Such an iconic game as Silent Hill 2But Silent Hill 2 Remake introduces two new endings that you can unlock as you play. As with the other six characters who return from the original, you must find certain items throughout your journey to reach these conclusions. While the ending to this compelling story is not canon, each one provides a different perspective on the possible ending to James' story.
The following sections of this article discuss the game's endings. As such, they contain heavy spoilers about the end of James' story.
Some other endings you may remember, such as "Water," "Renaissance" "UFO," And "Dog"," are still present in remake. Two new endings in Silent Hill 2 Remake implemented naturally into the game, with many of the same requirements as the original endings. The new findings, called "Immobility" And "Bliss," are unlocked by interacting with certain objects found in different areas.
Content warning: This article contains heavy topics such as mentions of suicide. Read at your own discretion.
How to get the "Calm" ending
Let a loving hand guide you
"Immobility" the ending can be unlocked when you find the Key of Sorrow And use it to retrieve the postcard from the safe at the Lakeview Hotel.. The key can be found in an abandoned car somewhere in Silent Hill, so you'll want to fully explore the world before pursuing other objectives. Once you have the key, you can go to the hotel, open the safe and start the final by reading the postcard.
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This ending can be considered one of "bad" conclusions of the game: James enters Toluca Lake and drowns in its waters. The cutscene that plays out is similar to "Water" the end of the original game, but with some changes to Silent Hill 2 Remake. This time, when James has a letter from Mary in the passenger seat of the car, a hand reaches out from the back seat.
That hand caresses James' face, calming him, when the voice of someone who sounds like Mary comes from the back seat of the car. Although it may be Mary, the voice speaks to James and says: "I've always been waiting for you." This could be the trigger that prompts James to commit suicide, especially given the popular theory that Mary's body is in the back seat of James' car.
Whether this is another ghost summoned by James's mind to punish himself, or a manifestation of the city's influence, there is no clear answer. The result is the same, as evidenced by the sounds of James' car starting and the rumbling noise heard in the background. Although it's never directly shown, the interpretation of this ending is as clear as it is dark.
How to get the "Bliss" ending
The cycle always repeats
Gameplay Silent Hill 2 Remake does "Bliss" the ending is a little harder to get since you more needs to be done to achieve this on harder difficulties. This is because puzzles are harder to solve in Hard mode than in Easy or Standard mode. "Bliss" the ending comes from find a safe combination from a dead enemy Lying Figure you win as you progress through the game.
The Reclining Figure can be found in the eastern part of the South Valley, and is the first creature you'll encounter along the way. While this enemy may not have the combination you need, it will help you determine the type of enemy whose bodies you should check. Once you find one piece with a safe combination, go bowling And unlock the safe in the building.
In Hard mode, the combination for the bowling alley safe may be more difficult to find, so you may want to lower the difficulty settings for Silent Hill 2 Remake if you're just trying to achieve "Bliss" ends quickly.
The safe contains Rusty keywhich you can use for unlock the chest in the Brookhaven Hospital garden.. This will help you get a powerful drug called White Claudiawhich James can drink in the hotel he shared with Mary to start "Bliss" ending.
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This ending reflects the revelation that James killed his wife Mary by forcing James to insert a videotape into the hotel room television. However, this time the relationship shows a much healthier relationship as James simply enjoys his Silent Hill vacation with Mary. After some time, the camera returns to the hotel room, revealing that James has disappeared.
The ending implies that James used a psychedelic drug to return to a time when he and Mary were happy thanks to his delusional hallucination. Although he vaguely remembers the events of the game, he is doomed to repeat the cycle and return to Silent Hill when Mary inevitably falls ill again. This new ending is unlocked in Silent Hill 2 Remake once again shows how James must accept his role in his wife's death and move on to truly free himself from his guilt.