Silent Hill ROM Description
The survival horror genre exploded in popularity in the late 90s, largely thanks to Capcom’s seminal Resident Evil series. But in 1999, Konami threw its hat in the ring with the release of Silent Hill on the PlayStation. This chilling descent into psychological horror quickly cemented itself as a classic, moving the genre in a more artistic direction.
You play as Harry Mason, a widowed father searching for his missing adopted daughter Cheryl in the foggy, snowy town of Silent Hill. This once peaceful resort town has become infested with bizarre, violent creatures, and Harry must explore its streets, schools, and hospitals to uncover the dark cult behind Cheryl’s disappearance. With only a flashlight to cut through the darkness, you experience a constant dread of the unknown.
Silent Hill rejects heavy combat in favor of building atmosphere and tension. As an ordinary man, Harry isn’t adept with firearms, forcing you to evade enemies using wits rather than firepower. You become invested in Harry’s plight through this vulnerability, unlike the combat experts of many horror games. The disturbing audio also keeps you on edge, like the unsettling static from Harry’s radio that alerts you to nearby enemies.
The complex and mature story deals with occult rituals, demonic possession, and questions of identity. You encounter an array of fascinating characters with ambiguous motives, such as the malicious cult leader Dahlia Gillespie, the haunted nurse Lisa Garland, and the morally ambiguous Dr. Kaufmann. Multiple endings based on your actions provide incentive for repeat playthroughs.
With its emphasis on psychological tension over action and a narrative dealing with mature themes, Silent Hill moved survival horror into a more artistic, character-focused direction. And with its disturbing enemy designs and chilling atmosphere, Silent Hill provides scares aplenty. Any fan of horror games owes it to themselves to experience this PS1 masterpiece. Be sure to check it out on ROMsdl.NET and relive the terror on your favorite PlayStation emulator today!
| Filename | Size | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Silent Hill (Australia) (Demo) | 49.78 M | Redump - 7Z |
| Silent Hill (Europe) (Demo) | 54.64 M | Redump - 7Z |
| Silent Hill (Europe) (EnFrDeEsIt) | 242.68 M | Redump - 7Z |
| Silent Hill (Germany) (Demo) | 29.25 M | Redump - 7Z |
| Silent Hill (Japan) (Demo) | 54.54 M | Redump - 7Z |
| Silent Hill (Japan) (Rev 1) | 240.6 M | Redump - 7Z |
| Silent Hill (Japan) (Rev 2) | 240.59 M | Redump - 7Z |
| Silent Hill (Japan) | 240.55 M | Redump - 7Z |
| Silent Hill (USA) (Demo 1) | 54.63 M | Redump - 7Z |
| Silent Hill (USA) (Demo 2) | 239.94 M | Redump - 7Z |
| Silent Hill (USA) | 240.57 M | Redump - 7Z |
| Silent Hill (Europe) (EnFrDeEsIt).chd | 297.07 M | CHD Format |
| Silent Hill (Japan) (Rev 1).chd | 292.77 M | CHD Format |
| Silent Hill (Japan) (Rev 2).chd | 292.77 M | CHD Format |
| Silent Hill (Japan).chd | 292.73 M | CHD Format |
| Silent Hill (USA) (Demo 1).chd | 52.57 M | CHD Format |
| Silent Hill (USA) (Demo 2).chd | 291.82 M | CHD Format |
| Silent Hill (USA).chd | 292.35 M | CHD Format |
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