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Questions about Silent Hill: Homecoming

Short answers, pulled from the story.

What is Silent Hill: Homecoming about?

Silent Hill: Homecoming is a 2008 survival horror game following Alex Shepherd, a soldier who returns to his hometown of Shepherd's Glen to find his younger brother missing. His search leads him into the town of Silent Hill, where he uncovers a cult called the Order and secrets tied to his own family.

Who developed and published Silent Hill: Homecoming?

Silent Hill: Homecoming was developed by Double Helix Games and published by Konami. It is the sixth installment in the Silent Hill series.

When was Silent Hill: Homecoming released?

Silent Hill: Homecoming was released in North America on the 30th of September, 2008, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The Windows version followed through Steam on the 6th of November, 2008, and the European release across all platforms arrived on the 27th of February, 2009. The Japanese release was cancelled.

Why was Silent Hill: Homecoming banned in Australia?

Silent Hill: Homecoming was refused classification in Australia by the Office of Film and Literature Classification, which cited "impact violence and excessive blood effects." Cited scenes included body parts being drilled into and a character being bisected by an enemy, which effectively banned the game from sale in the country.

Who composed the music for Silent Hill: Homecoming?

Akira Yamaoka composed the music and sound effects for Silent Hill: Homecoming, writing seventy minutes of score for the game. Singer Mary Elizabeth McGlynn provided vocals for four tracks, and the soundtrack was released on the 24th of November, 2008.

How many endings does Silent Hill: Homecoming have?

Silent Hill: Homecoming has five possible endings, determined by choices such as whether Alex kills his mother, forgives his father, or saves Deputy Wheeler. Only one ending is unambiguously positive, in which Alex reunites with Elle and leaves Shepherd's Glen.