Silent Hill 4: The Room

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Henry Townshend finds himself trapped in his apartment that has been cursed by a deeply rooted evil. Only by exploring mysterious portals leading to...
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8
very good
 
 

Game Overview

Henry Townshend finds himself trapped in his apartment that has been cursed by a deeply rooted evil. Only by exploring mysterious portals leading to disturbing alternate worlds will Henry begin to uncover the truth. However, in true Silent Hill fashion, mysterious new characters, horrendous creatures, and the undead will use any means necessary to impede his progress. Silent Hill 4: The Room features a terrifying experience that fans and newcomers will never forget.

The Bottom Line

Henry Townshend finds himself trapped in his own cursed apartment. Only by exploring mysterious portals leading to disturbing alternate worlds will Henry begin to uncover clues as to why he is trapped. Such is the premise of Silent Hill 4 The Room, a more action-focused entry into Konami's survival horror series. Features include a higher number of weapons and enemies than previous games in the series, changes to the environment in real time, shifts between the first- and third-person perspective, and various visual and control upgrades to the Silent Hill 3 engine. Levels include a forest, a prison and a hotel. Also available for the PlayStation 2.

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
79/100
score

Pairs third-person and new first-person gameplay with an emphasis on combat and item management. The resultant hybrid has some flaws, but The Room retains the dark, disturbing soul that is the unsettling center of the Silent Hill experience.

GameZone review logo
80/100
score

The Room is a frightening and disturbing jaunt even with its number of flaws you'll encounter along the way, but it is definitely a jaunt well worth taking.

IGN review logo
80/100
score

Neither brilliant nor terrible. Instead, it falls into that weird ether world of limbo, a game that's good in parts and weak in others, leaving you with a feeling of only mild satisfaction. It's like waking up with a great hunger to a plate of luke-warm e

Game Specs

Audio/Video
In-Game Dolby Digital

Modes
Story

 

Xbox 360 Compatible
Yes

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "M"
This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes
 
Silent Hill 4: The Room Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:Microsoft Xbox
Release Date:9/8/2004
Publisher:Konami
Developer:Konami TYO
Genre:Adventure
ESRB Rating:M
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8
Gameplay
7.5
Graphics
9.5
Sound
9
Concept
8.5
Difficulty: Hard
OVERALL
8/10
 

Recent Customer Reviews

Not traditional Silent Hill is its problem...

If you are a Silent Hill fan and you dont already have this, you need to pick it up.
Published 2232 days ago by fredrick2003

Go To Your Room And Stay There - Silent Hill 4: The Room

You can't hide from me this time Pyramid Head, the lights are on!
Published 2482 days ago by awoolcott

Amazing Concept....

If you are a fan of the old games, there is no question, You must buy this game!
Published 2541 days ago by sonadow

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