameplay - plus the version of Silent Hill 2 also has the extras from the original Directors Cut release. The fourth game of the series was excluded because of the little interest in the game, and the first, I think, is because the original game is available on PSN (initially the game was to be released only in Playstation 3). "Silent Hill", to whom don't know the franchise is a series of games, with a psychological-horror theme, with some bizarre and grotesque elements, and with a constant fear and tension feeling in the gameplay, enhanced by dark and misty scenarios, atmospheric orchestrated music, strategic sound effects among the essential silent gameplay, and scattered bizarre enemies, that suddenly appears. The core gameplay has a third person view (only the 4th game has a first person view), with puzzles and combat sequences (that in most cases can be avoided, if wished) along the game. Other known feature in the series are the variety of game endings, that can be achieved according to your actions in the game, being good, bad, alternatives or without anything in common with the history (like the UFO ones). This game is more that recommended, from whom is a fan of the series, tho ones doesn't have played the originals games in Playstation 2 or the casual gamer who like Horror survival games - these are classical game, that any gamer serious should at least know (and play). My score: 9,1 / 10,0 .… Expand
  6. icebear8
    Mar 22, 2012
    10
    If you played silent hill 2 and 3 and liked them this is a auto 10, if you thought they were good before pretty much they just got better with the graphics update, hands down buy this! plus its only 40$ which just makes it 20 times better, if your new to silent hill and are a newer gamer (as in you started playing games on Xbox 360 and ps3 gen) then this is prob not for you as these areIf you played silent hill 2 and 3 and liked them this is a auto 10, if you thought they were good before pretty much they just got better with the graphics update, hands down buy this! plus its only 40$ which just makes it 20 times better, if your new to silent hill and are a newer gamer (as in you started playing games on Xbox 360 and ps3 gen) then this is prob not for you as these are old Xbox and Ps2 games and made to be a nostalgia effect on us who grew up with the silent hill series


    i dont see how you guys are saying there is glitch's not once in my game i played i did not see one glitch.... i installed my game to HDD idk if that helped or something but i heard the PS3 had a big glitch in it    … Expand
  7. osprey
    Apr 1, 2012
    8
    I love this game!!! I am on my third play through of 2 and haven't even gotten to 3 but this is so worth it even for just 2. I love everything about 2, it has everything I expect in a survival horror game. I was a huge fan of Deadly Premonition and despite the admitted problems that game had it was still one of the best gaming experiences I have had and is really unforgettable despiteI love this game!!! I am on my third play through of 2 and haven't even gotten to 3 but this is so worth it even for just 2. I love everything about 2, it has everything I expect in a survival horror game. I was a huge fan of Deadly Premonition and despite the admitted problems that game had it was still one of the best gaming experiences I have had and is really unforgettable despite its issues. I also loved the Condemned games so if you have played them I think you will like Silent Hill. I only own an Xbox so haven't had the Play Station experience so can't compare but I am very grateful to be able to play these games on my Xbox 360 and I feel this collection lives up to all my expectations. This is one game that I definitely don't regret paying full price for. At 39 dollars it is a bargain.… Expand
  8. Jamyz
    Mar 21, 2012
    10
    Wow when i played these games when i was a kid they freaked me out and they were fun as hell but both silent hill 2 & 3 with new voices,achievments,and in HD for just $40 that is a great deal and a must buy for both silent hill fans and survival horror fans.
  9. arkanoid251
    Mar 22, 2012
    10
    Arguably the greatest survival horror franchise just got ten times better. Fans of the series especially those who have been there since the beginning are going to fall in love with this game. New voice actors that add so much to the story and hd graphics are the ultimate nod to silent hill buffs. While seasoned vets will love this collection, players whove barely entered the fray areArguably the greatest survival horror franchise just got ten times better. Fans of the series especially those who have been there since the beginning are going to fall in love with this game. New voice actors that add so much to the story and hd graphics are the ultimate nod to silent hill buffs. While seasoned vets will love this collection, players whove barely entered the fray are going to have a hard time using last gen controls. But give it a chance and silent hill will suck you in with story elements that were ahead of its time and atmosphere that will have you checking under your bed at night. Buy this game its worth more then the 40 bucks it costs !!… Expand
  10. MegWhiteley
    Mar 21, 2012
    10
    I don't like silent hill, but I need reconize that this game is supreme, have 2 excellent games, with a sorpresive story, this game is better than Downpour, yeah can be old games, but are better than the new game. Silent Hill HD Collection is a classic.
  11. Dynamithix
    Apr 5, 2012
    8
    As someone who has never played Silent Hill games before, I am thoroughly enjoying this collection. I am currently playing SH 2 and really liking it. As an HD collection though the visuals aren't that different from the originals from what I've understood and the new voice-acting is really strange, I much prefer the original voices. So I guess I'd give a 9 to the games themselves butAs someone who has never played Silent Hill games before, I am thoroughly enjoying this collection. I am currently playing SH 2 and really liking it. As an HD collection though the visuals aren't that different from the originals from what I've understood and the new voice-acting is really strange, I much prefer the original voices. So I guess I'd give a 9 to the games themselves but sadly, the HD collection just isn't that much of an upgrade so I'll have to give it an 8. Loving the games though!… Expand
  12. dinglebluehobo
    Apr 28, 2014
    9
    For God's sake, stop crying about things you read and you don't even notice, graphic are OK and the HD textures are great. Course there are some glitches like every game have, and the new voices are much better.
  13. jcarl663
    Feb 14, 2015
    8
    If you're giving this game a raw 0, you're missing the point of a rating system. It's still Silent Hill 2, and is still very good. There are some flaws, but nothing that drops ten points off of a rating, even all combined. I've heard, but never experienced, some major bugs. Again, I've never actually seen them, and I've got 100% for this game, which requires around 10 playthroughs of bothIf you're giving this game a raw 0, you're missing the point of a rating system. It's still Silent Hill 2, and is still very good. There are some flaws, but nothing that drops ten points off of a rating, even all combined. I've heard, but never experienced, some major bugs. Again, I've never actually seen them, and I've got 100% for this game, which requires around 10 playthroughs of both games. The biggest complaint I have is that the atmosphere is weakened because the HD effect kills the fog effect. All the negatives to this version at most docks it two points.… Expand
  14. filip92
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    It is a controversial score, but i have my own reasons. Ok, so this is the FIRST time i experienced SH games. I've heard about the games throughout the years but only in 2023 i decided to play it, since i bought an Xbox One, so it supports backwards compatibility. I beat SH2, and after 6 months i beat SH3. Every game is good in its own way. SH2 showed me why it was so praised i whyIt is a controversial score, but i have my own reasons. Ok, so this is the FIRST time i experienced SH games. I've heard about the games throughout the years but only in 2023 i decided to play it, since i bought an Xbox One, so it supports backwards compatibility. I beat SH2, and after 6 months i beat SH3. Every game is good in its own way. SH2 showed me why it was so praised i why everybody wanted a remake. Easily score 10 for SH2. On the other side, SH3 also had a great memorable character, some good locations, but some long and bad, also. Especially towards the end when the game puts more and more enemies. I mean it wasn't hard, but that's not the point. Besides that, few, but nice characters. In both games i didn't experienced any glitches or bugs. It ran perfectly, so i can reccomend the collection for the people who never played these games.… Expand
  15. Victormelo17
    Dec 27, 2021
    10
    This HD collection not only brought me a game I didn't know, it brought me the best game of my life, you definitely give your time and soul when playing, no extremely splendid graphics to be expected, just an HD view of things.
  16. Pizarrator
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    Los dos mejores silent hill reunidos en un pack en HD, que puede salir mal? Pues nada. No entiendo a la gente y a la crítica que se quejan de esto. Jugadlo en una Series X ahora en 2022 y decidme si es malo.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. DarkZero
    Apr 27, 2012
    40
    Unless you want to experience a butchered version of Silent Hill 2 and a somewhat decent Silent Hill 3, don't buy this collection.
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  2. Gamereactor Denmark
    Apr 24, 2012
    70
    Nostalgic fans are likely to enjoy it, but by modern standards, these games lack cohesion and are flawed in such ways that new players probably won't.
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  3. Worth Playing
    Apr 21, 2012
    70
    New players who haven't played these before should certainly give this compilation a shot, but those who have played these before would be better served by playing on the older systems instead.
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