Konami announces plans for a PC edition of
Silent Hill Homecoming to be
released next month digitally via
Steam:
EL SEGUNDO, CA - August 20,
2008 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today revealed that Silent Hill
Homecoming, the latest installment of the popular horror franchise Silent Hill,
will be available for the PC, in addition to the PLAYSTATION®3 and the Xbox
360®.
Silent Hill Homecoming marks the fifth story in the Silent Hill mythos, and
introduces a new protagonist to the mysterious town. The story follows Alex
Shepherd, who returns to his hometown of Shepherd's Glen to investigate the
sudden disappearance of his brother and the strange occurrences taking place
around town. Shepherd unravels a tale that takes him from his boyhood home to
the fog-shrouded streets of Silent Hill, as he faces the darkest horrors of his
soul to find his missing brother.
Silent Hill Homecoming features all-new graphics that bring the fear and terror
of Silent Hill alive like never before. Alex must survive the terrible denizens
with an all-new enhanced combat system that provides a wide array of attacks and
counters. Along the way, he will encounter a variety of weapons to battle these
horrific monsters and solve deadly puzzles, discovering the darkest secrets of
the town. Silent Hill Homecoming also features an all-new soundtrack by
acclaimed series composer Akira Yamaoka.
Silent Hill Homecoming for the PC will be available as a digital download
through www.steamgames.com and is
expected to launch September 2008. For more information, visit the website at
www.konami.com.