SILENT HILL 2 HAS THE BEST STORY IN ANY VIDEOGAME ?

[Warlike]

never played the game, however i just read this article
https://www.gamesradar.com/the-best-videogame-stories-ever/
any thoughts if you played the original ?

[AC Denton]

Sorry buddy but that title has already been claimed. Source:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYtn283lvu4

[Moogal™]

Yes it is number one in story.

[Decap]

Yepp still number 1 for me too up to this day.

[Punisher at home]

I actually found Silent Hill 3 more sad.

[f5f9]

Yes, Silent Hill 2 is possibly the most "perfect" game ever made in every respect. For the PC version of the 2001 one, there are mods that allow you to play it at 4K and it's a wonderful show, it looks like a recent game. Unfortunately, however, it has not been on sale for many years.

[Moogal™]

Originally posted by f5f9:

Yes, Silent Hill 2 is possibly the most "perfect" game ever made in every respect.

TBH, gameplay isn't that awesome, just ok. SH3 and 4 have better gameplay IMO. Story and narration still makes this my top pick SH game by far. But, TBH, gameplay was always weak in SH titles (disregarding puzzles, which could be really interesting and well made).

[dprog1995]

I don't think these awards mean anything.

Just play it yourself and judge it for yourself.

[f5f9]

Originally posted by Moogal™:

Originally posted by f5f9:

Yes, Silent Hill 2 is possibly the most "perfect" game ever made in every respect.

TBH, gameplay isn't that awesome, just ok. SH3 and 4 have better gameplay IMO. Story and narration still makes this my top pick SH game by far. But, TBH, gameplay was always weak in SH titles (disregarding puzzles, which could be really interesting and well made).

I consider SH2's gameplay perfect for those atmospheres, the game takes place in a dreamlike dimension, in the protagonist's head, it is consistent that his movements are awkward. The combat has no importance and (IMHO) is absolutely "right" in that context. SH3 and SH4 are great games but the horror is brought about by other characters, it's not all in the remorse and regrets of the protagonist.

[dprog1995]

Originally posted by f5f9:

Originally posted by Moogal™:

TBH, gameplay isn't that awesome, just ok. SH3 and 4 have better gameplay IMO. Story and narration still makes this my top pick SH game by far. But, TBH, gameplay was always weak in SH titles (disregarding puzzles, which could be really interesting and well made).

I consider SH2's gameplay perfect for those atmospheres, the game takes place in a dreamlike dimension, in the protagonist's head, it is consistent that his movements are awkward. The combat has no importance and (IMHO) is absolutely "right" in that context. SH3 and SH4 are great games but the horror is brought about by other characters, it's not all in the remorse and regrets of the protagonist.

False. Combat in SH 2 is bad because the developers didn't have enough budget or staff to make the combat better.(I guess MGS 2 was draining Konami's budget too much.)

"not only were there very few members left on the team at that point, there were also issues of budget and development time. We were slow to start researching the PS2 development kit as well, which meant we couldn't establish a testing period we could use to improve the game's combat design. There were times when we barely had any effective methods at our disposal, but we decided to focus on story after a lot of thought, which is why the game turned out the way it did."

https://www.ign.com/articles/silent-hill-2-remake-world-exclusive-deep-dive-interview

Even by 2001 standards the combat wasn't good.

[No I LadyBoy]

This one has always beat out Bioshock etc to me for the quality in the psychological twist. It feels like one of the most relatable/realistic emotional horrors. The reasoning makes sense. I reee'd out due to camera in the apartments when I picked it back up on PS2 however.

[De Graaff]

I never played Silent Hill 2 myself, but I'm currently watching Scribe's walkthrough on YouTube and the story is really good. I'd say it deserves the praise it gets.

[Moogal™]

Originally posted by DE GRAAFF:

I never played Silent Hill 2 myself, but I'm currently watching Scribe's walkthrough on YouTube and the story is really good. I'd say it deserves the praise it gets.

Played all endings and yes, you are right.

[Marmo]

Yes, thanks to the writers of SH2.