Which Silent Hill game is first?

Silent Hill (1999)

The first installment in the series follows Harry Mason as he searches for his missing adopted daughter in the mysterious New England town of Silent Hill. Stumbling upon a cult conducting a ritual to revive a deity it worships, Harry discovers his daughter's true origin.

Which Silent Hill should I start?

Long answer: I think it's best to start with the series' crown jewel, Silent Hill 2. If you're going to play 3, be sure to get a PS1 emulator and finish 1 first because 3 bases heavily on the first game's storyline (while 2 has its own independent story completely unrelated to any other SH title).

Should I play Silent Hill 1 or 2 first?

There are some cases where there are some connections, like Silent Hill 3 picking up years after the events of the original Silent Hill. But in the case of Silent Hill 2, there is no direct connection to a narrative from the original Silent Hill. So you can play this as a completely standalone experience.

Should I play Silent Hill 1 & 2 before 3?

You don't really have to, as the plot for each game is more or less self contained. There is a reference here or there, but nothing that will take you out of the games.

What is the first Silent Hill game called?

Before Silent Hill became a horror film, it was a survival horror video game developed by a team at Konami named Team Silent for the PlayStation in 1999 — but the Silent Hill town is based on a real place.

Silent Hill 1 Trailer E3 1998

What order do the Silent Hill games go in?

What Silent Hill game was banned?

Silent Hills is a cancelled horror game developed by Kojima Productions that was to be published by Konami for the PlayStation 4.

Why Silent Hill 2 is the best game ever?

Silent Hill 2 is one of the best horror games ever made, mainly because it is keenly aware of that blurry line between nightmare and conscious fear. The deep psychological horror and study of its characters still feel groundbreaking 21 years later.

Is Silent Hill 3 connected to 1?

The third installment in the Silent Hill series and a direct sequel to the first Silent Hill game, it follows Heather, a teenager who becomes entangled in the machinations of the town's cult, which seeks to revive a malevolent deity.

Should I play Silent Hill in order?

To recap: you can start the Silent Hill series anywhere, but you'll have the best story experience by playing the original Silent Hill before Silent Hill 3, Origins, or Shattered Memories.

Is Silent Hill 1 Scarier than 2?

It depends which kind of horror you find more frightening. SH1 is more visceral in it's visuals etc. and has a more relentless sense of immediate terror while playing. While SH2 in comparison, is more subdued but the slow-burning story has a way of lingering and getting under your skin.

Is Silent Hill 2 the scariest game ever?

Silent Hill 2 is considered by many to be one of the best horror games ever made, and rests firmly at the top of the series for many fans.

Why is Silent Hill 1 so good?

The primary appeal of Silent Hill is in presentation and aesthetics. It's a vibe game. Sound, atmosphere, lore, they all come together to create a place that's unnerving but also something you want to experience more of.

Is Silent Hill 1 and 2 the same?

While not focusing on the characters and plot threads of the first Silent Hill game, Silent Hill 2 takes place in the series' namesake town, located in Maine. Silent Hill 2 is set in another area of the town, and explores some of Silent Hill's backstory.

Why is Silent Hill 2 remake but not 1?

We decided that if the brand's identity is true psychological horror, we needed to start by remaking Silent Hill 2. There were of course some people inside the company who thought it would be better to start with 1, but I wanted to start this project with something that symbolizes this identity.”

Are Silent Hill 1 and 2 in the same universe?

Yes. All Silent Hills are set in the same universe, except for Shattered Memories which is a retelling of SH1.

Which Silent Hill game is longest?

Can you beat Silent Hill without killing?

10 Silent Hill: Downpour

There are six possible endings to achieve in Silent Hill: Downpour. To get the best one, it is mandatory not only to have good karma and choose to help others when given the chance, but also to finish the game without killing a single enemy or monster, and sparing the character at the very end.

Does Silent Hill 2 have jump scares?

5 Silent Hill 2

Admittedly, none of the Silent Hill games overly rely on jump scares.

Why are the original Silent Hill games so expensive?

Some expensive games are coveted due to a limited release with few copies in circulation, while others are part of a larger series valuable to collectors. This is not the case for the original version of Silent Hill 2, which has maintained its high resale price entirely because of how good it is.

Why is Silent Hill called PT?

P.T. (acronym for "playable teaser") is a psychological horror game developed by Kojima Productions, under the pseudonym "7780s Studio", and published by Konami.

Are Silent Hill games rare?

Some of the better games on the list, like Xenosaga 3 and Silent Hill, are definitely good and can be worth their high asking price these days to the right person, but just because these are some of the rarest PS2 games ever doesn't mean they're necessarily the best PS2 games ever.

Which Silent Hill games are canon?

When discussing canon, Silent Hill 2, 4, Origins, and Homecoming are discussed. Silent Hill 1's Good ending is the canon one despite Good + being a more perfect and happy ending in which Cybil lives. Silent Hill 3 is a direct sequel, so canon discussion is much more limited when it comes to these two titles.

Is Silent Hill 1 and Shattered Memories same?

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is a reimagining of the first installment of the series, Silent Hill. It keeps the premise of writer Harry Mason looking for his daughter in Silent Hill after a car crash, although it leads into a different plot.

How many endings are there in Silent Hill game?

Five game endings are possible, depending on actions taken by the player, including one joke ending. Silent Hill received positive reviews from critics on its release and was commercially successful.