Silent Hill 3 brilliantly maintains the quality of the previous two games, leading the horror and story in new directions. In this one, we follow Heather Mason in a direct continuation of the first game, where she travels to Silent Hill to understand her past. This chapter serves as the closing of an amazing trilogy that will stand the test of time.
There is so much to like in this chapter in terms of ambience, exploring new locations that are both terrifying and mesmerizing. Another thing I haven’t mentioned in previous reviews is just how staggeringly good the soundtrack is. Akira Yamaoka does a great job composing the instrumental themes in the games, giving it a nostalgic early 2000s feeling that fits well with the tone of the game.
As with the previous Silent Hills, the technology of the time meant that the gameplay would be very outdated, but at this point I got used to it. Although it did become a pain on certain parts, the combat was manageable, but I think in the context and scope of the story, this is the least of my worries about Silent Hill 3. I enjoyed a lot the way the game made me feel anxious by trying to survive within these enclosed spaces with some of the most terrifying monsters I’ve seen.
The story goes back to the cult from the first one with a lot of lore that expands on the town of Silent Hill. While I missed the psychological elements of James’ story, 3 goes full on with the cultish and supernatural horror, making me drop my jaw at all the things I experienced. From the very beginning you face creatures that are pure nightmare fuel. All up to the final boss who is one of the most terrifying monsters I’ve seen in any game or movie.
I really recommend playing these games at least once for any horror fan. With emulation, they are preserved forever in the internet, and the more I get sucked into this franchise, the angrier I become at what could have been with the future of Silent Hill. But these games are a great way to spend time getting scared and appreciating the original survival horror masterpieces.
Final Score: 90/100
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There is so much to like in this chapter in terms of ambience, exploring new locations that are both terrifying and mesmerizing. Another thing I haven’t mentioned in previous reviews is just how staggeringly good the soundtrack is. Akira Yamaoka does a great job composing the instrumental themes in the games, giving it a nostalgic early 2000s feeling that fits well with the tone of the game.
As with the previous Silent Hills, the technology of the time meant that the gameplay would be very outdated, but at this point I got used to it. Although it did become a pain on certain parts, the combat was manageable, but I think in the context and scope of the story, this is the least of my worries about Silent Hill 3. I enjoyed a lot the way the game made me feel anxious by trying to survive within these enclosed spaces with some of the most terrifying monsters I’ve seen.
The story goes back to the cult from the first one with a lot of lore that expands on the town of Silent Hill. While I missed the psychological elements of James’ story, 3 goes full on with the cultish and supernatural horror, making me drop my jaw at all the things I experienced. From the very beginning you face creatures that are pure nightmare fuel. All up to the final boss who is one of the most terrifying monsters I’ve seen in any game or movie.
I really recommend playing these games at least once for any horror fan. With emulation, they are preserved forever in the internet, and the more I get sucked into this franchise, the angrier I become at what could have been with the future of Silent Hill. But these games are a great way to spend time getting scared and appreciating the original survival horror masterpieces.
Final Score: 90/100
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