Past Cure vs Silent Hill
Past Cure
Past Cure is a story-driven thriller/adventure game where you play as a Syrian ex-army veteran, Ian, who was kidnapped and subjected to horrific, and very much illegal, scientific experiments. As a result, Ian has gained superhuman mental capabilities, including the ability to conjure astral projections and use mind bashes to destroy objects, in addition to his already intensive military training from being a soldier. However, all of this comes at a terrible cost - Ian's mind is destabilized and only the effects of an experimental yet powerful drug called Blue is able to help him keep his mental demons at bay.Although the game contains game mechanics like shooting, melee combat (boxing) and stealth, Past Cure is still primarily a story-oriented adventure game. Progression here is pretty linear, as most single narrative games are, and there aren't a lot of depth when it comes to its game features, with the sole exception of its intriguing storyline and several puzzle-like scenarios. The atmosphere generated in the game is astounding though! The music, especially during creepy scenes, makes your skin crawl, and the game features plenty of brilliantly edited cutscenes with some cool cinematographic effects.
So, despite the negative reviews on Steam, Past Cure is a really well-made interactive experience, story-wise. However, if you're expecting anything else, such as a hardcore stealth-based game, then you might feel like the game's a huge let-down. At least now you know what you can expect before you purchase the game!
Silent Hill
Silent Hill is the first game in one of the biggest horror-themed adventure game franchise. This game lets you join Harry Mason, the average concerned father, who based on a clue he obtained, went to the mysterious and eerie town of Silent Hill in search of his missing adopted daughter, Cheryl. However, things took a turn for the worst when Harry stumbled upon a cult that is trying to revive an evil deity it worships and discovered the origin of his daughter. Being an adventure game, Silent Hill also offers multiple endings depending on the actions you take and the decisions you make in addition to an engrossing story.Konami has also reinvented this classic and produced a remastered version of the game, called Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, for Wii, PSP and PS2.