Silent hill origins
Added 11/5/2009
The game was in good shape and arrived on time. The game itself is just-
Ok
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Survival horror.
Added 10/17/2009
I like this game because it stays true to the Silent Hill series. You can find some flaws if you want to, but at least the creators of this game have put out a faithful chapter in the series. There are puzzles and limited ammunition and strategy. It hasn't turned into a shooter like some other horror games. Kudos to the makers of Silent Hill, I say.
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A generally traditional Silent Hill entry with some unique elements
Added 4/16/2009
Silent Hill fans should by now have adapted to the fact that there are now various chefs cooking up new titles for the franchise. The first title to show the benefits of this diversity was Silent Hill Origins. Molded in general gameplay style around the traditional 3rd-person survival-horror adventure format, it also introduced some changes to the formula.
Firstly, the game manages to carry over the expected visual sophistication of the series to the PSP system. Only the less exquisitely detailed faces of in-game characters indicate a change in design priorities for the new title.
The game also controls very well in the classic Silent Hill mold of exploration interspersed with deliberately paced moments of combat. Origins adds in a near-universal system of weapon durability (the unique Silent Hill 4 introduced specific weapons that could break), as well as a great host of items about the environment to repurpose as weapons or even to throw at enemies. Not all is perfect here, however, as the attempted balance between breakable weapons and new weapon availability breaks down as one's inventory overflows with dozens of sticks, bars, and even multiple small TVs. Durability becomes less of an issue, replaced by awkward inventory management.
Another change is to the replayability and ranking systems of the game. Replacing the "10-star" ranking of older SH titles is a new set of challenges to meet (similar to Xbox 360 achievements). Each one in turn rewards a significant new unlockable, including weapons and several optional costumes for main character Travis.
Which brings us to the all-important "fun factor". Silent Hill Origins is not only a competent SH entry built natively around the PSP, but is also surprising fun to replay. After a challenging first playthrough, subsequent plays can be accomplished quite quickly and the unlockable weapons and different endings are worth the trouble to earn.
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Just when I was about to give up on PSP.
Added 4/6/2009
Finally a game that's worthy of gaming time. I just returned GOD of War which SUCKED and I was thinking GTA and Tom Clancy stuff are the only ok games on PSP when I saw this on sale for $9.99 at Gamestop. I periodically check for upcoming Resident Evils for PSP which aren't coming yet. This game takes me back to the old school style Resident Evils that I loved. I've barely started and all I can think is GREAT GAME.
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Scary! Scary! Very Scary!
Added 2/23/2009
I don't know why people think this game is NOT spooky. It really is! It's actually the spookiest game I've ever played! And it's for a handheld! Cool! In the town of Silent Hill, there's fog everywhere! So it's like, okay where are the monsters?! REALLY SPOOKY! The monsters themselves are spooky! Sometimes there armless, sometimes they have needles, and sometimes you can omly see their chest! For about 30 min. to 1 hr. I kept struggling with a really hard puzzle. When I finally figured it out, a new wave of monsters showed up! And when I stepped through a door what should be there, but a monster! It scared me out of my wits! I felt my chest and my heart was pounding! I'm really gald it's a only a video game! It's a good thing you have a radio, so that you know where the monsters are, but then they could be ANYWHERE! So keep your eyes peeled! Parents, do not let kids 11 and under play this. It will scare the skin off of them! Silent Hill Origins is so far the totally the best M game for the PSP and I would recommend it for anyone(over the age of 11 for sure) who loves horror games! YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED! Unfortunately, I have to sell it, or otherwise I will jump out of my skin if I play it more. Play it if you Dare! Unfortunately, I have to sell it, or I will jump out of my skin if I play it one more time! But, I had a great time playing it while it lasted. Note to parents: When ESRB means "M" they mean it! It has extreme blood and gore, language, violence, romantic thematics, and VERY SCARY IMAGES! Depending on how brave your kids are, I would recommend this for ages 14 and over!
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one of the best shooting games i've ever played
Added 5/4/2009
this game is great. it looked fun on the enternet, and its fun on the psp. and Logan's Shadow what a beast name. get it one of the best shooting games i've ever played
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One of the best PSP games I've played to date (actually played it twice)
the graphics is awesome, the interaction and storyline is great... if i could give it more stars i would :)
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very fun single and multi player
Added 4/6/2009
I really enjoyed playing this game, and would recomend it to anyone who likes third person shooter games.
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