Silent Hill 2 is not a direct sequel to the events and characters of the first Silent Hill game. Instead, it centers on James Sunderland, who enters the town after receiving a letter written by his deceased wife, saying she is waiting for him in their "special place" in Silent Hill. Joined by Maria who resembles her except for a more provocative outfit and personality, he searches for her and discovers the truth about her death.
The camera is a bitch in corridors, the enemies aren't as annoying or abundant when roaming around and there's probably less backtracking, but all in all it's really similar to the previous game.
Gameplay 4/5
Graphics 4/5
Sound 3.5/5
Difficulty 4.5/5
Originality 3.5/5
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