E3 2010: New Silent Hill Revealed
See Full ImageSay it with me, survival/horror fans: "aw, hell yeah!"
The critically acclaimed franchise is coming back: Konami has announced Silent Hill 8 (a working title), which is scheduled to freak out both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 owners next year. Rather than drastically altering the formula that made this series so successful, the developers will stay true to the Silent Hill roots. We'll get a third-person adventure where we must face the freakiest, most dreaded parts of human emotion and psyche. The argument rages over which series - Resident Evil or the franchise in question - is better, but for now, let's just revel in the announcement. Said President of Konami Entertainment, Shinji Hirano:
"In honoring the rich history and strong following of Silent Hill, we're working hard to build a next generation horror game that the fans truly deserve. This Silent Hill introduces an all-new storyline and unique evolutions in gameplay, building on innovations and successes from over a decade of true survival horror and terror."
This new story begins after a prison transport vehicle crashes, leaving inmate Murphy Pendleton stranded in the mysterious, potentially deadly town of Silent Hill. Players will encounter new puzzles and nightmarish creatures, and you'll have to use whatever is at hand to defend yourself; this could include wooden chairs and glass bottles. We'll even get side-quests that can actually change depending on how you play the game.
And in the end, we just can't wait to learn more.
Related Game(s): Silent Hill 8
6/16/2010 5:03:13 PM Ben Dutka
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piratedrunk
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 5:15:20 PM
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Scarecrow
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 6:20:28 PM
The whole "let's outsource the game to Americans to Westernize it," was the biggest pile of crap ever.
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SmokeyPSD
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 5:19:07 PM
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just2skillf00l
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 5:34:11 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 5:54:49 PM
5=great to a small few
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 5:53:09 PM
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Scarecrow
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 6:22:27 PM
Just seems like you're not giving enough credit to a series which has proven itself.
And it's far from cliche, imo. It's not a zombie-clone like most horror games are.
Silent Hill 2 still reminds one of the great horror games of all time. (though my absolute favorite is SH1)
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 6:27:22 PM
Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 6/16/2010 6:28:33 PM
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Scarecrow
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 6:32:05 PM
It's always an accident that ends in you being lost in a SH town.
Though each character in the games has a different reason why they're there.
But overall it's the "OMG where am I?" lol
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Scarecrow
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 6:27:26 PM
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If that's the case then this will be just as horrifically scary and fun as the first 4.
I really like the fact that it'll be a convict this time and not some average Joe like in most SHs
Can't wait to see images/trailers
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sawao_yamanaka
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 6:57:08 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 7:01:17 PM
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Scarecrow
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 8:26:15 PM
The introduction of ghosts really made things difficult in an interesting way.
You need to either run away from them or exorcise them with holy candles or a holy blade. You can also wear a pendant that repels them.
Tough game. But the challenge was one of the most compelling things 'bout the game.
It's a "how much will you fight the forces of evil?" Really tests your will imo
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Fane1024
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 9:19:38 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 9:28:27 PM
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Karosso
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 7:16:17 PM
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*goes out to the pharmacy and buys grownup diapers*
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ro kurorai
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 7:16:49 PM
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Had they mentioned Heather in the announcement this could've been one of the best announcements I've heard lately.
C'mon give me an HD SH game with Heather Mason =)
Well, hope it's gonna turn out better than the last few iterations, even if it's Heather-less.
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Gone
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 7:48:35 PM
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main_event05
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 8:13:21 PM
Or even better Dr. Pepper.
Hmmmm, anyone Remember Red Fusion? Or even Sprite Remix? What the French happened??
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Gone
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 8:22:28 PM
I personally like Dr. Pepper mixed with Root Beer.
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main_event05
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 9:09:43 PM
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main_event05
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 8:11:59 PM
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 8:22:00 PM
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BikerSaint
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 10:20:54 PM
Not sure if you know it, but the forum's not automatic just by signing up here on this site.
What you have to do is go do a whole separate sign-up at the forum too.
Hope that helps.
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556pineapple
Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 12:24:39 AM
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As far as RE vs SH goes, the games are completely different in style and atmosphere. Not even worth comparing if you ask me.
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main_event05
Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 4:12:29 AM
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556pineapple
Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 7:35:58 PM
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Lawless SXE
Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 2:14:53 AM
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Peace.
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___________
Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 4:39:19 AM
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ITS ABOUT GOD DAM TIME WE HAD A PROPER SURVIVAL HORROR GAME!!!!!!!!!!
all i want is to be cowering in the corner with the lights on too scared to leave the room.
is that so much to ask?
games on the ps1 could do that in their sleep!
i played the suffering yesterday after months of searching i FINALLY! found it.
still has the charm to f*ck with my mind and scare the sh*t out of ya!!!!!!
were well overdue for a truly scary game, i mean seriously super scary like the suffering or fatal frame.
the latest game i could call scary is doom 3 and that was childs play in comparison to the old days.
horror has befallen on bad times.
now for some reason for a medium to be horror it has to either be about zombies or torture porn!
SAW has destroyed the genre.
SAW was a great thriller the first one was actually good, everything after that was gore for gores sake.
the hills have eyes was the same thing, that was so stupid! same goes for hostel.
wheres the rule that says if your going to make a horror movie it has to be torture porn?
what happened to the classics like the ring?
that was not gory at all, it was rated M for peeks sake! in comparison to most horror movies that are rated R!
the ring was a classic, such a good movie.
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kraygen
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 5:15:14 PM