Silent Hill: Every Playable Character Ranked Worst To Best

7. Murphy Pendleton

Murphy Pendleton had the whole world against him, not only regarding his character but also the state of the game he was in.

Downpour was a thoroughly lacklustre title, with a shockingly short runtime, giving you almost no time to get invested in the game, let alone the protagonist.

There seemed to be deliberate efforts to keep Murphy's personality ambiguous, as his violent tendencies were designed to juxtapose his mild-mannered demeanour. But this failed because it made him a black hole of a character.

It was impossible to become invested in his journey because he simply gave you very little to invest in. His distinct search for vengeance lacked any nuance, as it made him seem less like a flawed character and more a violent villain in training.

Additionally, the use of a convict in Silent Hill made sense, as the series is supposed to reflect the traumatic/guilty pasts of the protagonists and delve into what brought them to the titular town. However, with Murphy, it was simply too on the nose. His dark past, aggression, and quest for vengeance lacked likeability, which was an essential part of getting you on the playable leads' side.