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I'm crazy and I like bloody things and playing with dead animals. I also like video games. I remember a few years back when I really started getting into survival horrors with the Resident Evil remake. I had always been sceptical of the silent hill series, feeling that it was a watered down version of RE. However, after reading some pretty good reviews, I was in the mood for something atmospheric and disturbing. I went to my local gamestop and saw it for 20 dollars so I figured what the hell. I picked it up and was very eager to play it, however I was a bit dissapointed when I found out my computer couldn't run it. I was about to return it, but my dear dear girlfriend told me not to, and to keep it just in case I ever did upgrade my comp, which I'm glad she did (God I love here). Anywho my graphics card WAS a 32MB, just like in the minimum requirements, but oh well. I went through alot of hassle getting a graphics card after discovering that my 2003 computer didn't have an agp slot. So I got the cheaper PCI with 128 mb visual ram. Now even with the lower quality PCI, this game is still beautiful. And the game play really captured me.

Pros:
Unlike RE, you can actually move while attacking with your weapon. THis makes for alot more action and tactical freedom.

There is also a command that lets you defend against enemy attacks if timed well enough.

The camera moves with you which is definately enjoyable, the fact that often times it doesn't show you what's in front of you adds for great suspence. I don't find it a hassle since I'll be aware of any monsters with the radio static as well as heather always looking towards anything important including monsters.

This game is definately creepy which I love. The atmosphere is definately what hooks me. In my oppinion, creepier than the RE- Remake.

Graphics make me want to nut, and the monsters, oh god, I never get tired of fighting even the most simple creatures. They're trully done with an artistic thought proccess.

Cons:

I guess alot of people seem to have trouble running it, but I'm not sure why.

A little laggy at moments, but that was with my "Cheaper" Graphics card and 2.5 ghz proccesor.

If you're having trouble with the game, I don't know what to say. I guess if you don't like the PC version, the ps2 version is definately worth a try, for those that have the console. Now I'm not saying this game is better than Resident Evil, that game has it's own genious. But this was definately a fun change of pace as well as very gripping for me. I just liked how odd everything was. It's like something out of a nightmare that you enjoy deep inside. So I loved being able to relate to the imaginative monstrosities and anguish. I like the sound track as well. I'm mostly into death/ black metal, however, the girl rock group really helped add a sort of meloncholy atmosphere as well as the wonderful creepy synth that were taken out of the game. All in all a great buy, especially since the price is even less now. If you don't like the game, I can understand, but for me, it was a trully moving work of art.

THIS GAME IS AMAZING, FOR THE FANS OF THE OTHER 2 PREVIOUS GAMES THIS GAME IS HAVED TO BE PLAYED. The best horror game ever. With new characters, weapons, monsters and mysteries this game have everithing. In the PC version is better tha the PLAYSTATION 2 version because os the graphics and you will be aloud to save in every part you want. Silent Hill 3 is more connected to the first Silent Hill than to the Second.

Now you play as a girl named Heather that was traped in a nightmare, you will be understanding the game later.

For anyone who may be mistaken: this is NOT a first person shooter! You do shoot at things, but it has a super easy mode for a reason: the people who don't like to fight and prefer the storyline. On the second part of that: this game is a sequal in every sense of the word. Not only does it follow the Silent Hill cult and mythology, she is the child from the first Silent Hill game. (she's been reborn, what, 3 times?) Lastly, I can't say much about the PC version: I played the Playstation 2 version, which may be a little easier to handle. I don't know. But she can get frustrating at times if you run into stuff. This is a good game if you want your emotions played with, just like the first two. But for this one it's best if you play, or at least read a spoiler on, the first game that was out. The music is top notch, once again composed by SH producer Akira Yamaoka. The first area is the most frustrating part, but once you're past that the story picks up quite a bit. All in all a good game, but probably better if you're a Silent Hill fan to begin with.