Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams
by Konami
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Product Summary
Brand: Konami TYORelease Date: 2001-12-19
Platform: Xbox
Publisher: Konami
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Video Game Reviews of Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams
Customer Review: The best Silent Hill story
Summary: 4 Stars
Silent Hill 2 is one of the best installments in the series. Each game has it's own stand-alone plot and is only loosely tied to the other games in the series (with the slight exception of 1 and 3), so if you haven't played the first one, it's no problem. This game boasts arguably the best plot in the series and is highly recommended for fans of the horror genre.
If you've played the Playstation version of the game and are looking to get this one, I have a few cautionary words. First, the XBOX only has pressure-sensitive trigger buttons, which make the controls difficult to customize to the way you would be used to playing on the PS2. And second, the game is a little glitchy. I know that it's not just my copy of the disc because I have read a lot of similar complaints about this very version of the game from many other people on other sites. Specifically, at some random points in the game, the graphics will break down and stop showing any textures. So, all you see is the basic map design and no detail. When this happens, it becomes dangerous to save a game, because once you do, the game will refuse to even go to the main menu the next time you turn it on (at least on the 360. I'm not sure if this same problem happens on original XBOX). And one other minor glitch that usually happens is the sound getting cut out at random parts. Thankfully, these glitches don't occur very often.
Other than that, the XBOX version includes a couple of very cool extras for fans of the original. Born From a Wish is a supplemental game scenario in which you can play as the supporting character Maria. If you already knew this and were wondering how deep the scenario is, it's fairly long. I was very pleased with the sub-game. It's only one level - a mansion, similar to Resident Evil - and you briefly visit the apartment building and the streets of Silent Hill. Beating the sub-game doesn't unlock any new goodies, but you can enjoy using a Chinese cleaver and Revolver as Maria. Also, the story is a nice little prologue to the actual game.
One more extra that the XBOX version boasts is a secret UFO ending that has become a comic staple to the series.
Overall, as a huge fan of the Silent Hill series, and a XBOX 360 owner, I am very happy that I can revisit this old classic on my new system. Although the glitches can be a bit trying sometimes.
Description of Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams
Become James Sunderland, as he returns to Silent Hill after receiving a note from his deceased wife Mary.With its Poe-like atmosphere, dense fog, pitch-black hallways, and a cryptic letter from a dead wife, Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams promises to surpass the paranoia created by its predecessor, Silent Hill. The sequel opens with James Sunderland, the series' average joe protagonist, reading a mysterious message that says, "Silent Hill, our sanctuary of memories. I'll be waiting for you there." More puzzling is that the note is signed by Mary, his deceased wife.
James sets out for Silent Hill hopeful that he'll find a trace of Mary. After an aborted attempt by car, James plunges into the dank fog and embarks on his quest by foot. Enter Angela, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Mary, and who also beckons him with another curious message. It seems James can't go back; strange things are happening in Silent Hill.
Silent Hill 2 offers 10 new formidable foes, plenty of puzzles, and bone-chilling gameplay. The sequel's new story and characters promise to thrill and terrify. The visual and sound effects are amazingly detailed and macabre, and, if you're playing on a system with surround sound, you may find yourself keeping the lights on.
Note: This product description refers to the PlayStation2 version.
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