Silent Hill is the inaugural title in the Silent Hill series of psychological survival horror games released for PlayStation. The story centers on Harry Mason, an ordinary man rather than a skilled fighter. Gameplay involves combat, exploration, and puzzles. Players manage health and items through an inventory system, with controller vibrations signaling Harry's heartbeat and low health status.
Silent Hill is the first installment in the Silent Hill series of psychological survival horror video games. Unlike earlier survival horror games that focused on protagonists with combat training, the main character Harry Mason is an average man. The gameplay consists of combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving. The controller vibration is used to indicate Harry's heartbeat and will vibrate on low health. The player must regularly enter an inventory screen to check Harry's health, use items, and equip different weapons.