Cheats & Guides

Silent Hill 2 (2001) Cheats For PlayStation 2

  1. Extra Options

    In the options menu, press L1 or R1 for extra options. These options allow you to change the blood color, whether or not your map is always zoomed in etc...

    Contributed by: Paulitic 

  2. Mary's letter changes

    When you Fight Eddie, The writing on Mary's letter disappears. After you view the videotape in Room 312 of the Lakeview Hotel, the paper completely disappears. Then after James encounters Pyramid Head for the last time, the envelope disappears. Possibly symbolizing that the letter was never real.

    Contributed by: DaftPeanut 

  3. New Options

    Once you beat the game you will find new options in the Options menu including Bullet Adjust (gives you x2 or x3 bullets when finding ammo- say for example you get 12 bullets, if you set it to x2 you would get 24) and and option the lets you turn off the noise filters.

    Contributed by: hand_of_g0d 

  4. Bonus Riddle Mode

    Beat the game using all three Riddle Difficulty settings to unlock a fourth difficulty.

    Contributed by: Mike Truitt 

  5. Activate Mini Map

    First, complete the game with the Dog ending. Start a new game, then set the button config to type 2 in the options menu.

    The button combination needs to be input during normal play, immediately after exiting the inventory menu (i.e. while the screen is fading to black after exiting).

    While holding the Start button, hold L2, Square and L3 in that order. While holding these buttons down, tapping L3 will toggle different views on the mini map. Tapping L3 enough times will eventually switch the mini map off.

    Effect
    Start + L2 + Square + L3 Activate Mini Map

    Contributed by: farmery87 

  6. Stuff to unlock once you have completed the game

    Complete the game.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    In the Alternate Lakeside Hotel Reading Room. Book of Crimson Ceremony
    This is in the Newspaper Stand near Texxon gas station. Book Of Lost Memories
    Complete the game on normal difficulty and puzzle settings, start a new game and look in the logs near the cemetery, the chainsaw is there. Chainsaw
    Complete with the rebirth ending and the dog key will be in the dog house near Jack's Inn. Dog Key
    On a shelf in the Historical Society. Obsidian Goblet
    Find the White Chrism vial in the kitchen of apartment 105 in Blue Creek Apartments White Chrism

    Contributed by: gundaniumsonic, jamesrules, Undergrads2003 

  7. Unlockable Weapons

    Unlockable Unlockable
    When you beat the game, you get a replay option. Go into the replay option and when James is walking down the hill in the very beginning of the game, near the Silent Hill Ranch theres a mysterious pile of logs that appear! Go to it to obtain the chainsaw. Chainsaw
    Beat the game 2 times with the same ending type and on the 3rd time, it's in the motor home on south side. Hyper Spray

    Contributed by: sk8er3793, Aprovost 

  8. Reveal Signs

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Complete the game with all endings then start new game. All signs will be revealed. Reveal Signs

    Contributed by: Warhawk 

  9. Save Anywhere

    First, complete the game with the Dog ending. Start a new game, then set the button config to type 2 in the options menu.

    This button combination needs to be input during normal play, while in control of James.

    Effect
    D-Pad Left + Left Analog Stick Left + Right Analog Stick Left + L2 + L1 + L3 Save Anywhere

    Contributed by: farmery87 

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
Foreign Language Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Zetzer 28K
Foreign Language Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Kroeti 130K
Foreign Language Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Geezguy 129K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by cvxfreak and Minesweeper 245K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Miss_Allie and Dark_Schneider 53K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Lethal and Tyrantdeath 95K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by endeviguel 73K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by KRice 84K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Spiderdjeru 52K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by JackSpade 110K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Conquerer 884K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Rob_Matter 40K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by A I e x 171K
In-Depth FAQs Memo FAQ by Conquerer 14K
In-Depth FAQs Plot Analysis by Da Dood 86K
In-Depth Guides 10-Star Ranking FAQ by animushaka 89K
In-Depth Guides Endings FAQ by Silvercross 24K
In-Depth Guides Enemy/Boss FAQ by SaintDarkSide 20K
In-Depth Guides Extra Riddle Mode FAQ by _XykoJester_ 16K
In-Depth Guides Game Script by Desta 67K
In-Depth Guides Item List/Locations Guide by Rombie 99K
In-Depth Guides Item/Puzzle/Boss/Weapons FAQ by ORCA782 33K
In-Depth Guides Making of DVD FAQ by Rombie 65K
In-Depth Guides Memo FAQ by Conquerer 78K
In-Depth Guides Plot Analysis by cvxfreak and ORCA782 166K
In-Depth Guides Plot Analysis by SilentPyramid 748K
In-Depth Guides Plot Guide by President_Evil 107K
In-Depth Guides PS2/Xbox Changes FAQ by cvxfreak 14K
In-Depth Guides Puzzle Guide by Conquerer 110K
In-Depth Guides Save Point Locations FAQ by Conquerer 11K
In-Depth Guides Secondary Character FAQ by J.Mason 19K
In-Depth Guides Speed Walkthrough by CosmicNeurotica 24K
Maps and Charts Alternate Brookhaven Hospital Map by StarFighters76 71K
Maps and Charts Alternate Lakeview Hotel Map by StarFighters76 74K
Maps and Charts Alternate South Vale: East Side Map by StarFighters76 27K
Maps and Charts Alternate South Vale: West Side Map by StarFighters76 47K
Maps and Charts Blue Creek Apartment Map by StarFighters76 33K
Maps and Charts Brookhaven Hospital Map by StarFighters76 79K
Maps and Charts Historical Society/Sewers Map by StarFighters76 27K
Maps and Charts Labrynth Area Map by StarFighters76 48K
Maps and Charts Lakeview Hotel Map by StarFighters76 94K
Maps and Charts South Vale: East Side Map by StarFighters76 29K
Maps and Charts South Vale: West Side Map by StarFighters76 48K
Maps and Charts Toluca Prison Map by StarFighters76 38K
Maps and Charts Woodside Apartments Map by StarFighters76 48K

Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams Cheats For Xbox

  1. Get the chainsaw

    To get the chainsaw beat the Main Scenario and then beat the Sub-Scenario. Then start another new game and go down the path and you should hear a weird noise (not the one to scare you) then across form Silent Hill Ranch the is there chainsaw on the logs.

    Contributed by: omegametroid5 

  2. Obtain the Book of Crimson Ceremony

    In a Replay Game, go to the Reading Room in the Evil Lakeview Hotel. On the Bookshelf, across from the headphones is the book.

    Contributed by: cvxfreak 

  3. Obtain Rebirth Ending

    Unlik the other traditional endings, the Rebirth Ending can only be obtained in a REPLAY game. Collect the Obsidian Goblet, the White Chrism, the Book of Memories and the Book of Crimson Ceremony and once you beat the game, the ending will be the Rebirth Ending.

    Contributed by: cvxfreak 

  4. Alternate Way to Get DOG Key

    Clear the Rebirth Ending to get the DOG Key in the Doghouse near Jack's Inn in Southvale Silent Hill.

    Contributed by: cvxfreak 

  5. Obtain DOG Key

    Clear the In Water, Maria and Leave Endings on one save file to make a DOG Key appear inside a Doghouse near Jack's Inn in Southvale Silent Hill.

    Contributed by: cvxfreak 

  6. Obtain Obsidian Goblet

    In a Replay game, go to the Silent Hill: Historical Society. After the first room from when you enter, look in one of the Display Cases for the Obsidian Goblet. This item is crucial to obtaining the Rebirth Ending.

    Contributed by: cvxfreak 

  7. Obtain Book of Memories

    In a Replay game, go to the Texxon Gas Station. Near the Food Store of the Station, look in a Magazine Display Case for the Book of Memories.

    Contributed by: cvxfreak 

  8. Obtain White Chrism

    Beat the game once on any difficulty mode for both riddle and action difficulties. Then go to Room 105 in the Boue Creek Apartment Buildings and in the kitchen is the White Chrism.

    Contributed by: cvxfreak 

  9. Obtaining the Sixth Secret Joke Ending

    To get the 6th secret joke ending, exclusive to the xbox version, use the Blue Gem in the following locations: Alternate Brook Haven Hospital's garden, the dock (before you get on the boat), and lastly room 312 in the Lakeview Hotel. Using it in room 312 will end the game and the joke ending will begin.

    Contributed by: sick boi 

  10. Clear Up the Signs Around Town

    As in the PlayStation 2 version of the game, beat the game ''Letter from Silent Heaven'' with all 5 endings on one save and the blurry signs around town are now clear.

    Contributed by: cvxfreak 

  11. Obtaining the Blue Gem

    After beating both games once, start a new game from the same save and in the bathroom there should be a blue gem by one of the stalls on the floor.

    Contributed by: sick boi 

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
Foreign Language Guides Guide and Walkthrough by LCeballos 161K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by cvxfreak and ORCA782 245K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Conquerer 884K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Conquerer 257K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Lagunacell 70K
In-Depth FAQs Plot Analysis by Da Dood 86K
In-Depth Guides 10-Star Ranking FAQ by animushaka 89K
In-Depth Guides Born From A Wish Game Script by niai mitch 7K
In-Depth Guides Endings FAQ by Evil-Chicken 10K
In-Depth Guides Endings FAQ by Silvercross 24K
In-Depth Guides Memo FAQ by Conquerer 78K
In-Depth Guides Plot Analysis by cvxfreak and ORCA782 166K
In-Depth Guides Plot Analysis by SilentPyramid 748K
In-Depth Guides PS2/Xbox Changes FAQ by cvxfreak 14K
In-Depth Guides Puzzle Guide by Conquerer 110K
In-Depth Guides Save Point Locations FAQ by Conquerer 11K
In-Depth Guides Speed Guide by Ghidrah 57K
Maps and Charts Alternate Brookhaven Hospital Map by StarFighters76 71K
Maps and Charts Alternate Lakeview Hotel Map by StarFighters76 74K
Maps and Charts Alternate South Vale: East Side Map by StarFighters76 27K
Maps and Charts Alternate South Vale: West Side Map by StarFighters76 47K
Maps and Charts Baldwin Mansion Map by StarFighters76 57K
Maps and Charts Blue Creek Apartment Map by StarFighters76 33K
Maps and Charts Brookhaven Hospital Map by StarFighters76 79K
Maps and Charts Labrynth Area Map by StarFighters76 48K
Maps and Charts Lakeview Hotel Map by StarFighters76 94K
Maps and Charts South Vale: East Side Map by StarFighters76 29K
Maps and Charts South Vale: West Side Map by StarFighters76 48K
Maps and Charts South Vale: West Side/Blue Creek Apt Map by StarFighters76 37K
Maps and Charts Woodside Apartments Map by StarFighters76 48K

Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut Cheats For PC

  1. Extra options

    At the options screen, press L + R to display an extra options menu with blood color, map zoom, and other selections.

    Contributed by: RaChuChu 

  2. Completion bonuses

    Successfully complete the game. Start another game and enter the extra options menu to access new features.

    A "Bullet Adjust" option can be set, allowing the normal amount of ammunition found at a location to be doubled or tripled.

    A "Noise Effect" option can be toggled.

    Another new option can be toggled, allowing scenes to be viewed without distortion.

    Contributed by: RaChuChu 

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
Foreign Language Guides Guide and Walkthrough by LCeballos 161K
Foreign Language Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Geezguy 129K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by cvxfreak and ORCA782 245K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by A I e x 171K
In-Depth FAQs Memo FAQ by Conquerer 14K
In-Depth FAQs Plot Analysis by Da Dood 86K
In-Depth Guides 10-Star Ranking FAQ by animushaka 89K
In-Depth Guides Endings FAQ by Evil-Chicken 10K
In-Depth Guides Endings FAQ by Silvercross 24K
In-Depth Guides Enemy/Boss FAQ by SaintDarkSide 20K
In-Depth Guides Memo FAQ by Conquerer 78K
In-Depth Guides Plot Analysis by cvxfreak and ORCA782 166K
In-Depth Guides Plot Analysis by SilentPyramid 748K
In-Depth Guides Puzzle Guide by Conquerer 110K
Maps and Charts Alternate Brookhaven Hospital Map by StarFighters76 71K
Maps and Charts Alternate Lakeview Hotel Map by StarFighters76 74K
Maps and Charts Alternate South Vale: East Side Map by StarFighters76 27K
Maps and Charts Alternate South Vale: West Side Map by StarFighters76 47K
Maps and Charts Blue Creek Apartment Map by StarFighters76 33K
Maps and Charts Brookhaven Hospital Map by StarFighters76 79K
Maps and Charts Labrynth Area Map by StarFighters76 48K
Maps and Charts Lakeview Hotel Map by StarFighters76 94K
Maps and Charts South Vale: East Side Map by StarFighters76 29K
Maps and Charts South Vale: West Side Map by StarFighters76 48K
Maps and Charts Woodside Apartments Map by StarFighters76 48K

Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut Cheats For PlayStation 2

  1. Bring All Unlocked Secrets from Silent Hill 2 to the Greatest Hits Version

    If you have the original Silent Hill 2 game save present in your Memory Card and when loading up Silent Hill 2 (Greatest Hits) version, any of the secrets you obtained (like Extra Options and weapons) will be available from the start.

    Contributed by: Asch The Hated 

  2. Obtain the Blue Gem

    After beating the both games once, start a new game from the same save and in the bathroom there should be a blue gem by one of the stalls on the floor.

    Contributed by: SH Junkie 

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
Foreign Language Guides Guide and Walkthrough by LCeballos 161K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by cvxfreak and ORCA782 245K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Conquerer 884K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Conquerer 257K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by Lagunacell 70K
General FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by cvxfreak and Minesweeper 183K
In-Depth FAQs Born From A Wish FAQ/Walkthrough by Conquerer 61K
In-Depth FAQs Plot Analysis by Da Dood 86K
In-Depth Guides 10-Star Ranking FAQ by animushaka 89K
In-Depth Guides Born From A Wish Game Script by niai mitch 7K
In-Depth Guides Endings FAQ by Evil-Chicken 10K
In-Depth Guides Endings FAQ by Silvercross 24K
In-Depth Guides Memo FAQ by Conquerer 78K
In-Depth Guides Plot Analysis by cvxfreak and ORCA782 166K
In-Depth Guides Plot Analysis by SilentPyramid 748K
In-Depth Guides PS2/Xbox Changes FAQ by cvxfreak 14K
In-Depth Guides Puzzle Guide by Conquerer 110K
In-Depth Guides Save Point Locations FAQ by Conquerer 11K
In-Depth Guides Speed Guide by Ghidrah 57K
Maps and Charts Alternate Brookhaven Hospital Map by StarFighters76 71K
Maps and Charts Alternate Lakeview Hotel Map by StarFighters76 74K
Maps and Charts Alternate South Vale: East Side Map by StarFighters76 27K
Maps and Charts Alternate South Vale: West Side Map by StarFighters76 47K
Maps and Charts Baldwin Mansion Map by StarFighters76 57K
Maps and Charts Blue Creek Apartment Map by StarFighters76 33K
Maps and Charts Brookhaven Hospital Map by StarFighters76 79K
Maps and Charts Labrynth Area Map by StarFighters76 48K
Maps and Charts Lakeview Hotel Map by StarFighters76 94K
Maps and Charts South Vale: East Side Map by StarFighters76 29K
Maps and Charts South Vale: West Side Map by StarFighters76 48K
Maps and Charts South Vale: West Side/Blue Creek Apt Map by StarFighters76 37K
Maps and Charts Woodside Apartments Map by StarFighters76 48K