If you like great action, puzzles, and a few good scares, Silent Hill 3 is the survival horror game for you.
I was a little wary of playing Silent Hill 3 when I first heard about it, thinking it would be just another survival horror game with the same old tricks as all the others out there. After actually playing the game however, I realized that while some of the action and miscellaneous elements of the game are the same, it is the story that sets this game apart from all the rest. The story is a continuation of the original Silent Hill for PS, but you don't necessarily need to play the original to understand the story. The game starts with Heather, who all of a sudden has weird dreams and occurrences that happen to her on a daily basis. Silent Hill 3 is the story of her searching for the truth behind her past, and where else is she going to find her answers but the town of Silent Hill.
The graphics in Silent Hill 3 stay true to the franchise, grungy and rough. While some gamers find this unappealing, I tend to enjoy the horror factor this provides. Of course the game is dark, and brightening the screen doesn't really help. It makes the resolution better, but the darkness is still dark. The graphics are not up to par with modern PS2 games, but the game is still good for it's time.
As with most Silent Hill games the replay value is fairly high due to the alternate endings and un-lockable weapons and costumes. The game is somewhat short, but if you get lost, it could take awhile to get back on the right track, due to the multitude of doors. The game is easy to navigate while in one place, because most doors will be locked, leaving only one option; however, a lot of buildings have multiple floors, and knowing which floor to go to can get confusing.
In the end I would recommend Silent Hill 3 to anyone who was looking for a stimulating, high adventure, scare filled game. If your a survival horror fan, you will definitely enjoy it.