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Silent Hill Origins

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The Bottom Line

Not for the faint of heart—or short of attention span.

Pros & Cons

    • Unsettling horror atmosphere.
    • Intriguing story.
    • Great music.
    • Battle with melee weapons is frustrating and occasionally bizarre.
    • Some environments are hard to see on the PSP?s screen.

Silent Hill Origins Specs

ESRB Rating: M for Mature
Genre: Action Games
Platform: Sony PSP
  • Platform Tested: Sony PSP
  • Genre: Action
  • ESRB: M 17+ (Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence)

    A prequel to the first installment of the Silent Hill series, Silent Hill Origins explores the past of the haunted resort town and the cult that runs it. If you can overcome your fear of dark, abandoned buildings—and the frustration of having a tire iron break after a mere two hits to an evil nurse's face—then you will likely enjoy this rusty, grimy gem of a horror story.

    For more on this game, see 1Up.com's review of Silent Hill Origins.

  • Final Thoughts

     - Silent Hill Origins

    Silent Hill Origins

    4.0 Excellent

    Not for the faint of heart—or short of attention span.

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