Same. Member it was the first time I thought "this is fucking art" during a game, when I wasn't shitting my kegs. Have tried to look at all games that way since. I probably wouldn't have even kept them up without Silent Hill 2. Game is horribly beautiful. I hope the next gen consoles revive the franchise with the care and love that went into 2. Tall order.
@@davelutherable KONAMI doesn't care enough, building PACHINKO. They don't even care to upload trilogy to Steam or remake it. They haven't been since they dismissed the team that had worked on SH1-4 because the games seemed too dark to them or something. Since then the series is less than alive.
The voice acting is kinda hammy in my opinion, but the atmosphere, dialogue, and soundtrack blend to make this, not exactly a nightmare but not exactly a pleasant dream-like atmosphere.
Best story in the entire Silent Hill series!!! Based on betrayal, actual human reactions and genuinely an emotional backing of a man coming to terms with his crime.... If only the movies recreated this story!
@@dickrichardjohnson6931 I never played The Silent Hill Videogame Series but I have seen the Movie Versions of it Silent Hill 2 has the best intro we need more Videogames with intros like this.
Hollywood would SURE fuck the story SO BAD that we would have nightmares about wishing the corruption of a story and atmosphere that could not be replicated in a movie.
The first film was originally gonna be about Silent Hill 2 but the director thought the town should have an origin before making that film so that’s why the first film is like an origin story for the town somewhat. The reason he didn’t go through with the sequel was because of the negative reviews of the first one and Silent Hill Revalations was made by someone else which is why it’s a bad sequel. Supposedly the original director wants to make the Silent Hill 2 film but that’s just rumors
I love how in the sentence "The name of the envelope said... Mary" he takes a short pause to pronounce "Mary", showing that only remembering his wife hurts him. This game may have questionable voice acting but some lines are very emotional, at least for me.
I thought Angela’s voice acting when referring to the trauma James unintentionally provoked in her was so brutal to hear. In fact much of the voice acting has a lot of subtle nuance to its delivery.
The game doesn't waste ANY time. No introduction of who this man is, no unnecessary flashbacks, just immediately starting on his journey and establishing his motivations.
Because It dosent try to expand on the lore but has its own unique tale. Which makes it great for newcomers as well who don't want to play the first game. They can just jump into silent hill 2.@@fowreeeeeeeel
The atmosphere and music , mixed with all the design and elements. After long time this game still captivating all my attention. I feel it in my stomach as soon as I listen the music again... in one second took me to silent hill ...
In case anyone like me wonder why does James run his hands over his face like that, apparently it’s a lucid dream technique people use to see if they are awake or not. So James is trying to see if he’s dreaming or not by looking in that mirror.
Great job with this upload. This is one of the higher quality uploads of this scene which is great as I wanted to use it as part of project for school, so thanks!
You actually aren’t far from where the background image here was taken. It was taken at Derwentwater in the Lake District, North of England- the town you see in the distance that is supposed to be Silent Hill is actually the town of Keswick.
I am addicted to this place, Silent Hill since 20 years, even if there is no new content related to Silent Hill I am going back to this place every year since 20 years. What a place, I will never forget it.
One of my favorite games of all time. My only regret is that I had the "twist" spoiled for me years a few years before I actually played through it. I often wonder what my experience with it would have been like had it not been in the context of knowing the spoiler.
The line when she say " You promised " you'd take me there has this very subtle and sad like the way the voice actor delivers it like she have gone thru this problem before it feels so real everytime i played it the voice is just soo genuine feeling we can feel it too
He is James Sunderland...the voice was totally on point if you ask me, and don't let me start about Maria, one of the best female character and voice in the history of videogames. I adore this game.
@@thesourstation636 Understandable though. If you didn’t grow up with them, it’s extremely unintuitive to pick up. The game sells you with atmosphere and intrigue but the suspension of disbelief is hit hard by the controls. I’m old enough to remember when tank controls were actually an improvement lol.
@@KitFoxboy thanks for that. I'm thinking that I'm ready to try to take my time and learn the controls now. It's definitely gonna feel unnatural at first but hey, maybe that'll make for some comedic/interesting moments.
I think it’s also called “Promise” but I could be wrong. It’s also not in the available soundtrack, it’s only in the game sadly. They have a similar version in the actual soundtrack but it’s not ‘this’ exact acoustic version. Sad.
![Silent Hill 2 - Intro / Mary's Letter [HD]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/gPiYPthHOGc/mqdefault.jpg)
![Silent Hill 2 - Intro / Mary's Letter [HD]](/img/tr.png)
"Mary could you really be in this town? " - proceeds to spaz out on the movement controls
Well if she is, he's too drunk to find out. 🤣
the controls are drunk, not James.
Right??? I like to think James is still drunk to make sense of the awful controls
0:48 0:49 0:50 0:50
Silent Hill 2 is my "special game". I'll never forget the experience.
A wise man in one of the Silent hill 2 videos' comment section once said: Silent hill 2 is not a game, It's an experience.
Same. Member it was the first time I thought "this is fucking art" during a game, when I wasn't shitting my kegs. Have tried to look at all games that way since. I probably wouldn't have even kept them up without Silent Hill 2. Game is horribly beautiful. I hope the next gen consoles revive the franchise with the care and love that went into 2. Tall order.
@@davelutherable KONAMI doesn't care enough, building PACHINKO. They don't even care to upload trilogy to Steam or remake it. They haven't been since they dismissed the team that had worked on SH1-4 because the games seemed too dark to them or something. Since then the series is less than alive.
the music was possessing my soul. Specially this sequence. Feels like the Corona virus when I was walking outside during the lockdown.
@@davelutherable dark souls is definately a purely art game for me. That and its my favorite game ive played so far
This is one of the best game introductions. The atmosphere, the place, the soundtrack, the voices, the dialogues, everything is amazing
The voice acting is kinda hammy in my opinion, but the atmosphere, dialogue, and soundtrack blend to make this, not exactly a nightmare but not exactly a pleasant dream-like atmosphere.
This is THE BEST introduction of a videogame EVER !
@@toddhoward3846well keep in mind voice acting in video games was unheard of and mainly consisted of amateur actors looking for a big break
@@saulbueno5640 well shit, I’ll give them a bit more of a break then!
"I got a letter."
Chills, every time.
I'll never forget the first time I heard James say "I got a letter"
Me neither. Just that line delivery alone is a work of art.
Best story in the entire Silent Hill series!!! Based on betrayal, actual human reactions and genuinely an emotional backing of a man coming to terms with his crime.... If only the movies recreated this story!
I don't think a movie could replicate this game
@@dickrichardjohnson6931
I never played The Silent Hill Videogame Series but I have seen the Movie Versions of it
Silent Hill 2 has the best intro we need more Videogames with intros like this.
Hollywood would SURE fuck the story SO BAD that we would have nightmares about wishing the corruption of a story and atmosphere that could not be replicated in a movie.
This game's plot is basically "Lost Highway" by David Lynch. Also, some scenes were taken from "Blue Velvet" by David Lynch. You're welcome.
The first film was originally gonna be about Silent Hill 2 but the director thought the town should have an origin before making that film so that’s why the first film is like an origin story for the town somewhat. The reason he didn’t go through with the sequel was because of the negative reviews of the first one and Silent Hill Revalations was made by someone else which is why it’s a bad sequel. Supposedly the original director wants to make the Silent Hill 2 film but that’s just rumors
I love how in the sentence "The name of the envelope said... Mary" he takes a short pause to pronounce "Mary", showing that only remembering his wife hurts him. This game may have questionable voice acting but some lines are very emotional, at least for me.
I thought Angela’s voice acting when referring to the trauma James unintentionally provoked in her was so brutal to hear. In fact much of the voice acting has a lot of subtle nuance to its delivery.
When you consider when this game was made, the voice acting and cinematography were so well done.
Still my favourite cutscene in any game to date
still the best horror game I've ever played. Definitely in the top 10 video games of all time for me.
I'll never forget this delightful intro.
The game doesn't waste ANY time. No introduction of who this man is, no unnecessary flashbacks, just immediately starting on his journey and establishing his motivations.
Part of the reason why Silent Hill 2 is the best video game ever made.
Because It dosent try to expand on the lore but has its own unique tale. Which makes it great for newcomers as well who don't want to play the first game. They can just jump into silent hill 2.@@fowreeeeeeeel
I love this music
In my restless dreams,
I see that game.Silent Hill 2 .
You promised me you'd play it again someday.
But you never did.
The atmosphere and music , mixed with all the design and elements. After long time this game still captivating all my attention. I feel it in my stomach as soon as I listen the music again... in one second took me to silent hill ...
The remake will never capture the magic of the original. Guy Chi did such a great job, I can't believe they're remaking it without him
They called him but he found out that they called on a 5G phone. After that, he was pretty much done.
In case anyone like me wonder why does James run his hands over his face like that, apparently it’s a lucid dream technique people use to see if they are awake or not. So James is trying to see if he’s dreaming or not by looking in that mirror.
Oh I didnt know this. Thank you.
Great job with this upload. This is one of the higher quality uploads of this scene which is great as I wanted to use it as part of project for school, so thanks!
what kind of project was that?
Sad. But beautiful, really.
Right? I don't remember the exact quote, but someone said something like: "Melancholy is bitter... but also sweet".
in our special place
but you never did
Gata demais
I live on a Loch in Scotland and I swear when I look to the other side of the water, all I can see in my head is this outside shot of Silent hill
You actually aren’t far from where the background image here was taken. It was taken at Derwentwater in the Lake District, North of England- the town you see in the distance that is supposed to be Silent Hill is actually the town of Keswick.
I am addicted to this place, Silent Hill since 20 years, even if there is no new content related to Silent Hill I am going back to this place every year since 20 years. What a place, I will never forget it.
About that........
3:09 "Staring at the water," in Silent Hill, New York..
0:04 "Now do you remember? Who you are? What you were meant to do? I cheated death thanks to you."
I thinks This mirror scene Inspired MGSV ending
One of my favorite games of all time. My only regret is that I had the "twist" spoiled for me years a few years before I actually played through it. I often wonder what my experience with it would have been like had it not been in the context of knowing the spoiler.
the graphics back then blew me away in this scene,
One of the best openings of all time!
when he said "I got a letter"
In my restless dreams i see this game
Silent Hill
@@axayacatlacamapishtlimunoz9713 Konami promised they’d remake it again someday.....but they never did.
@@Mr.Honest247 well...I'm playing it now. I've almost reached mary's "special place"
I'm still waiting on that remake.
I got a remake
The name on the envelope said
"Konami"
Its ridiculous
Couldnt possibly be true
What a way to start a game.
where can I find this acoustic version of promise????
SIlent Hill 2 ost Letters
Look up SH2 track called _Wishful Thinking_ here on RUclips.
I got a letter
Geez, this scene gives me chils. The beginning of a legendary game
Emptiness has never felt so beautiful
That scene of when James looks out at the lake is my favorite video game scene.
The line when she say " You promised " you'd take me there has this very subtle and sad like the way the voice actor delivers it like she have gone thru this problem before it feels so real everytime i played it the voice is just soo genuine feeling we can feel it too
time to sample this and make some lofi lesgoo
Masterpiece game, masterpiece intro to go with it
In my restless dreams, i see that town... Hinamizawa. (reference to Higurashi cuz Ryukishi07 is the writer) cant believe its happening.
Fun fact: He's actually looking at the player in the mirror, not himself.
Like mgs5
I heard that was debunked and wasn’t true at all.
If you brighten it, you can clearly see it.
@@mrscantparry Not true. Ito confirmed this on twitter some time ago.
Guy Cihi may not be a great voice actor, but you'll never find a better James Sunderland.
He is James Sunderland...the voice was totally on point if you ask me, and don't let me start about Maria, one of the best female character and voice in the history of videogames. I adore this game.
Always fun reacquainting yourself with tank controls. It’s such a strange few minutes since we’ve been spoiled by modern games.
I feel bad not trying hard enough to understand tank controls, didn't end up really playing the silent hill games because of that xc
@@thesourstation636 Understandable though. If you didn’t grow up with them, it’s extremely unintuitive to pick up. The game sells you with atmosphere and intrigue but the suspension of disbelief is hit hard by the controls. I’m old enough to remember when tank controls were actually an improvement lol.
@@KitFoxboy thanks for that. I'm thinking that I'm ready to try to take my time and learn the controls now. It's definitely gonna feel unnatural at first but hey, maybe that'll make for some comedic/interesting moments.
@@thesourstation636You could always switch to a more 'conventional' control scheme in the settings.
you made me happy
Esto es arte
silent is that one game that creatures an amazing atmosphere and then right after be stuck in the bathroom because of the tank controls
Best horror game ever made
I got a letter, the name on the envelope said Konami ....
Always thought it sounded like he was singing the letter.
"Why do you keep playing this game?"
Maybe I should tell friends to watch Guy interviews.
Best 3 minutes in gaming history
0:00 - 0:20 has to be the biggest mood in history
Can I see that town again?
Someone please tell me what the song is that plays at 2:05
I will be eternally grateful.
It's the acoustic version of "Promise".
Alexander Drake letters
Alexander Drake
Wishful Thinking.
Letters. It’s a rare song not included in the ost
Wishful Thinking
i want to play this game
me. and when I finally did, I didn't want to anymore because I was scared. that was yesterday.
@@jin-yoshida did the same thing after beating the first monster at the beginning
@@gabsprado121212
There's also another horror Videogame Series called FEAR and it's about a girl named Alma.
Ooh
anyone know the name of the second song? the guitar song?
I think it’s also called “Promise” but I could be wrong. It’s also not in the available soundtrack, it’s only in the game sadly. They have a similar version in the actual soundtrack but it’s not ‘this’ exact acoustic version. Sad.
wishful thinking ruclips.net/video/ydOHnchttyI/видео.html
It's called _Wishful Thinking_ & it is on RUclips.
ambience
Poor guy
Lol play the game you will hate that guy
Can someone tell me what the song is after James came out of the bathroom?
Prisonic Fairytale
Especial
yabujin
we are back
but you never did…
I am SORRY but these new "reactions" are RUINING this so much!! Their overreactions are annoying.
Carti