10 Times Nintendo Games Were Not Family Friendly

10. Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (Wii)

“This game plays you as much as you play it.”

With such a cheery warning message displayed when the game starts, it’s no wonder that the first entry on our list is not intended for those of a nervous disposition.

Presented as a “re-imagining” of the original game in the Silent Hill series, Shattered Memories asked the player several psychological questions as they played, then crafted the game around those answers. The effects could be as simple as the colour of a house or a character’s clothing, or can alter which buildings and locations the player is able to visit, and eventually determine the ending that is shown.

Unusually for a Silent Hill game, combat is completely absent in Shattered Memories. However, the series’ trademark nightmarish enemies are not, meaning main character Harry Mason has no choice but to run and hide when threatened. Taking away any sense of empowerment from the player ramps up the horror considerably, making for a whole new experience. This is the most unique entry in the series, and something completely different for a Nintendo console.