Overview
About Silent Hill 2 (2001)
The second entry in the Silent Hill franchise, Silent Hill 2 is a narrative-focused third-person psychological survival horror game with emphasis on combat, exploration and puzzle-solving elements which follows James Sunderland, a man who receives a letter, seemingly sent by his three-years-deceased wife Mary, in which he is beckoned to the fog-ridden town of Silent Hill at the same time as numerous other people troubled by their past.
Story setup
James Sunderland has arrived in the town of Silent Hill after receiving a letter from his wife Mary, telling him to meet her in their special place in Silent Hill. However his wife died three years ago, and has kept the secrets surrounding her death. James decides to honor the letter's request, wondering if this is a sick joke or if there is more to this. As he reaches the outskirts of the town, James finds that the road is blocked, and parks at an abandoned restroom. Little does he realize that this is the first step forward into the mystery of Silent Hill and his own past.
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At a glance
Media
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Playtime
How long to beat
Player-reported completion times for Silent Hill 2 (2001).
- Rushed
- 5hoursMain story only
- Typical
- 13hoursStory plus some extras
Estimated from 6 player reports — a small sample, so treat these as approximate.
Playing together
Multiplayer & game modes
Silent Hill 2 (2001) offers various play modes for different gaming experiences.
Play Modes
Single Player
Content
Age ratings
How rating boards around the world have classified Silent Hill 2 (2001). Open a board for its content descriptors.
ACBMA 15+
Medium level animated violence
ESRBM
- Violence
- Blood and Gore
PEGI16
- Violence
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