Yes, I did say it, you already read it here on Destructoid, so allow me to clarify the difference: Previously we had speculation, and now thanks to Konami we have facts. Unfortunately, we don’t have much fact beyond the actual confirmation — no release dates, no extra goodies, no cheat code where you can play as Pyramid Head, etc. I’m afraid if you want to be excited, for now it’ll just have to be over the game itself.
Some people didn’t enjoy Origins very much (click that link only if you have a sense of humor,) but I had no real issues with it and enjoyed it very much for what it was. Sure, it’s not Silent Hill 2, but frankly the day Konami outdoes that chapter of the series is the day I swear allegiance to the Republican party.
Considering the price tag of the PSP version, I wonder if the PS2 version will be the same or if it will be more. I would imagine it would make gamers angry if they had to pay more for the same game, but it certainly wouldn’t be the first time any of us were raped by being fanboys (or girls, for that matter.)
Hit the jump for the full press song and dance.
SILENT HILL® ORIGINS IN DEVELOPMENT FOR PLAYSTATION®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
Survival Horror Title Makes Transition from Handheld to Console
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – January 22, 2008 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today confirmed speculation that Silent Hill® Origins, released last year for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system is in fact currently in development for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. Now PlayStation 2 system owners will have the opportunity to experience this frightening and popular survival horror game, complete with signature sound and music from renowned Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka.
“Console gamers can now expect the same chilling, suspenseful and fear-filled experience that handheld gamers encountered when we released Silent Hill Origins on the PSP system,” said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “This is their chance to learn more of the mystery and mythos surrounding Silent Hill that’s been hinted at in earlier games and made the series such a success.”
Players take on the role of Travis Grady, a lone truck driver making a routine delivery when he makes an unfortunate detour to the mysterious town of Silent Hill. Players must help Travis escape the city’s horrific inhabitants and unravel the mystery of the strange hallucinations from Travis’ past, visions that have plagued him since childhood.
Updated controls maximize combat, allowing Travis to use his fists, his wits and an array of weapons including a meat cleaver, pool cue and sledgehammer to fight his way through the nightmarish world of Silent Hill and face multiple endings based on his actions.
For more information, please visit www.konami.com.
