"With a team 60 sickos working overtime on this title, one can be certain that the technical aspects of the game will be fantansmagorical. But what of plot and such. Do not fret, even if the story is as shallow as a tide pool (which of course it won't be) the flash light alone has more depth, with the advance lighting and real-time shadows, than an Ingmar Bergman flick. I'm already scared." Preview by Tolkiemingway, with screen shots.

"I'll take SH2 [over "Resident Evil"] any day. Turn out the lights, turn off that damn radio and you'll see what I mean. It eats into your brain (mmmmmm.....) and you won't even notice how jittery you've become until the cat suddenly jumps into your lap and you fling your controller at the ceiling." Review by Duke with score card.

"It's ballsy, creative, and not afraid to be different. Not everyone may like it, but make no mistake: as far as horror goes, this is as real as it gets." Review by Matt Weise and Mike Doolittle with rating. Includes screen shots, gallery and message board.

"SH2 makes more effective use of shadows, lighting, and sound than 99 percent of the Hollywood horror movies made in the last 20 years." Review by Star Dingo with screen shots and rating.

Review, with screen shots. Score: 8.1 out of 10.

"A much prettier, somewhat smarter but less-compelling game than the original." Review by Joe Fielder with screen shots.

Review by David Hodgson, with screen shots. Score: 87 out of 100.

"It was a little slow at times and the control issues were frustrating, but the great story, incredible atmosphere and just plain creepiness made it all worthwhile." Review by Rob Madison.

"With a unique and interesting story, mind-blowing graphics, incredible soundtrack, great gameplay and FIVE endings, it's hard to find fault with Silent Hill 2." Review by Louis Bedigian with screen shots and rating.

"It's an experience that, excuse the Chaucerian, is sure to freak the crap out of you." Review by Doug Perry with screen shots and rating.

"Overall, with its flaws, Silent Hill 2 is one gaming experience no one will be quick to forget. It uses a combination of sight, sound, imagery and imagination to create the scariest game on any home console. Turn off the lights, grab your controller and enjoy the horror of Silent Hill 2." Review by Slasher Thrasher with screen shots.

"If "Resident Evil" was likened to "Night of the Living Dead," then think of Silent Hill 2 as "Twin Peaks," minus the damn fine coffee, but plus the atmospheric gloom and cast of insane deviants, with the entire mixture then taken out back into the woods, shot, hacked into small chunks, and buried." Review by David Hodgson with screen shots and rating.

"With solid puzzles, a great story, creepy settings, the most disgusting monsters ever and puzzles that simply rock, Silent Hill 2 has gained my respect in the survival horror genre. I must reiterate just how disturbing this game is so parents please keep your kids away. However if you are over 18 and want to be frightened, then look no further." Review by Brian Shroom Gray with screen shots. Includes consumer reviews.

"The biggest flaw of Silent Hill 2 is that it's on a par with Silent Hill -- better in some ways, weaker in others. SH set its standard by being a great leap beyond other horror games of its era; SH2 repeats the standard, but doesn't repeat the great leap. Ah well. "On a par with Silent Hill" is still a fine reason to play a game."

"Seldom has sound, vision, and control worked in such perfect harmony. Most players will find themselves wanting to play SH2 right after they finish it the first time." Review by Miguel Concepcion with rating and screen shots. Includes consumer reviews.

"Amid its many puzzles, creepy scares and flurries of combat, Silent Hill 2 has moments that are so human and painful--forget about horror for the moment--that they elevate the experience from a mere videogame to a jarring, unsettling look at pain, loss, despair and dread." Review by Chris Hudak with screen shots.

"The graphics at first may seem to be a little too grainy, however the atmosphere created from it is pure genius." Review with screen shots.