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Silent Hill 2 – reviews and rating

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Silent Hill 2 has a rating of 88% based on a single review by Game Informer. The game was released on September 24, 2001 for PC and PlayStation 2. Players on RAWG rate the game 88%.

Updated Mar 24, 2025

What critics praise

„Despite the difficult revelations Silent Hill 2 unveils along the way and how uncomfortable the experience made me (by design) I was eager to immediately start the journey again after seeing the credits.“

8,8/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Sep 24, 2001
Platforms: pc
Genres: Shooter, Adventure, Action
Reviews count: 1

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FAQ

What is the rating of Silent Hill 2?

Silent Hill 2 has a rating of 88% based on a single review by Game Informer.

When was Silent Hill 2 released?

Silent Hill 2 was released on September 24, 2001.

What platforms is Silent Hill 2 available on?

Silent Hill 2 is available for PC and PlayStation 2.

Is Silent Hill 2 worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 88%, Silent Hill 2 is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to Silent Hill 2?

Games similar to Silent Hill 2 are for example Darwin's Paradox, SUPER BOMBERMAN R 2, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Silent Hill f and Cronos: The New Dawn.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

1 80

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#49 of 184 games released in 2001 better than 74 % of games
#2 of 2 games released in 2001 on pc better than 0 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language1 reviews 88%
Foreign critics1 reviews 80%
Players (RAWG)392 votes 88%

Local critics rate the game higher by 8 %.

How players rate it

Exceptional 66 %
Recommended 20 %
Meh 6 %
Skip 8 %

392 votes · RAWG

Reviews

8,8/10

Game Informer Mar 24, 2025

Despite the difficult revelations Silent Hill 2 unveils along the way and how uncomfortable the experience made me (by design) I was eager to immediately start the journey again after seeing the credits.

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