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Silent Hill 2 (2001)

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Universal Acclaim
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2.5k(94%)
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Sep 27, 2026
9
MarshDX
Almost the perfect game, unfortunately held back by most of the voice acting. peak though!
Sep 26, 2026
10
Stev3n
​Un chef-d'œuvre absolu et indémodable du jeu vidéo. Le scénario autour de James Sunderland est une leçon d'écriture psychologique, sublimé par la musique sublime d'Akira Yamaoka.
Sep 20, 2026
10
Dann3150
O maior clássico de survival melancólico e genial a trama de James sunderland nos leva para uma viagem sem volta aonde o maior perigo é a própria culpa.
Aug 17, 2026
10
Steven_Eve
This is the defenition of storytelling. The way the game portrays James guilt and his denial of his sin is amazing. The acting is outdated but the voice of James is perfect even if its crappy, it captures James's cold almost mechanical like persona. The multiple endings all work. The gameplay can be challenging sometimes but the game is mostly for the story.
Aug 12, 2026
10
saba7005
This is my favorite psychology game and story game.Like how people hâte this game?
Jul 22, 2026
0
Rabiz123
The most garbage combat and pacing in the history of gaming. Anyone who praises this game probably has never played a horror game in their life.
Jul 30, 2026
9
Khalimerus
Silent Hill 2 is an incredibly fascinating game. I absolutely love how deep, complex, and tragic the characters and story are, and how much room there is for your own interpretation of everything. The symbolism behind the characters and creatures makes the experience even more interesting.I honestly didn't expect the game to make me tear up, but the entire final act hit me surprisingly **** atmosphere is phenomenal, and the soundtrack is absolutely fantastic. Compared to the first game, the music is less chaotic and aggressive, but it still creates a constant sense of unease. Some of the tracks are also genuinely beautiful and have stuck with me long after finishing the **** only real complaints are the camera and controls, which can be a little clunky at times.
Jun 17, 2026
10
PrimeBrysnKD
Just a true masterpiece of gaming. This is easily one of, if not the greatest game of all time.
Jun 11, 2026
10
DurdenLV426117
Story, replayability with lots of endings, enemies, horror factor, unique atmosphere, design, music, MUSIC!
Jun 10, 2026
10
Min1sh
The epitome of psychological horror. Silent Hill 2s perfect blend of a dreamlike atmosphere, subtle and environmental story telling, amazing visuals, compelling story, and eerie elements that secure a firm grip in tension is the reason why it sticks with you for years to come.
Jun 3, 2026
0
ChatGamer
C'est un très mauvais survival horror, du bruit pour rien. Ultra ennuyant et scénario surcoté de fou! 0/10 Nul
May 11, 2026
8
unr64
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
Apr 26, 2026
9
WandersondaBS
Muito bom game maravilhoso só não vou dar 10 porque eu achei ele difícil demais mas dá para alternar a dificuldade
Apr 25, 2026
10
aows
a silent hill 2 changed the genre of horror in general it reshaped many horror elements and have done it the best way
Apr 20, 2026
10
Slaayz99
Silent Hill 2 is a masterpiece,also the best horror game ever made; it has one of the most unique atmospheres in video games, as well as arguably the best story, which is unmatched in its depth, intensity, and complexity. James Sunderland is one of the best-written protagonists, and the other characters are just as incredible. Akira Yamaoka’s soundtrack is also perfect. Personally, it’s my favorite game, and objectively one of the best video games of all time.
Mar 16, 2026
10
giannhhw88
Ας ξεκινήσουμε με την ιστορια.Είναι σίγουρα από τις καλύτερες ιστορίες σε παιχνίδι που έχω παίξει στην ζωή μου , το plot twist στο τέλος είναι ότι καλύτερο.Η ατμόσφαιρα είναι επίσης το κάτι άλλο σε κάνει να νιώθεις σαν να είσαι πράγματι στην μέση του πουθενά αριστούργημα
Mar 12, 2026
10
LeonSKennedyyy
A haunting and emotional survival horror experience. The atmosphere, music, and storytelling are unforgettable. A masterpiece that still sets the standard for psychological horror.
Mar 11, 2026
2
Style-assassin-
I reallly don't understand all the hype around this game, even back then. It's slow, It's boring to run around in the fog, and the combat is terrible. Even inside the buildings you can barely see a meter ahead of you, and the flashlight feels useless. The whole story relies on a final twist... Completely overhyped in my opinion, just a boring game. Honestly, I had much more fun playing Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil REQUIEM.
Mar 8, 2026
10
IgorLandim
O melhor jogo de horror psicológico da história que influenciou tudo que venho após, como mídia de jogo na era PS2 e no cinema. Personagens marcantes, todos com significados profundos pra narrativa, e principalmente, seu protagonista complexo, James Sutherland. (10/10)
Mar 7, 2026
10
GrumbledJumbles
Best horror game ever created. It’s disgusting and disturbing while keeping you invested in a really great cast of characters but more importantly making you side with James early in the game.
Mar 6, 2026
10
jesse666
It's cinema................................................................
Mar 4, 2026
10
Nicolasaguilera
Le top j'adore merci d'exister super jeux magnifique souvenirs d'enfance bravo
Mar 3, 2026
10
PeytonBright
Silent Hill 2, the most incredible entry in the Silent Hill series as we are introduced to a new cast of characters and enemies with brilliant symbolism and gruesome monster designs. Silent Hill has never been as good as this. The musical compositions have been the best out of the entire series that reflect beauty, tragedy, and ultimately, horror.
Mar 3, 2026
10
biel_Morais
Que jogo sensacional, uma das melhores histórias ja criadas para um game, com plot muito bom. Recomendo para todos.
Mar 3, 2026
10
Bouchard
The sound is literally perfect. The atmosphere is so engrossing and eerie, and the story just finishes off the most perfect survival horror of all time. RE started things off, but SH2 is the king and standard still to this day.
Mar 2, 2026
10
iBenOwn
Nothing beats Silent Hill 2 when it comes to the story and the delivery The attention to the smallest details in a game that is 25 years old is breathtaking Team Silent delivered a timeless masterpiece that leaves you feeling deeply disturbed and scared without having to resort to cheap jumpscares. Truly my favourite game of all time.
Jan 31, 2026
9
mntlly
A classic. Heart-breaking story with scary stages (or locations) in the game. Would recommend.
Jan 24, 2026
10
Otaldo
melhor enredo do mundo dos games!Personagens e dialogos, extremamente bem feitos e depressivos, eu amo toda a atmosfera do jogo.Até hoje ninguém superou isso!
Jan 24, 2026
10
CANALAGORA
Best storyline in the world of games!The characters and dialogue are extremely well-made and depressing; I love the entire atmosphere of the **** this day, no one has surpassed it!
Jan 24, 2026
10
Silenc3rz
Esse jogo me fez refletir sobre questões das quais eu nunca havia o feito; amor, autopenitência, bullying, entre outros. Temas que são apresentados de forma genial. Realmente mudou a minha vida. Saber que ele é tão bem avaliado aqui, me deixou contente.
Jan 17, 2026
10
Xwocl
Silent Hill 2 is amazing best psychological horror ever The story’s unforgettable the town is creepy and so memorable and I love how the game tells the story through the world and monsters and a phenomenal soundtrack that perfectly sets the haunting mood of the town and stays with you long after you stop playing Every playthrough hits differently the atmosphere is just perfect and it’s easily one of the top 5 games I’ve ever played
Dec 20, 2025
10
inspratchet3456
Silent Hill 2 received a remake in 2024 and that remake’s biggest strength is also it’s biggest flaw: it reminds of it’s much superior arthouse source material from 2001. Truly a masterpiece.
Dec 14, 2025
10
kako20
la puta ostia tio me gusto mucho jeje mi juego favorito like para que fernan lovea carajo
Dec 8, 2025
10
Taki0x
To the person who wrote this story wow u are a genuis my second favorite story in all games konami should learn from u
Dec 5, 2025
10
Crawlinginsect
Classics. One of the best horrors and one of the best stories!! Loved all of it!
Nov 20, 2025
10
praiseTheSun33
just the best horror game ever. .
Feb 18, 2025
10
Agusp18
la historia de terror por excelencia, sus pjs quedaron para la historia y conectó mucho conmigo
Nov 9, 2025
9
Kramer76
il silent hill piu' bello,agosciante,terrorizante e che ti porta in un viaggio psicologico da brividi nei posti oscuri della mente,belli i finali multipli ma combattimenti parecchio legnosi
Oct 29, 2025
0
IntellectDevour
I've attempted to get into silent hill 2 multiple times and repeatedly fail to find it interesting, fun, scary, or anything other than dull and repetitive. Every time, I get to the apartment level and quit before the pyramid head boss fight. The reason is that the Woodside Apartments is possibly the worst level I've played through in a video game. It forces you to go on a scavenger hunt throughout these boring copy-pasted hallways with enemies that serve as little more than an annoyance. At least in the town there's a nice ambient soundtrack but in the apartments there isn't any music at all. I also just cannot stand the loading times for each door, and this is coming from someone who loves the original Resident Evil. This is possibly the worst horror game I've played. It fumbles a good story with horrible gameplay and nearly unplayable level design, making for a truly miserable experience.Edit: I tried yet another time to get into it because of how much people glaze this game and it makes me even more confused as to why people even enjoy it at all. Also, EVERY SINGLE ACTION IN THE GAME HAS A LOADING SCREEN!!! Opening your inventory, opening a door, opening your map, interacting with anything. The King's Field Games on the PS1 didn't have a single loading screen past the start menu and had open worlds, so the "it was a product of it's time" excuse doesn't work here. It is simply a terribly designed game
Oct 25, 2025
9
Britney1998
Awesome psychological game! One of the best in the genre, and this is coming from someone who isnt even a die hard horror fan. And easily the best silent hill game, with the first coming in a close second place for me!
Oct 11, 2025
9
Eru_1125
Ahead of it's time in story-telling, characters are compelling, the combat while serviceable is not why you play silent hill for
Oct 3, 2025
10
Cowdeer
One of if not the greatest pieces of modern day art. If you love horror, this is a must play along side Resident Evil (Remake). Down to the atmosphere, sound design, gameplay, story, puzzles, locations, easter eggs. R.I.P Team Silent, you were truly ahead of your time.
Oct 2, 2025
10
andrei_rublev
Best game of all time, sometimes I transcend into that time and space created in this world and sometimes I don't know which is which..
Sep 18, 2025
10
worShip
The games left me feeling deeply sentimental. To me, this is the greatest psychological horror game of all time.
Sep 17, 2025
10
joepich119
An excellent game with a great storyline and gameplay that perfectly complements the creators' vision, and I would also like to separately praise the musical composition, which is done at a high level.
Sep 9, 2025
10
Gleibas
Meu Silent Hill preferido sem sombra de dúvidas. A história é muito bem escrita, os personagens são extremamente marcantes, cada um com sua história de background. O sistema de progressão do jogo é muito melhor que do 1, nesse você sente que está progredindo e quanto mais você progride, com mais vontade você fica de saber o restante da história. Definitivamente é um jogo excelente e um dos meus preferidos.
Sep 7, 2025
10
legendrayplayer
لعبة للتاريخ لعبة تقدم الرعب في افضل هيئة له تعرف تمام كيف تخيفك دون ان تلمسك حتى!!
Aug 27, 2025
10
Ralinn
perfect story. my fav ps2 game. this is a game of feelings.every aspect has been perfected. and the osts is sooo gooodd
Aug 22, 2025
1
Bigdude17
Grossly overrated game, the gameplay of Silent Hill 2 is abysmal, its absolutely awful, controls are clunkly, unresponsive and James doesn't feel human at all, it feels like you are controlling a tank that drives through a muddy war field. Combat is atrocious, one of the worst combat mechanics ever made, rip off Resident Evil without any of the tension, thats because James is a total destructive force, all you need is the iron club or whatever and you are good to go, you can defeat most enemies with the same weapon doing the same combo, because their AI is so dumb they just stand there doing nothing, wow so scary! huh the scare factor on this game is borderline zero, it completely relies of its soundtrack and atmosphere, but once the trick is gone everything falls apart. Boss fights are a cakewalk and feel like parody and memes, not a single challenge whatsoever, the biggest threat in the game the dude with the pyrmaid head is just a super slow slog with big sword, he is so easy to avoid. Resource management doesnt matter, because the game showers you with ammo and health and all you actually do is the wooden club. Story is overrated, its stolen from films and books (if you actually read) and its handled poorly because the voice acting is robotic and corny, How can you sit there and eat pizza? I killed a human being?..a human being. Stupid dialogue. The only single good thing that came out of this game is the soundtrack, everything else is cheap copy of something better, this game gained its reputation thanks to e-celeb essay and videos on Youtube, most of its fans never even played it, its one of the biggest circlejerked games of all time.
Aug 21, 2025
10
Raay
24 years and still masterpiece, one of the best horror games, 10/10 not enough
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