PlayStation Critic Reviews

It's a horrifying action/adventure that will set the pulse racing and put the mind on constant alert.

With multiple endings, secrets and hidden items you'll find replay value deep within the game.

From the inexplicable sobbing of an unseen child in a blood-stained school hall to the loud rattling of an invisible "something" underneath the floorboards that you're standing on, the game never sinks into predictability. Imagine all of this while never quite being able to see past arm's length into the darkness.

If you thought that "Resident Evil" was scary, well let me just tell you Resident Evil is akin to Disney's Bambi compared to this... If you want a game that will surely help you soil your undies kids, than Silent Hill is what you want!

One of SH's coolest features is its excellent Dual Shock support: The controller beats like a heart, thumping harder when you're close to death, and its responsiveness keeps you in command.

The various flaws (like horrible voice acting, odd attack control, and hyper-linear gameplay) keep it from earning a perfect rating. But it's a worthy successor to "Resident Evil."

A genuinely terrifying experience combined with a unique, gripping story and immersive atmosphere.

Another thing that I found annoying was the fog effect. I do not know if it is hiding pop-up or setting the mood of the story (which it does an excellent job for since you cannot see 10 feet down the street). I just found it very annoying.

Enough creepiness to make Christopher Walken uncomfortable. [Jan 2004, p.189]

Aside from the grainy graphics, imprecise controls and somewhat strange puzzles, this game is pure horror fun.