Rumor No Longer: Silent Hill Origins Coming to the PS2

Around the middle of January, I posted Amazon and Gamefly listings for Silent Hill Origins and everyone was curious as to whether this was just some sort of mass slip-up or if it was a legitimate listing. Today, we received confirmation from Konami that Silent Hill Origins is indeed coming to the PS2 in May.

Acting as a prequel to the popular horror series, Silent Hill Origins follows troubled truck driver, Travis Grady, who gets stuck in Silent Hill while making a routine delivery. He quickly discovers that all is not well in the fog-smothered town, and that its shrouded streets hide grotesque creatures and dark secrets. Moreover, as he explores the seemingly abandoned town, Grady is confronted by crippling memories from his troubled past and it becomes clear he must escape from this horrid town while resolving the memories that have plagued him since childhood. Cool! Nothing is scarier than a demented truck driver trapped in a town overrun with demonic creatures.

The PS2 version will of course offer a visually enhanced version of the PSP version, with elements that are new to the franchise and it also promised to provide the player with an enhanced sensation of isolation. Creepy! While retaining the cinematic experience of the previous games, it also has an intuitive ‘Cineractive System’ that allows players to face down horrifying monsters while the control scheme changes intuitively for each situation. Players also have an enhanced camera system that actively tracks Travis, and fans of the series can will be happy to know that the original soundtrack was composed by Akira Yamaoka.

For more information, check back often as more details and screenshots are sure to emerge.

Via: Press Release

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