There’s an oft-misremembered saying that’s something like, ‘All you need to make a survival horror game is a girl and a gun.’ This sequel has both in spades, as you accompany sassy teen protagonist Heather Mason into an ever-deepening nightmare.
Predecessor Silent Hill 2 remains critically acclaimed, though is frequently criticised for being slower-paced, much less combat-focussed, and generally disinterested in the titular town’s occult history compared to other entries. The third game was an attempt to course correct on all fronts, even beginning life as a rail shooter. The project took on a more recognisable form at the cost of a truncated development, with many members of the team simultaneously working on what would later become Silent Hill 4: The Room. As a result, Silent Hill 3 is a shock…
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PLAY (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2023