SH1 writer?

Post by **tuntija** » 18 Jan 2010

I know this may sound stupid, but I'm a little confused as to who exactly wrote the story of SH1. This has been bugging me for ages. I'm pretty sure it was NOT Hiroyuki Owaku. The only place where he's listed as the Silent Hill's writer is a Spanish Wikipedia page on Team Silent which doesn't cite any sources. And yes, I've checked the game's credits - no "writer" listed

I'd be happy if someone shed light on this subject.

P.S. Sorry for my bad English.

Post by **Prisonic Fairytale** » 18 Jan 2010

Your english doesn't seem bad to me. What is your first language?

Post by **tuntija** » 18 Jan 2010

Thanks. My native language is Russian.

Post by **simeonalo** » 18 Jan 2010

It was Hiroyuki Owaku, according to many websites and a Silent Hill Wikia.

Post by **KiramidHead** » 19 Jan 2010

I was under the impression that SH1 had multiple writers, but I can't recall where I read that.

Post by **Burning Man** » 19 Jan 2010

Story writing has always been more of a collaborative effort among several developers. It is widely accepted that Keiichiro Toyama, the director, wrote the bulk of the story. However, Konami has since credited Owaku as assistant scenario writer after the release of Cage of Cradle.

Post by **Kenji** » 19 Jan 2010

This would, of course, explain why Siren feels like a reimagining of SH1 on the surface, what with the reuse of many common elements. I also have been wondering if Siren can be used to judge what Toyama may have intended with SH1.

Post by **KiramidHead** » 20 Jan 2010

Hmmmmm. Haven't played Siren yet. I almost bought it last summer, but opted for something else.

Post by **simeonalo** » 26 Jan 2010

Play Siren. You HAVE to. Its the scariest game next to Silent Hill. If you don't want it, I could have your copy

Post by **Restoration01** » 26 Jan 2010

simeonalo wrote:Play Siren. You HAVE to. Its the scariest game next to Silent Hill. If you don't want it, I could have your copy

Yeah, Siren is really good.
I just had problem with dying too quickly.

Post by **BurningWitch** » 26 Jan 2010

I have Siren, but it's a frustrating game. I haven't "got it" yet I suppose.

Post by **MistahJ** » 27 Jan 2010

BurningWitch wrote:I have Siren, but it's a frustrating game. I haven't "got it" yet I suppose.

I'd have to agree with you. I had it, but then sold it. It was too difficult for me, but I loved the story.

Post by **GreyFox** » 28 Jan 2010

I had it aswell, great horror element, but pretty hard aswell.

Post by **KiramidHead** » 28 Jan 2010

If I can find it, I'll try it out. But I'm the person who thought Simpsons Hit & Run was hard.