One of the most iconic horror game series in the world is making a comeback after ten years. Konami surprised fans with two announcements – and the latest installment is now available for free on PS5.
The last game in the Silent Hill series was released in 2014 – and it was only a demo. Konami claims that the new game addresses “contemporary issues”. Silent Hill was a hit in the 90s, spanning multiple games and even two movies.
Fans of the series have been waiting for a new game since the unfortunate P.T. demo, which was released in 2014. The demo appeared suddenly but was sensationally removed after the decision to cancel the planned game, Silent Hills. Since then, there hasn’t been much news about the series, except for last year’s interactive streaming TV series, Silent Hill: Ascension. The longing for more Silent Hill installments is so great that used PS4 consoles with P.T. installed can cost around £500.
“In 2022, we announced the revival of the Silent Hill series, along with several new titles in production, and this is the first game from this new wave of games that has been released,” said Motoi Okamoto, a producer at Konami. “We are providing the entire game for free, so if you have never played a Silent Hill game before, we hope you take this opportunity to try it out and see what it’s all about.”
The latest installment, Silent Hill: The Short Message, tells the story of Anita, whose sense of reality is destroyed by a series of strange and unreal spaces, as well as a twisted monster. “We wanted to create a new, modern Silent Hill,” Okamoto continued.
Gamers have already rushed to download the new game and claim that it lasts about an hour and a half. “It just appeared suddenly, I just finished it… it hits you right in the feels,” wrote one user. “Well, looks like we’re in for a creepy evening, guys,” wrote another. “Wow, I wasn’t expecting this!!!” commented a third.
Why was Silent Hill absent for so long? The first Silent Hill game debuted in 1999 on the PS1. It became one of the most recognizable horror game series and led to more than ten subsequent titles. In 2006, Silent Hill was adapted into a film that grossed $156 million – a sequel was released in 2012, and a third titled Return to Silent Hill is currently in production. Gamers waited many years for a new Silent Hill game – their last disappointment was Silent Hills in 2012, which was being worked on by legendary Japanese video game designer Hideo Kojima and Mexican director Guillermo del Toro. However, the title was dramatically canceled, and the entire series remained uncertain due to undisclosed reasons – rumors suggested that it was due to misunderstandings between Kojima and Konami.
Remake
The return of Silent Hill occurred during the packed PlayStation State of Play event, where the gaming giant reveals its upcoming projects. Fans also learned that Silent Hill 2 is being remade for PS5 with “enhanced and modernized” combat. The game was originally released in 2001, but no release date for the remake has been announced yet.
FAQ:
1. What game did Konami announce and when is it available?
Konami announced a new game in the Silent Hill series after 10 years. The latest installment is available for free on PS5 today.
2. When was the last Silent Hill game released?
The last Silent Hill game was released in 2014 as a demo.
3. What are the “contemporary issues” addressed in the new Silent Hill game?
Konami claims that the new Silent Hill game addresses “contemporary issues,” but no specific information has been provided on this matter.
4. What happened to the previous Silent Hill game known as P.T.?
The previous Silent Hill game, called P.T., was removed after the cancellation of the planned game Silent Hills. Since then, there hasn’t been much news about the series until now.
5. How long does the latest Silent Hill game, The Short Message, last?
According to player reviews, the latest Silent Hill game, The Short Message, lasts approximately an hour and a half.
6. Why was Silent Hill absent for so long?
After the release of Silent Hills in 2012 and the cancellation of the planned game, the Silent Hill series remained uncertain due to undisclosed reasons. Rumors suggested misunderstandings between Japanese video game designer Hideo Kojima and Konami.
Definitions:
1. Silent Hill – an iconic horror game series.
2. PS5 – PlayStation 5, the latest gaming console by Sony.
3. Konami – a Japanese company involved in video game production.
4. Demo – a trial version of a game, showcasing a gameplay segment.
5. Interactive streaming TV series – a streaming TV series that allows viewer interaction.
6. Remake – a new version of a game that is updated and improved compared to the original.
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