Spoilers Ahead for Silent Hill 2
Summary
OneSilent Hill 2player found several in-game notes that stated how to achieve alternate endings. WhileSilent Hill 2’s remake follows the same story beats as the original, it has reinvented itself enough that the experience feels brand new. Much of the original game’s content is still present, including the multiple endings that can be achieved.
Even with the familiarity that the remake has to offer, some observant fans still continue to discover small details within the game. OneSilent Hill 2player pointed out an interesting thing about Mannequinsthat shows that they were modeled after the protagonist’s wife. It’s this attention to detail that has fans praising Bloober Team’s efforts in making the game a great experience. Recently, another player discovered a few in-game notes that reveal the game’s secrets.
Reddit user BeachSloth_ found instructions on how to achieve the different endings in various shops around town. While the player shared the notes forSilent Hill 2’s Dog endingand the UFO one, a few commenters mentioned that there were also similar ones that can be found in the bookshop that detailed the Leave, Maria, and Water endings as well. Specifically, the discoveries contained cryptic step-by-step instructions that detail actions that need to be done. It’s interesting to note that these clues are located in spaces that correlate to the corresponding ending. The UFO book is located in the record shop, while the Dog one is in the pet store, which is a place originally cut fromSilent Hill 2.
Where Are the Clues About the UFO and Dog Endings?
Some gamers would claim thatSilent Hill 2’s UFOand Dog endings are a bit harder to achieve than the others because they aren’t really directly related to the plot. Apart from the clues found by BeachSloth_, casual players wouldn’t really have an idea that these options exist. Even fans of the old game could possibly be unfamiliar with the alternate endings as the ways to achieve them are relatively out of the way of the main story. However, those who’ve found the notes can be considered lucky, as the objects mentioned from within can be found on the way to the clues.
Many fans are slowly finding out more secrets and details that Bloober Team has included in the game.Silent Hill 2’s remake may have even answered one morbid questionthat fans had since 2001. It seems that the developers have included many Easter eggs that will help players understand the game’s story, or even just make some of the title’s hardest moments easier to reach.
Silent Hill 2
WHERE TO PLAY
Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.High-end Graphics and SoundWith ray tracing and other cutting-edge technical enhancements, the world of SILENT HILL and its unsettling ambiance is even realer than before.And with the inclusion of new, immersive soundscapes, you’ll feel like you’re standing in the thick of it.Larger EnvironmentsExplore locations and buildings that were once inaccessible, or are newly added in the remake. Enjoy the same acclaimed story, even while you experience the town of Silent Hill with fresh eyes across an expanded map.Over-the-shoulder CameraThe remake moves from the original’s fixed-camera viewpoints to an over-the-shoulder perspective, putting you closer to what James sees, for a more thrilling, more immersive experience as you explore the town and come face-to-face with monsters.Evolved Combat GameplayFamiliar weapons like the steel pipe and handgun make their return, but now with an updated combat system. Avoid attacks with carefully timed dodges, aim down sights, and more, making monster encounters more engaging and nerve-wracking than ever.
