That is part of its charm.

There are a lot of little things that will help you succeed.

While you could change the combat difficulty as you like, puzzle difficulty will be locked in.

Silent Hill 2. Key art that shows up in the PS5 menu.

So, it is an important thing to get right.

Here is the breakdown of what to expect from each…

If you find a passcode for a padlock, the map will even mark it down!

James Sunderland using the Green Hyper Spray in Silent Hill 2

Given all the map does for you, I’d recommend playing with it in mind.

So, as you are walking down a hallway, check every door.

It is as easy as that.

The instrument of force being used on a mannequin in Silent Hill 2 remake.

Itispossible to miss some maps.

They are almost always on the wall near the beginning of the stage.

So, verify you diligently look for it before you march forward.

The completed desolate area labyrinth map in silent hill 2 remake.

Playing through Silent Hill 2 without a map would be pretty damn difficult.

However, some things, like paintings or sculptures, are able to be stuffed in your pockets.

So, if you see a statue that has dates on it, maybe grab a screenshot.

Silent Hill 2, James holding a photo of lipstick.

A bunch of paintings that look like they could be relevant?

And smash it you should.

Additionally, this will sometimes unlock optional areas that hold even more items.

Silent Hill 2, The Health Drink in the green car.

And if not items, then at least interesting tidbits of lore.

And I still think that makes life more pleasant when it comes to searching the place.

At that point, just clear it out.

Pyramid Head standing menacingly on the roof of the Brookhaven Hospital in Silent Hill 2 remake.

It will let you face off against these big baddies, by the way.

What does Anita actually need to escape the fog of the Villa?

Silent Hill 2, Maria in the prison cell.

Left, Anita looking sad. Right, the cherry blossom monster.

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