[Multiplatform] Silent Hill 8

Woke up this morning, saw the trailer:

Silent Hill 8 trailer

A new developer has this title, Vatra.

Originally Posted by IGN

Staying true to the franchise's original roots, this eighth installment of the Silent Hill franchise returns with an all new thought-provoking horror storyline. Players will once again find themselves face to face with their deepest sins and fears in the strange world of Silent Hill.

The survival horror experience begins after a prison transport vehicle careens off the road, leaving lone inmate Murphy Pendleton stranded in Silent Hill. Gamers will encounter mind-bending puzzles, as well as horrific creatures and other world terrors using everyday objects from wooden chairs to glass bottles to fend off their enemies. The natural response, fight or flight is left to the player as they unravel a dark, thought-provoking storyline which will appeal to fans of the early, classic Silent Hill series, as well as anyone who enjoys a deep, psychological horror experience. In addition to the main storyline, players will also be presented with variable side quests along the way that can change depending on their play style, revealing unknown evils within the town.

Looks good so far, I'm hoping there will be some big "WTF?" moments. Didn't like not seeing Akira Yamaoka's name under music (unless I missed it) but hopefully the music won't lose a step in being darkly atmospheric and tension-filled.

Really can't wait to see some of the creature designs.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I think 8 is just a place holder. Also I'm lol'in at all the trolls on forums everywhere calling Silent Hill an Alan Wake rip-off.

Just wish there were more to it than the trailer. I needs mah input.



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Not chronological. 8 just means it is the 8th Silent Hill Game to be developed

1-4 are the first 4 games then Homecoming was 5, 0rigins was the 6th, Shattered Memories 7th. 0rigins would be the first and Shattered Memories is just a remake of Silent Hill 1, if it were in chrono-order. Dunno where 2 and Homecoming would chime in at.

And no, I didn't see Akira Yamaoka's name listed. I hope he decides to just barge in and do the music himself. But I'll give this new guy a chance since the music in the trailer actually sounded pretty decent.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Silent Hill: Downpour E3 2011 trailer

New trailer. Looks good.

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According to a PSM article I read in the new issue, they want to make the game more "realistic" in the sense that you will no longer have an "imaginary bottomless bag that you can fit all your weapons, items and health drinks inside of". The weapons will also break with use, so I'm not sure how I'll like that. But it is Silent Hill so I'm giving it a shot.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Le bump. Since this game will be out in a few weeks, the main theme to Downpour has been released.

Downpour

I think Licht captured the essence of Silent Hill (well so far by that track). I'm hoping the game is worth it, especially since it was pushed back a good 6 months at least from the original release date of last Oct.

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Scores starting to roll in. Gameinformer gave it a 7. Gamespot gave it a 7.5. There have been 7s and 8s from different review sites as well. Then we get to IGN. 4.5. They called the game BAD. Yes, that's his opinion and I respect that, but I just find it hard to believe that it's that bad if other places are giving it decent reviews. The reviewer also goes to mention this in his review:

Quote:

Downpour takes many of the devices familiar to fans of the franchise like Akira Yamaoka's score

I'll have my own opinion on it tomorrow. I don't think it is going to be that fucking terrible. Duke Nukem Forever got completely horrible reviews also, but I found it pretty damn enjoyable. But that was just me.

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