Rooms of various size and shape are connected by maze-like corridors, and each one contains monsters, treasures, or other curiosities.
Taking the form of an isometric RPG in the same vein as Diablo or Torchlight, each zone of Book of Memories plays out the same. Even the stat-boosting relics that can be found and equipped make reference to the myriad eccentric items used in puzzles during past escapades. The sinister Valtiel from Silent Hill 3 acts as quest-giver, providing a special challenge at the beginning of each level with the promise of a unique item. A range of weapons are culled from the entire breadth of the franchise, with steel pipes and knives joined by such macabre arms as the Great Knife, Laser Gun, and Sword of Obedience. Familiar monsters are presented rather beautifully, with unnervingly weird new sound effects. What you discover is that by changing what is in the book can change your history, meaning you can create what ever life you ever wanted.As fan-service, Book of Memories is a well-researched and loving tribute to the series. The story of Silent Hill begins with a strange book that is received, inside the book is your entire life and all your memories. While playing the game, gamers will be able to come up against all those memorial enemies from previous Silent Hill games. The free demo showcases the first two zones of the game, giving them access to some of the weapons, power ups and story lines throughout the game. Silent Hill Book of Memories is a console exclusive for the PS Vita with all new game play, including RGP elements and online multiplayer functionality.
Gamers who own a Vita will be able to log into the PS Store and download the playable demo of the game for them to try out. Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc have announced that they have added a demo of the new Silent Hill: Book of Memories to the PlayStation Network.