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Silent Hill 2 (PS2)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Adventure/Survival Horror

RELEASE DATE

25/SEP/01

ESRB RATING

MATURE, Blood and Gore, Violence

DEVELOPER

Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo (KCET)

PUBLISHER

Konami of America, Inc.

ALSO AVAILABLE ON

Xbox, IBM PC Compatible

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DESCRIPTION

Silent Hill. Its very name conjures up a sense of mystery, and within some, a sense of dread. But not for everyone. For some people, Silent Hill is a place of happy memories, maybe the last pleasant memories that they've ever had. James Sutherland's wife was such a person. She seemed drawn to Silent Hill and always wanted to return. She didn't have a chance after she became ill and died. And yet, maybe she does have that chance, because now, three years after her death, James Sutherland has received a letter from his late wife, urging him to come meet her. In Silent Hill.

Story wise, Silent Hill 2 is only a loose sequel to the 1999's critically praised survival horror game. The infamous town in question is the setting for both games, but other than that, only the thinnest of plotlines connect the two games. Silent Hill 2 features an all-new protagonist and cast of characters, and the plot is strikingly different from the first. The nature of the game, with its survival horror basis wrapped in fog-drenched mystery, remains similar.

In the game, you control James, who has come to town to find out why his dead wife beckoned him to Silent Hill. James tells himself the letter is not real, but he's still compelled to visit the town, perhaps by forces he cannot comprehend. Along the way, he'll meet other characters that have come to town for their own personal reasons. There's Angela, a young moody woman who's searching for her parents; Maria, a mysterious woman who looks very much like James' late wife; Laura, a snotty little girl who seems to try and impede James' progress at every turn; and Eddie, a large, stupid man whose fear seems to be hiding something deeper.

Although the plot weaves around these characters and eventually reveals their inner natures and motivations, this isn't a soap opera — there are also plenty of monsters to do battle with, and a greater darkness to uncover. To fight these gruesome beings, some of which are making a return appearance and some that are brand new, James will have to locate different weapons and ammunition, such as the handgun, shot gun, and rifle. And there will also be plenty of puzzles to solve that require a player's wits as well as their ability to discover and combine various items hidden around the town.

While Silent Hill 2 retains the multiple endings of the first game, these different endings are more focused on the plot, and how you achieve them is more tied in to how you actually play the game. There are four different actual endings and an additional secret one that won't be spoiled here. Each of these endings is unique and provides more of the story to this dark town. Also included to encourage players to keep going through the game are multiple difficulty levels for both fighting and puzzle solving. In addition to this, players who play through the game enough times will be able to discover new hidden objects, as well as special weapons such as the chain saw, which severs enemies completely in half. ~ Jon Thompson, All Game Guide

Silent Hill 2 (PS2)

GENRE/STYLE:

Adventure/Survival Horror
RELEASE DATE:

25/SEP/01
TOP TRAITS:

Silent Hill, survival horror, Psychological Horror
DESCRIPTION:

Silent Hill. Its very name conjures up a sense of mystery, and within some, a sense of dread. But not for everyone. F... more

players 151

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POPULARITY: PS2 PLATFORM

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Spookty played Silent Hill 2 on 16/OCT/09

“Alright, this is officially the worst hotel ever.”

created 16/OCT/2009

zodiaccircle played Silent Hill 2 on 09/OCT/09

“Finishing up a file from a few months ago. Completed the Historical Society, Prison, and Labyrinth levels. Defeated Abstract Daddy and Eddie. Crossed Toluca Lake and reached the Lakeview Hotel. Have...”

created 09/OCT/2009

Silent Hill 2 Wallpaper (Pyramid Head) - Aforextreme

“A ridiculous (and somewhat disturbing) wallpaper from Silent Hill 2 featuring everyone's favourite Pyramid Head.”

Added by: sukwendo
Date: 08/OCT/2009
Views: 165
Votes: 0

created 08/OCT/2009

Top Five Influential Games (PSX-era to date) by: sukwendo

“Disclaimer: I've only used games I have currently added to GDNA. I still need to go back and add all pre-PSX era games I've played, so please keep this in mind. ^^ Also, the games are listed in no...”

created 08/OCT/2009

kianbung was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“Ah, Xenogears. I played it a few years ago and had to google way too many things up because of it. Must say I learned a lot from that game. (the game is fun too, of course)

Too bad it totally dropped the ball with disc 2.”

sukwendo was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“@kianbung No kidding, it was all "And then we went here and did this." *brief exploration moment to fight a boss" "And then we went here and did this." I'm certain it had something to do with their budgeting.

Honestly, though, I'm thankful they "dropped the ball" as opposed to not releasing the game at all.”

kianbung was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“@sukwendo Yeah, they ran out of money. Sucks, especially considering the masterpiece. It would've been infinately more epic if they made it properly.

Now if only Squenix ever gets around from milking FF titles and remakes this...”

glenngv was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“Wow, I have to agree with you on every game on this list!
But I would also add Xenosaga ep.I to the list, since I found its narrative approach to be the most charming and realistic, every emoting felt by my character (Shion) was felt by me. It was really outstanding!
And I would pick Saga Frontier II instead of SaGa Frontier 1, since it had a better art-style, a better soundtrack (IMO) and a somewhat refined battle-system ^_^”

sukwendo was the last to comment - about 1 month ago... show previous hide previous

“@glenngv Yes, Xenosaga Ep. I was fantastic. ^^ And I completely agree with you that SaGa Frontier II had an overall execution that far exceeded that of its predecessor. I had to choose the first one, though, due to my first experience with the "sparking" mechanic. Though I arguably could have chosen SFII due to the attack formulation (ie: Cleave, Slash, Slash, Cleave) - that was innovative as well.

Glad to hear from someone who agrees with me on these. ^^”

Well, finally... by: Spookty

“Beat that stupid labyrinth. I'll have your head yet, Pyramid... Head.... It's getting awfully late though, so... yeah. Oh, and I've been replaying Ratchet and Clank, since Crack in Time is coming...”

created 01/OCT/2009

mnightwind was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“Congrats on sneaking past PH and his sharp stick! :D I've never actually played any of the R&C games.. I feel I should >___>”

Spookty was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“@mnightwind Heh. I still find it funny how I'm almost at the end of the game, and I completely forgot about the pipe weapon, so I never picked it up. Playing on easy and being surprisingly good at it means I have lots and lots of bullets, though.

If you've got some way to rent them, you totally should. Especially since people are going on about how it's such a kid's game.”

Spiderish was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“I am unfortunately one of those that couldn't get into Silent Hill 2. I think I still have it but no PS2 to speak of(Curse you crackheads!). I started playing it in my basement apartment with the surround sound on and hearing crap over my shoulder freaked me right the hell out and I had to stop playing. It was either that or patrol my apartment with one of my many swords every ten minutes or so.

That being said it was horrifyingly atmospheric. In a good way.”

Spookty was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“@Spiderish Actually, I didn't have too many problems until I got close to the end of the game. I mean, there was also the crazy horrifying grinding/random noises, but other than that I was fine, for a while.”

Spiderish was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“The woods walking into the town with the skittering noises all around, not getting a suitable weapon quick enough for my liking to beat said noises to death or riddle them with holes... It was the surround sound that did me in. ”

mnightwind was the last to comment - about 1 month ago...

“I dunno, the whole game gives me wonderfully creepy vibes :3 One of my favorite parts is a little shop with the windows covered in old newspapers and scrawled on the wall is the note "There was a hole here.. it's gone now" Some of the scenes near the end are just superb :3”

mnightwind was the last to comment - about 1 month ago... show previous hide previous

“@Spookty Yeah, I remember a roommate of mine once being downright stingy with their bullets.. they even tried to melee the final boss because they didn't want to risk running out of ammo XD I might just buy them at some point; I don't really rent much (no GameFly and I can't remember the last time I was in a brick and mortar rental store :P)”

Spookty played Silent Hill 2 on 19/SEP/09

“Okay, okay. Get through the labyrinth. It's not like a spooky guy with geometry for a head and a giant spear is gonna come after me, right? Right.”

created 19/SEP/2009

mnightwind was the last to comment - 2 months ago... show previous hide previous

“Yeppers! That's why he kinda looks like a plushie.. a moldering one capped in metal.”

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Silent Hill 2 (PS2) by: zodiaccircle

“This is where my Silent Hill obsession first began. The graphics are, even by today's standards, great. The dialogue is sometimes awkwardly delivered, but overall the acting is very good. I found the combat to be very easy for a casual gamer while...”

created 03/SEP/2009

Silent Hill 2 (PS2) by: Svelah

“My favorite Silent Hill of all time. SH2 was a tragic and dark game with many odd monsters. The music was awesome. Overall SH 2 is the best survival horror game b/c of the messed up story. ”

created 20/AUG/2009

Silent Hill 2 (PS2) by: MetalMessiah

“Very creepy compared to the first Silent Hill. Plenty of fog. Plenty of weird creatures too. Watch out for triangle head. His weapon can kill in one strike.”

created 06/JUL/2009

Silent Hill 2 (PS2) by: Materick

“Another spin shivering game tht i wont play in the dark or alone again. this game gave me nightmares and then some. a classic story, a great puzzle solver and a keep on your toes game for 1 wrong step and good-bye.”

created 18/MAY/2009

Silent Hill 2 (PS2) by: The-Trickster

“Considered by most to be the best of the Silent Hill series, the player is introduced to James Sunderland who is searching for his wife, who succumbed to illness three years prior, and believes he will find her in their "special place",...”

created 05/MAY/2009

pierben played Silent Hill 2 on 01/APR/09

“Playing catch up with my save games again. This time I continued a tour through Silent Hill 2 from Toluca Lake Prison. Man, 'Rebirth' is a crappy ending for such a beautifully written game. ”

created 02/APR/2009

Silent Hill 2 (PS2) by: meiguoren

“The single greatest survival horror game made (so far). The depth of the characters make it even more disturbingly real, not to mention the mythology of Silent Hill. If you haven't played this, do so. Now. Seriously, go.”

created 16/MAR/2009