It’s Disingenuous to Compare Silent Hill f to Soulslikes, Says Its Director
Jonathan Dubinski 
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- The Silent Hill series introduced many mechanics commonly associated with Soulslikes before the genre was popularized, according to Motoi Okamoto, the producer of the Silent Hill series at Konami.
- Key mechanics like stamina bars and dodge systems in games like Silent Hill 3 and 4 predate their inclusion in Soulslikes.
- Okamoto believes the label Soulslike can be misleading, as it suggests these mechanics are exclusive to that genre.
- The Silent Hill series should be recognized as action-horror games rather than just being classified as Soulslikes, according to Okamoto.
Silent Hill Series Mechanics Preceded ‘Soulslike’ Games, Says Producer Motoi Okamoto
Motoi Okamoto, the producer of the Silent Hill series at Konami, isn’t a fan of people linking his games to “Soulslikes.” He considers this connection misleading, arguing that many core mechanics often attributed to Soulslikes were already established in earlier Silent Hill titles. In an interview with IGN, later reported by Eurogamer, Okamoto stated that the “Soulslike” label can be confusing. He noted players often identify a game as a “Soulslike” based on features like a stamina bar or dodging. However, he clarified that many of these elements were present in classic Silent Hill games long before. For instance, Silent Hill 4 featured an attack-charging bar, similar to a focus meter, and Silent Hill 3 included a stamina bar. Okamoto asserted that these mechanics are not new or exclusive to Soulslikes; they have been integral to horror games for a considerable period. While the presence of such elements might lead to a “Soulslike” classification, he emphasized that the Silent Hill series should be recognized as action-horror games.
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| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Silent Hill: Origins |
| Brief Summary | Silent Hill: Origins takes place several years before the events of the first game. Travis Grady, a trucker who suffers from visions that are somehow familiar to him, is running late for a delivery one night. He decides to make up for lost time by taking a detour through Silent Hill on his way to Brahms. On the outskirts of Silent Hill, a cloaked figure darts into the road in front of him. Travis slams on the brakes and exits his truck to check on their condition, without know where he is putting himself.
Silent Hill: Origins is the fifth installment in the Silent Hill survival horror series, and a prequel to the original game. As in the previous entries, the player move back and forth between nightmare and real versions of the town, gathering items used to solve puzzles and open up new areas. Monsters of various types provide obstacles and, in series tradition, are mostly disturbingly twisted versions of humanity. The main character can fight with his bare fists or use melee weapons. Unlike previous games in the series, melee weapons break after a time. There are also one-shot items that can be thrown and several guns. There is no HUD, but the edge of the screen turns red when the protagonist is near death. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable |
| Released | November 6, 2007 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Adventure |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Content Rating | 18 |
| Languages | English, Polish |
| Genre | Climax LA |
| Genre | Konami Digital Entertainment |
| Ratings | 77/100 (119 reviews) |
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