Silent Hill 2

         Silent Hill 2 surprised most of us with an intriguing story, frightening and horrifying events and monsters, and solid gameplay. mechanics, which only helped fuel the fire of expectation for the sequel. Unfortunately, Silent Hill 2 burns in this unfair flame, due to a few serious problems.

        Silent Hill 2 foremost dault is the convulated and confusing storyline. Throughout SH2, players will enconter a number of mysteries involving James (Lead character) background, the evil town itself, the monsters, and the supporting cast. However, very few of these enigmas ever get an explanation which always left me anticipating a suspenseful answer. Even after I completed the game, I still couldn't definitely determine what the hell was going on in Silent Hill; it's like reading a poorly novel.

       The gameplay fails to impress, also. While the play mechanics are solid, the control manageable, and the puzzles thought provoking , there's nothing that elevates the series or genre to that next level.

       I still gladly give SH2 credit for its presentation.I enjoyed the manner in which the story was conveyed; full of creepy and calculated events and sounds meant to instill as much fear as possible. The dark and disgusting graphics, and slow techno-like music also help to intensify this atmosphere.

       As as it cools as it looks and sounds, SH2 problems keep it from being an absolute purchase. It's good, but fails to live up to my high expectations.