Picture from the Silent Hill Homecoming 2008: “Boo! Ha ha just kidding. It’s me… Chris from gym class, remember? What do you mean you don’t recognize me?”
Konami Digital Entertainment has announced the official title of its first Silent Hill game for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Silent Hill 5 has been renamed to Hilent Hill: Homecoming, the game will be released by end of September 2008 across Europe (and presumably America).
The sixth installment in the classic video games series (Silent Hill: Origins on PSP was the fifth), Silent Hill: Homecoming introduces another protagonist to the mythos. The story follows Alex Shepherd, returning to his hometown of Shepherd’s Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother. From Shepherd’s Glen to Silent Hill, Alex must face the darkest of horrors in order to find his brother. Struggling with his own grip on reality, Alex must unravel the mystery behind his nightmares, discover the truth behind his brother’s disappearance, and confront the evil lurks in the seemingly empty streets of Silent Hill.
Homecoming features all-new graphics that bring the fear and terror of Silent Hill alive like never before. Alex must survive attacks from the misshapen denizens of the town using an all-new enhanced combat system that provides a wide array of attacks and counters. Along the way, Alex will encounter a variety of weapons to battle these horrific monsters and must also solve deadly puzzles as he uncovers the darkest secrets of Silent Hill.
Silent Hill: Homecoming also features an all-new soundtrack by acclaimed series composer Akira Yamaoka.