Video Game: Silent Hill 2
I don't think anyone would read this... and even if they do I doubt they'd care, but SPOILERS AHEAD.
Silent Hill 2 is a video game that follows all the trends my taste seems to gravitate towards. Abstract story that offers many subtle hints within it's own setting and characters to give one a deeper insight into the main character. It offers and exploration of all the darker parts of human nature, bringing forward a protagonist that was neither good nor honorable. Instead Silent Hill 2 provided us with a main character that finds himself to be a murderer, and whom only saw his wife as an object of sexual desire. With this game there was no character that was flawless and heroic, instead we see all the different aspects of humanity within it's cast. This is a radical change from most of the heroes we see within our favorite television shows and movies. While it did suffer from one of the biggest problems with video games of this era (HORRIBLE voice acting, to the point of comedy) it managed to overcome that with a strong story and an unforgettable atmosphere. It ushered in a new emphasis on video game story telling while so many other mediums of entertainment grew lazy. All it lacks is some sort of social commentary, but then again perhaps it does and it is just lost on me (It was initially created for a Japanese audience after all.) I felt it was important to mention, if not so I could just gush about it a little bit. There's a lot more but I'm up late and feel I should get some sleep before I miss my morning class.
I know this is very very nerdy but I felt that since video games where so significant in my life they'd deserve the same attention that I gave my film and music favorites, even if it is just for fun.
Man... I am really sleepy.
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