Silent Hill 3 | A Complete History and Retrospective
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- čas přidán 4. 06. 2024
- Hey Dad, today we're going back to Silent Hill, for the third time. What will we find there? Dubious Rituals? Nefarious Cults? Let's see, as I take an in depth look at Silent Hill 3.
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CHAPTERS
Intro 0:00
Development 1:18
Silent Hill 3 4:01
Endings 1:02:01
The Real Story 1:03:45
Final Thoughts 1:06:00 - Hry
That "Monsters? They look like monsters to you?" Is the best line in the entire series
That shi would throw me off so bad in this situation lol
It's bread.
Hands down
i think you are giving vincent too much credit.
@@bleedingmaria_tv moreso the line and its implications than the character delivering it.
"On the hard difficulty, some knowledge of Shakespeare is actually required."
Hah! So my BA in English Lit _wasn't_ completely worthless! I'm gonna solve this puzzle so good, I'm...
Oh god... college was twenty years ago. I don't remember a goddamn thing about Shakespeare.
When i finish it in normal action and riddle i try hard mode action and riddle and said to my self it was easy becuz i though that just the normal mode u can see numbers in the book if arrange it then my nightmare begin even in my sleep i searching it if i was forgot some journal or note for me to get a clue for the first puzzle then until now i cant muv on to that puzzle.
Who?
Heather was the best Silent Hill protagonist because she had a lot o personality, with a lot of comments and observations whenever she interacts with items or the environment.
The game was also way creepier with the death traps, with a lot of rooms outright killing Heather if interacted incorrectly. It raised the uneasy feeling of pushing forward into the game.
Also she didn't kill her wife.
@@A_CZcams_Commenter yet.
Yeah I hate that horrors nowadays are lazy and ignore investigating items in the environment. SH3 not only had this in bundles but catered it to fit a snarky teenager haha
Bruh, that bathroom in the mall (the one with a closed stall that slowly opens when you turn to leave) is still one of the most terrifying moments in any horror game ever
It's bread.
I never had headphones when I played these games years ago, but hearing it all clearly from your videos proves the sound design here is absolutely INSANE.
I am so grateful that headphone jacks have become pretty much universal and super convenient to use on modern consoles, that shit back in the day required either a special peripheral or, if your tv had a jack, you had to sit a whole 6 inches away from the screen 😂
@@Th3Raz96 memory unlocked: craning up at my TV..
@@Th3Raz96 It's called a surround sound system.
@@Th3Raz96 For my PS4 all I had to do was get some earbuds from Walmart BUT FOR MY PS3 I had to get a Specific Set of Gaming Headphones, an RCA Cable Adapter, and an Audio Adapter Cable. JUST so I could play my PS3 games with headphones, what made it so annoying was that I couldn’t find any info online on what I had to get cause this was around 2021 when people had already moved on.
@@402floridianmost young kids that played this game when it came out didn’t have access to that my guy
So glad SH3 is getting in recent days all the recognition it deserves, it's usually overlooked and overshadowed by part two by most fans.
Sometimes it feels people barely even know that there are other games in the series except for 2.
Most of those fans were born in the 2000s and didn't play Silent Hill 1. Otherwise they'd are SH2 is a weak horror (and better psychological thriller/horror)
@@Dagoth_Ur_1 Yeah, I never found SH part ii actually scary, excellent story but just deep and depressing. SH 1 and 3 are truly scary, creepy and visceral.
Absolutely no, I've seen a tie about "which one is your favourite?" and 1,2,3 and almost 4 are basically tied
Same goes for SH1
“It feels like being happy on a Sunday evening, but in the back of your mind you know you have to go to work in the morning.”
IVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO PUT HOW THIS SONG MAKES ME FEEL INTO WORDS. THANK YOU. End of Small Sanctuary is one of my favorites in the series.
You didn't mention Valtiel and how he shows up carrying Heather's dead body if she dies. It's a pretty big thing to miss and story related. Kind of surprised you didn't talk about it. He's the one you see in the background helping/guiding you in the otherworld, turning the cranks, etc.
Yeah, doesn't he "resurrect" her everytime you die? That was the idea? As his job is to protect the god/god fetus inside her.
When Douglas mentions he's been to Silent Hill "once, on a massing persons case" I think it's a reference to James Sunderland or maybe someone else from from SH2.
It's implied, but connects to SH4 so pretty solid. the novelization of SH2 goes with the 'water' ending. From a realistic standpoint. A grieving husband went to their 'special place' to end it all because without her, he had nothing. Don't think James would've just ghosted his Dad.
Could be any of the games earlier in the timeline to this one, really. It could even be SH1 for Kaufmann or Lisa. Possibly just Alessa/Cheryl. Could even be a very subtle indication that SH1's Good ending is the canon ending with Cybil having gone missing.
I think that it's just a way of showing how Douglas is familiar with the town on some level, and also kind of fits in with the place as mysterious and untrustworthy. It could literally be anyone, and I'm not really fond of the idea of one ending for SH2 becoming canon over the others.
My theory is that Douglas was looking for Eddie, the “gutless fatso” who ended up in Silent Hill because he was on the run for murder. James kills him no matter which route you take in SH2, so Eddie’s “disappearance” could apply to any canon.
@@Cure_Hana That's a good point. As I was only really thinking of the 'in water ending"
But yes, Eddie clearly dies no matter what so it could be him. I would say Angela but you don't actually see her die
It's interesting how the textures and character models in this PS2 game look superior to a ton of games in from the last decade. The walls, floors, signs are low resolution--but they probably had to be. Details like the bread in the bakery are lovingly crafted, and it really enhances immersion.*
*Although I'll admit that the subway advertisements were pretty goofy.
*immersive bread*
Vincent is one of my favorite characters in the series. Really unsettling subtly and well written, he seems to border between being a real person and being a figure in a dream.
Man I thought I was the only one who felt weirded out by Sunday’s. It’s like yeah you have the day off but in the back of your mind you know work is coming Monday morning. It’s so weird.
Hey there! I've been going through an SH rabbithole lately and not only are your videos one of the more interesting ones I've come across so far, but it is a pure delight that you get such detailed retrospectives out so fast! Also, I love listening to your voice! 10/10 content! You'll reach 20k in no time! you did good, son!
thanks Dad!
@@YourFavoriteSon1 damn. my son noticed me. actual tears :')
65k subscribed already)))
The graphics are still quite beautiful. Silent Hill games (well, at least the older ones) have this signature gray undertone. When I was a kid, this scarer me shitless. Everything looked so hostile, claustrophobic, and reeked of death and decay. As an adult, I can appreciate their branding. You can tell they really put a lot of love making the early SH games.
I get such a cosy feeling when I see a lengthy SH video I haven't seen before. It's been decades and these games still have such an impact on me. Thank you for this ride through memory lane
You're welcome Dad
SH3 is a perfect modern-classic horror story. Heather's journey is just so harrowing and unique. It's my favorite in the series and my favorite game of all time.
SAME 💖
I love how she's basically too pissed off about her dad to be scared and sad during the game up until the very end, when it's over, when she gets to mourn him, and she finally breaks down. Kills me every time.
You just keep producing absolute bangers. So proud of you, my son. Never give up on your dreams. Now, let’s go get ice cream, champ.
I remember getting this game in high school and opening it in the car to find it also included a cd with the complete soundtrack. I listened to it on the drive home and about halfway home it started getting foggy and I started to feel really freaked out haha. What an interesting soundtrack. It felt unsettling and dreadful but at the same time mesmerizing. That feeling of when something horrible has happened and you want to look away but you just can’t.
Douglas is one of my all-time favorite SH characters. There's just something about his gruff exterior but soft heart that gets me.
Do you like Silent Hill 3 Dad? 👻
I don't think Harry liked it, actually. Overall bad day for him, lol.
Yes son, great video, proud of you!
W game son
Favorite game of all time.
Sure do, son! This was the first game your ol’ pop picked up once your grandmother finally got off his back about playing M-rated games
This is my favorite silent hill I can’t tell you how excited I was to see your take on it, well done son 👍🏻 another wonderful video!
Thanks Dad!
@@YourFavoriteSon1 I hope your not going to skip sh 4 the very last entry in the series for the original team silent!
@@agent770072 I don’t know why this is under my comment since it has nothing to do with it xD ?? You could’ve easily just kind of made it its own comment, Also he usually covers every game in a series so I doubt he would skip one
@@Myrathosghost dude you actually took the time to say that about a public CZcams comment?
@@Myrathosghost you know what whatever man have a nice day
Played these games long ago,when there was no such thing as internet. Had to rely on eagerly awaited magazines. Im 56 now,and still have a love of all silent hill,resident evil. So good to sit back and remember. Thank you,for all of you keeping these games alive.
You mean you're fifty-somethin' years old? :P
@@Torthrodhel i did say that👻
@@raziel5801 I said it in Douglas words :D
The first 3 Silent Hill games are such gems, the feel of these games has never been recreated
4 is underrated
Yeah that 4th is still great. On par, in different ways, with the previous 3. Deserves to be in the same discussion.
4 had a weak character and bad controls, but this was by design and from limited resources respectively.
It's a good horror for sure though
As I slowly comeback from a mental setback, I see my favorite son posting more Silent Hill Retrospectives, Calming me further and helping me push through my depression. Thank you son.
How are you getting on ?
Idk know if it’s the voice acting or just that I used to be a teenage girl myself, but I find Heather to be the most compelling of the silent hill protagonists, for me at least.
Was so excited to hear your take on SH3. It’s my fav in the series. The coming of age tale resonated with me because I was around Heather’s age when I 1st played it x
That silent hill 2 reference of Douglas looking for James or Maria a lot of people don’t catch that
Who would have sent/hired Douglas though?
@@WhirlingMusic James's father, Frank Sunderland.
gosh I didn't know I had a son... but you're a good son.
I liked that this entry of the series didn't always take itself super serious.
It has a few semi-hidden jokes and goofs. Great humour actually. Very unique.
Heather / Cheryl was a great character.
There’s a reveal that happens when the main character gets home from the subway that made me quit the game for a bit. I just had to walk around the house to recover for a while. What a huge gut punch.
One of the reasons silent hill 2 the movie sucked you cast Shawn bean u had one job
What was the reveal?
@@blankbrandHarry being murdered......
Even to this day, the story cutscenes in this game (like where the man says "Oh, you think they look lie monsters?") could actually look like a cutscene from a game nowadays, it's that good looking.
This is a a real Easter treat, fuck yeah I was waiting for this one. I had just started replaying my original PlayStation copies of the original Silent Hill games cause these reviews inspired me to relive the haunting beauty of these games. Silent Hill 3 was always my personal favorites and one of the first game OST’s I ever owned.
I got this game a couple years ago and haven't got around to playing it yet. I remember playing a demo of it a bunch of times, but that's it. Silent Hill 2 is in my top 5 games of all time. I think I'll start it tonight.
Robbie the Rabbit being here means this counts as an Easter upload.
And man, this is gonna be a dang good treat. I LOVE this game.
Vinny’s playthrough stuck with me quite a bit, this game strikes such a divine balance between Silent Hill 1’s lore and Silent Hill 2’s more psychological angles.
A spring treat if you will.
Silent Hill 4 is still the scariest one for me, i can only imagine what horrors would have been brought upon the gaming world, had they kept the original uncut version of it.
Hope you do a video about it aswell, since you did a great job on this one.
I love how this game includes fears that women tend to feel on there day to day to fit the female protagonist, silent hill adapts to who's in it and it dose so in ways that can be hard to pick up on at times but oh god is it affective. I might be thinking of the wrong scene but I remember one scene where Heather get pushed by train tracks and I never realised that that was a common fear for women before I saw more people talk about it. this video doesn't alway pick up on those feeling that the game so perfectly displays however you did a great job on picking up on things I never noticed, thank you for letting me see this game in even more detail than before :)
I’m loving the SH retrospectives. Can’t wait to see part 4!
You pointed out how the character relationships are, and I love that they are so intertwined. Example Claudia was another candidate for the holy mother. So she loves Alessa as a sister, yet is jealous and despises her as a failure. She sees helping Heather is redeeming her friend.
The other one I found interesting is Claudia and Vincent. Both were raised on opposing sects of the order. Claudia followed Dahlia’s teachings and Vincent followed Leonard’s teachings. They were the next generation of leaders for the church, and yet they went down the way they did. It’s just interesting to see how they could of been and just left Heather and Harry alone if it wasn’t for hate and revenge.
I just finished the Silent Hill 2 video and I see this beautiful new video in my notifications. You're the best son. You know how to make your Dad proud ❤️
Fun fact: @ 0:09:25 the corpse's head the Closer is eating is actually the character model of ...
Angela of SH2.
So, good video, one thing I would point out is that some of your critiques make more sense when you've been a teenage girl. Like the design of the first boss. Being with a guy for the first time can be scary. I was the same age as Heather when I first played this game and it resonated with me a lot, it's my favorite SH game still.
These videos have been great for me, someone who’s never played and silent hill games. The in-depth analysis of the game and it’s development is fun to learn about.
This game is almost two decades old, and look at it, I dont know how a PS2 was able to run this game.
Anyway, this was the end of the franchise for me, I know most fans also like 4 too, but it felt too different in my opinion, and 3 was the perfect way to end the trilogy.
the sh3 worm boss is a call back to the sh1 worm boss. it's not really out of place when you think about it.
I'm watching all this guy's retrospectives for silent hill , what a great work this guy does in this channel ,major props !
Another great video, son! The way this game is able to blend the strengths of 1 & 2 - while remaining its own thing - is something I think many trilogies yearn for. And it’s not easy.
So excited to see another video from you so soon, Son! You're really pushing hard on this release schedule - don't forget to take some time for yourself too!
Cannot express how much i love your videos and 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 videos like this that recap 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 significant event in the game. Stopped my most recent SH3 playthrough around Halfway through the game; This video allows me to recap and refesh my memory on where i was without having to reset my whole playthrough. Amazing work, thank you so much.
Was not expecting this to be out so soon thanks for your hard work!
I really enjoyed your deep dives into the Silent Hill series so far! They're well thought out and super interesting to follow!
I can't wait for your video on SH4! Even though it was a bit clunky, it was somehow the first game I found from the series, and is one of my favorites.
It had such a striking tone and atmosphere that has stuck with me for years
Claudia always reminds me of the actress Tilda Swinton, she should played her in the movie adaptation.
You are a content machine! Just as surprising is the quality, and thoughtfulness.
Awesome work as always, son!
I don't know how you keep pumping this high quality hour-long videos each week, I'm seriously amazed at your skills!
Was waiting for this! My favorite in the series!
i love seeing new silent hill content! will never get tired of these
Great video, I really enjoyed SH 1 & 2 and never really gave this one a chance. Seems like I missed out!
U missed out big time
Absolutely killing it with the content, Son! Wasn't expecting you to bang out a retrospective one after another like this but, glad you have. Gonna run out of SH games at this rate!
My guy youve been pumping these out with some really impressive quality, like seriously these videos have been fantastic. I just binged the other sh videos this week. really looking forward to sh4 video, hope you dont burn yourself out tho, i really enjoy the way you view and analyze games.
because your my favotie son ill take you out for some laser tag and pizza later
You deserve way more subs, my friend. Love this format, and you've yet to bore me
Good job, son! Nothing like a meaty pulsating egg like this for Easter tho I'm surprised I thought for sure you would talk more about valtiel, the stalking demon who fallows Heather during the game and the dragging cutscenes when you die but none the less great retrospect
Hey, thanks to your videos on the first three Silent Hill games I finally decided to play them myself. Even if I know all the spoilers those never affected me much, and I love the horror genre in general but horror games were always too immersive for me (I still screach when a Minecraft spider jumps at me). But I'm just so captivated by the story that I need to experience this myself. So keep up the good work, I know your channel will become big cause your videos are just quality and at first I just needed some background noise but I ended up tuning in and binged your videos. Your voice is nice to listen to and that's hard to find at times with these kinds of videos. Looking forward to your future uploads!
Also, my friend is a big fan of Silent Hill and she's delighted I am finally gonna play those games haha.
Loving this “series” keep it up!
Hello Son I'm so happy I found your channel not only are the games you've covered have been some amazing games but also your presentation is top quality keep up the good work im.proud of you
YES! I was waiting for this one the most. Now let's see what you have to say for yourself, Son.
Love the videos! Keep it up! :D Can't imagine how long they take to record/edit tho.
Always good when you upload
Loving all the retrospectives
everytime i need a video u deliver!
I barely remember playing this one, but it's by far my favorite in the series, I think mostly because it was a direct sequel to the first and after the second game that really surprised me when they revealed it all, amazing game, awesome videos!
Almost back to back videos. My boys so talented
I recently subscribed due to the retrospective on 1 and have been happily awaiting each entry.
Looking forward to SH4's as well as the retrospectives following once you finish the SH series.
Good job boy, always knew you were my favorite.
Wow the guitar and rhythm for this game is so good to hear. Timeless
The Vincent cutscene where he talks w Claudia about her child abuse, and the sync of the music with when he says "kick you" is just... still gives me shivers. What an excellent delivery. I love this game a lot
Silent Hill 3 was my first entry into this amazing video game series & dang did love this franchise
So many Silent Hill 3 reviews lately. What a time to be alive
My overall favorite out of the series I've beaten this over a dozen times.
Great video as always! Also happy Easter son!
Happy Easter Dad!
My favourite silent hill always sways between 2 and 3 they are both just phenomenal
Excellent video. Probably my second fav SH game. Now on to the one that makes less sense! At least to me, maybe you will be able to elucidate SH4's story for me in ways other long form youtube videos haven't been able to. You seem pretty good at that, actually.
You absolutely nailed the feeling that End of Small Sanctuary invokes. Always felt that way about it but haven’t thought of a way to describe it as well. Proud of you, son.
Yessss i been waiting for this one
Really amazing videos. You have a new subscriber!
i remember playing this game for the first time and boy, the church and hospital really freaked me out. that one room in the church full of closers made me panic everytime I had to go through it lol
I had a vision of these videos not being in depth video essays but in fact the single form of communication from YFS to his dad.
The sound track in silent hill is s so original,beautifully haunting, and memorable.
Still early in the video but a lot of the symbolism in this game is about being a young female. And the struggles they go through. So that first boss, while the design isn’t anything special, is meant be very… phallic we’ll say. Also the poking in and out of holes is self-explanatory. Great video so far, son. Proud of you.
Yeah I was actually about to say the same thing.
Besides the phallic shape, it's also supposed to foreshadow Heather's connections to Alessa and Silent Hill 1. The Splitworm is a combination of the Split Head (the first boss, and you damage it by hitting it in its mouth when it opens) and the Twinfeeler (worm boss fought at the bottom of a mall who borrows in and out of the ground), with the fears and symbolism they held carrying over into 3.
3 is heavily into elements repeating in cycles, so the first boss being a remix of bosses from 1 helps set up that idea early, on top of incorporating aspects of Heather's unique fears of a teenager into the design.
Another great video, well done son!
Ughhh that Opening soundtrack you used for the vid was cleeeaaann!
I'm not your dad, but I do like the content. Didn't know this was only a day old, but speaks to how much it speaks to your content I binged the silent hill episodes out so far...to run out lol...soon...soon
Can't wait for you to cover SH5. I really liked that one despite the criticism. I never got to play SH4, so I'm also looking forward to see your video on that one. Great content! :)
Just commenting to say i love End of Small Sanctuary, too. Might be my favorite track in the series as well. Has a very hazy, orange afternoon feeling
Recently found your channel. you have become my favorite son. Great work I'm proud of you.
Checked your other 2 silent hill vids, and after those, decided to sub. Great videos. Your like avalanche reviews except better due to not being stuck up your own arse. Great content and I look forward to the rest of the silent hill vids and checking out your other videos
"Bloody rabbit *animatronics* "
Son, you play too much FNAF; Robbie is just a plain ol' mascot costume being worn by a corpse.
(For real tho SH3 is probably my favorite in the series for just being so visceral)
Oh, cool, MGS retrospectives in the future, I like that.
The son that never disappoints drops a new video. Day instantly improved.
I remember i broke up with my first girlfriend. My parents had just separated and i moved away from home for the first time all within a short space of time. I was in a new city in my first apartment 1 month before my flatmates would move in. I had this big house to myself and a copy of silent hill 1. The world already seemed hostile and quite indifferent, i think i was sad and scared in a way that was new to me at the time. This context as my introduction to the Silent Hill series, paired with the games music and over all "feel" has it taking a strange place in my own memory my lifes journey so far. Thanks for uploading.
aww
lmao literally the day I decided to watch your stuff. nice job, son!
Perfect timing as always, son
SH3 is the Silent Hill I have the best memories of. If forced to choose, it’s likely my favorite one, and since I did start at the beginning with the first game, it’s hard not to choose the first as my favorite. I did become a huge fan of Silent Hill as a kid after my play through of the first game. That being said, that puts me in rare company of SH2 being my third favorite Silent Hill. I realize Silent Hill 2 has the best story by far and I completely understand why it’s regarded as the best Silent Hill. It’s difficult to rank them.
I understand the nostalgia. I was the same way with the resident evil games. 4 was my favorite for the longest time because of how much I played it as a kid and have so many memories with it. But I recently let go of my nostalgia bias and have a new ranking for RE games.
Just a little tip about the maul, you can do an overhead swing by holding the attack button instead of just tapping it! 😊
for some reason I really enjoy this guy calling me Dad. -- I'm 22.
Im glad Dad
@@YourFavoriteSon1 I love you, Son 😀
So weird but I'm oddly okay with it
The sound track in this game was perfect