It's A Terrible Time To Be A Silent Hill Fan
screenrant.comFor almost two decades, the franchise has not had the best of luck with critical or commercial reception — for good reason, the last outstanding game released under the banner was arguably back in 2004. Although this may change with three upcoming games and a movie, the latest release,, as well as a steady stream of disheartening rumors has made it a terrible time to be a fan.
With a history going back to 1999, has been a mainstay in the video game industry; however, this iconic franchise has suffered in recent years, with the last completed dedicated video game release coming all the way back in 2012. Following the cancelation of a well-received project in 2014, the franchise has seemed dead in the water. Despite this, in Fall 2022 a number of announcements were made; however, they have yet to impress fans and could represent the final breaths of a once iconic franchise.
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The first experience to be released since the poorly received in 2012 and the short-lived in 2014, has been laden with numerous controversies and is the victim of countless criticisms from the fanbase — with good reason. The GenVid Interactive series is neither a TV show nor a game; it is a sort of amalgamation of the two forms of media. However, the CGI TV show with interactive elements, as it is widely labeled online, has not gone down well with veteran Silent Hill players.
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Fan reaction has been nearly universally poor, with common criticisms noting 's lackluster story, cluttered UI, undercooked minigames, and poor battle passes — in addition to accusations of predatory pay-to-win
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