By Evert van Aart
Design by Katie Bush

Silent Hill 3 is Konami's latest addition to its popular survival horror series. Like the previous games, Silent Hill 3's gameplay consists of a combination of combat, exploration, and puzzle solving in environments that shift between the normal world and the dark, sinister "otherworld." You'll assume the role of the game's heroine, Heather, as she fights against grotesque monsters and solves devious puzzles to unravel the dark mysteries of her dreams and the people around her.

This GameSpot Game Guide to Silent Hill 3 will tell you everything you need to know to beat the game, including:

• A rundown of game basics including weapons and monster listings, and general strategies
• A full walk-through with tips on avoiding dead ends full of monsters that will sap your health and ammunition
• Complete solutions for every puzzle in the game, at all three difficulty levels
• Listings of game secrets, including unlockable outfits and strange weapons
• Descriptions of all three different endings and how to achieve them.

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