Silent Hill: Homecoming

 Xbox 360
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6.8

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  3. Negative: 37 out of 219
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  1. CharlesB
    Dec 7, 2009
    8
    Genuinely scary in several parts. One of the most beautiful games I've seen on the XBOX and a whole lotta' fun!
  2. JuanC.
    Oct 7, 2008
    8
    this is a great game,much better than the room,and its perfect for the new generetion of consoles,because the riddles are easier than the previous games
  3. JaredS.
    Sep 30, 2008
    9
    I just got my copy and hey, it's way better than part 4. Silent Hill Homecoming brings back the feel of the first 2 games but with great next gen graphics and great fighting. The series is finally back and much more true to it's roots than the recent Resident Evil entries (although 4 was great and 5 is looking even better!).
  4. SILENT_harrison
    Aug 14, 2012
    8
    This game is like marmite for silent hill fans some love it, some hate it, while i hate marmite i love this game but tbh i love every silent hill game and if i compared every one this would be the weakest to save rambling on i will just write a list of pros and cons
    PROS:
    it's silent hill for next gen the graphics are good coupled vit physics the enemy AI was good and liked that if you    This game is like marmite for silent hill fans some love it, some hate it, while i hate marmite i love this game but tbh i love every silent hill game and if i compared every one this would be the weakest to save rambling on i will just write a list of pros and cons
    PROS:
    it's silent hill for next gen
    the graphics are good coupled vit physics
    the enemy AI was good and liked that if you accidently knocked somthing over it would alert them
    story was good in my opinion
    combat was nice and understandable as the protagonist is not a everyman but was in the army
    the schisms and siams @ times scared the S**t out of me
    multiple endings as usual and some of them are decent

    CONS:
    puzzles felt weak in my opinion
    scares felt cheap at times and there were rarely moments of panic apart from the a couple of locations and this would of been partly contributed by select in the hard difficulty
    soon enimies are easily dispatched and exploitable apart from the schism
    also the schism was quite unfair to fight because of a ceartin attack it has

    other than those minor points there is plenty to love even though i wish team silent would reform as i prefer the originals    … Expand
  5. MikeR.
    Oct 2, 2008
    10
    From the minute I turned on my XBOX360, this game FELT like a Silent Hill game. I spent over 4 hours last night playing this before I realized I should probably go to bed. Running around the town I actually 'felt' like I was truly alone. Hearing the enemies before seeing them, the many 'puzzles' I encountered and the oddities (like missing pictures, ME missing from From the minute I turned on my XBOX360, this game FELT like a Silent Hill game. I spent over 4 hours last night playing this before I realized I should probably go to bed. Running around the town I actually 'felt' like I was truly alone. Hearing the enemies before seeing them, the many 'puzzles' I encountered and the oddities (like missing pictures, ME missing from pictures, etc) added to the strange and haunting feel. It felt as this could have been, and maybe should have been, the sequel to Silent Hill 2.… Expand
  6. Lambo442
    Jan 20, 2012
    9
    So far I'm absolutely loving this game. It got below par reviews and I have no idea why. It's the closest to the original so far - in the way that it feels less 'linear' as you run around town looking for clues etc. The graphics are excellent and the story is pretty decent too. The only thing that niggles me slightly is the fact that now and again the music becomes noticably 'un-scary.'
  7. misery1990
    Oct 24, 2011
    6
    Silent Hill: Homecoming is not necessarily a bad game,I just do not recommend it for purchase or for rent.I think it's a mediocre game with some positive elements but with many flaws!!!!!!
  8. JackS.
    Sep 30, 2008
    7
    Awseome graphics but slow an poor history.. its quite notorious that is made by U.S. not by japanese people.. beto loves japanese people.. and le masca el pene..
  9. AlexanderH.
    Oct 1, 2008
    10
    It is silent hill! I know we are in the next gen but still i do not understand why people are upset that it feels "dated". It is a well developed game that should not be among the ranks of Alone in the Dark
  10. Catraven
    Oct 2, 2008
    9
    Finally, a Silent Hill game for Xbox 360! I am pleased to say that this game is a winner-it stays true to the the formula which makes Silent Hill a success! Very remeniescent of Silent Hill 2- a definite purchase for any fan of the series.
  11. SinisterVortex
    Mar 24, 2011
    6
    This game is punishingly hard, focuses too heavily on puzzles, and has a story that takes far too long to get going. The first half of the game is just visiting locations AROUND silent hill (if it doesn't take place in silent hill, then why call it silent hill?) and passing out into strange acid trips that involve some kind of hell prison. The second half of the game isn't so bad, beingThis game is punishingly hard, focuses too heavily on puzzles, and has a story that takes far too long to get going. The first half of the game is just visiting locations AROUND silent hill (if it doesn't take place in silent hill, then why call it silent hill?) and passing out into strange acid trips that involve some kind of hell prison. The second half of the game isn't so bad, being more forgiving and eventful, but I really have to wonder what the literal hell the designers thought they were doing when they designed the first half. I would recommend this game to the most loyal silent hill fans and no one else. It does get good towards the end, but you REALLY have to work to get there.… Expand
  12. wesker2012
    May 28, 2012
    6
    This game just didn't deliver for me. Creepy enemies, but controls were frustrating.
  13. VERNAISDEAD
    Sep 9, 2014
    7
    I have not played any of the older Silent Hill games yet which I have heard are better but this game is one of the scariest games I have ever played. Mostly due to the music/ sound effects that make the cloudy streets in this game 3x as creepy. I like some things about the game but other things like lack of ammo are annoying. Also the bosses are kind of hard to beat and I dont believeI have not played any of the older Silent Hill games yet which I have heard are better but this game is one of the scariest games I have ever played. Mostly due to the music/ sound effects that make the cloudy streets in this game 3x as creepy. I like some things about the game but other things like lack of ammo are annoying. Also the bosses are kind of hard to beat and I dont believe there was a difficulty option. If you have the money, Silent Hill HD collection is a rerelease of SH 3 and 4 I think and is the best option to get for XBox360..But if you can get this game for 5 bucks like I did and you are into survival horror I would recommend buying this game.… Expand
  14. SteveM.
    Oct 2, 2008
    0
    Boo...an unworthy addition to the Silent Hill franchise. Just rips from the movie and panders to obsessed Pyramid Head junkies....obliterating any symbolism and theories established and considered since Silent Hill 2. Leave Silent Hill with Konami - they know what to do with it.
  15. Keoki
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    I can't believe the people that are giving this game that high scores... This game is not only the worst Silent Hill game ever made, it's also one of the worst games I ever played. It's just a succession of awfully stuff from the start to the end. The only good thing is the soundtrack.
  16. ArtV.
    Oct 5, 2008
    9
    After playing through this game many times (I have just gotten all 1000 achievement points) I must say that this game is a great effort by Double Helix and deserves at least an 8 out of 10. I am not new to this franchise at all (I still have every single SIlent Hill game!) and this game is a great addition to the series. It does not have the best story or endings out of the games (Silent After playing through this game many times (I have just gotten all 1000 achievement points) I must say that this game is a great effort by Double Helix and deserves at least an 8 out of 10. I am not new to this franchise at all (I still have every single SIlent Hill game!) and this game is a great addition to the series. It does not have the best story or endings out of the games (Silent Hill 2 does for sure) but it is still a awesome story with some good twists. Several reviews state that the combat is too easy and that is not the case. I died about 4 times through the game on normal difficulty and I never died in any of the other games. The combat can be quite challenging. The puzzles are well done also. Most people think that the puzzles are just there, but if you look around there are clues for every single one. Overall this is my third favorite in the series. Buy this game if you are a Silent Hill fan!!!! Best to Worst: Silent Hill 2 Silent Hill Silent Hill: Homecoming Silent Hill 3 Silent Hill: Origins Silent Hill 4: The Room… Expand
  17. AnthonyA.
    Nov 4, 2008
    8
    As a huge fan of Silent Hill, I was expecting a lot from this game. The tone, music and horror elements live up to what Silent Hill is supposed to be. The game holds your hand through the story and the enemies this time around are crazy unforgiving. My one gripe about the game is the distances between save points. If you are a fan of the series, don't pass it up. It's better As a huge fan of Silent Hill, I was expecting a lot from this game. The tone, music and horror elements live up to what Silent Hill is supposed to be. The game holds your hand through the story and the enemies this time around are crazy unforgiving. My one gripe about the game is the distances between save points. If you are a fan of the series, don't pass it up. It's better than "The Room" and "Origins", because it feels like a real Silent Hill game.… Expand
  18. JoshS
    Oct 22, 2008
    10
    This is the first Silent Hill I actually enjoyed playing rather than watching! The camera is an improvment and I only seen it mess up once. The health drinks and save points are far away but can you really complain about that? Challenge is what the Silent Hill games need. 2,3, & 4 were WAY too easy.
  19. TheQuietGamer
    Jan 6, 2018
    8
    While not the first Silent Hill to come from a Western developer (that would be Origins), it is the one that was under the most scrutiny. What with it being the next full-fledged sequel on home consoles and all. Homecoming stays true to many elements of the series, but also carves it's own path in order to make a name for itself. The most notable changes are the ones to the gameplay. InWhile not the first Silent Hill to come from a Western developer (that would be Origins), it is the one that was under the most scrutiny. What with it being the next full-fledged sequel on home consoles and all. Homecoming stays true to many elements of the series, but also carves it's own path in order to make a name for itself. The most notable changes are the ones to the gameplay. In fact, the visuals and atmosphere are identical to that of the first four games from Team Silent. They even got Akira Yamaoka back to deliver another fantastic soundtrack which might possibly be the series best.

    The game pulls you in with it's dark story. There are still those moments of rich symbolism and the twists are incredible. The voice is a step up from other Silent Hill games and I really enjoyed the various characters I met along the way. The protagonist is incredibly sympathetic. The story hits a few beats that you can tell are borrowed from the movie. In fact the film adaptation even affected the designs of certain enemies as well as their behaviors. This is something that might irritate purists, but I felt it was all used to good effect and shed more light on "The Order" and their beliefs. I liked how the different endings were more a result of certain decisions you make across the story as opposed to finding and using certain items and specific locations or times like in previous Silent Hill games. The dialog system does seem underdeveloped most of the time though.

    The combat system has been revamped in Homecoming. No longer taking the "everyman" approach of previous Silent Hill games, developer Double Helix put us in the role of a protagonist that's had some combat training. The fact that you're given access to combos and have the ability to dodge at the touch of the button gives off more of an action game feel. Even aiming a gun is much more reliable than previous entries. Don't cry foul yet though. The challenge and fear hasn't been removed from this side of the game. While you feel more capable at fighting for your life, the enemies are still tough and supplies are limited. So you may still want to run when you can when face to face with foes. Especially since there are some minor issues with dodging and one or two unbalanced parts in the game.

    Everything else just feels like a more refined version of the mechanics one would expect to find in a Silent Hill game. The inventory system is more streamlined and the flow of the game is a little more linear, eliminating the aimless wandering and tedious backtracking the series has been known for. The game is still pretty open though. Expect to see alternate paths that may lead to more secrets. Longtime Silent Hill fans might balk at these changes to their (and my) beloved series, but I personally found the more accessible nature to be a plus.

    While it may not have the benefit of the Team Silent touch, and you can definitely feel the Western influence in quite a few areas, Homecoming may still surprise you by just how similar it is to the original trilogy. It looks and feels like the Silent Hill you remember. Only now it plays better than ever. Honestly, the thing that's going to be the hardest to deal with is the fact that it's not as scary as it's predecessors. Still, it's a dark, twisted ride. One well worth returning to Silent Hill for. It's even good for a first trip.    … Expand
  20. doodlerman
    Jun 12, 2011
    6
    This Silent HIll is worked more around fighting the monsters than running away, and that really is what ruined it. It lacks any real scares, and though the story can hold well on its own and there's some decent psychological aspects behind it, it really is the worst game in the series. Compared to the other Silent Hills, this is like a ghost story you tell around a campfire than an actualThis Silent HIll is worked more around fighting the monsters than running away, and that really is what ruined it. It lacks any real scares, and though the story can hold well on its own and there's some decent psychological aspects behind it, it really is the worst game in the series. Compared to the other Silent Hills, this is like a ghost story you tell around a campfire than an actual nightmare. The other thing is this game is extremely short. I beat it in a matter of an hour, which really is extremely short! I also unlocked every achievement the same day I got it without breaking a sweat. It really is an easy game, even on its hardest difficulty, and the combat mechanics, though difficult at first, result in the game being more of an action game than survival horror. It tries to humor the movie rather than the actual story of the series and the inclusion of Pyramid Head - though different looking than he is in the movie and in SH2, still was out of line. The loss of fixed camera angles is a also a turn down and the atmosphere (which is an important part of the Silent Hill series) is pretty much gone. This is the first Silent Hill in the series I've played, and even when I first got it, I found it disappointing.… Expand
  21. Jarbas6
    Aug 14, 2012
    8
    A great game overall and very underrated. Gives you a great sense of horror, you feel alone and in danger. Combat is not so great, but after all, it was meant not to be as this is a survival horror. The game can be scary, but there are scarier ones out there. Graphics are good, but there are some glitches here and there. Soundtrack is amazing and sounds are great. Finally, the story isA great game overall and very underrated. Gives you a great sense of horror, you feel alone and in danger. Combat is not so great, but after all, it was meant not to be as this is a survival horror. The game can be scary, but there are scarier ones out there. Graphics are good, but there are some glitches here and there. Soundtrack is amazing and sounds are great. Finally, the story is very good and disturbing. I've played this on normal and found the game to be a bit easy, though; I saved a LOT of ammo for the final boss and took him out in a minute. But this game is still worth picking up, with multiple endings to keep you coming back and a price tag that's very attractive in these days. If you like survival horror games, make sure to give this one a try.… Expand
  22. Mad_Hatter91
    May 2, 2013
    7
    Silent Hill: Homecoming is the fifth chapter in the saga of Silent Hill. The game has new features compared to the other chapters and have better graphics, a really interesting combat system, and the ability to interact with people choosing the speeches to say. The flaw is the plot of the game, however, quite poor and the fact that less afraid of the other chapters (and here we note thatSilent Hill: Homecoming is the fifth chapter in the saga of Silent Hill. The game has new features compared to the other chapters and have better graphics, a really interesting combat system, and the ability to interact with people choosing the speeches to say. The flaw is the plot of the game, however, quite poor and the fact that less afraid of the other chapters (and here we note that the game was made by the U.S. and not by the Japanese). At the end of the game is good although nothing exceptional.… Expand
  23. Subject98
    May 31, 2012
    6
    It's pretty decent as a game on it's own, but even as a silent hill title I was never all that thrilled about it. From the trailers and screenshots I thought it looked pretty generic. I liked it more than I thought I would but it's still one of my least favorites in the series. The story is well told and acted for the most part but there are a few noticable plot holes I can't overlook. OneIt's pretty decent as a game on it's own, but even as a silent hill title I was never all that thrilled about it. From the trailers and screenshots I thought it looked pretty generic. I liked it more than I thought I would but it's still one of my least favorites in the series. The story is well told and acted for the most part but there are a few noticable plot holes I can't overlook. One of my biggest problems with this game is how much it shamelessly borrows from the movie and brandishes everything like it's supposed to be canonical to the game series. Sorry guys, we're smarter than that. Also Double Helix studios wanted to make homecoming a trilogy and you better thank the lucky stars that never happened. I've heard about the plot they had in mind... if you think homecoming is bad now, you haven't seen anything, I'll just say that much. Anyway Homecoming wasn't without it's strengths so it's not a total loss. Most of the boss battles are really well done and are some of the best parts of the game. Akira Yamaoka was still on board for the soundtrack. The atmosphere is great in most areas, but unfortunately it falls flat in others for some reason. I hated the prison area, it reminded me way too much of Nova Prospekt. Don't get me wrong, I love Half Life 2 but this is silent hill, not city 17. The puzzles for the most part are pointless and the only good one is toward the end. All in all, it's alright but doesn't reach even close to the thought and love that went into the first few games.… Expand
  24. OzZyBoi86
    May 4, 2014
    8
    As a huge SH fan i loved this game, the storyline is very good and easy to follow. Only flaw is its to easy. I mastered the combat system and finished on hard without dying.
  25. Rox22
    Sep 26, 2013
    7
    If anything, Homecoming's biggest flaw is that it follows the Silent Hill tried-and-true formula far too loyally. It feels exactly the the same as the games before it. Handles the same (combat has improved a little, but that isn't saying much.) Graphics are nice, soundtrack is awesome, story fits and suits the lore. If anything this is suppose to be the kind of game that fans want.

    So    If anything, Homecoming's biggest flaw is that it follows the Silent Hill tried-and-true formula far too loyally. It feels exactly the the same as the games before it. Handles the same (combat has improved a little, but that isn't saying much.) Graphics are nice, soundtrack is awesome, story fits and suits the lore. If anything this is suppose to be the kind of game that fans want.

    So what's wrong with it? Exactly that. It's too familiar. No matter how good it may be on the surface, it just doesn't feel new and gives the game the air of "Was the game necessary?"

    Overall:
    Homecoming is a good game, and perhaps more suited to newcomers to the series. To vets and fans of the original games it will be enjoyable, but also nothing spectacular and fear inducing like SH 1 -3. A good game that clearly shows the Silent Hill franchise really needs a good reboot and some fresh ideas.    … Expand
  26. zeromanGEO
    Jun 23, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't understand why that game has such score. that is one of my favorite games, which made me almost cry when i finish it. that game is for a bit clever people guys and if you are dumb, don't say that the game is "awful"… Expand
  27. Signas501
    Mar 22, 2015
    9
    Silent Hill - Homecoming gives the player a new protagonist to the silent hill franchise, Alex Shepard, an amnesiac who wakes up in a hospital apparently after a war. Upon starting into the world of silent hill, you come to a dead end after chasing your brother, face to face with the real silent hill, attacked by nurses (its unknown why they are here, Alex has no sign of lust) andSilent Hill - Homecoming gives the player a new protagonist to the silent hill franchise, Alex Shepard, an amnesiac who wakes up in a hospital apparently after a war. Upon starting into the world of silent hill, you come to a dead end after chasing your brother, face to face with the real silent hill, attacked by nurses (its unknown why they are here, Alex has no sign of lust) and eventually makes it towards the elevator out of Alkimila hospital. Only to be attacked again.… Expand
  28. Panchogul
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    Este es el último Silent Hill que realmente se siente como tal. La historia es muy buena, los personajes en general estuvieron bien pero les falta carisma y entusiasmo, todos parecen muertos en vida, en especial Alex Sheperd cuyo diseño es bastante horrendo, la calidad gráfica es de las mejores de la saga pero el efecto de ruido no me gustó, el sistema de combate resulta muy tosco alEste es el último Silent Hill que realmente se siente como tal. La historia es muy buena, los personajes en general estuvieron bien pero les falta carisma y entusiasmo, todos parecen muertos en vida, en especial Alex Sheperd cuyo diseño es bastante horrendo, la calidad gráfica es de las mejores de la saga pero el efecto de ruido no me gustó, el sistema de combate resulta muy tosco al principio, lo que dificulta bastante los combates, pero es cosa de costumbre, lo mejor de todo son los jefes, cuyas peleas y diseños son las mejores de toda la saga, en especial Scarlet y Asphyxia.… Expand
  29. DeepakM.
    Oct 1, 2008
    9
    This game has a really spooky soundtrack{the best} and the game is really well polished.though there are a few let down like a predictable story.SO,its a nine for this one.
  30. RhettT.
    Oct 2, 2008
    5
    Clumsy controls, buggy encounters, a poorly implemented shooting system, and lack-luster voice acting seriously detract from an otherwise compelling addition to the Silent Hill franchise.
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#43 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 54
  3. Negative: 1 out of 54
  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    65
    From its leaden, cheap-shots-aplenty combat to its wild-goose chase through gray, same-y hallways filled with useless, placebo doorways to a story that takes much too long to get off the ground, its entire first half feels like a death march through a clunky hot mess. [Nov 2008, p.73]
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  2. GamePro
    60
    If survival horror is your bread and butter, then Homecoming is right up your alley; otherwise, you might be better served waiting for Resident Evil 5.
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  3. 1UP
    75
    Double Helix has stayed true to the series' foundation while also taking steps in a brave new direction; they've crafted a tale that stands well within franchise lore, and they've produced horrifically beautiful environments, occasional framerate drops aside. If Double Helix learns from their mistakes here -- combat balance being the most glaring issue -- their future work could rival the series' best.
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