Silent Hill: Downpour

Where are all those negative reviews coming from? For some reason I think that most of the people who were disappointed, have simply quit long before the main course was served. Otherwise, I can't imagine anybody could not like Silent Hill Downpour. Please keep in mind, that the first 14%+ of the overall progress (check statistics from the main menu) is a warm-up, but as the story unfolds, the unstoppable fun begins. Which is why I would highly recommend not to waste much time fighting ghosts/monsters at the beginning, just avoid them unless you really have no other choice. Your goal is to uncover the mystery, and this is a psychological survival horror, not an action game. From a finicky fan of Dark Souls legacy who has underrated plenty of contemporary games. Silent Hill Downpour has the spirit and the heart. The story and drama are intriguing enough to keep you up all night just to learn more about Murphy's past. I loved the protagonist and delightedly watched every flashback cut scene. Completing the side missions too makes you feel good, and Daniel Licht's moving soundtrack is now on my Android. 'Silent Hill meets Jacob's ladder with a beautiful homage to Kubrick's Shining' is how I would basically describe Silent Hill Downpour. Now imagine what an intense, terrifying and disturbing psychological horror it is. It just keeps improving as you play, showing more of its' layers and has everything a horror fan can dream of. All the story elements are masterfully mixed, serving us this beautiful nightmare. Another good news is Silent Hill Downpour is pretty long. The unsettling ending absolutely nailed it. A brilliant game! Playing this in 2017 for the first time, I think it has aged well too. Silent Hill Downpour is a a hugely rewarding game play. Dear Konami Team, you must continue the Silent Hill madness, and I will be frequently tweeting you with that request now.