Silent Hill: Homecoming

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CRITICS SCORE
6.1
(7 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
7.9
(174 ratings)

The Bottom Line

Silent Hill: Homecoming marks the sixth story in the Silent Hill mythos, and introduces a new protagonist to the mysterious town. The story follows Alex Shepherd, returning to his hometown of Shepherd's Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother and the strange occurrences taking place around town. Shepherd unravels a tale that takes him from his boyhood home to the fog-shrouded streets of Silent Hill, facing the darkest horrors of his soul to find his missing brother.

This game features all-new graphics that bring the fear and terror of Silent Hill alive like never before. Alex must survive the terrible denizens of Silent Hill using an all-new enhanced combat system that provides a wide array of attacks and counters. Along the way, Alex will encounter a variety of weapons to battle these horrific monsters and solve deadly puzzles, discovering the darkest secrets of Silent Hill. Silent Hill: Homecoming also features an all-new soundtrack by acclaimed series composer Akira Yamaoka.

Expert Reviews

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55/100
score

The game feels like a bit of a letdown. The gameplay has been reduced from a tense psychological experience fraught with spine tingling jumps and scares to a generic, predictable action title set in the location with good graphics and a great soundtrack.

Character Profiles

Alex Shepherd

Alex Shepherd
The lead character of Silent Hill: Homecoming, Alex returns to his hometown of Shepherd's Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother and finds his that home is not where the heart is...

Game Features

From the murky fog to the ominous shadows, all-new next-gen graphics bring Silent Hill to life like never before
Survive the denizens of Silent Hill with an all-new enhanced combat system that gives you a wide array of attacks and counters
Solve the treacherous and deadly puzzles of Silent Hill to discover its darkest secrets
Silent Hill: Homecoming will feature an all-new soundtrack by acclaimed series composer Akira Yamaoka

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, Language, Sexual Themes
Game Info
Platform:PC
Release Date:11/6/2008
Publisher:Konami
Developer:The Collective
Genre:Adventure
ESRB Rating:M
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Silent Hill: Homecoming
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