Silent Hill: HD Collection

Silent Hill Re-Mastered HD Collection combines two classic Silent Hill games–Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill 3–and brings them to the PlayStation 3 for the first time.

Introducing Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill 3 with enhancements including true high-definition graphics, this offering gives new fans and old fans the opportunity to experience the early era of Silent Hill as a true genre-defining experience.

“…Silent Hill 2 remains a modern masterpiece…Silent Hill 3..presents a similarly strong understanding of survival horror. Both are made from the same stuff that gives us nightmares.” 9/10 – IGN

Features:

• Experience the two classic Silent Hill titles previously released on PlayStation 2, Silent Hill 2 & Silent Hill 3, that defined the Survival Horror genre in its early inception
• Both titles re-mastered to HD at 720p for improved graphics on PlayStation 3
• Completely updated in-game voiceover directed by series vocalist Mary Elizabeth McGlynn and soundtrack score enhancing the storytelling and ambient music within each re-mastered game
• Full PlayStation Network Trophies support integration

Silent Hill 2 follows the sad story of James Sunderland as he woefully enters the sleepy town by a mysterious letter from his deceased wife. Seeking the chance to see her again beckoned by guilt and remorse, he stumbles upon his these fears manifested through unseen evil and ominous characters leading him to the asylum of another world…

Serving as a sequel to the original Silent Hill game, Silent Hill 3 centers on the forces of the demonic cult that spreads the insanity of the otherworld through Claudia, a cult member attempting to bring Harry Mason’s daughter, Heather, into Silent Hill…

Review by IGN

"…Slight improvements certainly help refresh Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill 3 visually, and the new voice recordings sound far more human than the laughable original acting. Really, the best thing about this re-release is what hasn't changed. Even after all this time, these frightening experiences exist in a place most modern horror games or Silent Hill sequels can't quite reach.

…Silent Hill HD Collection reminds adults that, like children, they have deep, irrational fears. Silent Hill 2 remains a modern masterpiece, and the HD Collection proves it will stand the test of time regardless of technical or control constraints. Silent Hill 3, while not quite in the league of its predecessor, presents a similarly strong understanding of survival horror. Both are made from the same stuff that gives us nightmares." 9/10

IGN RATINGS FOR SILENT HILL HD COLLECTION (PS3)
10 Presentation
This is what a timeless mastery of the aesthetic of horror looks like.
7.0 Graphics
Yep, this sure is a PS2/Xbox remake.
10 Sound
Audio creates incredible anxiety, new VO rules, and the music couldn’t be more powerful.
6.5 Gameplay
The camera, controls, and quests are tough to manage years later.
9.0 Lasting Appeal
Discovering the hidden depth and alternate endings takes time.
9.0
OVERALL
Amazing
(out of 10)