This October 8th the remake of Silent Hill 2. Despite fans’ doubts about this reimagining and Bloober Team’s capabilities, Both critics and fans agree that they did justice to the original. Not only that, but we could be looking at one of the best games of the year.
Probably after seeing so many positive comments you want to give it a try, especially now that it’s spooky season. If this is the case, here I share a guide so that you can start on the right foot and have a better chance of surviving this nightmare town.
Our tips for Silent Hill 2
Silent Hill 2 is not an action game
The first tip doesn’t have so much to do with the gameplay itself, but rather to clarify your expectations. Although recent years have accustomed us to the fact that horror games must have plenty of combat, this is not the case with Silent Hill 2. Just like the original game, It is a title more focused on creating an atmosphere and its focus is more towards exploration with puzzle solving.
You should take this into account before venturing into this remake as I have seen several people expecting something totally different. Maybe something more similar to titles like resident Evil, Alan Wake or even Dead Space. Of course, although you won’t find much action here, it is an experience that is quite worthwhile.
Fight only when you are sure you will win
Although there is not much combat in Silent Hill 2 It is still a present element and to a greater extent than the original. The first thing you should consider is that combat is most of the time optional. If you don’t want to face the monsters in the streets just run away from them. Even in closed spaces it is a little more difficult but not impossible.
There is no material incentive to defeat the monsters. None of them give you healing items or bullets to continue fighting. If anything, eliminating them only helps you stay calmer while exploring the scenarios, since it has a lot of backtracking. This means that you will be passing through the same places over and over again. In addition, in the remake the game does not stop when you see the map or open your inventory.
Having said this, a recommendation in Silent Hill 2 It is to avoid combat as much as possible. Also, try to move carefully, because running from here to there makes you prone to some creature coming out of your hiding place to catch you unattended. I must also say that the monsters here can be very damaging, even on normal difficulty. With only 3 hits your life will already be in the red.
During combat, keep your distance. Do small combos of one or two hits, dodge and repeat until your opponent falls. Once you receive firearms, Save the bullets as much as you can to use them against bosses. These confrontations are mandatory and are usually very challenging.
The map is your best friend in Silent Hill 2
One of your most useful tools throughout Silent Hill 2 It’s the map. As you explore, James Sunderland makes notes of the places where you can’t go, closed doors, possible riddles and clues that you find in notes scattered around the place. Try to consult it whenever you have the opportunity.
The map will serve as a guide for your next move. Whenever you are in doubt about what to do next, look at the map and visit all the places that have not been marked by James. This is the best way to find your next goal so you don’t get lost.
Another goodness of the map in Silent Hill 2 The thing is that, although the game doesn’t tell you, there are clues for the different puzzles. While in the original you had to pause the game, go to the notes section and read the one with the key, Here James points out important things like lock combinations on the map to make the experience easier for you.
Whenever you have the chance, explore the city
Silent Hill 2 It is divided into four main scenarios. Before and after entering most you have the opportunity to explore the city. Although it can be scary, especially in the later parts of the game, I recommend that you explore, as you could reap many rewards.
One of the successes of Bloober Team is that the city now has several shops and explorable buildings. Within them you will often find bullets for your different weapons, healing materials and some collectibles exclusive to this remake. So this change of course is worth it.
The radio can betray you in Silent Hill 2
In the first moments of Silent Hill 2 you will find a portable radio. This starts playing static sounds when enemies are nearby. The closer the monsters are, the more intense it will get. Although it is a good method to know if you are in danger, the game also uses it to alter your mind.
You can’t depend entirely on the radius for two reasons. The first is that later in the game some enemies only activate static when they are too close. If they are hidden they will not activate it and could take you by surprise. The second reason is because there are times when even small insects can activate him and make him extremely crazy, when they are not the most harmful enemies. Of course this contributes to your stress level, but it teaches you not to always rely on this tool.
So again I recommend taking it easy and moving very methodically through your journey. Silent Hill 2. You won’t win anything by rushing it and wanting to run from here to there. The only thing you will achieve is put yourself in danger since the monsters can be very intelligent and hide where you least expect. Especially towards the end of the game.
No matter how scared you are, keep going towards the end.
I hope these recommendations are enough for your first hours in this remake. Although it can be very stressful and scary at times, I invite you to stay until the end, Well, it is one of the best experiences you will have in video games. At least for me it was.
Upon reaching the end of Silent Hill 2 You will realize many things and you will find one of the best twists in the medium. Plus, the reward is always better when all the previous path tested everything about you and boy it will.. The environment will test your courage and the riddles will test your intellect. So no matter how scary it is, keep going and you will see how much satisfaction you will feel in the end. Will they dare to play it?
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