Platforms
- PlayStation 3Mar 13, 20127.0playscore6.317 Critics7.81.98K Players
- Xbox 360Mar 13, 20127.4playscore6.816 Critics8.49.67K Players
31 critic reviews · 3 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Silent 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.
Philip Kollar · Jun 14, 2012 Reviewed on X360Read full review - Going 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.
Jim Hargreaves · Apr 25, 2012 Reviewed onRead full review - Overall, 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.
Secret-Squirrel · Apr 15, 2012 Reviewed on X360Read full review - 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.
Michael Harradence · Apr 10, 2012 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - You’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.
Edge Staff · Mar 29, 2012 Reviewed on X360 - Downpour 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.
Paul Goodman · Mar 29, 2012 Reviewed on X360Read full review - Silent Hill: Downpour upsets me not because it's a bad game (it is), but becaue there's the kernel of a good game in it, with some excellent set pieces that are undone by its muddy, bloated open world, technical glitches, and last-gen presentation. It's a game that I desperately want to like for what it does well, but I can't responsibly overlook its failings, which makes it all the more frustrating.
Blake Peterson · Mar 27, 2012 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - Silent Hill: Downpour is a step in the wrong direction for the series. Tension and atmosphere take a back seat to cheap, impotent scares and tedious combat encounters. The series' very name once evoked horror, mystery, and a level of aesthetic accomplishment that was impossible to imitate. If you've been thinking of braving this downpour, you should unpack your bags and cancel those vacation days--this trip to Silent Hill is a nightmare for all the wrong reasons.
Game Trailers · Mar 26, 2012 Reviewed on X360 - Silent Hill: Downpour comes to market with a fresh perspective and plenty of good ideas. Pendleton's quest for redemption is particularly interesting, and he's one of the series' most interesting protagonists in an extraordinarily long time. Downpour is certainly rough around the edges, but dig beneath its wonky mechanics and you'll find something worthwhile.
Martin Gaston · Mar 22, 2012 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - When I first heard that Vatra was handling development of Silent Hill: Downpour, I wasn't entirely convinced. Now that I've played through it twice, I can say without a doubt that this is the path Silent Hill needs to continue to take, because it has that old school survival horror flavor that fans, including myself, have been clamoring for since 2003.
Adam Dodd · Mar 14, 2012 Reviewed on X360Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
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.
Developer: Vatra Games