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Silent Hill
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Horror, Adventure |
| Developer | KCET |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Silent Hill |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 38 |
Developed by KCET and published by Konami, Silent Hill arrived on the PlayStation in 1999 as a horror game. It blends horror and adventure elements.
It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Among the 26 PS1 horror games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Silent Hill series. KCET also made Pro Evolution Soccer, Suikoden II and International Superstar Soccer Pro 98 for the PS1.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to be spooked
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you scare easily or dislike scarce resources
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Silent Hill is like
Horror games build dread through atmosphere, limited resources and enemies you would rather avoid than fight. Survival horror in particular makes every bullet count.
Tip for newcomers: Conserve ammunition and healing items, explore carefully, and play with the lights off for the full effect.
Silent Hill cheats & codes
22 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| RCJC Pad 1 | 700BBD52
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|---|---|
| RCJC Pad 2 | 700BBD7E
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| AnAc Pad 1 | 700BBD50
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| AnAc Pad 2 | 700BBD7C
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| PAL2NTSC | 3424C5D5
BBC9 |
| Y-Fix | 842474D4
1CC8 |
Silent Hill walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Silent Hill.
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Silent Hill FAQ
When did Silent Hill come out on the PS1?
Silent Hill was released for the PlayStation in 1999.
Who made Silent Hill?
It was developed by KCET and published by Konami.
Is Silent Hill multiplayer?
No. Silent Hill is a single-player game.
How long does Silent Hill take to play?
As a horror game, Silent Hill typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Silent Hill on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.