Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams

 Xbox
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
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  1. All Game Guide
    70
    The added scenario is fun but short, taking roughly one hour to complete. Yet the main scenario's graphics, storyline, bosses, and mysterious atmosphere are big plusses, and there are several times when you’ll find the hairs tingling on the back of your neck.
  2. GamePen
    60
    The gameplay, however – solve logic puzzles and shoot/swing/stomp away, is pretty average.
  3. netjak
    59
    The lack of exploration (linear gameplay) and terrible sound effects really plagued the game. I also was not keen on the control and shady camera angles.
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Awards & Rankings

8
#8 Best Xbox Game of 2001
6
#6 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2001
3
#3 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2001

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 69
  3. Negative: 9 out of 69
  1. anywhere_is
    Jul 20, 2014
    7
    The PS2 version was superior in graphics and performance. Silent Hill 2 is the second best game in the series, behind 3. It has a decentThe PS2 version was superior in graphics and performance. Silent Hill 2 is the second best game in the series, behind 3. It has a decent story, great atmosphere, and amazing soundtrack. A must play for survival horror fans, but I would recommend the PC version.… Full Review »
  2. raVen9
    May 12, 2020
    10
    When video games meet art...
    This ''game'' is not just a ''game'' actually. You must try this for the story. Game mechanics is too old for    When video games meet art...
    This ''game'' is not just a ''game'' actually. You must try this for the story. Game mechanics is too old for today but the story is top level.    … Full Review »
  3. doodlerman
    Jun 12, 2011
    10
    Just as good as Silent Hill 2 on the PS2, but has a different scenario that is almost imperative to play. "Born from a Wish" is a must playJust as good as Silent Hill 2 on the PS2, but has a different scenario that is almost imperative to play. "Born from a Wish" is a must play and is considerably creepy seeing you have no flashlight or radio (two key tools used to survive in the normal story mode). Makes things interesting.… Full Review »
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