Can Silent Hill: The Short Message Save The Franchise?
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Even though the series is in dire straits, could be poised to save it. Once upon a time, was the first and last name in survival horror. It had a series of hits in its early years: the creepily atmospheric original in 1999, followed by the captivating emotional journey of. Gameplay wise, the series began to stagnate a bit beginning with, but remained pretty consistent in its innovative horror narratives for several years to come.
That all changed beginning in 2014. The teaser was met with universal delight and acclaim. creator Hideo Kojima, director Guillermo del Toro, and actor Norman Reedus were attached to the reality-warping sequel, which sounded like the kick in the pants needed. But after conflicts arose, Kojima parted ways with Konami, and was abruptly canceled. The franchise has languished in limbo ever since — until 2022, when a spate of new announcements hinted at a Silent Hill revival. The unannounced could replace , but does it really have what it takes?
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Despite lacking an official confirmation from Konami, plot details of have already been made publicly available in a filing by The Australian Classification Board, which was subsequently reported on by . The filing appears to have since been removed from the ACB’s site, but is reproduced in full via. It includes an in-depth description of the game’s plot, which suggests that takes full advantage of what makes classic work.
centers on a woman named Anita, as she explores the apartment building in Germany where her friend Maya previously took her own life. As she wanders through the halls, Anita discovers evidence that points to Maya's
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