+ Story + Music + Monsters + Atmosphere + Game length + Character design – Occasionally the camera and controls Silent Hill 4: The Room is the final entry in the legendary horror series from Team Silent and also its boldest experiment. At release it divided fans, but today it feels like a game ahead of its time. Combining both first- and third-person perspectives, an unusual structure, and a stronger focus on character psychology, it stands out as a unique survival horror experience. Instead of relying on pitch-black environments and a flashlight, the horror in Silent Hill 4 comes from suffocating atmosphere. Henry’s apartment, which first appears as a safe haven, gradually becomes a terrifying prison, with mysterious portals serving as his only escape. Each world Henry visits is grotesque, filthy, and unsettling, yet fascinatingly atmospheric. The story introduces several memorable characters – from Henry’s sympathetic neighbor Eileen Galvin to the chilling antagonist Walter Sullivan. The varied environments, such as the subway, forest, and hospital, keep the experience fresh while deepening the mystery. The monster design is among the very best in the series: rotting dogs, grotesquely mutated patients, eerie two-headed childlike creatures, and the unforgettable ghosts that cannot be killed. Combat isn’t flawless, but it offers a wide arsenal – from the classic steel pipe to the revolver, axe, pickaxe, shovel, or even a golf club. The atmosphere is further elevated by Akira Yamaoka’s unforgettable soundtrack, which perfectly balances melancholy and dread. Silent Hill 4: The Room demands patience and openness. It may not be perfect, but its originality and psychological depth have earned it cult status. Perhaps the most divisive entry in the series, yet time has shown that Silent Hill 4 holds a firm place in horror history.
But... fix the controls. Personalize them so as to remake our time belongs! And mutiplayer or LAN would also stabbed. When these things will be fixed and added, it will be great remake you can be proud. (And I'll change my review) :)
