The first chapter of Konami's horror series in particular, published in the now distant 1999 just as an exclusive title to push the sales of the first PlayStation console, became the main competitor of the Resident Evil series, representing a very valid alternative within the genre of horror and survival horror games while using profoundly different game mechanics. In fact, Silent Hill has always been a series that bases its horror component on a form of psychological terror constantly instilled in the player's mind through an oppressive and claustrophobic atmosphere, rather than on the so-called "jump-scare", typical instead of many of the products. belonging to the horror genre.
Precisely these mechanics are what made the Silent Hill franchise unique within the entire world videogame panorama and which allowed it to conquer enormous success with critics and audiences, the the same audience that for years has been clamoring for a new chapter in the series, which according to numerous recent rumors could be a remake or reboot of Silent Hill for PlayStation 5. To find out more, here is the story of Silent Hill from its birth to the present day.