One of the most frightening franchises in video game history has another sequel on the way. Konami has recently announced that Silent Hill 5 is on its way for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The story is darker, the graphics have been upped with high-definition properties and scares...well...obviously they’re scarier.
”The game follows Alex Shepherd, a war veteran returning home from an overseas tour of duty to investigate the mysterious disappearance of his younger brother, Joshua. His travels will lead him through the small, insular community of Shepherd's Glen and eventually through the hauntingly empty streets of Silent Hill”.
This latest game returns with an all new combat system that allows for offensive (and get this) defensive maneuvers. Players will also face a great many challenges with various puzzles and problem solving scenarios. Because really, what’s a Silent Hill game without getting stuck on a puzzle?
"Silent Hill 5 is an international, cross-cultural production, with leading development talent from around the globe collaborating to raise the bar even higher for this incredible series," said Brian Christian, Vice President of Product Development at Konami. "With gritty graphics and sound that create a haunting atmosphere to all-new visceral gameplay elements, Silent Hill 5 truly epitomizes the extent to which next-generation hardware can enhance the player's overall gaming experience."
We’ll have screenshots and trailers up soon enough. Be sure to check in at our E3 Coverage Center for more information and news on Silent Hill 5, which is due out in 2008. You can also visit the Official Silent Hill 5 Website for more info.
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