The survival horror experience begins after a prison transport vehicle
careens off the road, leaving lone inmate Murphy Pendleton stranded in Silent
Hill. Gamers will encounter mind-bending puzzles, as well as horrific creatures
and other world terrors using everyday objects from wooden chairs to glass
bottles to fend off their enemies. The natural response, fight or flight is left
to the player as they unravel a dark, thought-provoking storyline which will
appeal to fans of the early, classic Silent Hill series, as well as anyone who
enjoys a deep, psychological horror experience. In addition to the main
storyline, players will also be presented with variable side quests along the
way that can change depending on their play style, revealing unknown evils
within the town.
Review by Gamespot
“…Silent Hill: Downpour makes some questionable tweaks to the established
formula, but those decisions distinguish it from the rest of the series. You may
not agree with all of Vatra's choices, but they succeed in making an old town
feel new again. And when it's the eighth installment in the series, that is
quite an accomplishment.” 7.5/10