Silent Hill 2 Remake - Guides

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Systems
Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
Released
October 8, 2024
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Sexual Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
Bloober Team
Publisher(s)
Konami
Silent Hill 2 Remake James walking through the town

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SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

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 Sound
With 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 Environments
Explore 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 Camera
The 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 Gameplay
Familiar 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.

Genre(s)
Survival Horror, Horror, Adventure, Action
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Silent Hill 2 Remake: Toluca Prison’s Weights and Scales Puzzle

Silent Hill 2's Toluca Prison section harbors a great deal of secrets, and if players are to uncover them, they will need to balance the scales.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake: Gallows Puzzle Answers

It's time for James to accept his fate in Silent Hill 2 by facing the crimes of the innocent and the guilty in Toluca Prison's gallows puzzle.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake: How To Solve Chained Box Puzzle In Brookhaven Hospital

Chained Box requires two codes and a key to open. Here is how Silent Hill 2 Remake players can find these items to acquire the box's contents.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake: How To Get The Chainsaw

The Chainsaw is a special weapon in Silent Hill 2 Remake that can be incredibly useful when facing monsters. Here's how to get it.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake: How To Solve Director's Office Hand Bracelet Puzzle In Brookhaven Hospital

The Hand Puzzle inside the Director's Office requires multiple items to complete in Silent Hill 2 Remake. Here is how players can solve it.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake: Generator Puzzle Solution (Witness Room)

As James descends into Toluca Prison, he will face a confusing generator, but the solution for this Silent Hill 2 puzzle is made easy here.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake: How to Escape the Bug Room

James comes into contact with some creepy cockroaches underneath the Historical Society of Silent Hill 2, and here's how to escape.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake: How To Open Pharmacy Decorative Box In Brookhaven Hospital (Elevator Quiz Answers)

The Pharmacy Decorative Box is linked to the Trick or Treat questions asked in the elevator. Here is how Silent Hill 2 players can open it.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake: How To Discover The Secret Of Room 106

Discovering the Secret of Room 106 is one of the missable trophies in Silent Hill 2 Remake. Here is how players can get it.

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Silent Hill 2: How to Get the Hunting Rifle (Armory Key)

The Hunting Rifle is one of the strongest weapons in Silent Hill 2. Here's how to get the rifle and make taking down enemies easier.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake: How To Open Safe In Director's Office In Brookhaven Hospital

The Director's Office in Silent Hill 2 Remake contains a Safe with symbols that may confuse some players. Here's how to open it.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake: How To Solve X-Ray Viewer Puzzle In Brookhaven Hospital

Finding the last piece of Radiograph to solve the X-Ray Viewer Puzzle can be confusing. Here is how Silent Hill 2 Remake players can solve it.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake: How to Solve the Jukebox Puzzle in Neely's Bar

Stuck on the Jukebox Puzzle in the Silent Hill 2 Remake? Here’s a quick guide to help you solve it and get through the locked door in Neely’s Bar.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake: How To Access Pre-Order Bonus and Deluxe Edition Content

Learn how to access the Silent Hill 2 remake's pre-order and Deluxe Edition content, including masks, the digital artbook, and the soundtrack.

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Do You Need to Play Silent Hill 1 Before Silent Hill 2?

Silent Hill 2 got remade from the ground-up but the question remains if you need to experience Silent Hill 1 in order to enjoy it.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake: Nurses Station Keypad Code In Brookhaven Hospital

The Nurses Station in Brookhaven Hospital has a Keypad, and here is how Silent Hill 2 Remake players can figure out the code.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake: All Difficulty Settings and Differences

Silent Hill 2's remake holds two difficulties for combat and puzzles that may have some players asking what they should choose for their first time.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake: How to Heal

Healing is essential to keeping James alive in Silent Hill 2, as exploring the town with an abundance of monsters isn't going to be easy.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake: How to Save

Saving the game is essential for a much needed break from the horror that awaits players in Bloober's Silent Hill 2 remake.

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Optimized PC Graphics Settings for Silent Hill 2 Remake

Discover optimized PC graphics settings for Silent Hill 2 Remake to boost performance while maintaining stunning visuals and achieving 60 FPS.

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