Silent Hill: Downpour

Silent Hill: Downpour

Released: March 13, 2012
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genres:

Adventure

Game Modes:

Single player

Themes:

Horror Survival

Player Perspectives:

Third person

Ratings

User Rating

69.7
Based on 76 ratings

Critics Rating

69.9
Based on 8 ratings

Total Rating

69.8
Based on 84 ratings

Summary

Silent Hill: Downpour is the eighth Silent Hill video game installment and the last fully-released video game in the series. Just like its predecessors, Downpour combines exploring abandoned surroundings, talking to characters, and solving puzzles, set against a slow, psychological horror theme. Different from the previous game Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is the return of combat. The player often has to fight off monsters using a variety of weapons, but he can carry only one melee and one ranged weapon who can deteriorate over time. Entirely new to the series is the introduction of a weather system: there is a full day and night cycle and rain often warns the player of danger that is approaching. It is possible to hide until the weather becomes better again.

Storyline

Murphy Pendleton, a convicted prisoner, has been incarcerated at Ryall State Prison after stealing a police cruiser. Due to his history at the prison, he is being transferred to nearby Wayside Maximum Security Penitentiary, but a freak accident cuts the journey short. Waking up in a forest next to the wrecked bus, Murphy has a clear shot at freedom. He makes his way into the sleepy town of Silent Hill where mysterious locals welcome him into a slowly developing personal hell.

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Involved Companies

Vatra Games

Role:
Developer

Konami

Role:
Publisher

Game Engines

Unreal Engine 3

Alternative Names

SHD Silent Hill 8

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