- Explore parts of the town that were closed off in the original.
- Incredible graphics and true-to-life CG visuals.
- Real-time weather effects, morphing and shadows.
- Atmospheric lighting and ambient surround sound makes every moment suspenseful.
- Dynamic camera effects and beautifully rendered environments.
- Special digipack packaging includes a free sticker.
- Includes extra DVD with "Making Of", new artwork, trailers for Metal Gear Solid 2 and Pro Evolution Soccer, and more.
Product Description
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With its Poe-like atmosphere, dense fog, pitch-black hallways,
and a cryptic letter from a dead wife, Silent Hill 2 promises to
surpass the paranoia created by its predecessor. The sequel opens
with the average Joe protagonist, James Sunderland, and a
mysterious message that reads, "Silent Hill, our sanctuary of
memories. I'll be waiting for you there." More puzzling is that
the note is signed by Mary, James' deceased wife.
James sets out for Silent Hill hopeful that he'll find a trace
of Mary. After an aborted attempt by car, he plunges into the
dank fog and embarks on his quest by foot. Enter Maria, a woman
who bears a striking resemblance to Mary, and who also beckons
him with another curious message. It seems James can't go back;
strange things are happening in Silent Hill.
Silent Hill 2 offers 10 formidable new foes, plenty of puzzles,
and -chilling gameplay. The sequel's new story and characters
promise to thrill and terrify. The visual and sound effects are
amazingly detailed and macabre, and, if you're playing on a
system with surround sound, you may find yourself keeping the
lights on.
.co.uk Review
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Gamers looking for intellectual horror will find it in Silent
Hill 2. As the story opens, James Sunderland receives a letter
from his wife telling him to meet her in the town of Silent Hill.
The only problem is that she's been dead for three years. In
hopes of being reunited with her, he explores the haunted town,
and has many terrifying and unexpected encounters. While the
brilliantly designed monsters are indeed y, it's the complex
twists and turns of the plot that really produce the game's
terror.
Gameplay is largely puzzle-based. Much of it involves gathering
clues and items to solve each puzzle. There are a few fights
thrown in, but these are quite easy, and mostly used to show off
the developers' bizarre creations. The level of both puzzles and
fighting can be adjusted to match each player's skill level.
Although its mechanics are rudimentary, the game's presentation
is anything but. A heavy use of fog is the game's hallmark
effect, greatly adding to the mood. Sound--both effects and
music--alternates between eerie silence and sudden, shocking
crescendos.
Although the graphics and sound are both top-notch, the real
star of this game is the story. It's very rich and intricate--a
sharp contrast to the banal scenarios that frame most games. The
game is short (around 10 hours), but you'll want to give it
another go to discover its multiple endings and secret items.
Despite basic gameplay, Silent Hill 2 is an excellent choice for
gamers looking for cerebral thrills. Parents should note that in
addition to violence and gore, this game deals with topics like
suicide, murder, and euthanasia. --Raymond M. Padilla
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Manufacturer's Description
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Set amongst the dense fog and haunting darkness of the eerie
town, accompanied by dramatic music presented in Dolby Surround,
Silent Hill 2 pushes the boundaries of macabre horror. Benefiting
from the advanced technological power of the PlayStation 2, the
visual expressions of the characters, weather conditions and the
charnel-house gore of the game are intensely frightening. Players
face over 10 new types of enemies and have access to a variety of
new weapons, including a pistol and a steel pipe. Prepare to
enter the new the realms of Silent Hill 2.
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