Silent Hill 3 is a great additon to the series and even better when combined with part 1 verrry scarry indeed!
Silent HIll 3 is faaar better if you have played and luv the original since it ties directly into part 1 as a stand alone game its still good but if you include it with part 1 (wich even the SH team said that part 3 was both an extension and conclusion too) it excels over even the casual gamer favored Part 2.
I have to add that the music in part 3 is most likely the best in the series and fits the story of Heather perfectly.
If SH3 has any negatives it is the lack of overall characters in the game much fewer than those in previous installments other than that its a perfect addition to the series and completes the story from part 1 in a very dignified way.
A MUST PLAY FOR ANY FAN OF THE SILENT HILL GAMES and anyone that luved the original on PSX.