Gintoki313
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Welcome to the Silent Hill Community thread!
In this thread you can talk about everything Silent Hill.
Rules
- Be sure to mark spoilers accordingly. Silent Hill is a very story based game, so we wouldn't want to spoil a game/movie for anyone interested
- Discussion of anything Silent Hill related is allowed. Videogames, movies, books, etc.
- Be respectful, and have fun discussing
What is Silent Hill?
Silent Hill is a psychological survival horror game series.
Do I have to play these games in any order to fully understand it?
No, but there is one exception. It is best to play Silent Hill 1, before Silent Hill 3. Silent Hill 3 is a direct sequel to Silent Hill 1, and uses various imagery/references to Silent Hill 1. So most likely you should play SH1 before 3.
I love the music in Silent Hill. Why is that?
Akira Yamaoka is why. He's highly regarded for the music in Silent Hill. Here's a sample from Silent Hill 3
Alright, you got me. I'm interested in the series now. So where do I start?
Anywhere. If your looking for the best first time experience, then me and probably most Silent Hill fans would recommend Silent Hill 1, 2, and 3. Along with Shattered Memories, if you want something a bit different.
I heard there's a guide to make my experience with Silent Hill 2, 3, and 4 better on PC. Where is it?
Here you go
I saw that Silent Hill 2 and 3 has an HD Collection. Do you recommend it?
No. I would HIGHLY recommend you try it out on PS2 or PC instead. The HD Collection is well known for being very buggy, and having many issues. You can pick it up if you want, but you have been warned.
Is the Silent Hill series completely dead? Has there been any sign of it returning?
Yes! It has been recently announced that a new Silent Hill is being made. The name of the game will be Silent Hills. So far what is known is that Kojima Productions will be developing the game, and Guillermo Del Toro will be involved with the project. With Kojima Productions on board, they will also be bringing their famous Fox Engine. Which is used on the latest Metal Gear Solid games. Norman Reedus who is famous for his role in The Walking Dead, is speculated to be the main character since he was shown in the trailer.
The announcement trailer can be seen here
For the full story on Silent Hills and it's reveal, you can view it here
Silent Hill
Release: Janurary 1999
Platforms: PSX, PSN
Official Trailer
Silent Hill 2
Release: September 2001
Platforms: PS2, Xbox, PC
Official Trailer
Silent Hill 3
Release: May 2003
Platforms: PS2, PC
Official Trailer
Silent Hill 4: The Room
Release: June 2004
Platforms: PS2, Xbox, PC
Official Trailer
Silent Hill Origins
Release: November 2007
Platforms: PSP, PS2
Official Trailer
Silent Hill Homecoming
Release: September 2008
Platforms: PS3, X360, PC
Official Trailer
Silent Hill Downpour
Release: March 2012
Platforms: PS3, X360
Official Trailer
Silent Hill: Play Novel
Release: March 2001 (JPN)
Platforms: GBA
Gameplay: Visual Novel
Note: This is a Japanese exclusive game, but there is a translation guide for it.
Silent Hill: The Arcade
Release: July 2007 (JPN) / 2008 (EU)
Platforms: Arcade
Gameplay: On-Rail Shooter
Official Trailer
Silent Hill Shattered Memories
Release: December 2009
Platforms: Wii, PS2, PSP
Official Trailer
Silent Hill HD Collection
Release: March 2012
Platforms: PS3, X360
Games Included: Silent Hill 2 / Silent Hill 3
Silent Hill Book of Memories
Release: October 2012
Platforms: PSV, PSN
Official Trailer
Silent Hill: Mobile (Orphan)
Release: November 2007 (EU) / October 2008 (NA)
Platforms: Mobile
Gameplay: First-Person Point and Click
Silent Hill: Mobile 2
Release: September 2008
Platforms: Mobile
Gameplay: First-Person Point and Click
Silent Hill: Mobile 3
Release: March 2010
Platforms: Mobile
Gameplay: First-Person Point and Click
Silent Hill: Escape
Release: Devember 2008
Platforms: iPhone / Ipod Touch
Gameplay: First-Person Shooter
Videos
Making of Silent Hill 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoIJ2EzUtpo
Making of Silent Hill 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1VKvED76WQ
Making of Silent Hill 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiH4wOkSzGs
Silent Hill Usagi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0hQf9byfwI
Silent Hill Ki-Ni-No: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70VzcbT0e9o
Silent Hill Fukuro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O-kHCibgYg
Silent Hill Caramel Mix Akira Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgdYyfVIhP8
Silent Hill Experience Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=262iBUpATRc
Dance Evolution Masters Silent Hill Stage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soiVLyYCSlM
Dance Dance Revolution Silent Hill Stage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SrWe36y4tQ
Pyramid Head in Krazy Kart Racer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuVJR-l58FQ
Silent Hill 4 MTV Official Music Video: http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/...-the-room-taking-back-sunday---silent-hill-mv
Soundtracks
Silent Hill
Silent Hill 2 OST
Silent Hill 3 OST
Silent Hill Origins OST
Silent Hill Shattered Memories OST
Silent Hill Homecoming OST
Silent Hill Downpour
Silent Hill Book of Memories
Films
Silent Hill The Movie – Based on the story of Silent Hill 3
Release: April 2006
Movie Trailer
Silent Hill The Movie 2 Revelations 3D – A sequel to to the Silent Hill film released in 2006
Release: October 2012
Movie Trailer
Silent Hill: The Experience
Release: April 2006
Platforms: PSP
Note: This is a promotional item for the Silent Hill movie, which was released in 2006. It contains music from the Silent Hill games, a collection of digital comics, music videos, and videos/trailers from the games/movie.
Lost Memories: The Art and Music of Silent Hill
Note: A DVD containing the soundtracks, trailers, art, etc. From Silent Hill 1-3.
Books
Silent Hill: The Novel
Silent Hill 2: The Novel
Silent Hill 3: The Novel
Book of Lost Memories
Silent Hill: Dying Inside
Silent Hill: Among the Damned
Silent Hill: Paint It Black
Silent Hill: The Grinning Man
Silent Hill: Dead/Alive
Silent Hill: Hunger
Silent Hill: Sinner's Reward
Silent Hill: Past Life