Silent Hill (South Side)

SILENT HILL 2 guide · Navigating the town streets after the apartments

After escaping the Blue Creek Apartments, James emerges onto the fog-shrouded streets of South Vale's western half. He must navigate Rosewater Park where he encounters Maria, who then accompanies him through the town streets toward Brookhaven Hospital. Exploration in this section involves looting various businesses, alleys, and residential streets while avoiding street-roaming monsters.

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Glimpses of the Past (Rosewater Park Bench): On a bench by the waterfront in Rosewater Park near where you first encounter MariaStrange Photo ("So Far From Home"): Inside Rosewater Park, on a stone bench in the plaza areaStrange Photo ("Made It!"): Inside the garage at the corner of Saul Street and Neely Street

Achievements here

It's Bread MissableInteract with the bread tray inside the Neely's Bar area or the nearby bakery in town.

Achievement guide and roadmap →

Items

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Jack's Inn Gate Key: Found on the front counter inside the reception office of Jack's Inn

Enemies

Lying Figure

Spits acid and skitters across the ground; stomp them once knocked down to conserve ammunition.

Mannequin

Frequently hides behind corners, signs, or parked vehicles to ambush James as he passes.

Nurse

Attacks with metal pipes in melee range and dodges attacks; can be staggered with gunfire or timed heavy melee swings.

Tips

Maria cannot defend herself effectively; keep an eye on her during street combat and eliminate nearby monsters before they can grab or damage her.
Many storefront windows along Carroll Street and Nathan Avenue can be smashed with the wooden plank or steel pipe to access interior healing supplies and ammunition.
Check the map frequently, as James automatically marks blocked pathways, locked gates, and accessible entryways as you discover them.

Not listed for this area: secrets, shops and people.

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Blue Creek Apartments

Rosewater Park

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