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| genre = Survival horror | modes = Single-player }} is a survival horror video game published by Konami for the PlayStation 2 and developed by Team Silent, a production group within Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo. The game was released in September 2001 as the second installment in the ''Silent Hill'' series. An extended version of the game was published for Xbox in December of the same year, containing a short bonus scenario and other minor additions. It was later ported to the Microsoft Windows operating system in 2002. A remastered high-definition version of the game was released for the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 in 2012 as part of the ''Silent Hill HD Collection''. While set in the series' eponymous fictional American town, ''Silent Hill 2'' is not a direct sequel to 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 strongly resembles her, he searches for her and discovers the truth about her death. Additional material in re-releases and ports included ''Born from a Wish'', a sub-scenario which focuses on Maria before she and James meet. ''Silent Hill 2'' uses a third-person view and gameplay places a greater emphasis on finding items and solving riddles than combat. Psychological aspects such as the gradual disappearance of Mary's letter were added to the game. More humanoid than their counterparts in the preceding game, some of the monsters were designed as a reflection of James' subconscious. References to real world history, films and literary works can also be found in the game. ''Silent Hill 2'' was positively received by the audience and critics. Within the month of its release in North America, Japan, and Europe, over one million copies were sold, with the greatest sales in North America. English-language critics praised the atmosphere, graphics, story and monster designs of ''Silent Hill 2'', but criticized the controls as difficult to use. Since its release, the game appeared on several critics' top lists for its story and use of metaphors, psychological horror and taboo topics as well as its soundtrack/sound design. It is now considered by many critics to be the greatest horror game of all-time, and is widely recognized as one of the greatest video games of all time. ==Gameplay== The objective of ''Silent Hill 2'' is to guide the player character, James Sunderland, through the monster-filled town of Silent Hill as he searches for his deceased wife. The game features a third-person view, with various camera angles.〔 The default control for ''Silent Hill 2'' has James moving in the direction that he is facing when the player tilts the analog stick upwards.〔 ''Silent Hill 2'' does not use a heads-up display; to check James' health, location, and items, the player must enter the pause-game menu to review his status.〔 Throughout the game, James collects maps, which can only be read if there is sufficient light or when his flashlight is on.〔 He also updates relevant maps to reflect locked doors, clues, and obstructions,〔 and writes down the content of all documents for future reference.〔 Much of the gameplay consists of navigating the town and finding keys or other items to bypass doors or other obstructions, with less focus on killing enemies.〔 Occasionally puzzles will be presented, often with riddles left for the player to interpret.〔 The difficulty levels of the enemies and the puzzles are determined independently by the player before starting the game.〔 James keeps a radio with him, which alerts him to the presence of creatures by emitting static, allowing him to detect them even through the thick fog.〔 He also tilts his head in the direction of a nearby item or monster.〔 For combat, he finds three melee weapons and three firearms over the course of the game, with another two melee weapons unlocked during replays.〔 "Health" restoratives and ammunition can be found throughout the game.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Silent Hill 2」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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