Silent Hill Origins

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The first handheld title in the legendary horror series, Silent Hill Origins uses the PSP to tell an original story with disturbing graphics and all-new...
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8.5
very good
 

Game Overview

The first handheld title in the legendary horror series, Silent Hill Origins uses the PSP to tell an original story with disturbing graphics and all-new gameplay elements. The game''s narrative reveals the origins that transformed Silent Hill from a sleepy town to a hellish stronghold of terror and introduces several new characters to the franchise. Silent Hill Origins follows a solitary truck driver stranded in Silent Hill while making an ordinary trip. Confronted by perversions of his imagination that mirror his troubled past, he must escape from the town as it falls into ruin and also uncover the truth behind the hallucinations that have haunted him for so long.

The Good

Solid puzzles, Chilling atmosphere, Great sound design.

The Bad

Combat is as lame as ever, Story setup isn't all that suspenseful, Relies on franchise standards without doing anything new.

The Bottom Line

New gameplay elements, such as a barricade system that lets players block off rooms from enemies, and an enhanced camera system deliver an added sense of isolation and anxiety. Taking full advantage of the PSP system's graphics, sound, and portability, Silent Hill Origins sets a new standard in handheld gaming terror.

The renowned Silent Hill survival horror series makes its handheld gaming debut with a brand new adventure that reveals many of the series' most hallowed secrets. Assuming the role of Travis Grady, a lone truck driver trapped in Silent Hill while making a routine delivery, players must escape the city's horrific inhabitants and confront the strange hallucinations that have haunted Travis since childhood.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
65/100
score

This old fog needs to learn some new tricks.

GameZone review logo
85/100
score

Silent Hill 0rigins impressively brings all the elements we love about the Silent Hill franchise to a portable format that works wonderfully.

IGN review logo
80/100
score

With a good storyline, intriguing gameplay elements and excellent production and replay value, 0rigins is definitely worthy of a Silent Hill fan's attention.

Game Features

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Game Specs

Memory
544 kb

 

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Story

 

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, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation Portable
Release Date:11/6/2007
Publisher:Konami
Developer:Climax Studios
Genre:Adventure
ESRB Rating:M
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.5
Gameplay
8.5
Graphics
8.5
Sound
9
Concept
8.5
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
8.5/10

Recent Customer Reviews

The Series Bounces Back!

If you like Silent Hill, this is mandatory. If you own a PSP, this is also mandatory.
Published 1957 days ago by fredrick2003

Silent Hill: Origins: The Series Is Back On Track!

I would recommend this game without hesitation. It does a solid job of restoring yet reinventing...
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Published 1969 days ago by reggaehonour

Silent Hill Origins for PSP
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