How to Play
PC port of Silent Hill 3 had some enhancements compared to original PS2 version, like improved flashlight lighting, 60 FPS gameplay and the ability to save at any time during the game. But there were also some hortcomings compared to the original PS2 version, like PC version lacks the soft shadows of the PS2 version and suffers from badly compressed audio and incorrect pitch, resulting in poor sound quality (can be fixed with mods); plus 14 exclusive Heather's promotional outfits weren't presented in PC version
The game with PC Fix by Steam006 has been tested on Windows 7 64-bit and Windows 10, it works fine. With PC Fix the game supports widescreen and ultra-high resolutions up to 4K. Please note that PC Fix probably won't work on old systems like Windows XP or older. You may experience some small troubles when you play the game on modern systems, check our Guide and Notes for details
Before installation - if you're using Windows 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 - make sure that you enabled DirectPlay if you didn't make it before, read this or this guide how to do it (if you're using Windows 7 or older - just install DirectX from the disc)
Install & play guide:
- Mount the disc image. You will need the utility for mounting disc image files, like WinCDEmu, UltraISO, Alcohol 52%/Alcohol 120% or Daemon Tools Lite
- Start the installation of the game, make sure that the box "Movies" is checked, to install video files on hard drive
- It is recommended to install the game not in default path, but in some other, non-system folder, like
C:/Games/Silent Hill 3, so you won't have troubles with NoCD or fixes - Skip the installation of DirectX 8 at the end, it is needed only for old systems, you don't need it on modern systems if you have DirectPlay enabled
- After you installed the game - use NoCD, simply copy sh3.exe from the archive and put it into game folder, agree to replace original file
- Then download Silent Hill 3 PC Fix by Steam006 and copy all of files from the archive into game folder
- Open the directory with the game and find sh3.exe. Right click on sh3.exe - Properties - Compatibility - Set "Run this app in compatibility mode with Windows XP SP3" and "Run as administrator"
- DO NOT change any settings in SH3Config.exe, PC Fix will automatically select the resolution of your screen for the game
- Launch the game from sh3.exe and play. If the game doesn't work in compatibility mode with Windows XP - try to launch it in compatibility mode with other version of Windows (Win98, Windows ME, Win2000, etc.)
If you can't install the game from the disc - use attached Full-Rip, it is the archive with pre-installed version of the game with NoCD included, it works fine with PC Fix by Steam006. As alternative, you can use repack by Magipack - it has simple installer and includes fixes for comfort play of the game on modern systems
What is Silent Hill 3 PC Fix by Steam006:
- Silent Hill 3 PC Fix by Steam006 is a pack of fixes made to fix the issues of PC port and add new technical features, like support of new screen resolutions, optional Vsync, the ability to customize graphics and other settings, etc. PC Fix pack includes some elements of other fixes, like Widescreen fix by ThirteenAG and sh3proxy, so you don't need that fixes if you use PC Fix. For full list of changes, troubleshooting and the latest updates of PC Fix check this page
- The archive may trigger warnings by your antivirus because PC Fix uses modified executable file, but it is safe to use, all warning are generic, here's VirusTotal report
- By default PC Fix has the best settings for comfort play of the game on modern systems. If you want to change any settings of PC Fix - edit Silent_Hill_3_PC_Fix.ini in Notepad. If you're playing for the first time, it is recommended to disable Easter Eggs in the game, because Easter Eggs has some comedy and humorous scenes that can ruin the dark atmosphere of the game; to do it change
UnlockSH2EasterEggsline from1to0. Also it is recommended to setWishHouse = 1, for the correct continuity with Silent Hill 4
Here's also similar guide by Silent Hill fan community, you can check it too, it also has the guides for other games of the series
In case if you don't want to use any mods or fixes, we also uploaded NoCD, it is available in Downloads. You can install the game and use that NoCD to play without the disc. And to play with widescreen you can use Widescreen fix by ThirteenAG or Widescreen fix by nemesis2000
Notes:
- If the installation doesn't start - try to launch Setup.exe in compatibility mode with old version of Windows (98, 2000 or XP) and as administrator
- It is recommended to install all versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable and NET Framework for the correct work of the game. Also it is recommended to install K-Lite Codec Pack for the correct work of in-game videos
- The game works on DirectX 8, so if you're using Windows 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 - you need to enable DirectPlay: Go to Control Panel, and select 'Programs'. Select 'Turn Windows features on and off', click on 'Legacy Components' and check the box 'DirectPlay'. Select OK, once the installation is done, restart your computer
- There's currently no enhancement mods for the game like Enhanced Edition mod for Silent Hill 2, but you can download Audio Enhancement Pack that ports audio files from PS2 version plus HD Collection Voice Pack that ports the new voices and new better quality videos from Silent Hill HD Collection. Both packs are compatible with each other and PC Fix, make sure to read the instructions to install it correctly
- When you run the game, you may get "The game is not installed properly" error because Windows Registry entries weren't added during the installation. To fix it use PC Fix by Steam006, it adds correct Windows Registry paths. Or create & run REG-file like in this instruction
- The game may work unstable on modern systems - not saving the progress or crashing at random moments. So always make sure to run sh3.exe as administrator and in compatibility mode with Windows XP SP3 (right click on sh3.exe - Properties - Compatibility - Set "Run this app in compatibility mode with Windows XP SP3" and "Run as administrator"). Also, if the game crashes with "A crash occurred the last time that game was played. Using safe graphics options" error - make disp.ini file in
Silent Hill 3/savedatafolder as Read-only (right click on it - Properties - Check "Read-only" box) - In PC port, the original PS2 sound files were converted incorrectly and PC sounds play at a lower frequency. To fix it use Sound Fix by Psycho-A, just copy the files from the archive to game folder and run .bat-file
- You may have some troubles if you play the game on multi-core processors, like experiencing small freezes in menu or in the game. If you have any freezes or lags, force CPU affinity to one core: open Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del), go to Details, look for sh3.exe process, right click on it, click "Set affinity" and uncheck all the boxes except CPU0. That problem was fixed in PC Fix by Steam006, so you shouldn't have any lags/freezes if you play with PC Fix
- There's no framerate limit in the game, so the game speed increases if the frame rate is uncapped or above 60 FPS; also you may see framerate fluctuation between 30 and 60 FPS. To fix it use PC Fix by Steam006, by default it has framerate limit that is necessary for the visual and audio effects to play correctly. In case if you want to disable or change framerate settings - edit Silent_Hill_3_PC_Fix.ini in Notepad. If stutters still appears even with PC Fix - try to enable DirectX 12 wrapper in Silent_Hill_3_PC_Fix.ini (if you video card support DirectX 12), to do that change
UseDirectX12 =from0to1 - You may see motion trails on screen when camera is moving. If you motion trailes, go to the ingame Extra Optons (second options tab) and set the "Display Mode" to "Sharp"
- On Windows 10 & 11 systems you may see the graphical glitch with the white border around the game's window, to fix it use PC Fix by Steam006
- If you are experiencing stuttering while streaming or recording a game, or just have stuttering in general - lower Rendering Resolution in game settings, in the in-game Configuration (third options tab). It is recommended to set it to 1024x512 or lower if you have stuttering
- If you use MSAA anti-aliasing, there could be graphical glitches because the depth of field effect becomes corrupted (halos around objects). But looks like other types of anti-aliasing (FXAA, MLAA) should work okay
- If you want to change Field of View (FOV) in the game, you can do it by editing Silent_Hill_3_PC_Fix.ini of PC Fix pack, use FOV Tool or run the game through Flawless Widescreen utility
- The game has controller support but you probably will need additional tools like XInput Plus to configure the controller settings. Check PCGamingWiki page for instructions, additionally you can check this guide
- About unofficial translations: there's a lot of unofficial fan translations for this game, for full list of all available translations check PCGamingWiki. If you want to play with Russian translation - there's few of them, so also check this page for available variants
- Don't forget to check PCGamingWiki if you have troubles, it's very useful!
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Comments and reviews
finally gave this a shot since this game isn't aviable on steam idk why they would make alot of money off this game, now that i got a pc even tho its a hassle to set everything up im playing on 1440p 60 fps recommended
is this game a malware? i downloaded 2gb zip full rip
is it malware
thanks, I dont have to pay 500$ for an real copy and another 250 on the console
hi buddy for mac? M SILICON PLEASE
Best game best girl
I guess this can be considered abandonware. Barely. Less attempts have been made by Konami to preserve this game than with 2. I would like to point out, again, that it's easier to use SteamUnlocked for this, as it, usually, by default, has all the files in the correct place, and you can just run the game immediately after extracting it.
Also, I still can't get over how this game has early PS3 level graphics despite being for PS2 in 2003. I find that kind of crazy. Further cements how good the PS2 actually was.
wow so good and nice
Muito bom valorizar jogos antigos
hey @You_re-full-of-ALE, buddy, i already have the runtime framework installed and i already read the manual, if im posting this here is because i already tried everything, and nothing works, but ig your intelectual quotient is not that high, but thank you tho!
@ALE; Sounds like runtime–framework might be missing..
There's this incredible thing called 'the manual'; In the case of software; it is usually called 'readme', so I guess you might not 've known what to do.
-Delegate your thinking anymore, and you might just as well try to replace your brain with a .44
RTFM
hey!, so i installed this game and im in the part where you have to go to the brookhaven hospital, but when i enter there i appear in a no background place, i can move, attack, pause, go to inventory, but is just a black bagkground, can someone help me pls?
@gameszense its just you. Download works fine for me...
When i click download full rip it just takes me to a new page with 404 page not found.
Is it taken down or is it me?
It appears sideways on my CherryTrail Z8300 Windows 11 tablet! It doesn't even let me play on windowed mode :(
This install worked perfectly for me. Win 10. 2026. Thanks
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Average Heather Mason Enjoyer 2024-08-29 44 points
For anyone struggling to get this to work.
1. Download the file. I suggest the Full-RIP but obviously if you don't wanna play in English the other options will likely still work
2. Extract the file anywhere you want. (I made a folder specifically for Abandonware games and if you frequent this site I suggest you do the same)
3. Scroll down to the "Game extras" section. You need to download an additional file from there. it is the one called "PC Fix by Steam006"
4. Extract it to the same folder you have the game files. EX: if the game is saved in (C:) games abandonware Silent Hill 3 then you extract it into that folder.
5. Run the file "SH3FileValidator.exe"
The game itself should now run without issue.
Demora pra baixar,mas funciona quando colocado so mods certos
i love games and games and i love games
Works fine Win 11,thank you guys..
thank you comment below me youre a legend
you could do what is advised orrrrr find yourself a gnarly repack already done and ready to go if you can translate the following with no spaces...
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Upon further inspection, its better to download the ISO image release, as its easier to set up and play rather than hunting for the cracked exe when downloading the full rip version. Most of these Silent Hill 3 cracks (and old game cracks in general) just have a folder titled CRACK or "SCENE GROUP NAME" example, DEViANCE (this one is one of the scene groups that actually cracked sh3) so the installation would be as follows:
STEP 1: Install one of the ISO releases (European or USA)
STEP 2: Mount the disc using DaemonTools or WinCDEmu (I used WinCDEmu)
STEP 3: Find the folder titled CRACK, or "SCENE GROUP NAME" (I beat sh3 a long time ago so i dont remember what the folder is titled directly, and i dont feel like redownloading it again), in the folder there should be a sh3.exe and an nfo file (I THINK IF THEY DIDNT REMOVE THIS BEFORE UPLOADING)
STEP 4: Grab all the og sh3 files put them in a folder and call it whatever you like, and put it in a directory (I have my own MYABANDONWAREGAMES directory, since i frequently use this site)
FINAL STEP AND ALSO THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE!!!!
Grab the cracked exe and replace the original one, if there are any other files in the CRACK or "SCENE GROUP NAME" folder place those into your game directory as well!
OPTIONAL:
Install this quick fix i made for my repack of the game, works well with this one too! Its a mix of the Steam006 patches and my ones. Download this to ensure the game performs well on a modern pc rig!
LINK: https://pixeldrain.com/u/1CmLQdPV
Enjoy!
hello ya jama3a
For the people that still don't understand how to install here's a quick guide:
1. Install the full rip version of the game.
2. Go to nexus mods and install Nullxys's patch via the mirror links, install the setup one for an easier install.
3. Point it to the directory where the game is currently, and click install.
4. After that the game should launch!
INFO: The patch you've downloaded is a mix of my patches and fixes and Steam 006's fixes and tweaks!
Upon opening with both WinRar and File Explorer, no filed called "Deviance" is there, which blows because apparently this file is crucial towards running the game. How do I get it?
guys when i try to open sh3 it says (this game is not installed properly) how can i fix dis problem ? ;c
no file folder called deviance found in the sh3 folder or iso folder
Whenever I try to change the buttons input in the games option and hit "save" it just reverts to default settings again. Same thing happens with resolution or "window/full screen" setting. Another thing that happens is that I cannot access "SH3Config.exe" and the message "Failed to log game mod dlll" appears, even though I could access it just fine before installing audio enhancement pack and the PC Fix. I'm losing my mind trying to configure the buttons input and the resolution/aspect ratio. Pls help
@Hykwfia for the love the abandonware god, use a download manager :´-(
I recommend Xtreme Download Manager
i have a good internet connection but why it took 5 hours to download it? i wait but it's not moving at all
I downloaded the Full-Rip and ran every file through a virus scanner and it came back clean. I thought: "cool, now what?" Come back to the comments and saw "Average Heather Mason Enjoyer" recommend the "PC Fix by Steam006" and then I ran that through a the same virus scanner. It came back with multiple malicious files.. is there anyway I can get SH3 to run without those files?
Portuguese RIP :
https://archive.org/details/silent-hill-3-ptbr-pc
he asks for a password
Czech Translatio: https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=6871
I downloaded the full rip and steam fix, made a new sh3 folder in c drive games folder then copied all the files into that new folder. Run the file validator (probably not necessary) and the game runs just fine
Descargar Version Full-Rip
Descargar PC Fix
Descargar Audio-Enhancement-Pack (Opcional)
- Descomprimir el Juego Full/Rip en Carpeta Fuera de Program Files (puede ser dentro de Documentos del usuario, no hay que instalar nada, solo descomprimirla, no hay iso)
-Descomprimir PC Fix y copiar archivos de esta carpeta dentro de la carpeta descomprimida del juego (Full-Rip)
A esta altura ya deberia de funcionar el juego seleccionando el archivo sh3.exe
Para el Audio-Enhancement-Pack, ejecutar archivo Setup.exe que se encuentra dentro de la carpeta Prereqs, en la carpeta descomprimida de Audio-Enhancement-Pack.
El programa Reloaded se instalara en Escritorio, abrir esta carpeta (C:\Users\USER\Desktop\Reloaded-II) y Crear la carpera Mods, dentro de esta copiar la carpeta "Silent Hill 3 Audio Enhancement Pack"
Ejecturar programa Reloaded y agregar app Silent Hill 3, aparecerá icono del juego de la izquierda, seleccionar y a la derecha debe aparecer el mod de audio para seleccionar, dar clic en recuadro para que se selecciona el Mod (aparecerá un + rojo). Puedes seleccionar crear acceso directo para acceso rapido.
Listo, Ejecuta Silent Hill 3 (Reloaded) , deberá aparecer imagen del Audio Enhancement Pack al inicio del juego.
option screen still crashes after i tried EVERYTHING i could. pc fix, cpu changes...still nothing works im running out of ideas
the main rip download is broken, there is no deviance file like there use to be. also the game isn't installed proper. there is no iso to mount. the file use to not be this hard can you guys please make this a little more simpler?
Creo que el problema es que en el ISO de DVD no hay el archivo del crack ni la carpeta de advice.
sh3 i just know today that the game is exist and work fine when i start sh3, love this webiste so much
Honestly I don't understand where to find the deviance file? I just cannot find it anywhere
HELP PLEASE!!! I tried to download it from different tutorials but none of them worked, Idk what's wrong. I'm tired and I don't think I'll ever be able to download it
so please can someone explain all the details
November 11th 2024
to install:
1. Copy the all files inside of the pc fix folder into the Silent Hill 3 folder.
2. then, open SH3FileValidator (this should avoid the 'data folder not found' error).
3. click on the SH3.exe and it should open normally :3.
happy gaming everyone
Olá baixei o jogo porem em uma das fazes dele ele simplesmente não funciona amis
why does it say data folder not found when i click the sh3filevalidator
Hey guys, I downloaded the full rip and pc fixer, extracted the fixer to the extracted game folder, and I get a this app cannot run on your pc error message. Is it bc im on windows 11?
downlaoded full rip, wanted to run the game but it was "not properly installed"...
Just got through the remake, Thanks for the comments on how to install properly G's
hell nah bro what p diddy doing here
vous savez comment mettre la langue francaise dans le jeux en sans cd full rip
i really like silent hill 3............thanks
but doesnt that sh3filevalidator thing require some password, how do people get it to work?
@Average Heather Mason Enjoyer
thanks so much !! that worked for me, been trying to figure this out for hours
For anyone struggling to get this to work.
1. Download the file. I suggest the Full-RIP but obviously if you don't wanna play in English the other options will likely still work
2. Extract the file anywhere you want. (I made a folder specifically for Abandonware games and if you frequent this site I suggest you do the same)
3. Scroll down to the "Game extras" section. You need to download an additional file from there. it is the one called "PC Fix by Steam006"
4. Extract it to the same folder you have the game files. EX: if the game is saved in (C:) games abandonware Silent Hill 3 then you extract it into that folder.
5. Run the file "SH3FileValidator.exe"
The game itself should now run without issue.
bro can someone say this in simple terms???? wtf does mount mean cracked exe like what
@klow09 thanks so much for that i got it working. for some reason winzip was not accepting the password for steam 006 so i got 7zip and it worked just fine
@JIMIJIM
I used this youtube video to help me set it up and it worked perfectly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU9kBVVzMiI&t=307s
So I downloaded an extracted full rip with no cd included I clicked on the picture of the girl in the file it says game not installed properly so I downloaded Stem006 and it wouldn’t let me extract the files onto the Silent hill 3 folder so I tried to drag and drop them into the silent hill 3 folder and it still won’t let me do it. Can someone please help me I have no clue what I’m supposed to do
Which download link do I use? There’s quite a few is it the full rip and what does that mean?
Because when I download it it said it needs to be unzipped so I unzipped it then I clicked on I guess the exe it said not installed properly and I couldn’t get open Deviant so what am I supposed to do to get it running
Ok ppl i recommend just getting pcsx2 emulator + 7z file of the game cuz this one requires a lot of sweat,,,
can anyone tell me how to install this game windows 11 i have direct play on and do i download full rip file i not good with pc please help
非常好游戏 爱来自中国
Hello!! I was wondering if someone could possibly provide a free (and safe) winrar to iso file converter so i could “mount” the disc image. All the possible ones require payment for more than 2gb. Being stuck on the first step is indeed awkward i’m sorry if it’s rlly specific,,,,,
guys help whats iso file where do i find it
About Full-Rip - if you see "The game is not installed properly" error, that means the game cannot find the correct Windows Registry path, use PC Fix by Steam006 or add Registry paths manually like in this instruction https://www.reddit.com/r/silenthill/comments/i1nvv2/silent_hill_3_4_fix_for_the_game_is_not_installed
I mentioned that problem in the guide above
nevermind i downloaded a fix and that worked
the full rip doesn't seem to work only saying the game isn't properly installed
@Nana Add the archive with NoCD to antivirus exceptions, or disable your antivirus for 5 minutes to open that archive
i cant open the "deviance" folder? It says "The file might be corrupt or incompatible with this version of system information". Any way to fix this?
We've updated this page, added more language versions plus some fixes and guide how to run the game on modern systems.
@detective fierce - language can be changed in game options
@iao - hold right-mouse button then press left-mouse button to attack
anybody else game in japanese? girl i cant read this
@IAO and @ISA - Read the post below by SHYCAT, in 2nd paragraph there are instructions on how to install the patch by Steam006. It includes many bug fixes and graphical improvements, so it might solve the controls bug. Note that this patch includes a new save system feature that helps prevent save file corruptions, however your old save file will be wiped and you'll need to start a new game. Chances are you did not get very far though if your controls are not working. Good luck. :)
it doesn't let me to attack back at all, i tried changing the control.. what do i do??
The keyboard stops working while I am playing, I installed everything acordingly to the instructions and it doesnt work
I managed to somehow finish the puzzle with the Shakespeare books in the bookstore, but I simply cannot input the doorlock code because THERE IS NO CURSOR ON THE SCREEN. I don't know if anyone's having the same problem as me but please, if anyone has a solution for this, message me on Discord. My username is: gone0__
otter, did you try setting it to 2D mode? if it's like the ps2 version, the game is in 3D when you first start.
Horrible movement on Win 10 PC. I thought sh3 would be better than 1 or 2 but, nope. Still crappy maneuvering.
Ignore that other comment, it was meant for a different game lol.
only problem I had with the game was I couldn't continue because the puzzle with the books did not work. I am trying to fix it but I've never done this before lol.
it hoped installer and it wouldnt go away would go away when i pressed X wouldnt force quite i had to RESTART my computer dont get this
okay.,,i got the game running and it was working perfect until i got to the shakesphere puzzle and it just wouldnt let me do it, my cursor was gone couldnt place the books idk i just got excited over something that didnt work
I followed WRINKLESTARs guide but it said that the game crashed before in safe mode or something so i re-did all the steps then I could not paste the sh3.exe in the game folder anymore like it would just disappear for a split second then disappear
I followed WINKLESTAR instructions then added the Steam006 patch. The game and cutscenes look good (after editing the fix.ini file) but the title screen, Konami intro, and inventory are in 4:3 while the rest of the game is not. Also attempting to open SH3Config.exe results in the message 'failed to load game mod dll' , any help would be appreciated.
I downloaded it, and everything went great until I actually played the game. I ran the game from the "deviance" folder but it runs in like 4 FPS. I tried to run it from the autorun but it tells me I need to insert the disk. Any ideas on how to fix this?
Installed the full thing. all I got from the desktop short cut was an error message reading "wrong disk inserted". The reddit link only redirects to another link. It doesn't give any usefull information. It's really a shame. The PC version looks great, but I guess I'll have to stick to the PS2 version.
Selecting Options in any menu seems to make the game crash. I suppose it doesn't matter if it doesn't let you remap keys, (these pc controls are weird as hell)
Awesome game
Saw someone mention that they were getting a broken link error, and I want to chime in: if you've got a firewall or VPN, it might be messing with the download. I turned mine off and it downloaded just fine.
do i really need need a disc/CD drive to play this?
Incredible game, not only in the Silent Hill saga, but in psychological horror gaming as a whole. The game excells at what Silent Hill 2 did well in terms of the more terrifying elements and then some, and you really relate to the main protagonist's disposition in the games depressing and awful world.
Such a shame this game hasn't also been given the Enhanced Edition fan treatment like it's predecessor has, but it still runs pretty well on Windows 10 with a widescreen fix.
Can't praise this game enough.
Download link seems to be broken?
Can't find the game anywhere online. RIP.
- INSTALLATION GUIDE -
- Updated August 2021 -
https://www.reddit.com/r/silenthill/comments/oxix5s/silent_hill_3_pc_besteasiest_way_to_play_in_2021/
Still great after all these years
i never get error this and when i played sh3 it freeze too now it still works
it works for me
i enjoyed this game sh3 its me
https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Home For all your old school and new school gaming fixes
Use the YouTube tutorial user “GLITCHYREAL” commented above me. It works like an absolute dream.
If you are getting the "error occurred during system data saving" message and are unable to save games or settings, right click on your install folder, go to properties, security, edit permissions, select users and enable full control.
Got a lil problem... When I try and run the game, i get an alert that says, 'A crash occurred the last time the game was played. Using safe graphic options.' but i just get hit with a black screen, anyone got any solutions? I did have it up and running at one point, so idk what i'm doing wrong :/
A pretty good (and recent) guide on how to install:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9Vf90QjmWk&ab_channel=DANMAN%21Gaming
I managed to get this game running with no problems whatsoever. Just install click on the iso to mount it. No third party applications needed. Hit Setup go through the installation. Once installed DONT Eject the ISO. Go into the deviance folder in the ISO. Copy the sh3.exe to the location where you have Silent Hill 3 installed. Eject the ISO. Then go onto pc gaming wiki on Silent Hill 3 and install the patch by Steam006. Extract the files to where you have Silent Hill 3 installed. The password is pcgw. Your antivirus may detect it as a virus but this is a false positive. Just add the Silent Hill 3 folder as an antivirus exception. Now configure the dll fix.ini file. I highly reccomend you use the new save system since it stops any save corruption bugs. Now run the dllinjector and ONLY use the Dllinjector from now on. It's also normal to get a few hitches in frames especially when walking through doors. Though its nothing infuriating. I hope the installation worked well for you and you got to experience SH3 the best way possible.
I installed everything correctly and it worked, but I have a problem: when I run the game it says that there was an error while saving data. IDK if I missed a file or something but that message keep appeareing even if I try to save changes in the options menu
For those who absolutely don't know how to work this, I'll tell you how to do it step-by-step.
First off, get a certain software called PowerISO (just google it). You probably already have this because it's used for a lot of other "stuff". There's prolly other software that works the same like this one, but I use this one and it works.
Next, download the SH3 ISO like usual.
After you do that, open the ISO with PowerISO and extract it to whichever folder you like (doesn't matter where cause you'll be deleting it soon. Don't do it before I tell you to).
Search that folder for a something called "setup.exe" or similar to that. Execute it (aka left click it twice).
A wizard will appear, and as usual, agree to everything. Note that for some reason, when the wizard ask you where to install the game, and if you click the browse option, it'll crash. But maybe it's just for me (by default, the game will installed in your /:c drive under 'Program Files' to 'KONAMI'.) Just let the wizard do the works.
Once the wizard has done his job, don't open the 'sh3.exe' yet! Go back to the SH3 ISO folder (the one you extract from) and enter a folder named 'Deviance'. In that folder there's a .info file and 'sh3.exe' file. Copy only that 'sh3.exe' file and go back to the installed SH3 folder (see above paragraph).
In that installed SH3 folder, there's also an 'sh3.exe'. Delete that one and replace (Paste) it with the one you copied before.
Click that copied 'sh3.exe' file and you are ready to play! Now you can delete the folder that contain the ISO you downloaded from the beginning (Note that when you do so, it'll say that the folder can't be deleted because it was run in under other program. Only a certain file can't be deleted (about 2-3 file). The rest can be deleted. In other word, you need to manually delete each in the entire folder).
(This is written exactly after I got it to works)
Sh3 install for dummies:
Ok so the comments are not totally thorough, so after you download it, open the little black program thingy, go to your computer folders, find it again, left click and select "open with windows explorer". After that copy the the entire disk into your pc. You can do it by clicking on the Dvd drive on the side and pressing "copy". After that open the new one you just copied and click the folder called "deviance", copy the sh3.exe file, and then paste over the other sh3.exe file in the main section. They both look exactly the same, the one you copy is a bit smaller in size I think. Don't click on the sh3.exe file yet, it will say some stuff about you having the wrong disk. What you have to do is click setup.exe, it does some magic, then you can play Silent Hill 3. If there is anything wrong with this, downvote as needed.
[GAME CAN'T RUN?]
As already mentioned, you can't run the game until you replace the executable/application file "sh3.exe" with a cracked .exe that is found inside the ISO itself! Explore the contents of the ISO and look for it. By then you don't need to mount the ISO anymore, you can run the game on-the-go without the virtual drive.
Unfortunately, I can't be bothered to download the ISO again to double check everything, but trust me, the cracked file is inside one of the folders that it's pretty hard to miss. It's also named "sh3.exe" with the only difference (and your biggest clue!) is that it has a different file size, probably bigger. Once you do find it, copy and paste it to where you installed the game, make sure you replace/overwrite the old sh3.exe file.
ALSO IMPORTANT: You need to install the "Silent Hill 3 Widescreen Fix" and/or the "sh3proxy" if you wish to run this game in your modern PC rig as it fixes a lot of the known bugs. A simple google search of said patches will easily pop up.
Now if you'll excuse me, I got Harry Mason to hunt ...SQUAWK!
No comment nor review for this game at the moment.