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So, while my Resident Evil conversation is one hot topic, i wondered if anyone has played Silent Hill? It's another amazing genre of survivor horror like Resident Evil, but with a twist.
It's TERRIFYING.
I wanted to know peoples opinions on Silent Hill, where they pooped themselves, and to talk about the upcomming Silent Hill 4: The Room, which i've watched the trailer of and frankly looks so horrifying, disturbing and creepy i had nightmares the night after i watched the trailer. Gawd daymn!
Also, the upcomming movie Silent Hill is in full throttle. Oooh!!
So, theories, questions, reviews, etc?
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Posted 19 June 2004 - 09:05 PM
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Posted 19 June 2004 - 09:14 PM
http://www.gametrail...ilenthill4.html
Not sure if this will work, but that's the offical SH4 trailer, and it's scary as hell. Make sure your speakers are on.
Not sure if this will work, but that's the offical SH4 trailer, and it's scary as hell. Make sure your speakers are on.
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Posted 19 June 2004 - 09:24 PM
tried to play it but i found it kinda boring ,sorry , but what about "alone in the dark"?? that was creepy
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Posted 19 June 2004 - 09:31 PM
I love Silent Hill's darker, more disturbing take on the genre. The first version on PSone was simply terrifying in parts. Where Resi makes you jump here and there, Silent Hill has you continually feeling isolated and dreading what lies beyond in the dark, or that awful ever present fog.
The second Silent Hill, on PS2 took everything the first did well, and cranked it up a few hundred notches. The interiors were amazing, the characters scarily real, and at times, the grisly underlying horror went far further than any video game I've ever seen.
Ironically, I haven't had the time to play the third. I've got a game traffic jam building, and Silent Hill 3 will have to wait for the dark nights of the Autumn. I always play the game in the dark, anyway.
The second Silent Hill, on PS2 took everything the first did well, and cranked it up a few hundred notches. The interiors were amazing, the characters scarily real, and at times, the grisly underlying horror went far further than any video game I've ever seen.
Ironically, I haven't had the time to play the third. I've got a game traffic jam building, and Silent Hill 3 will have to wait for the dark nights of the Autumn. I always play the game in the dark, anyway.
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Posted 19 June 2004 - 09:40 PM
| QUOTE (sabretooth @ Jun 19 2004, 05:24 PM) |
| tried to play it but i found it kinda boring ,sorry , but what about "alone in the dark"?? that was creepy |
It is something you have to really get into. There are no BOO scares, it's just the feeling of isolation and the disturbing underlying plot. Coupled with the gruseome scenes and amazingly creepy music. I suggest trying the second one on PS2. It takes about 10 mins to really start, and after that i was hooked. But, it isn't for everyone.
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Posted 19 June 2004 - 09:44 PM
| QUOTE (Cufflink @ Jun 19 2004, 05:31 PM) |
| I love Silent Hill's darker, more disturbing take on the genre. The first version on PSone was simply terrifying in parts. Where Resi makes you jump here and there, Silent Hill has you continually feeling isolated and dreading what lies beyond in the dark, or that awful ever present fog. The second Silent Hill, on PS2 took everything the first did well, and cranked it up a few hundred notches. The interiors were amazing, the characters scarily real, and at times, the grisly underlying horror went far further than any video game I've ever seen. Ironically, I haven't had the time to play the third. I've got a game traffic jam building, and Silent Hill 3 will have to wait for the dark nights of the Autumn. I always play the game in the dark, anyway. |
Mmm, Maria.
Yeah, silent hill 1 was amazing because at the time the graphics and everything were top notch, but compared to the second one it's almost dull now.
The third game, however, was a little lacking. The graphics were suped of course, and the stroy follows the plot of the first game which was kind of a let down. The main character is a bratty teen girl which kind of takes away from the feeling, but it's the most disturbing for sure, just not as scary as the second one. I say try it for sure, but theres alot more BOO scares and things in it.
My personal favourite points are when you're in the washrooms, and the world has alternated to the dark side or whatever. The washroom is black, except for your flashlight. All the stalls are locked. The floor is rusted and the walls are twisted steal. You knock on the first stall, nothing. Second, nothing. Third... something on the otherside knocks back. You decide to leave but when you near the door, there's a creaking sound... the third stall has opened. Deciding to investigate the stall you find nothing there but blood, tons of blood, and a severed mannequin head...
Little parts like that are just the key points!!
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Posted 19 June 2004 - 09:54 PM
I agree, Burnside. 
One of the favourite tricks of the Silent Hill producers is to add little moments of genuine horror. Like the indoor cemetary, or the guy sat in front of the TV, with his brains spread across the screen. Or nasty distant sounds, or a sudden swell of music. These moments have no bearing in gameplay, but they unsettle the player.
One of the favourite tricks of the Silent Hill producers is to add little moments of genuine horror. Like the indoor cemetary, or the guy sat in front of the TV, with his brains spread across the screen. Or nasty distant sounds, or a sudden swell of music. These moments have no bearing in gameplay, but they unsettle the player.
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Posted 19 June 2004 - 09:54 PM
The Silent Hill series, is my all time fave. (sorry RE, but....)
I loved #1 it scared the (beep) out of me, and the puzzles were also just as much fun as the scares.
Silent Hill 2, now that game rubbed my nerves raw. Especially the prison area. It was quite honestly the scarest game I ever played, and the most ingaging.
#3- geez, I don't know what to say. I really, really disliked it. I played it for about an hour, and it just didn't do it for me. I don't know why.
#4-The Room- looks absolutely awesome! I downloaded the 10min trailer from Gamespot, and I cannot wait to play!
I also found out that there is a movie in the works, due out in 2005. I just hope they get it right. If they don't I will be SOOOOOO upset. I hope they get the right director, who knows how to do grainy, almost old movie film kind of flicks. Be cause without that kind of enviroment, I think the whole world of Silent Hill would be lost.
I loved #1 it scared the (beep) out of me, and the puzzles were also just as much fun as the scares.
Silent Hill 2, now that game rubbed my nerves raw. Especially the prison area. It was quite honestly the scarest game I ever played, and the most ingaging.
#3- geez, I don't know what to say. I really, really disliked it. I played it for about an hour, and it just didn't do it for me. I don't know why.
#4-The Room- looks absolutely awesome! I downloaded the 10min trailer from Gamespot, and I cannot wait to play!
I also found out that there is a movie in the works, due out in 2005. I just hope they get it right. If they don't I will be SOOOOOO upset. I hope they get the right director, who knows how to do grainy, almost old movie film kind of flicks. Be cause without that kind of enviroment, I think the whole world of Silent Hill would be lost.
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Posted 19 June 2004 - 10:00 PM
| QUOTE (Cufflink @ Jun 19 2004, 05:54 PM) |
| I agree, Burnside. One of the favourite tricks of the Silent Hill producers is to add little moments of genuine horror. Like the indoor cemetary, or the guy sat in front of the TV, with his brains spread across the screen. Or nasty distant sounds, or a sudden swell of music. These moments have no bearing in gameplay, but they unsettle the player. |
If you like those parts in SH2, you'll love them in Sh3.
Another cool part is when you're in the mannequin warehouse, and you walk down an isle fulled with mannequin bodies without heads or legs. At the end is a single mannequin. Nothign special about it. Just, real creepy. You turn back, go down the next isle. Suddenyl theres a blood-curdling SCREAM and a bang. You run back to the other isle to find blood splattered everywhere and the mannequins head lopped off. hehe!
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Posted 19 June 2004 - 10:02 PM
*shurgs* silent hill 3 was the only one that got much of a rise out of me. the first two were good games, don't get me wrong, they just weren't scary. 1 was just cool, 2 had it's moments of creepiness, and parts of 3 just unsettled me, which was cool. i make my friend mark play silent hill 2 whenever i can because he has a real fear of being chased, and what with pyramid head and all. heh, he panics 
silent hill 4 though...now THAT looks scary and freakishly cool.
silent hill 4 though...now THAT looks scary and freakishly cool.
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Posted 19 June 2004 - 10:05 PM
| QUOTE (odinsgrl @ Jun 19 2004, 05:54 PM) |
| The Silent Hill series, is my all time fave. (sorry RE, but....) I loved #1 it scared the (beep) out of me, and the puzzles were also just as much fun as the scares. Silent Hill 2, now that game rubbed my nerves raw. Especially the prison area. It was quite honestly the scarest game I ever played, and the most ingaging. #3- geez, I don't know what to say. I really, really disliked it. I played it for about an hour, and it just didn't do it for me. I don't know why. #4-The Room- looks absolutely awesome! I downloaded the 10min trailer from Gamespot, and I cannot wait to play! I also found out that there is a movie in the works, due out in 2005. I just hope they get it right. If they don't I will be SOOOOOO upset. I hope they get the right director, who knows how to do grainy, almost old movie film kind of flicks. Be cause without that kind of enviroment, I think the whole world of Silent Hill would be lost. |
I know what you mean about SH3. You really had to understand the storyline of the first game to get into it. And it seems like there's just levels instead of being able to actually explore anywhere.
Yeah the movie, i'm worried about it. Here's the only info i know of:
September 18, 2003 - Konami announced today Silent Hill is going to be a movie. Everyone wants to be in the movies, but perhaps making a movie of this nature might just be too damn scary. In which case, we're in.
Prolific movie-maker Samuel Hadida will produce the film, while David Films will produce the feature film adaptation. Hadida's credits include True Romance, Spider, and Brotherhood of the Wolf. Christophe Gans, who directed Crying Freeman and Brotherhood of the Wolf, will direct.
"Silent Hill is a groundbreaking game with an atmosphere that has mesmerized millions of gamers all over the world - it is scary and clever," said Christophe Gans. "I am very proud to be associated with this game."
Konami Corporation will work closely with Gan's production team, overseeing the script development, participating in monster, creature and character designs, and contribute to the film's soundtrack composition.
"The success of the Silent Hill series is based on a perfect blend of suspense, plot twists and captivating characters," said Geoff Mulligan, chief operating officer of Konami of America, Inc. "We are confident that Samuel Hadida and his talented team will capture and create an unforgettable movie-going experience."
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Posted 19 June 2004 - 10:07 PM
http://www.black-helix.com/is/dead/
Best Silent Hill site on the web, right here. Everything you need to know. i love this site.
chico, man, SH4, is where it's at. I don't think anyone will be able to play that and not feel genuine terror. It is my opinion SH3 was rushed out to please the crowds while they were working on SH4.
Best Silent Hill site on the web, right here. Everything you need to know. i love this site.
chico, man, SH4, is where it's at. I don't think anyone will be able to play that and not feel genuine terror. It is my opinion SH3 was rushed out to please the crowds while they were working on SH4.
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Posted 19 June 2004 - 10:09 PM
Well, as long as they don't put a bunch of teenagers going to Silent Hill, with big guns and lots of explosions, (please, please, please, don't make another House of the Dead!) I might be okay with it. I guess I'll just have to wait and see.
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Posted 19 June 2004 - 10:12 PM
the silent movie will, unfortunately, probably be like this:
"THE HOUSE ON SILENT HILL OF THE DEAD!!!"
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"THE HOUSE ON SILENT HILL OF THE DEAD!!!"
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Posted 19 June 2004 - 10:15 PM
I don't think so. Apparently Konami are working very closely with the director/producers of the movie, unlike capcom with Resident Evil. Especialy with monster design, sounds, storyline etc. I think it'll be like James story in SH2.
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