Harry's phone functions seamlessly in real-time, as opposed to a separate menu screen, to increase immersion. As Harry struggles to escape, Dahlia is motionless, still frozen. [3] His running speed and "health" (the amount of damage that he can endure before dying) decrease every time the monsters grab him. [8] In March 2010, the game placed fifth on the list of the top forty bestselling PS2 videogames in the United Kingdom and eleventh on the corresponding list for Wii games. Dead by Daylight: Chapter XVI - Silent Hill, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Soundtrack, 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad', Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals - Silent Hill, https://silenthill.fandom.com/wiki/Silent_Hill:_Shattered_Memories?oldid=206018, Cheryl accepts her father's death, telling him "You've been with me for so long", to which Harry replies, "I always will be." Latin is a recurring language in the series, and Harry can observe a question in the dialect once he has passed the second Ice World sequence near. Silent Hill has always been about manifesting the darkest corners of the main character’s psychology. You are a hero. During the car ride, an argument takes place between Michelle and her boyfriend, John, which results in them both leaving the car. During development, with money being tight, … The mode here is first person, and the player must answer questions regarding their personality and psyche. [57] Nintendo Power called it audacious and compelling. [35] Additionally, the developers wanted to use the Wii Remote to incorporate the gameplay elements of the flashlight and radio static. [18] At her request, Harry gives Lisa pills for her headache,[19] and returns to find her either dead or dying, depending on in-game actions taken by the player. Dahlia seduces Harry and it is implied they have sex. It was ported to the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable platforms, and these versions were released in January 2010. The Wii version of the game is known to have a few glitches that slipped through the final version of the game, which could not be fixed due to the lack of a proper patch system for Wii games. Climax commented that they were disappointed that Konami promoted the game as a hardcore title while it was created with a view to pleasing more casual gamers. Afterwards, Harry enters what appears to be Cheryl's bedroom and falls asleep on her bed. In response, Harry says that she should forget him; he then freezes completely and shatters into pieces, and Cheryl lowers her head and cries. Climax started a project called Brahms PD, a spin-off to the main franchise with an amnesiac police detective searching for his partner as the protagonist. [36] The use of ice as a visual theme originated partly because the developers wanted to create an Otherworld for the game, as previous games in the series had featured the same theme as Silent Hill, and because snowfall is common in the northeastern or midwestern United States, where the fictional town is located. Before Cybil can tell him about his file at the station,[17] the town transitions to the Nightmare. The game received generally positive reviews, and its graphics, voice acting, soundtrack, and use of the Wii Remote were praised by reviewers. Furthermore, major retailers struggled to confirm available copies of the game for several months after the delayed release, potentially damaging initial sales of the game in Australia. Your goals are fairly obvious, and your locations are usually spacious enough to explore but compact enough to keep you from wandering around aimlessly. It returns in Shattered Memories with improved visual effects, and in the case of the Wii, it is a major form of physical interaction that helps to keep the player immersed in the game. [74] Conversely, Game Informer's Tim Turi considered the frustrating controls and dull pacing to be major flaws, and wrote: "If you’re a Silent Hill fan interested in a fresh take on the stale formula, this Wii entry may be the Cheryl you’ve been searching for, but it comes at a cost". Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is a successful experiment in part. That isn't who I remember. [20] Harry enters the Nightmare, escapes it, and eventually gets a ride from Michelle. The next project was not a spin-off anymore but an actual new installment to the franchise called Silent Hill: Cold Heart. [69] Gamasutra's Brandon Sheffield, ranked the game in fifth place on his top ten list of overlooked games of 2009, and wrote that despite the absence of horror elements, the game was a nice experience. The Raw Shocks chase Harry and seek him out at all times; they pursue him through rooms, over fences, under crawlspaces and drag him out of hiding spaces. Meanwhile, in the psychiatrist's office, Kaufmann talks about marriage in the sixth session. Harry's phone has a map of Silent Hill with GPS (Global Positioning System) software allowing the player to locate Harry's position. The phone is the only way to save the game. There, Cybil phones Harry once again and he lies to her, telling her that his phone's reception went out. [71], Chris Schilling of The Daily Telegraph described it as "one of the most innovative and enjoyable survival horrors for many a year". [8], —Lead designer Sam Barlow on the absence of combat in Shattered Memories[35], The developers felt that creating another game in the series with the same style of gameplay had limited potential. The song ". [27] In "Wicked and Weak", Dahlia verbally abuses Harry and slaps him. On his way home, Harry receives another phone call and can hear Cheryl's and another's voice; to Harry, this indicates that Cheryl is with someone else and may be in danger. The player can also knock down certain objects, briefly delaying the Raw Shocks. It's like a car but goes on water.". The main Silent Hill series incorporates elements from SH1 (Harry, Alessa, Dahlia, Lisa, Kaufman, Samael, and various locations) which are almost certainly going to be changed in Shattered Memories. [56] Reviewers praised the graphics, and called them detailed and well-done. It featured a depressed 19-year-old college student named Jessica Chambers, who studied psychology, as the protagonist. [8] Development costs for the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 and their gamers' "mindset" factored into the decision for the gaming platform. As he begins to search for her within the town, he starts to find more than he was looking for. Psychiatrist Michael Kaufmann is preparing for a new patient. He pours himself a drink and his receptionist tells him that his new patient has arrived early; Kaufmann acknowledges that this is fine, and tells her they can start. Silent Hill Memories - fansite about Silent Hill series: videogames, movies, music and publications. Once Lisa falls asleep, Harry leaves but before he is able to enter Toluca Mall, Lisa phones him, pleading for his help. Four variations of this clip are available depending upon the player's actions as Harry. After leaving her downstairs while he searches her room for her car keys, Harry finds that a young woman identifying herself as Dahlia is sitting in Michelle's place upon his return. Harry finds himself in the sewers and later, Annie's Bar. However, Silent Hill's US producer suggested a Nintendo Wii release of a first-person shooter set in the universe of the series. Inside, Lisa asks Harry to get some pills from the bathroom to help with her headache. The man who died, that wasn't my father. Sudden freezing in the game is also rare, but can happen. SHN Rating for Silent Hill: Shattered Memories: ★★★Psychiatrist Michael Kaufmann is preparing for a new patient. Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Is a bold reimagining of the first game, thoroughly retooling several core plot beats, characters, and elements. Harry has a modern style phone which has an important role in the game. Originally intended for March 4th, the Australian PAL Wii version release was delayed until June, due to European supply problems caused by the economic effects of the 2010 volcanic eruption in Iceland. [25] In "Drunk Dad", a drunken Harry yells at Cheryl, demands a beer and blames his drinking on his family. The solution to most of these glitches is to save often. During a conversation with either of them, Harry, suffering from amnesia, realizes that he lives in Silent Hill at 1206 Levin Street with Cheryl. Mary Elizabeth McGlynn provided the vocals for four songs: "Always on My Mind", "When You're Gone", "Acceptance" and "Hell Frozen Rain", and Joe Romersa returned to provide lyrics for them, excluding "Always on my Mind", which is a cover. Mike then shuts the door on Harry and Cybil eventually arrives. Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (Video Game 2009) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Harry decides to keep her company as they walk to her apartment. The lake's icy surface transforms back into water and Harry passes out while swimming to the lighthouse. Another nightmare sequence occurs and freezes Cybil during their conversation. [49] Compatibility of Shattered Memories as well as Origins with PS Vita was planned but cancelled; the games are currently only available for the PSP. Harry enters the therapy room during the discussion and Cheryl notices him. In April 2014, it appeared on the PlayStation Network in Europe. [72] Eurogamer's Kristan Reed wrote: "Packed with inventive ideas and one engaging sequence after another, it's a spirited, poignant and unsettling game that not only delivers a long-overdue return to form, but reinvigorates horror adventures in the process". In the apartment nightmare sequence, the player may open a door and run into the floor and fall out-of-bounds, in which they will walk under the level. The camera is fixed behind Harry in an "over the shoulder" view. [22] Harry wakes, finds an aged Dahlia and the environment covered in ice, and crosses the now-frozen lake but falls into the water and passes out. Meanwhile, Harry meets a couple (Mike and Lucy Stewart) inside his house whom he does not recognize. [1][3][54][76] Additionally, the soundtrack won an award for its audio design at the Milthon European Games Awards, an event held in Paris, France, at the Paris Game Festival;[65] the awards were handed out by an eight-person jury and the French Minister of Culture and Communication. Typically, the recordings Harry listens to reveal that not everything was as pleasant as it seemed. In PAL countries, excluding Australia which was delayed a few months, all versions were released on March 4th, 2010. [67] The game eventually broke even with the help of the PS2 port, selling an estimated 440,000 copies. [16], He awakens in a wheelchair pushed by Cybil in the town's hospital. Harry deterring a Raw Shock with a flare. If Harry's "stamina" is lowered enough (indicated by VHS-tape like effects on the screen and by Harry's limping), Harry will collapse. Cybil leaves Harry and he enters the lighthouse which is actually Kaufmann's clinic. These, and almost all of the player's decisions made during the exploration sections, will help determine certain elements and encounters within the game. If a Raw Shock jumps onto Harry from the front, the player must thrust the Wii Remote and Nunchuk both at the same time forward). It was envisioned with melee combat and a body temperature system, requiring Jessica to scavenge for food and clothing in the cold. Many reviews noted that the game was short, ranging from about 5 to 7 hours on a first play through. Dahlia reveals two things to Harry: they are married and that Cheryl is at the lighthouse. Concept art of Jessica Chambers and Alan Fairchild by Howard Swindell. Shattered Memories is a stand-alone reimagining of the original Silent Hill video game. [8], The game begins with a psychotherapy session conducted by Dr. Kaufmann, which acts as a frame story for Harry's quest. Silent Hill Historical Society. This is all added into a very classical psychometric profile of your personality that can then be mapped onto research". In April 2014, it appeared on the PlayStation Network in Europe. Back at the psychiatrist's office, Kaufmann speaks to the player about death in his fourth session. We cannot yet say for certain whether or not SHSM will even fit into the established series at all. Harry escapes but loses consciousness. [31] Rumours persisted into 2009,[32] and were seemingly confirmed in February when the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) re-rated the original game. The project was actually rebuilt from the ground twice. After James Sunderland interrupts, the therapy session continues, revealing Cheryl to be a dog and Dr. Kaufmann to be an alien. [37] The developers drew inspiration from common childhood nightmares about running away from an unknown threat, and decided to incorporate an intelligent enemy capable of trailing and outrunning the protagonist. [35] Climax felt that the first game would be a good starting point, instead of continuing any existing storylines or adding onto the mythology of the town. Criticism to the game included the "overly simplistic" puzzles. In the Wii version, recordings and phone calls can also come through the Wii Remote speaker, and players can put the speaker beside their ear, as if using a phone. [46][47] The PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable versions were published in North America on 19 January 2010;[44] in Europe on 26 February; in Japan on 25 March;[48] and in Australia on 22 April 2010. This is similar to the. However, the game was praised for its replayability factor with the Psych Profile system. New nightmare sequence focus on escape and evasion rather than direct confrontation Silent Hill: Shattered Memories will feature an all-new soundtrack by acclaimed series composer Akira Yamaoka New & Used (11) from $198.00 + $4.64 shipping Customers who viewed this item also viewed The game was announced in the May 2009 issue of Nintendo Power and was set to be released October 13th, 2009 in North America and October 30th in Europe. The player can use it to dial many phone numbers that can be found on posters, billboards, signs, etc throughout their journey. As well as this, there is a sequence at the beginning of the game where the character is given a psychiatric evaluation by psychiatrist Kaufmann. [77] Justin Haywald of 1UP.com said that the text messages about minor characters not introduced in the game detracted from the overall narrative. The torch is vital for scouring the darkened, abandoned buildings of Silent Hill, while the phone acts as a secondary user interface, allowing the player to access maps via its GPS capabilities and take pictures of interesting elements. Shattered Memories is a reimagination of the first game and retains the premise—Harry Mason's quest to find his missing daughter in the fictitious American town of Silent Hill—but is set in a different fictional universe, has a different plot, and altered characters, alongside new ones. This game plays you as much as you play it. Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is a remake of the first installment of the series, Silent Hill.It keeps the premise of writer Harry Mason's quest for his missing daughter after a car crash, although it leads into a different plot. This seems to be an extremely rare glitch. A glitch may occur where the player cannot move their flashlight, open the phone menu and open doors. 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