Well, here I am sitting at a computer at 5am...why? Because I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't sleep. So what do I do? Take advantage of a dark, quiet house. I cracked open my brand new copy of Silent Hill Origins and plugged in my headphones. After an hour of play, here's what I have to say (so far)...
Sound - As with every Silent Hill, this is one of the most important factors in making or breaking a survival-horror game. Music is added in just the right places, and when it comes in, it fits the mood and/or scene. The ambient noise is also fantastic.
Graphics - This gameis BEAUTIFUL (for adirty little town covered in blood, rust, and fog). This is how it's done. I hope more developerstake note of how great you can make a game look on the PSP and not sacrifice anything.
Gameplay - Damn, this is top-notch! Easy topick up and play if you are a Silent Hill veteran. I know there are people who are going to complain about the classic Silent Hill/Resident Evil control scheme (up makes your character go forward) and breakable weapons, butthe controls have workedso well for so long, why mess with perfection? Andbreakable weaponsmake it more imperative that you conserve.
Value - $30? Hell yeah! I would have paid $40-50 for this game! Worth every penny!
Final words - You won't believe how awesome this game is in every aspect. I have been waiting for thisfrom the day it was originally announced (about 2 years ago I think) and have been watching it go through the development process. It was well worth the wait and I hope they do many more on the PSP.
(Full review to be posted upon completion of the game.)
Log in to comment