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Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (Wii, PSP, PlayStation 2)

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Lack of weapons ups scary ante in survival horror game.

parents & educators say
  • 67% say there are positive role models
  • 33% say violence is an issue
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that the survival horror game Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is filled with creepy imagery that can terrify kids and thus is intended for players 17 and up. The creepy imagery -- ranging from blood-smeared rooms with shadows running past you to twisted pink demons who gyrate towards you to nightmares with little children in trouble or a hanging teenager -- make it not appropriate for kids. But parents should know the main protagonist does not carry any weapons and so he must run for his life when pursued by creatures. There are references to sex and drugs in the game, too, as well as foul language.

Educational value: Not applicable.
Positive messages: Overall, you are running from evil (without weapons) and solving puzzles to uncover what happened here in the town of Silent Hill. While there's some adult content, this game doesn't promote a bad message.
Positive role models: The main character, Harry, is a good role-model because he's trying to find and protect his daughter and solve a mystery surrounding this creepy town. He doesn't use weapons to fight enemies -- rather he solves puzzles and runs away from combat.  
Ease of play: The game is fairly easy to pick up and play on the Nintendo Wii  (the one we played).
Violence: As with past Silent Hill video games, this sequel involves demons that chase you -- but unlike its predecessors, Harry doesn't fight back as he has no weapons. He just runs, but is quite terrifying. The violence is seen if the creatures attack you (opposed to the other way around). Blood can also be seen smeared on walls and floors.
Sex: A couple visual, audio, and text-based references to sex ranging from posters and mannequins with half-naked women (no nudity) to explicit graffiti (e.g. "cheerleader whore" scribbled on the bathroom wall, near a cartoon drawing of a topless woman) to sexual questions the player must answer in a psychiatric exam ("I enjoy role-playing during sex," etc.)
Language: Some inappropriate words can be heard including "s--t," "assh-le," "bitch," "damn" and "hell."
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Some drug references on posters including references and imagery related to cocaine and marijuana. At the start of the game, a man pours liquor into a glass and sips it. One flashback sequence shows a girl smoking a cigarette.  
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about how much scarier this game is compared to other survival horror titles because you don't have any means to fight back. Doesn't it add to the fear factor that you are unarmed yet in a town crawling with demons? How can you solve this nightmarish mystery without any tools other than a flashlight and cell phone?

What's the story?

What's the story?
If you thought the Nintendo Wii was all about cute cartoon mascots and arcade sports games, you might be surprised to boot up Konami's SILENT HILL: SHATTERED MEMORIES, a "Mature"-rated horror game that will likely send chills up your spine. It's definitely one to play after the kiddies go to bed, but fans of the series (or scary movies) will be pleasantly surprised the Nintendo Wii (as well as PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable) can deliver chills and thrills. Shattered Memories might be considered a spin on the original 10 year-old game, where the game's protagonist, Harry Mason, wakes up after a car accident outside of the spooky town of Silent Hill, only to find his daughter Cheryl is missing. From a third-person perspective, he wanders the snow-covered town to find answers but in doing so, discovers a chilling secret about the town, its inhabitants, and how he fits into this story. The unique aspect of this game is that Harry has no weapons, so his is constantly on the run trying to avoid the demons.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Yes, it is. Silent Hill: Shattered Memories works on a number of levels -- including the story, pacing, combat, controls, and production values. Armed only with a flashlight and cell phone (for information, camera, map, and more), Harry must avoid nightmarish creatures while navigating through abandoned malls, amusement parks, hotels, fishing docks, and wooded areas. The Wii Remote is your flashlight in this dark game, which helps create atmosphere and tension (including haunting nightmare imagery), while escaping demons who jump out of the shadows or chase you down icy streets -- without you donning any weapons -- is downright frightening. Plus, this sequel challenges you to think, too, as it's packed with adventure game-like puzzles and encourages exploration to help solve this epic mystery. While it's adult content means it's not for players under 17 years of age, gamers who want a mature experience on the Nintendo Wii won't be disappointed with one of the last games to debut in 2009.

Note: Despite some differences in how the game is controlled, the Nintendo Wii, PS2 and PSP versions of the game are the same.

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Game Details
Available on: Nintendo Wii, PSP, PlayStation 2
Not available online
Genre: Survival Horror
Developer: Konami
Released on: December 10, 2009
Price: 49.99
ESRB Rating: M for Blood, Drug Reference, Language, Sexual Themes, Violence
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This review was written by Marc Saltzman
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
  • 67% say there are positive role models
  • 33% say violence is an issue
  • 33% say there are positive messages
  • 33% say language is an issue
  • 33% say they noticed product placement
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gbboone
teen, 15 years old
2
 
Horrid
I'd rater have a kid watch SAW
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uinyad
teen, 17 years old
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Really common sense you guys overate games so badly its so stupid and normally rate films. why? This game is not that violent and whatever game exept for the halo series that is rated M you guys say its no kids. People come to this site too see different ratings than the esrb and not just the same thing. Anyway this game has almost no violence but it is scary for younger kids so I dont recomend it for younger kids. It has a lot of language but no f words. It has sex references. Overall 12 and up in my opinion
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Krazyinlove91
teen, 13 years old
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Dang
id rather have my 4 yrs old brother watch Saw!!
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m.logan
teen, 14 years old
7
 
ITS FINE
it is very suitable for ages 7 and above because it had no sexual scenes or bad language so it is fine and i would recommend this for children that do not have nightmares.
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lelamya
kid, 11 years old
17
 
for kidz
love it
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skeleanimal94
teen, 17 years old
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a good game not for kids
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cerealkiller189
teen, 13 years old
7
 
DON'T OVERRATE THIS!!
This is not even violent or scary at all.the demons look cheesy and this makes everything you've ever played look like Saw.Ive got this for my Wii and PS2 .I play it 5-16 hours a week because it's so boring.It dosent manage to get me with that sense of hopelessness and 'there is no escape' kind of feeling that the other Silent Hill games manage to achieve so greatly.aThis has the least xpsychological horror and violence in an M rated survival horror I've seen so far.
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mahfit
kid, 12 years old
14
 
Most Likley Innopropiate (75%)
WOW this game is just a freak show. its like saw but WORSE. i think your child should play Call Of Duty: Morden Warfare 2 BEFORE the play this. or let them play teens if yopur strict. Just See If They Are Mature Enough To Act To A little Bit Less Voilent Game Before You Let Your Child Play THIS game. Thanks Again, Mahfit. If You Like My Reviews view more things that are on the edge I reveiw for almost Anything.
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bigt12
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ok
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BeyondBD
teen, 16 years old
14
 
This is what I'm talking about! This is the new start of the survival horror genre--this is a masterpeice, and is one of my all time favorite silent hill games. The ending made a gawk (not going to spoil it) and it does not follow the story of the original silent hill from 1999 which it was remade, but none the less, this is a great game. I hope more games will continue on the stepping stone that this game made, it is still in the raw stages. The new take on silent hill needs to be played by all fans of this survival horror franchise.
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ChernovFan100
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Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Wii Review
If you're a fan of mature games on the Wii this is one of the best if not the best. There is no violence in the game as the main protagonist Harry Mason carries no weapons throughout the entire game. Some scenes may scare some players but once you know when are where they happen the game isn't scary at all. There are some references to sex as towards the end of the game you get "hot and heavy" with one of the other characters but nothing explicit is shown. You won''t see the ending coming and the game is very immersive and has excellent graphics for a Wii game. One of the best games I've ever played!!!
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TheRapDude
parent of 13 year old
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NOT FOR KIDS!
This game is awesome, i loved it. Note: This is not a game for kids!
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