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Silent Hill 3 follows the story of Heather Mason, the adopted daughter of Harry Mason. The story is set 17 years after the original Silent Hill and begins in a shopping mall. Heather falls asleep in a diner called Happy Burger. She dreams of being at the Lakeside Amusement Park in Silent Hill, it isn't until she dies in her dream that she wakes up.
The story continues with Heather entering and leaving Silent Hill in various forms. Her first entry into Silent Hill is via a elevator that takes her down into the darkness. There she must find a way to escape the hell of Silent Hill and return back to the 'normal' world.
Her time spent in and out of Silent Hill is not a lonely one. In fact she meets several people who from Silent Hill. The main being the leader of 'The Order' a cult set up in Silent Hill and is lead by Claudia Wolf . Claudia wants to birth a god to bring 'Paradise' to this world, a paradise free of pain and darkness. Claudia intends to birth the god through Heather and to end the world that Alessa has created.
Considered one of the best Silent Hill games to date Silent Hill 3 has also been made into a full length feature film. Although loosely based on the game Silent Hill: Revelation does still contain key elements from the game and is a follow up to the Original Silent Hill Film.
Release Dates:
Europe: May 23rd 2003
Japan: July 3rd 2003
North America: August 6th 2003.
The Game was also included in the EU only Silent Hill Collection for the PS2 and The HD collection available for PS3 and Xbox 360.
The story continues with Heather entering and leaving Silent Hill in various forms. Her first entry into Silent Hill is via a elevator that takes her down into the darkness. There she must find a way to escape the hell of Silent Hill and return back to the 'normal' world.
Her time spent in and out of Silent Hill is not a lonely one. In fact she meets several people who from Silent Hill. The main being the leader of 'The Order' a cult set up in Silent Hill and is lead by Claudia Wolf . Claudia wants to birth a god to bring 'Paradise' to this world, a paradise free of pain and darkness. Claudia intends to birth the god through Heather and to end the world that Alessa has created.
Considered one of the best Silent Hill games to date Silent Hill 3 has also been made into a full length feature film. Although loosely based on the game Silent Hill: Revelation does still contain key elements from the game and is a follow up to the Original Silent Hill Film.
Release Dates:
Europe: May 23rd 2003
Japan: July 3rd 2003
North America: August 6th 2003.
The Game was also included in the EU only Silent Hill Collection for the PS2 and The HD collection available for PS3 and Xbox 360.
Heather Mason
Heather Mason is a 17 year girl and adopted Daughter of Harry Mason. The lead character in Silent Hill 3 she must escape the darkness of Silent Hill and stop Claudia Wolf from birthing a god. Her father Harry Mason from the original Silent Hill also makes an appearance in Silent Hill 3.
Vincent Smith
Vincent Smith is the priest of the order and has helped in building and controlling the finances of the church. Although a mysterious character Vincent does indeed help Heather with her task of stopping Claudia. On several occasions he gives Heather directions and materials that she needs and even tries to convince Claudia himself to not go ahead with the birthing of god.
Leonard WOlf
Leonard Wolf is the father of Claudia Wolf. He has been banished to the Brookhaven hospital and is considered mental by 'The Order'. When Heather receives a phone call from him he tells her that he has the Seal of Metatron which can be used to stop the birthing of the god. Heather has to find Leonard in the hopes of stopping Claudia. Although within the game you never see the human form of Leonard, he does appear in the film before being transformed into the monstrous creature he is in the game.
I love experiencing Silent Hill from Heather's perspective and seeing her transformation after everything she goes through." - Jill Schrader |
Claudia Wolf
Leader of 'The Order', Claudia Wolf wants to birth a god and bring 'Paradise' to this world. She believes a god born from such anger and darkness would not wish to create a matching world and she believes this god would create a world free of all evil. She was abused by her father, Leonard Wolf who she despises.
Douglas Cartland
Douglas is a private detective hired by Claudia to find and bring Heather to Silent Hill. When Douglas finds out that Claudia has lied about Heather he continues to aid Heather within Silent Hill.
Robbie the rabbit
Robbie the rabbit is a large pink rabbit that is found in several places within Silent Hill 3. Mainly at the Lakeside Amusement park in which large versions of Robbie are seen on the floors and benches of the park. The larger versions appear to be costumes with blood around the mouth and chest. Presumably the wearer is dead inside.
Robbie also appears in doll form. Although he plays no real part in the game it does seem like he is watching the player. Robbie also features in other games including Silent Hill: Homecoming and Silent Hill 4. He is also featured in the sequel to the original Silent Hill film, Silent Hill: Revelation. |
Slurper
The slurper appears to have human legs but with large stump like arms. Its head is long like an ant eater. They attack in several ways. They can knock their victim down by charging into them and then stomping onto them. They can also bite the legs of their victim to either kill or cause the victim to fall down.
Numb body
The Numb Body can be found in various sizes and in many locations around Silent Hill. Easily avoidable, they do attack in groups. Their only method of attack is 'head butt' their victim. When found in groups they are more dangerous. Better to avoid than waste ammo.
A similar creature can be found in Silent Hill: Revelation however this creature has more of a human like appearance. Memory of alessa
The Memory of Alessa is another boss that Heather has to fight. Memory of Alessa is found waiting for Heather in the Amusement Park. Waiting at the Carousel for Heathers arrival she attacks right way. Heather must 'kill' Alessa three times before she is finally defeated. The Memory of Alessa only attacks because Claudia tells her of Heather having the new god inside of her and Alessa must stop the birth of this god.
The memory of Alessa also appears in Silent Hill: Revelation, also in the same scene but no fight endures. |
Split Worm
The Split Worm is the first boss Heather must kill. Although not the most difficult of bosses Heather must kill the Split Worm to return to the 'normal' world. Found in the basement of the Central Square Shopping Centre the Split Worm's heads split open to reveal a large mouth which protrudes from the opening in its head. It attacks by hitting the ground to cause a small quake like attack and can lunge out to bite its victims.
A sort of tribute to the Split Worm is created in Silent Hill: Revelation. The Mannequin Spider in the film has a head that is also split vertically down and opens to reveal the same characteristics of the Split Worm. Closer
Very similar to the Mandarin from Silent Hill 2, the Closer attacks by swinging its club like arms around. They can also attack by using a blade like weapon that appears from the tips of their 'arms'. Their first appearance is in Heather's nightmare.
Missionary
The Missionary is once again a Boss in Silent Hill. Ordered by Claudia to kill Heather. He can attack using the large blades he carries in both hands. The Missionary is fast not only in movement but also at deflecting bullets and attacks. Heather must fight him on the rooftop of her and Harry's home, the Daisy Villa Apartments. The moment before this battle Heather discovers a heart breaking reveal.
The Missionary also appears in Silent Hill: Revelation. In the film its appearance is slightly different to that in Silent Hill 3 and it is also female. Silent Hill 3 is my favorite because of Heather's amazing character. A teenager encounters her worst nightmare becomes her reality, and the coping with loss and revenge" - Tyler Pierce |
Valtiel:
Valtiel is not a direct threat to Heather, although sinister he is more of a passive creature. Heather first see's him when she going down the elevator into Silent Hill. He is seen hanging up nurses to presumably torture them. Through the game he is seen in various part of Silent Hill and even in cut scenes. His name is derived from the French word valet and he is an attendant of god. He is the lead Angel within the religion of Silent Hill and is even seen attending to the new born god in the very end of the game.
Insane Cancer:
Insane Cancers are very large obese creatures. Despite their size they attack by charging into their victims and by swinging their arms round to hit their victims. They do have a human like shape but with a disfigured face.
Nurses:
Similar to those found in Silent Hill 2, the nurses return once again in Silent Hill 3. They can attack in numbers and also carry weapons including a revolver.
Sewer Monster:
The Sewer monster is only found within one area of the came, that being the underpass. Although not directly harmful, the Sewer Monster will only attack if Heather tries to cross its path. It must be killed using a hairdryer that Heather has to find.
Pendulum:
The pendulum is a floating monster that is found within several areas of Silent Hill. It attacks using a spinning blade and is usually found hovering within the air. They can also walk using their blade like legs which can also be used to attack.
Scraper:
The scarper is found towards the end of the game. They appear to have a human like form but their face is covered/disfigured. They carry large blade like weapons and are not too hard to kill. Their appearance is similar to that of the Missionary.
Double head:
First found in the very start of the game. Double head's are very similar to dogs. Their head splits vertically and they can attack by biting their victims and charging at them.
God:
The final boss in the game is God. God appears to have the face of Alessa. She has long arms which she uses to attack with. Her body is only half complete, she has nothing below her knees. This is believed to be caused by the forced birth. She can also attack with fire that appears from out of the floor.
Valtiel is not a direct threat to Heather, although sinister he is more of a passive creature. Heather first see's him when she going down the elevator into Silent Hill. He is seen hanging up nurses to presumably torture them. Through the game he is seen in various part of Silent Hill and even in cut scenes. His name is derived from the French word valet and he is an attendant of god. He is the lead Angel within the religion of Silent Hill and is even seen attending to the new born god in the very end of the game.
Insane Cancer:
Insane Cancers are very large obese creatures. Despite their size they attack by charging into their victims and by swinging their arms round to hit their victims. They do have a human like shape but with a disfigured face.
Nurses:
Similar to those found in Silent Hill 2, the nurses return once again in Silent Hill 3. They can attack in numbers and also carry weapons including a revolver.
Sewer Monster:
The Sewer monster is only found within one area of the came, that being the underpass. Although not directly harmful, the Sewer Monster will only attack if Heather tries to cross its path. It must be killed using a hairdryer that Heather has to find.
Pendulum:
The pendulum is a floating monster that is found within several areas of Silent Hill. It attacks using a spinning blade and is usually found hovering within the air. They can also walk using their blade like legs which can also be used to attack.
Scraper:
The scarper is found towards the end of the game. They appear to have a human like form but their face is covered/disfigured. They carry large blade like weapons and are not too hard to kill. Their appearance is similar to that of the Missionary.
Double head:
First found in the very start of the game. Double head's are very similar to dogs. Their head splits vertically and they can attack by biting their victims and charging at them.
God:
The final boss in the game is God. God appears to have the face of Alessa. She has long arms which she uses to attack with. Her body is only half complete, she has nothing below her knees. This is believed to be caused by the forced birth. She can also attack with fire that appears from out of the floor.
Unlike the first two games, Silent Hill 3 only has 3 endings. Those being:
The Good Ending:
In Which Heather plays a joke on Douglas that she is possessed and is going to Kill Douglas with the knife she is carrying. They then leave Silent Hill with the final scene of Heather visiting a grave.
The Bad Ending
The bad ending can only be given if this is the second time playing the game. In this ending Douglas is dead and it appears to be by Heathers hands. To get this ending you must also collect a certain amount of points from killing the creatures in Silent Hill.
The third ending is a comical UFO ending.
The Good Ending:
In Which Heather plays a joke on Douglas that she is possessed and is going to Kill Douglas with the knife she is carrying. They then leave Silent Hill with the final scene of Heather visiting a grave.
The Bad Ending
The bad ending can only be given if this is the second time playing the game. In this ending Douglas is dead and it appears to be by Heathers hands. To get this ending you must also collect a certain amount of points from killing the creatures in Silent Hill.
The third ending is a comical UFO ending.
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Silent Hill 3 was the film game to have its soundtrack released in North America. It was first released in Japan. The soundtrack is once again composed by Akira Yamaoka but also introduces Mary Elizabeth McGlynn. The soundtrack contains 26 tracks in total.
The track 'You're Not Here' was also included in the PS2 game Dance, Dance Revolution Extreme and the end credits of the Original Silent Hill film. |
Making of Silent Hill 3
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