Silent Hill 4: The Room

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Silent Hill 4: The Room is the fourth installment in the Konami Silent Hill survival horror series. The game was released in Japan in June 2004 and in...
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7.6
good
 
CRITICS SCORE
7
(19 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
8.2
(1287 ratings)

Game Overview

Silent Hill 4: The Room is the fourth installment in the Konami Silent Hill survival horror series. The game was released in Japan in June 2004 and in North America and Europe in September of that same...

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 PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Xbox.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
76/100
score

Just make sure you bring along your dual analog gamepad to ensure that all your terror is generated from the cursed setting--and not from the controls.

GameZone review logo
80/100
score

For real, genuine scares, this does not disappoint.

IGN review logo
69/100
score

You expect to be scared, and you will be scared, but the freakishness, the undertones of distress and uncomfortable wreathing of characters that merge lamps and mannequins, replaced now by raging wheelchairs and insignificant ape-things, just don't scare

Game Features

If you think it's safe to stay home, think again. Blurring the lines between reality and horrific alternate worlds, Silent Hill 4: The Room™ is set to strike terror into the hearts of gamers. In Silent Hill 4: the Room, players will assume the role of Henry Townshend, who finds himself mysteriously trapped in his own apartment that has been cursed by a deeply rooted evil. Finding a portal that leads to eerie alternate worlds, players attempt to unravel the mystery of their entrapment as they encounter frightening and grotesque monsters -- leaving impressions so disturbing, players will be haunted by their images. In true Silent Hill fashion, mysterious new characters, horrendous creatures, and the undead will use any means necessary to impede the player's progress.

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
 
Game Info
Platform:PC
Release Date:9/9/2004
Publisher:Konami
Developer:Konami TYO
Genre:Action
ESRB Rating:M
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Silent Hill 4: The Room
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