Silent Hill: Short Message was a short but nice experience that allowed us to re-experience the P.T atmosphere that remained in our culture. Being a walking simulator and not having many mechanics, it gave it more of an interactive game feel, but since P.T. has a similar atmosphere, I can't judge it too much. The game consists of 3 chapters, and in each chapter, it offers a scenario that includes beautiful messages in which the main character repeatedly experiences the traumas and psychological distress she experienced with his environment and friends and seeks salvation. Some of the parts I didn't like were that the phone could have been more interactive and useful. It was also a bit disappointing that the game didn't mention Silent Hill much and only made a few references through notes. Although the chase sequences in the game are sometimes reactionary, they become repetitive and lose their impact. And it was a poor choice that the atmosphere of fear that the game provided to the player was limited to this. In essence, Silent Hill is a series that stands out with psychological horror, but I couldn't see much of this in the gameplay part. But apart from this, the graphics and lightning was top-notch. In conclusion, Silent Hill: Short Message has a nice and serious scenario that highlights the important problems that lead young people to suicide, such as traumas, lack of self-confidence and social problems, and it is a short and pleasant experience with the atmosphere of P.T. Could it be better? Maybe, but even the fact that the game was released for free was a pleasant surprise from Konami. I hope the Silent Hill games that will come with Silent Hill 2 Remake will be successful.

Reviewed on Feb 02, 2024


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