Joystiq tracks the development of Silent Hill: Book of Memories

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Joystiq has sat down with Konami and Wayforward to track the development timeline of Silent Hill: Book of Memories. In this article, Joystiq has dated development milestones of the controversial Vita title.

The article caught my eye because it reveals a lot about this Silent Hill spinoff. The timeline details key events in the development process. Images of Wayforward’s prototype proof of concept Silent Hill demo can also be found in the article as well. Along with that, some information regarding the numerous changes the game went through from its concept stage.

Wayforward’s prototype game looked pretty interesting. Their knack for stylizing their games showed through. The art direction seems to have stayed with the game since that prototype. Visually, the game was and still remains pretty vibrant.

Whether you’re excited for the game or not, the article provides an interesting look at how Konami’s producers and Wayforward crafted a “different” type of Silent Hill game after being given set objectives by the company. Silent Hill: Book of Memories is slated for an October release date. An exact date has yet to be given.

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  • ccrogers15

    lol the prototype might of actually of pleased fans. instead of the turd top down title.

    • Mikey Ward

      So if they change the camera angle but keep literally everything else the same, it’s a good game all of a sudden? God dammit, internet hive-mind, stop making me hate you.

  • Seta

    They stated before in interviews that the game will have changing camera angles depending on the situation (battle vs. exploration vs. scare rooms vs. …). But the camera angle was never my main concern to begin with.
    [Even though the angle of the first screens certainly kindled the "Diablo!" screams of some people.]