Silent Hill taught me true fear | 1999 PlayStation Retrospective | Gaming Through the Years

Resident Evil had a ton of copycats throughout the late-90s, but Silent Hill remembered what was important: actually being SCARY.

Time codes:
0:00 - Introduction
2:59 - Why It Stands Out
8:33 - Silent Hill's Unique Look
11:24 - Customization & Unlockables
15:00 - Story & Themes
17:38 - Inspiration, CG & Music
23:03 - Reception & Legacy
25:25 - Conclusion

Endcard Artwork by OcaRockaRina (Twitter)

Silent Hill © 1999 Konami, Team Silent

Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2 © 1996, 1998 Capcom
Sonic Adventure © 1998 SEGA, Sonic Team

Featuring Music by Akira Yamaoka

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