Silent Hill is a survival horror video game developed by Team Silent and published by Konami for the PlayStation. It was released in North America in January 1999, Japan in March 1999, and Europe in August 1999. The game's story follows Harry Mason, who, after a car accident, finds himself in the mysterious town of Silent Hill searching for his missing daughter. The game features 3D graphics and gameplay similar to the Resident Evil series. The game was met with critical acclaim and commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide.