Written by Vikki Blake, @_vixx
Get ready, because we’re about to take a long hard look at the constitute parts of Resident Evil and Silent Hill to decide which infamous series is the definitive champion of survival horror shenanigans.
Round One: Storyline
To be fair, both series have offered a surprisingly rich array of tantalising tales over the years. Resident Evil’s various storylines pack man-made horror into narratives just believable enough to be a teeny bit concerning, whereas Silent Hill has adopted an altogether more otherworld-y tone, complete with alternate dimensions, demons, human sacrifice and satanic cults.
Do we love Silent Hill’s lore? You bet we do. It’s dark, deep and undeniably effective. But in terms of B-movie horror couched in everyday Americana? Oh, it’s a close one, but this time, the shenanigans of the Umbrella Corporation get our vote.