Silent Hill has faced man ups and downs but continues to push on. From the original Silent Hill on the Sony Playstation in 1999 all the way to its latest title Silent Hill: Shattered Memories it has continued to move forward in the horror video game genre. The series has garnered over 5 titles on multiple platforms; it even had a film adaption of the original. Silent Hill remains as one of the most psychologically thrilling title in the medium. Overall the horror elements, Akira Yamaoka's haunting score(s), Visually Stunning creatures and gameplay are just a few of the many key elements that make Silent Hill such a beloved and continuous franchise.