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Silent Hill 4: The Room follows the story of Henry Townshend who lives in 302 Ashfield Heights Apartments in South Ashfield which is not too far from the town of Silent Hill.
All is well until one day Henry wakes to find himself locked inside his apartment. The door is locked and chained up. His windows do not open and even when he bangs on either no one can hear him. The door cannot be open from the outside either.
Eventually a hole appears in the wall. When Henry climbs into it he is sent into the Madness of Walter Sullivan a mass murderer who murdered several of the tenants in the Ashfield Heights Apartment many years before.
When Henry returns back through the hole his health is replenished and he can store various items in a chest in his apartment. As he delves further into the hole and more into Walter's past his apartment becomes darker too. It no longer heals him and becomes more possessed.
The history of Walter Sulivan is a sad/dark one. He was born in the same apartment Henry now resides in. Not long after he was born his parents abandoned him, he was sent to the Wish House orphanage just outside of Silent Hill. He was forced into the ways of The Order and eventually started to believe that the very room Henry lives in was his mother. He believe that if he completed a ritual called the 21 sacraments it would waken his Mother and she would return to him. He killed 10 people before performing another ritual which to kill himself and make him sacrifice number 11! The ritual he performed allowed him to stay in his world and continue where he left off.
Release Dates:
Japan: 17th June 2004
North America; September 7th 2004
Europe; September 17th 2004.
It is also available on PC and on the Playstation Network and was also included in the Silent Hill Collection.
All is well until one day Henry wakes to find himself locked inside his apartment. The door is locked and chained up. His windows do not open and even when he bangs on either no one can hear him. The door cannot be open from the outside either.
Eventually a hole appears in the wall. When Henry climbs into it he is sent into the Madness of Walter Sullivan a mass murderer who murdered several of the tenants in the Ashfield Heights Apartment many years before.
When Henry returns back through the hole his health is replenished and he can store various items in a chest in his apartment. As he delves further into the hole and more into Walter's past his apartment becomes darker too. It no longer heals him and becomes more possessed.
The history of Walter Sulivan is a sad/dark one. He was born in the same apartment Henry now resides in. Not long after he was born his parents abandoned him, he was sent to the Wish House orphanage just outside of Silent Hill. He was forced into the ways of The Order and eventually started to believe that the very room Henry lives in was his mother. He believe that if he completed a ritual called the 21 sacraments it would waken his Mother and she would return to him. He killed 10 people before performing another ritual which to kill himself and make him sacrifice number 11! The ritual he performed allowed him to stay in his world and continue where he left off.
Release Dates:
Japan: 17th June 2004
North America; September 7th 2004
Europe; September 17th 2004.
It is also available on PC and on the Playstation Network and was also included in the Silent Hill Collection.
Henry townshend
Henry Townshend is the lead character in Silent Hill 4. He finds himself locked inside apartment 302 one day and his only way in and out is through a hole that appears in the wall. Each time he enters the hole he enters the "other worlds" that help him reveal more of the dark and evil past of Walter Sullivan.
Joseph schreiber
Jospeh Schreiber is a journalist who also lived in room 302 before Henry moved in. Just like Henry he also went missing and could only enter and leave him room via a hole in the wall. Joseph was the one who revealed the truth behind the Wish House Orphanage.
eileen galvin
Eileen lives next to Henry in room 303. Although it would appear her and Henry are not close friends she soon become's a key part in trying to stop Walter but also becoming a big part in Walter's plan.
ANDREW DESALVO
Andrew Desalvo was a guard for the Wish House Orphanage and was hired by The Order. He was abusive to the children at the orphanage, especially Walter. Henry first meets him in the prison and after becoming Walters 18th victim he becomes a ghost.
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walter sullivan
Walter is a mass murderer who after killing a total of 10 victims committed suicide. Although that wasn't the end and the ritual he was trying to complete continues. He believes that the room Henry resides in is his 'Mother' and if he completes the ritual of the 21 Sacraments he will awaken her and return her to him. Orphaned at a young age he has been brainwashed by The Order of Silent Hill.
Cynthia Velázquez
Henry meets Cynthia in one of the other worlds. She is flirtatious and attractive. For a short while she follows Henry until she is sadly murdered by Walter Sullivan and becomes his 16th Victim. She also returns as ghost and will attack Henry.
RICHARD BRAINTREE
Richard also lives in the South Ashfield Apartment in room 207. He becomes another of Walters victims. Quite an aggressive man, especially towards children. He is however friends with Eileen.
JASPER GEIN
Jasper appears to have an obsession for The Order and all of their beliefs. He wants to find out everything about them. Henry first meets him in the forest near the Wish House Orphanage.
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Rachel/Racheal:
Rachel is a nurse who also lives in the South Ashfield Apartments. She was the main carer for Mary Sunderland and Laura in Silent Hill 2. Rachel is stalked by a man named Mike.
Eric Walsh:
Eric becomes the 10th victim of Walter Sullivan and the final victim before Walter's suicide. He also becomes a powerful ghost in the other world.
Toby Archbolt:
Was a priest of The Order. Toby is murdered by Walter Sullivan and becomes Victim 14.
Miriam and Billy Locane:
Twin brother and Sister, Miriam and Billy are also murdered by Walter Sullivan. In the game they appear as the terrifying 'Twin Victim' monster.
Frank Sunderland:
Frank is the superintendent of Ashfield Apartments and is also the father of James Sunderland from Silent Hill 2. Although he doe's not have a key part in the game he does however try to gain access into Henry's Apartment after he also notices that Henry is missing. Frank's outcome depends on which ending you receive in the game.
George Rosten:
Rosten taught Walter all about the 21 Sacraments and was also a priest of The Order. He becomes Walter's 6th victim.
Peter Wells:
Peter is a drug addict who isn't actually found until 6 months after his death. He becomes Walter's 12th Victim.
Sharon Blake:
Sharon was taken in by the order but would not join them. She is drowned by Walter and becomes victim 13.
Steve Garland:
Steve owns a pet store called 'Garland' although he shares the same last name with Lisa Garland, it is not known if they are directly related. He becomes victim 4.
Sein Martin and Bobby Randolph:
Both Victims were strangled by Walter. Sein becomes victim 3 and Bobby victim 2.
Rick Albert:
Rick is beaten to death by Walter with a golf club. He becomes Walter's 5th victim.
William Gregory.
Stabbed to death by Walter with a screwdriver. He owns a watch shop in Ashfield. William becomes victim 9.
Rachel is a nurse who also lives in the South Ashfield Apartments. She was the main carer for Mary Sunderland and Laura in Silent Hill 2. Rachel is stalked by a man named Mike.
Eric Walsh:
Eric becomes the 10th victim of Walter Sullivan and the final victim before Walter's suicide. He also becomes a powerful ghost in the other world.
Toby Archbolt:
Was a priest of The Order. Toby is murdered by Walter Sullivan and becomes Victim 14.
Miriam and Billy Locane:
Twin brother and Sister, Miriam and Billy are also murdered by Walter Sullivan. In the game they appear as the terrifying 'Twin Victim' monster.
Frank Sunderland:
Frank is the superintendent of Ashfield Apartments and is also the father of James Sunderland from Silent Hill 2. Although he doe's not have a key part in the game he does however try to gain access into Henry's Apartment after he also notices that Henry is missing. Frank's outcome depends on which ending you receive in the game.
George Rosten:
Rosten taught Walter all about the 21 Sacraments and was also a priest of The Order. He becomes Walter's 6th victim.
Peter Wells:
Peter is a drug addict who isn't actually found until 6 months after his death. He becomes Walter's 12th Victim.
Sharon Blake:
Sharon was taken in by the order but would not join them. She is drowned by Walter and becomes victim 13.
Steve Garland:
Steve owns a pet store called 'Garland' although he shares the same last name with Lisa Garland, it is not known if they are directly related. He becomes victim 4.
Sein Martin and Bobby Randolph:
Both Victims were strangled by Walter. Sein becomes victim 3 and Bobby victim 2.
Rick Albert:
Rick is beaten to death by Walter with a golf club. He becomes Walter's 5th victim.
William Gregory.
Stabbed to death by Walter with a screwdriver. He owns a watch shop in Ashfield. William becomes victim 9.
Twin Victim
Voted by the fans of the Silent Hill Paradise facebook page as 'Silent Hill's Scariest Monster!'
The Twin Victim is created from the death of Miriam and Billy Locane. Both murdered by Walter Sullivan, they are joined at the head and walk on their hands. Twin Victim's eerily point towards Henry and then charge at him, they can also attack by swinging their large arms at him. Bottom
The bottom is similar to the Twin Victim as just like them they also walk on their hands. Bottom's are stronger and faster but won't attack unless thei Victim is close enough.
Rubber face/Gum Head
The rubber face come in two forms but both highly dangerous. Very similar to monkeys, they do attack in groups and can cause a large amount of damage. One to avoid if possible.
Wall man
The Wall man appear out of the walls and are similar to the Ghosts and The One Truth. The ghost's because of the way they also appear out of the walls however it would appear they cannot leave the wall. The attack by swinging their large arms. They can be avoided if you time Henry's run just right.
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gHOSTS
The ghosts appear by climbing out of the walls. They are the Victims of Walter Sullivan and can harm Henry without even touching him. Ghosts cannot be killed due to the fact they are already dead. However they can be temporarily held back.
Patient
The Patient's are somewhat similar to the Nurses in previous Silent Hill games. They carry a large pipe in their hand which they use to attack their victims. Easily avoidable however they do cause a large amount of damage.
The one truth
The One Truth is a boss Henry encounters towards the end of the game. Although it would appear their are several of this boss in the same room only one of them is the true creature. Henry must figure out which one is the original and attack several times to not only kill but also escape the room he is in.
Sniffer dog
Sniffer Dogs are similar to the Groaners from the original Silent Hill and the Double Heads in Silent Hill 3. They attack by jumping at their victims and. The Sniffer Dogs have large tongues which they use to drain blood.
I love SH4: The Room because it broke away from the other games' structure as it invaded the one place Henry thought was safe, his own home" - Brandon Coupland |
Greedy Worms:
They appear to be no real threat to Henry and although they can be attacked the do not attack. One of the very few creatures in Silent Hill that poses no real threat. They do however appear to sharp teeth.
Toadstools:
Toadstools are easy to destroy and only cause a small amount of damage. They are tall and can be destroyed by either walking into them, although this also causes Henry damage or by simply striking them. They only seem to block Henry's path and offer no other real 'threat'
Tremer:
They appear to be slug like creatures. Although they offer no real threat and can be avoided they do cause damage. Usually best to avoid them although if a large amount appears hitting them with a weapon causes them to burst.
Mothbat:
Another creature that only causes a small amount of damage. They can attack in groups or on their own and are easily killed.
Conjurer:
The Conjurer is the final Boss in the game. The conjurer is Walters true form and although it is the final boss, isn't too hard to kill. Throughout the game Henry meets Walters ghost. Walter's ghost cannot be killed until the final boss is destroyed. Only once Henry has killed the Conjurer does Walter's ghost become mortal and finally Walter can be stopped and destroyed.
They appear to be no real threat to Henry and although they can be attacked the do not attack. One of the very few creatures in Silent Hill that poses no real threat. They do however appear to sharp teeth.
Toadstools:
Toadstools are easy to destroy and only cause a small amount of damage. They are tall and can be destroyed by either walking into them, although this also causes Henry damage or by simply striking them. They only seem to block Henry's path and offer no other real 'threat'
Tremer:
They appear to be slug like creatures. Although they offer no real threat and can be avoided they do cause damage. Usually best to avoid them although if a large amount appears hitting them with a weapon causes them to burst.
Mothbat:
Another creature that only causes a small amount of damage. They can attack in groups or on their own and are easily killed.
Conjurer:
The Conjurer is the final Boss in the game. The conjurer is Walters true form and although it is the final boss, isn't too hard to kill. Throughout the game Henry meets Walters ghost. Walter's ghost cannot be killed until the final boss is destroyed. Only once Henry has killed the Conjurer does Walter's ghost become mortal and finally Walter can be stopped and destroyed.
Silent Hill 4: The Room has a total of 4 endings:
Escape: This ending Eileen lives and Henry is seen leaving the South Ashfield Apartments. He visits Eileen in hospital with flowers. This ending suggest that maybe Henry and Eileen are now more than friends.
Mother: Eileen survives but Henry's apartment appears to still be haunted which suggests the story is not yet over.
Eileen's Death: As the name suggests Eileen dies in this ending.
21 Sacraments: This endings gives off the impression that Walter may still be alive but in Henry's body. In this ending Eileen, Henry and other characters including Frank Sunderland are dead.
Escape: This ending Eileen lives and Henry is seen leaving the South Ashfield Apartments. He visits Eileen in hospital with flowers. This ending suggest that maybe Henry and Eileen are now more than friends.
Mother: Eileen survives but Henry's apartment appears to still be haunted which suggests the story is not yet over.
Eileen's Death: As the name suggests Eileen dies in this ending.
21 Sacraments: This endings gives off the impression that Walter may still be alive but in Henry's body. In this ending Eileen, Henry and other characters including Frank Sunderland are dead.
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The soundtrack was released along with the game in 2004. Once again is was composed by Akira Yamaoka and features vocals from Mary Elizabeth McGlynn. The Japanese release included a second CD with the American release containing an additional 13 tracks and remixes.
The most common soundtrack contains a total of 22 tracks:
'Your Rain' was also featured in the PS2 game, Dance, Dance Revolution Extreme and Supernova. Several tracks were also included in The Silent Hill Experience. |
To delve further into the Hole and see more of the Other Worlds check out additional info here:
- Silent Hill 4 Wiki Page
- Silent Hill 4 Wikipedia Page
- Silent Hill 4 Walkthrough
