Review

Name	Reviewer	Quote	Score
GameSpot.com (Xbox)	Joe Fielder	The game's visuals have the distinct look of a PS2 game. Since that's not in and of itself a bad thing, the game looks good, but it's not the best-looking game on the Xbox. Looks aside, the Xbox-exclusive episode is the main attraction here.	7.9 out of 10
PlanetXbox.com (Xbox)	Jason D'Aprile	There are definite improvements in the Xbox version, however, and despite its faults, this is an involving and disturbing, if incredibly short-lived journey into horror...nowhere near as impressive as Silent Hill.	77 out of 100
IGN.com (Xbox)	Aaron Boulding	There's no additional fun hidden in the Xbox SH2, but the overall gloom of the franchise has never been so vivid.	8.2 out of 10
GameZone.com (Xbox)	Louis Bedigian	The people who will enjoy Restless Dreams the most are the ones who already own the game for PlayStation 2 (myself included). Gamers who never played SH2 before will not be able to appreciate all of the subtle differences, but they will be able to appreciate the graphics and the gameplay just as much as everyone else.	9.1 out of 10
GamesDomain.com (Xbox)	Mike Smith	It's not particularly gory, but it'll send chills down the most seasoned of horror fans' spines, especially if you play it as it should be played - at night and with the lights out.	4.0 out of 5
GamePro.com (Xbox)	Pong Sifu	Konami takes you on another surreal romp through the suburbs of Hell in Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams.	N/A
Game-Revolution.com (Xbox)	Duke	A terrifying, chilling, disturbing, and in every sense scary psychological horror game.	B+
GameSpot.com (PlayStation 2)	Joe Fielder	A much prettier, somewhat smarter but less-compelling game than the original.	7.7 out of 10
PlanetPS2.com (PlayStation 2)	David Hodgson	If "Resident Evil" was likened to "Night of the Living Dead," then think of Silent Hill 2 as "Twin Peaks," minus the damn fine coffee, but plus the atmospheric gloom and cast of insane deviants, with the entire mixture then taken out back into the woods, shot, hacked into small chunks, and buried.	87 out of 100
IGN.com (PlayStation 2)	Doug Perry	It's an experience that, excuse the Chaucerian, is sure to freak the crap out of you.	9.0 out of 10
PSX Nation (PlayStation 2)	Brian Shroom Gray	With solid puzzles, a great story, creepy settings, the most disgusting monsters ever and puzzles that simply rock, Silent Hill 2 has gained my respect in the survival horror genre. I must reiterate just how disturbing this game is so parents please keep your kids away. However if you are over 18 and want to be frightened, then look no further.	9.0 out of 10
GameZone.com (PlayStation 2)	Louis Bedigian	With a unique and interesting story, mind-blowing graphics, incredible soundtrack, great gameplay and FIVE endings, it’s hard to find fault with Silent Hill 2.	9.0 out of 10
TechTV.com (PlayStation 2)	Miguel Concepcion	Seldom has sound, vision, and control worked in such perfect harmony. Most players will find themselves wanting to play SH2 right after they finish it the first time.	5.0 out of 5
GameShark.com (PlayStation 2)	Savior	Things like reducing the on-screen fog, the chance to pick up a chainsaw as a weapon and multiple endings really make it a lot of fun to go through a few times.	9.6 out of 10
Outer-Edge.net (PlayStation 2)	Mr. Weishaar	Like a good horror story, Silent Hill 2 plays out slowly, giving you enough to keep you interested and on the edge of your seat. At the end, you feel satisfied with the outcome, regardless of its nature.	N/A
Zarf (PlayStation 2)	Andrew Plotkin	The biggest flaw of Silent Hill 2 is that it's on a par with Silent Hill -- better in some ways, weaker in others. SH set its standard by being a great leap beyond other horror games of its era; SH2 repeats the standard, but doesn't repeat the great leap.	N/A
PlayBoy.com (PlayStation 2)	Marc Saltzman	Quite simply, mature PS2 owners craving a creepy game that's perfect for playing with the lights out and speakers cranked, pick up a copy of Silent Hill 2 and you will not be disappointed.	N/A
TotalVideoGames.com (PlayStation 2)	Staff	The graphics at first may seem to be a little too grainy, however the atmosphere created from it is pure genius.	N/A
IntoLiquidSky.net (PlayStation 2)	Slasher Thrasher	Overall, with its flaws, Silent Hill 2 is one gaming experience no one will be quick to forget. It uses a combination of sight, sound, imagery and imagination to create the scariest game on any home console.	A
GameZilla.com (PlayStation 2)	Rob Madison	It was a little slow at times and the control issues were frustrating, but the great story, incredible atmosphere and just plain creepiness made it all worthwhile.	Fans Only
GamesDomain.co.uk (PlayStation 2)	Jayne Bowen	t's scary, beautifully imaginative and just when you think it's got as mad and twisted as it possibly could you're treated to a stranger puzzle, harder opponent to beat or even just a deeply twisted environment to explore.	N/A
GamePro.com (PlayStation 2)	Star Dingo	SH2 makes more effective use of shadows, lighting, and sound than 99 percent of the Hollywood horror movies made in the last 20 years.	N/A
GameCritics.com (PlayStation 2)	Matt Weise and Mike Doolittle	It's ballsy, creative, and not afraid to be different. Not everyone may like it, but make no mistake: as far as horror goes, this is as real as it gets.	8.0 out of 10
Game-Revolution.com (PlayStation 2)	Duke	It eats into your brain (mmmmmm.....) and you won't even notice how jittery you've become until the cat suddenly jumps into your lap and you fling your controller at the ceiling.	A-
The Electric Playground (PlayStation 2)	Chris Hudak	Amid its many puzzles, creepy scares and flurries of combat, Silent Hill 2 has moments that are so human and painful--forget about horror for the moment--that they elevate the experience from a mere videogame to a jarring, unsettling look at pain, loss, despair and dread.	10.0 out of 10