Shattered Memories For Ps2/PSP AND Wii

[KAOz]

"Konami reinvents its first Silent Hill classic, as Shattered Memories arrives to scare on Wii, PSP and PlayStation 2
Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH is to bring its terrifying Silent Hill series to Wii™ as Silent Hill: Shattered Memories heads to the Nintendo system for the first time in Autumn. The game, a clever reimagining of the now out of print first Silent Hill title, will also be released for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) and PlayStation®2 at the same time.

While the game shares its twisting plot with the original PlayStation game, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories takes a different path in many, many ways. Characters can be approached but will offer different responses and be found in different places, while new clues and gameplay paths can be followed. The title follows Harry Mason, as he attempts to unravel the mystery of his missing daughter, Cheryl. A broken man, Mason’s investigations lead him to the mist-shrouded, snowy streets of Silent Hill: a malevolent town where the shadows play host to a wealth of evil, misshapen creatures.

Designed to make full use of the Wii’s unique controllers, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories uses the Wii Remote™ as a torch and cell phone as Mason looks for clues. The torch is vital for scouring the darkened, abandoned buildings of Silent Hill, while the phone acts as a secondary user interface, allowing the player to access maps via its GPS capabilities and take pictures of interesting elements. Likewise, the Wii Remote also can be used to pick up, examine and manipulate items to solve puzzles along the journey. Such technology was not available when the original Silent Hill was released in 1999, and its inclusion showcases Konami’s determination to enhance the playing experience with new, available technology.

Also new to Shattered Memories is a psyche profile element, which monitors every aspect of player’s reactions – from where they explore first, items that have been examined, and their reaction to those they meet. Small visual elements will also be altered slightly, adding to the oppressing atmosphere where nothing is what it seems. The psyche profile will adapt Harry’s actions as and when he meets normal-looking people or the game’s many inhuman denizens.

While the PSP® and PlayStation®2 will feature a more familiar control system, both games will boast the new additions, and are certain to entrance hardened fans of Silent Hill and newcomers alike. All three games are being developed by Climax, the team behind the acclaimed Silent Hill: Origins for PSP® and PlayStation®2, and will also feature an all-new soundtrack by series creator Akira Yamaoka.

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories will be released for Wii™, PSP® (PLAYSTATION®Portable) and PlayStation®2 in Autumn 2009. "

Official PR up on Gamespress

And yes, I figured it deserved it's own thread acctually so it doesn't get lost in the other one.
WANNAFIGHTABOUTIT?

But in all seriousness, my point still stands about the game, though it's a bigger chance I might check it out now for the Ps2.

Still think the idea is crap though.

[Tabris]

Well the fact that it's coming out on PSP and PS2 makes me slightly less pissy and a whole hell of a lot more likely to buy the damn game.

Not gonna be redundant as I've stated my opinion probably 5 times now. I'm iffy about it as a whole but it also sounds brilliant. We'll find out when it comes out~

[Cenobite, that cute pariah]

I'm cautiously optimistic about this.

Using the Wiimote as a flashlight sounds great to me. The more I'm hearing about the game, the more I like the sound of it.

[Vaco Deus]

I still think its a bad idea.

I may hold a candlelight vigil and play Crying Blood In Heaven off of SH1's OST because thats where the series is now

[Cenobite, that cute pariah]

Melodramatic much? The game isn't even out and you're already burying it.

The Resident Evil remake was just as good, arguably better, then the original Resident Evil. Yet people won't even give this one a chance? Pathetic. Yahtzee was right about fandom. I'm honestly ashamed to be associated with it at times like this.

[Vaco Deus]

Nah, I don't think I am. Its my opinion.

As stated in the other thread, I'd be more accepting of this if this were a whole new game but since its butchering the first.

I'm in the same boat as KAOz on this one.

I defended Homecoming while everyone else tore it apart before the release and now its the opposite for this game.

[Cenobite, that cute pariah]

Apr 6, 2009 22:34:30 GMT Vaco Deus said:

but since its butchering the first.

This is my point though: How do you know that? The game isn't out yet.

Sure, there's a perfectly valid chance the game will totally blow when it comes out. But, to cite the Resident Evil remake again, there's an equally valid chance that it will be quite good.

The original Silent Hill is a cult game dating back to before video games really hit their mainstream stride. I love the first SH to death, and I just don't see how the potential of exposing the story to a whole new audience is a bad thing.

Hell, a friend of mine jumped on to the series with SH2 and has never been able to find a copy of SH1, at least at a reasonable price. She's excited by the news of Shattered Memories because she'll finally be able to try out the first story.

Even if Shattered Memories does turn out bad, its not like the Konami Police are going to show up at your door on release day and break your PS1 disc.

[chackan]

Oh hell YEAH!!!! I was having these RAGE experiences because of this wii exclusivity but now that it's been announced for the PSP I may rejoice in peace!

Now I just need to wait for more info and some pics

[blacky]

Not that I am ageist about consoles or anything, but why isn't it aiming for current gen consoles? (The Wii doesn't count, it's a gamecube with a stick) I really would like to see the silent hil series to step up and get to the game quality of GTA4 or MGS4.

[AlexY]

Apr 6, 2009 22:41:39 GMT Cenobite, that cute pariah said:

Apr 6, 2009 22:34:30 GMT Vaco Deus said:

but since its butchering the first.

This is my point though: How do you know that? The game isn't out yet.

We have this:

www.rehorror.net/v20/graphical-comparison

And then we have:


->

[Cenobite, that cute pariah]

A still from an 10 year old in-game cinematic vs a bit of concept art.

Your point?


OMG! HARRY HAS GLASSES! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Give me a fucking break.

[blacky]

On the plus side, harry's hair no longer looks like it's trying to escape from his head

[Cenobite, that cute pariah]

Apr 6, 2009 23:46:49 GMT @blacky said:

On the plus side, harry's hair no longer looks like it's trying to escape from his head

*snort* Take a laugh point if you collect them.

[chackan]

Apr 6, 2009 23:46:49 GMT @blacky said:

On the plus side, harry's hair no longer looks like it's trying to escape from his head

LOL you got that one right xD

Not that I am ageist about consoles or anything, but why isn't it aiming for current gen consoles? (The Wii doesn't count, it's a gamecube with a stick) I really would like to see the silent hil series to step up and get to the game quality of GTA4 or MGS4.

The same reason why Climax didn't made SH: Origins for the PS3 in the first place and made in for the PSP. Maybe they feel more comfortable not trying to compete with those big blockbusters like KZ2, MGS4, Uncharted, etc that boasts immense and incredible graphics and can do awesome artistically things but without the same powerhouse label in it.

[Lolli]

I read through some of the article and I actually think the creators are onto something:
"As a child, you don't have dreams about beating on zombies with pipes. You dream of being chased of being unable to escape. We wanted to make our nightmare sequences just that-nightmares."
I think it will make the game scarier knowing you can't fight the monsters you face. Having a gun in the first game gave you sense of security but this version doesn't give you that to rely on. I actually think it sounds pretty good to be honest. Some fans are bound to freak out about it but just think of it as an alternate universe thing. After all you can't remake a game and say it's canon after the original game has already made its mark.