Summary
Horror fans can compare theSilent HillandResident Evilfranchises all day long and not come to a consensus. What games have better weapons? What games have better stories and characters? It’s all up to user preferences but the one thing that is not up to interpretation is the monsters.
Without a doubt,Silent Hillhas some of thecreepiest monsters in all of horror gamesand many of them originated inSilent Hill 2like Pyramid Head. There are other contenders as well from normal enemies to bosses. Here’s a ranking of the most horrifying ones that will be hard to erase from our dreams at night.
7Lying Figures
This Bag Of Flesh Is Filled With Bile
Lying Figures are the first monster players will meet in the game. They look like flesh-covered straight jacket-wearing wild fiends who like to hobble through streets or slither on the ground like a snake.
Their ground form is incredibly fast too and makes for one unnerving monster in the game if players aren’t paying attention. The worst part about them is their spew of acidic liquid. It’s hard to dodge through all of their muck when fighting with melee weapons inSilent Hill 2like the Wooden Plankor Pipe.
6Spider Mannequins
A New Threat From Above
There is anew enemy inSilent Hill 2that has no official name. They look like Mannequins as they are nothing but legs sewn together at the torso. However, the proportions are different with the legs and these nightmares can climb, so Spider Mannequins sounds fitting for a nickname at least.
They will appear in the Toluca Prison which is already a horrific place because the lighting is low, giving these creatures the perfect cover for when they skitter around on walls and the ceiling. They’re hard to see and hit with gun-based weapons, making them an unnerving enemy.
5Abstract Daddy
What Is Wrong With This Door?
Abstract Daddy is one ofSilent Hill 2’sfew bosses. It looks like two people morphed into one another and then also glued onto a door. This hulking monstrosity will await players at the end of the Toluca Prison area as a manifestation of Angela’s childhood trauma regarding her father.
It’s slow but it can burst through walls like the Kool-Aid Man but less inviting because Abstract Daddy doesn’t have fun drinks. Bursting through walls uninvited is scary enough but the design is just as unsettling.
4Flesh Lip
The Lips Truly Are Horrific
Flesh Lip is another boss inSilent Hill 2that is less intimidating strength-wise but the design is nightmare fuel. This thing’s body is wrapped in a steel cage and the only part popping out is its moth which is located at the bottom.
This implies that the mouth is in the private area and that alone is not fun to think about. Flesh Lip will hide in the ceiling and then burst down onto unsuspecting players below. It’s a tricky boss fight that becomes harder once the cage loosens and it grows metallic spider-like limbs. This situation is not a good one to be in since the room is tiny as well.
3Mandarins
Three Lips Are Better Than One
Mandarins are the hardest enemies to take down in the game but that doesn’t necessarily mean they are the scariest. Players will first encounter them in the Labyrinth and they might not even know they are there. A lot of the flooring in the Labyrinth is made out of steel mesh and bugs are everywhere as well, helping hide their presence.
Mandarins hide underneath the mesh, climbing around like monkeys. Their head is one big set of lips and each arm has a big mouth attached at the end as well. Mandarins make the Flesh Lip look timid by comparison and they are hard to kill too thanks to their climbing skills and their whip-like tongues.
2Mannequins
Standing Still And Waiting To Pounce
Mannequins are near the top because they ignore conventional warnings. They will not have the radio erupt in static but there will be a faint distraction along with a light flicker, so players won’t be totally lost if they pay attention.
Mannequins stay still like statues until players get close enough and then they attack like wild animals. Their speed is unnatural along with their animations which can sometimes resemblea stop-motion film. They rank up there with some of the scariest monsters in video games of all time.
1Pyramid Head
The Most Recognizable Character In The Series
Pyramid Head is the poster child for theSilent Hillseriesand not justSilent Hill 2. He looks the most humanoid of the monsters in the game but he still conveys an unnatural wellness. There’s the giant triangular metal hat he wears on his head along with his giant sword. The first time players meet him is in the hallway of the Wood Side Apartments.
He’s just standing there looking at James through iron bars. Strangely, James doesn’t say anything but that’s an issue throughout the entire journey. Either way, Pyramid Head is an icon as a monster and boss who stands out even amongst playable characters in terms of recognition.
