So Im At the end of Silent Hill : Homeco ...

I Just want to say to you guys that this game is up there with silent hill 2 and 1 , my god ... i mean the final hours of the game are so insane ..i just had to take brakes from time to time , this is one of the most deepest survival horror game i have ever played ...some puzzels even speak about life itself [spoiler] The Mask Puzzle [/spoiler] i just wanted to say for anyone who is a fan of survival horror games or just want to go on a thrilling epic journey then be my guest and get this game! ...the story is really great , one of the high points in the game espically the sound and the music ...it just gives you a chilling feeling and man when i play this game i feel like im really at his place , the atmosphere is so great that your mind can't take it from being so real looking and with the high quailty sound , you'll feel like going through insanity itself...i just want to say its a great game and i never expected it to be like this , Last but not least...this game has epic/intense boss battles and cutscenes that'll make you shiver... an instant 10/10.So Im At the end of Silent Hill : Homeco ...
man, i am really considering this a purchase...but im still on the fence. im a survival horror fanatic, but of classic horror games...mostly the original RE games (Re1,2,3,CV) and SH1%262.This game looks like it draws back to the original horror survival style...but people are saying its almost like RE4 (which disappointed me because it didn't feel like RE at all, yes i know i'm one of the billion that think this but whatever)Would this appeal to me still? I want a survival horror game with tons of puzzles and a game that actually makes you try to think rather than just act on instinct. Also, how long did it take you to reach the end?So Im At the end of Silent Hill : Homeco ...
[QUOTE=''chex81'']man, i am really considering this a purchase...but im still on the fence. im a survival horror fanatic, but of classic horror games...mostly the original RE games (Re1,2,3,CV) and SH1%262.This game looks like it draws back to the original horror survival style...but people are saying its almost like RE4 (which disappointed me because it didn't feel like RE at all, yes i know i'm one of the billion that think this but whatever)Would this appeal to me still? I want a survival horror game with tons of puzzles and a game that actually makes you try to think rather than just act on instinct. Also, how long did it take you to reach the end?[/QUOTE]

This game would definitely be for you man , i mean dont even think about it.....it took me nonstop 2-3 days of gameplay , i repeat Non-stop it means my only breaks are food - bathroom and well just taking time off looking at walls because of all the insanity that is happening in the game:P
[QUOTE=''XxSTILL_BORNxX''][QUOTE=''chex81''] man, i am really considering this a purchase...but im still on the fence. im a survival horror fanatic, but of classic horror games...mostly the original RE games (Re1,2,3,CV) and SH1%262.This game looks like it draws back to the original horror survival style...but people are saying its almost like RE4 (which disappointed me because it didn't feel like RE at all, yes i know i'm one of the billion that think this but whatever)Would this appeal to me still? I want a survival horror game with tons of puzzles and a game that actually makes you try to think rather than just act on instinct. Also, how long did it take you to reach the end?[/QUOTE]

This game would definitely be for you man , i mean dont even think about it.....it took me nonstop 2-3 days of gameplay , i repeat Non-stop it means my only breaks are food - bathroom and well just taking time off looking at walls because of all the insanity that is happening in the game:P[/QUOTE]i've been dying for a fun survival horror game since SH2...the only game that offered some scary enjoyment was Condemned, but that was more action than scary.Are there a lot of chllanging puzzles? Do you have to stop and think about puzzles at any moment? and are there a lot of different areas to explore (like in the originals with the hosptial, hotels, schools, etc?)sorry, im due for lunch at work and will head to EB if this game really fits my needs.
[QUOTE=''chex81''][QUOTE=''XxSTILL_BORNxX''][QUOTE=''chex81''] man, i am really considering this a purchase...but im still on the fence. im a survival horror fanatic, but of classic horror games...mostly the original RE games (Re1,2,3,CV) and SH1%262.This game looks like it draws back to the original horror survival style...but people are saying its almost like RE4 (which disappointed me because it didn't feel like RE at all, yes i know i'm one of the billion that think this but whatever)Would this appeal to me still? I want a survival horror game with tons of puzzles and a game that actually makes you try to think rather than just act on instinct. Also, how long did it take you to reach the end?[/QUOTE]

This game would definitely be for you man , i mean dont even think about it.....it took me nonstop 2-3 days of gameplay , i repeat Non-stop it means my only breaks are food - bathroom and well just taking time off looking at walls because of all the insanity that is happening in the game:P[/QUOTE]i've been dying for a fun survival horror game since SH2...the only game that offered some scary enjoyment was Condemned, but that was more action than scary.Are there a lot of chllanging puzzles? Do you have to stop and think about puzzles at any moment? and are there a lot of different areas to explore (like in the originals with the hosptial, hotels, schools, etc?)sorry, im due for lunch at work and will head to EB if this game really fits my needs.[/QUOTE]

It will offer you alot of scares ...espically if you have a home theater or surround sound.

Well i'll be honest , not many puzzels are challenging but there are some that requires thinking . There are many areas to explore .. hospital , hotel , graveyard .etc

Its ok :) if you bought the game...please do tell me what you think about it on this topic.:)
I watched some live gameplay last night and the game looks absolutly amazing, i am going to go pick it up tonight after work. I'm excited to get it in my own house and turn off all of the lights =]I am a huge fan of horror games, Condemned, Fatal Frame, Resident Evil, Siren, etc. so i am super excited about the launch of this game.
i didnt take off to go get it at lunch...but i really want it. I'm stuck between this and Dead Space...but by looking at gameplay and people's impressions (like yours), i think this appeals to me more.
[QUOTE=''chex81'']i didnt take off to go get it at lunch...but i really want it. I'm stuck between this and Dead Space...but by looking at gameplay and people's impressions (like yours), i think this appeals to me more.[/QUOTE]

You seem to love playing games that have disturbing enviorments / creatures instead of desturbing creatures , gore with action ... dead space is a thriller and action from what i see but if you need a really scary game that makes you feel like your into this insane world , of course then silent hill is always your best bet.:) not to mention silent hill is the only survival horror game that in the end leaves a huge impact on me. [ to be frank , i never saw any gameplay of this game or read anything ... i bought it straight of the bat and have been enjoying it ever since. ]
Guys I gotta question? Is this game worth getting , if I never played SH games before !? Will I understand the story.I'm thiking of getting this game today .Thanks for the help.
[QUOTE=''Sn0wOn420'']Guys I gotta question? Is this game worth getting , if I never played SH games before !? Will I understand the story.I'm thiking of getting this game today .Thanks for the help.[/QUOTE]

Yes it is worth getting even if you havn't because all silent hill stories are different except 1 , 2 and abit of 3 which are linked together the 4th is something new and homecoming which is the fifth one is something also new ... different creatures , characters.etc

Your welcome anytime.
It sounds good stillborn i will go watch some vids on it.
[QUOTE=''XxSTILL_BORNxX''][QUOTE=''chex81'']i didnt take off to go get it at lunch...but i really want it. I'm stuck between this and Dead Space...but by looking at gameplay and people's impressions (like yours), i think this appeals to me more.[/QUOTE]

You seem to love playing games that have disturbing enviorments / creatures instead of desturbing creatures , gore with action ... dead space is a thriller and action from what i see but if you need a really scary game that makes you feel like your into this insane world , of course then silent hill is always your best bet.:) not to mention silent hill is the only survival horror game that in the end leaves a huge impact on me. [ to be frank , i never saw any gameplay of this game or read anything ... i bought it straight of the bat and have been enjoying it ever since. ][/QUOTE]you understand my tastes very well =)its true, i'm a HUGE fan of disturbing environments and insanity more than anything. I'm pumped to play this...like REALLY pumped. And its not only because of what you've said, but also for the simple fact that survival horror as a genre has turned to action oriented gaming more than anything (RE4 for example, which isn't bad for people who loved it)...in the end, for me survival horror is about atmosphere, story and getting under the skin. I don't care if the game lacks ammo (geez, the original RE's were notorious for that)...if anything, that only adds to the suspense for me. Most of the complaints i've heard haven't affected my interest in this...if anything, they've intensified my need to buy it.
I'm not sure why people are putting out there that Homecoming is more action oriented or more like RE4, its not. Only big change up in the combat is that now you can dodge and block (why was this never there in the first place?) and you have a heavy and light attack. Theres a bit more strategy in the fighting but its not too much more action than before. Its maybe more fluid but thats it. Your not a wrecking ball tearing through enemies with your melee weapons you still have to pick your battles carefully and fighting an enemy wiht the wrong weapon is especially hairy. And as for guns, there is practically no ammo, much much less so than any other SH game even on the easiest difficulty setting. The only times you get ammo are right before an important battle and when you first get the gun. Your not Leon in RE4 picking up ammo left an right ready to fight off an army. People need to stop putting out disinformation about the gameplay because its definitely not that much different than SH1-4, just more streamlined with a better camera and actually less ammo than any other game, you have to get up close and personal in this game. You could go through almost all of SH 1 %26 2 without ever touching an enemy with a melee weapon, in Homecoming actually makes it scarier because you have to get close and get in there with a knife or axe or your trusty lead pipe.
[QUOTE=''chex81''][QUOTE=''XxSTILL_BORNxX''][QUOTE=''chex81'']i didnt take off to go get it at lunch...but i really want it. I'm stuck between this and Dead Space...but by looking at gameplay and people's impressions (like yours), i think this appeals to me more.[/QUOTE]

You seem to love playing games that have disturbing enviorments / creatures instead of desturbing creatures , gore with action ... dead space is a thriller and action from what i see but if you need a really scary game that makes you feel like your into this insane world , of course then silent hill is always your best bet.:) not to mention silent hill is the only survival horror game that in the end leaves a huge impact on me. [ to be frank , i never saw any gameplay of this game or read anything ... i bought it straight of the bat and have been enjoying it ever since. ][/QUOTE]you understand my tastes very well =)its true, i'm a HUGE fan of disturbing environments and insanity more than anything. I'm pumped to play this...like REALLY pumped. And its not only because of what you've said, but also for the simple fact that survival horror as a genre has turned to action oriented gaming more than anything (RE4 for example, which isn't bad for people who loved it)...in the end, for me survival horror is about atmosphere, story and getting under the skin. I don't care if the game lacks ammo (geez, the original RE's were notorious for that)...if anything, that only adds to the suspense for me. Most of the complaints i've heard haven't affected my interest in this...if anything, they've intensified my need to buy it.[/QUOTE]

I Totally know what your talking about ..i also didnt love RE4 as much as the old ones because of how the style went...i mean they just made leon....rambo:P and from what im seeing RE5 will be the same but ow well , it'll be good ...im just glad silent hill went back to its roots and improved it.:) it is indeed an amazing game and sometimes i feel like i dont wan't to complete playing as if i did , i'll get to meet new creatures and challenges:P thats when fear is taking over i guess.
[QUOTE=''Ket87'']I'm not sure why people are putting out there that Homecoming is more action oriented or more like RE4, its not. Only big change up in the combat is that now you can dodge and block (why was this never there in the first place?) and you have a heavy and light attack. Theres a bit more strategy in the fighting but its not too much more action than before. Its maybe more fluid but thats it. Your not a wrecking ball tearing through enemies with your melee weapons you still have to pick your battles carefully and fighting an enemy wiht the wrong weapon is especially hairy. And as for guns, there is practically no ammo, much much less so than any other SH game even on the easiest difficulty setting. The only times you get ammo are right before an important battle and when you first get the gun. Your not Leon in RE4 picking up ammo left an right ready to fight off an army. People need to stop putting out disinformation about the gameplay because its definitely not that much different than SH1-4, just more streamlined with a better camera and actually less ammo than any other game, you have to get up close and personal in this game. You could go through almost all of SH 1 %26 2 without ever touching an enemy with a melee weapon, in Homecoming actually makes it scarier because you have to get close and get in there with a knife or axe or your trusty lead pipe.[/QUOTE]

Couldnt have said it better my self.
[QUOTE=''chex81'']man, i am really considering this a purchase...but im still on the fence. im a survival horror fanatic, but of classic horror games...mostly the original RE games (Re1,2,3,CV) and SH1%262.This game looks like it draws back to the original horror survival style...but people are saying its almost like RE4 (which disappointed me because it didn't feel like RE at all, yes i know i'm one of the billion that think this but whatever)Would this appeal to me still? I want a survival horror game with tons of puzzles and a game that actually makes you try to think rather than just act on instinct. Also, how long did it take you to reach the end?[/QUOTE]

So did you get the game? :)
You know for the sake of argument... You could ''dodge'' and ''block'' in previous Silent Hill games as well... Its not like it wasn't there before.I just think the new combat takes away the feeling of being helpless. Remember in past Silent Hill games everybody was just an average person. I don't know about you, but I couldn't see myself pulling off some of the movies that alex does.
[QUOTE=''Fredrick2003x'']You know for the sake of argument... You could ''dodge'' and ''block'' in previous Silent Hill games as well... Its not like it wasn't there before.I just think the new combat takes away the feeling of being helpless. Remember in past Silent Hill games everybody was just an average person. I don't know about you, but I couldn't see myself pulling off some of the movies that alex does.[/QUOTE]

im glad they changed it ...IMO they made it better and smoother , yeah im with you ont he helpless point but i think it goes perfect with this game ...dont ask me why:P but maybe because i have an open mind and well im the kind of guy who loves change so yeah.:) we got like 3 series which were the same the 4th one was craptasitic [ the room ] and well the fifth one is amazing it went back to the roots of the first 3 and improved [a.k.a made something new with it ]
What about Silent Hill Origins? What did you think of the way that one was designed?
Im too scared to finish SH Homecoming LOL... im in the sewers right now. i like horror games alot though cause u have to pay attention or your heart will jump out of your chest. i actually was one of the few who enjoyed alone in the dark