Silent Hill 2 Remake

Combat Guide and Tips

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Silent Hill 2 Remake - Combat Guide

Here is a combat guide for the Silent Hill 2 Remake. See how the Silent Hill 2 Remake's combat system works, some tips, and controls for the PS5 and PC here!

Combat System Guide

Uses Third-Person Perspective

Silent Hill 2 Remake - Third-Person v2
The Silent Hill 2 Remake is a third-person action game, as opposed to the classic survival horror style of the original PS2 version.

Unlike in the original game, you can now move freely in any direction. Evasion has also been added, allowing you to dodge and reposition during combat.

Switch Between Melee Weapons and Firearms

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You now have the option to switch seamlessly between melee weapons and guns when fighting. The farther you progress in the story, the more weapons you'll obtain. Ammo is still scarce, so manage your use of it wisely.

Certain enemies are more prone to firearms, while others are weaker against melee strikes. Observe and learn enemy characteristics then engage them accordingly!

All Weapons and Locations

Combat Tips

Learn Enemy Attack Rhythms

Learn Enemy Attack Rhythms
Some enemies, like the Bubble Head Nurse, will have melee openings if you can successfully dodge its string of attacks. It's recommended to bait out normal enemy attacks and adopt hit-and-run tactics.

List of All Monsters and Enemies

Some Enemies Can Counter Melee Attacks

Some Enemies Can Counter Melee
Even if you manage to land 1 or 2 hits, some enemies can still counter your melee attacks. To be safe, it's best to first stagger an enemy before committing to an all out melee combo.

Headshots and Legshots Stagger Enemies

Headshots and Legshots Stagger Enemies
Shooting enemies in the head or legs will often knock them off balance, creating an opening for you to land multiple melee attacks. If timed well enough, you can often kill normal enemies this way without using too much ammo and effort.

Combat Controls

PS5 Control Layout

Options Button Opens Game Menu
Up Directional Key Opens Map
Circle Button Evade/Dodge
X Button Interact/Use
Triangle Button Use Recovery Items
Left Analog Stick Movement
Right Analog Stick Move Camera
L2 Aim
R2 Melee/Shoot

PC Control Layout

There is a default layout ready for Mouse & Keyboard, but you can rebind keys according to your preference.

Best Settings

Silent Hill 2 Remake Related Guides

Silent Hill 2 Remake Tips and Tricks Partial

Beginner's Guide

All Tips and Tricks

Gameplay Guides
Fog Guide Combat Guide and Tips
Best Difficulty Settings Best Settings
How to Combine Items How to Stomp
All Save Point Locations All Map Locations
New Game Plus Guide: All Unlockables All Collectibles
Secrets and Easter Eggs How to Run
How to Open Locked Doors How to Reload
Health System Guide: How to Heal How to Destroy Windows
All Missables and Points of No Return How to Sneak
How to Save Ammo -
Trophy Guides
All Trophies and Achievements No Turning Back Now Trophy Guide
Let's NOT Party! Trophy Guide Pizza Location: Leftovers Trophy Guide
All Seems in Order Trophy Guide It's Bread Trophy Guide
All Glimpse of the Past Locations: Echoes Trophy Guide Inner Sanctum Trophy Guide: Where to Find His Room
Scourge of Toluca Lake Trophy Guide Speedrun Guide: How to Get Faster Than Fog
Obsolete Trophy Guide: Destroy What You Don’t Need Truly Special Trophy Guide: How to Reach Room 312
That Part of Me Trophy Guide Into the Abyss Guide: Long Staircase Location
FAQs
How Long to Beat Is There A Minimap?
Is Silent Hill 2 Remake Multiplayer? Can You Get Infinite Ammo?
Do Enemies Respawn? How to Fix Crashes, Stuttering, and Errors

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