
Silent Hill: Downpour
Vatra Games · Mar 13, 2012
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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.
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- 5.0Silent Hill fans desperate to find any good left in the series will be relieved to know that Silent Hill: Downpour is a step up from 2008â??s forgettable Homecoming, but Konami seems to be trapped in some horrifying nightmare of its own design. Silent Hill has a killer psychological concept, but itâ??s going to require a publisher more willing to break from unnecessary genre conventions to ever reach its true potential.
- 6.0Going into Silent Hill: Downpour as a fan of the genre, it’s easy to overlook a number of the game’s niggling issues and instead focus on the immersive atmosphere. However, for those yet to build a rapport with the iconic franchise, this may not be the best place to start. It may be a visually sound package that throws a few unique spins on the Silent Hill template, though the sometimes awkward puzzles and irredeemably abysmal combat are enough to drag Downpour down the gutter and towards mediocrity.
- 6.9Overall, it is safe to say the Silent Hill franchise has bounced back by the slightest of margins with this latest entry. Silent Hill Downpour does not match those great Silent Hill games from years past but it is a step in the right direction for the series. The enhanced visuals, the engaging storyline and spooky gameplay makes this entry into the Silent Hill franchise one that fans should consider purchasing.
- Overall, Silent Hill: Downpour is old school to the T. It’s clunky, and at times frustrating, but also incredibly compelling and thoroughly challenging. Long-time fans are likely to feel right at home with the superb blend of atmospheric tension, puzzle solving and exploration, though newcomers are likely to be put off by its perfunctory combat.
- 6.0You’ll be tempted to bail out early, but we’d urge to wait until you’ve witnessed Downpour’s one genuinely astonishing set-piece, which involves an abandoned children’s production of Hansel and Gretel. It’s a sequence that bends reality so deftly you’ll feel like Lucy backing through wardrobe coats until she feels Narnia’s branches scratching her neck.
- 6.0Downpour has some engaging moments, and tries to treat the town of Silent Hill as its own character in contrast to the last few games in the series. Sadly though, it does a horrible job of maintaining a tense and scary atmosphere, and just can't seem to build up steam in the handful of parts where things get really interesting. Downpour's not a horrible game, but it could've been so much better.
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La verdad es que si me gusto, algunos weones lo pintan como las weas pero es piola, creo.
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