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Thoughts?

Better or worse than Silent Hill Homecoming? I didn't like HC a whole lot. It was probably deserving of it's 6.5 Gamespot rating.
 
White space where the vid should be gives it a spookier feel befitting the game.

And yeah this series died a long time ago
 
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It seems like they're going in the right direction. Focussing more on the tension and fear than anything else.

I really liked the look of the last Silent Hill on Wii, Shattered Memories. I think that had a great focus and was very tense when it wanted to be.

I won't exactly be picking this up day 1, but will look at the reviews and opinions and see if they've got the formula right this time.
 

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I really want to play a hardcore adult horror game that actually has adult themes but it's all pretty stale teeny shit from all the " horror " games i have played last 10 years
I can't see this being any different but i have my eye on it along with RE, American nightmare and bioshock 3.
 
The VGReleases website is saying it's been pushed right again to the 30th March US. EB still has the 12th/13th.
 
IGN Review, 4.5. Seems like Silent Hill is still in the doldrums.

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Source: http://au.ps3.ign.com/articles/122/1220529p1.html
Closing Comments

The most frustrating thing about Silent Hill Downpour isn’t the lousy combat, dull exploration, or even the technical gaffes. It’s the fact that every now and then while playing through the game’s story, you’ll see signs of brilliance; sunlight hinted from behind the overcast sky. From the Otherworld sequences to the interesting protagonist as well as the way the very town itself is molded to Murphy’s past all make for a game that could’ve really been something special for the series. However, all of the aforementioned issues play their role in making Downpour an unfun, disappointing experience.

5.5 Presentation
The story in Silent Hill Downpour isn’t half bad, and watching Murphy’s past unfold is one of the more compelling elements in the game, but the half-baked inclusion of choice options feels tacked on.

4.0 Graphics
Some cool design ideas that ultimately fall apart under technical issues and drab, boring visuals. Polish problems like framerate stutters and freezing can have a detrimental effect on the gameplay.

6.5 Sound
The music effects are fairly sparse aside from some creepy sound effects here and there to set the mood, and the Korn theme song likely isn’t for everyone. The voice work is hit and miss.

4.0 Gameplay
A heavy reliance on sub-par combat and dull exploration elements make this one a frustrating bore to play.

4.5 Lasting Appeal
Downpour isn’t terribly long, but completing the extra side missions will extend the experience. Unfortunately, that experience is still deeply flawed.

OVERALL 4.5
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Playing through Amnesia: The Dark Descent currently, it really shows how these types of game DON'T need combat in order to be scary, atmospheric and most of all fun.
 

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Okay, there was one full reply directed at me, hardly getting owned?

But like I care? Nope. Fact is 99% of you would have pirated a game before.

TBH I only came back into this thread cause I saw that I posted in it and had no idea what I posted.
 
Kerrby said:
Yeah was pretty hilarious, yet he doesn't think he got owned which makes it even more funny :D :D :D.
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He didn't embarrass me, he didn't prove anything I did wrong...I dont see the ownage?
 

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HBK619 said:
IGN Review, 4.5. Seems like Silent Hill is still in the doldrums.

[youtube]VMYWwEDv1aE[/youtube]

Source: http://au.ps3.ign.com/articles/122/1220529p1.html
Playing through Amnesia: The Dark Descent currently, it really shows how these types of game DON'T need combat in order to be scary, atmospheric and most of all fun.
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Don't post an IGN review and expect it to derail a game.

The game has gotten solid reviews elsewhere ... you can't spell ignorant with IGN. The RPG loving paradise. Their reviews are to be taken with a grain of salt.

Received a 7.5 from gamespot.

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