Silent Hill Experience Preview (PSP)

Fans of Konami's pioneering series of horror-themed adventures should be quaking in your boots. Not just because the contents of this innovative UMD are so diabolically chilling, but because they're so damned exciting and exclusive.

Since its debut in 1999, Silent Hill has grown to become much more than a gripping series of videogames for PlayStation, Xbox and PC. More harrowing tales related to the games can be? well, let's say 'savoured' in the form of comic books penned by Scott Ciencin, with illustrations by Steve Perkins and Alex Shibao. This year Hollywood is bringing the events of Silent Hill to the big screen with Sean Bean and Radha Mitchell taking leading roles, and Christophe Gans at the helm as Director.

It seems about time that Konami celebrate all things Silent Hill, past and present, and the ideal format has arrived in the form of UMD. The Silent Hill Experience is an interactive collection of exclusive Silent Hill curios, with a behind-the-scenes look at the movie, a brand new interactive comic plus a selection of 20 pieces from the soundtracks of all four games, especially selected by their composer Akira Yamaoka.

Everything in The Silent Hill Experience is accessed by means of an intuitive 3D interface. In the movie section, director Christophe Gans talks through the process of adapting Silent Hill for the cinema audience. There is also a trailer for the movie. A special treat is in store for fans of the comic books, with updated versions of Scott Ciencin's original Dying Inside chapters, plus the brand new story that incorporates animated panels and interactive transitions between them.

Our exclusive interview with music composer Akira Yamaoka will be a huge treat for anyone who appreciates his haunting melodies. Yamaoka has selected 20 pieces that he thinks best describe the events in Silent Hill, and gives reasons for their inclusion on this landmark UMD. Lastly, The Silent Hill Experience includes the intro movies in high quality definition for all four of the games.

The Silent Hill Experience is one not to be missed!