This article contains SPOILERS for Silent Hill 2.
Since the big remake of Silent Hill 2 launched on October 8, players have been scrambling to try and figure out what the strange photo collectibles are for, and one fan has finally cracked the code and revealed a hidden message in the pictures. The Silent Hill 2 remake has been lauded as a massive success by critics and fans alike, and this latest discovery has once again left players impressed by Bloober Team’s diligent game development.
When the remake of Silent Hill 2 was first announced, audiences were skeptical if Bloober Team would be able to create a modern iteration of the game that would live up to the legendary status of the original. Fans have since voiced their adoration for the studio, with many noting that the remake maintains the suspense and horror of the original while offering much needed graphical and gameplay improvements. One aspect that has left players confused, however, is the collection of strange photos in the Silent Hill 2 remake. While many have been perplexed over this new addition to the game, one fan has seemingly cracked the case with an incredible discovery.
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Reddit user DaleRobinson shared a jaw-dropping revelation about the strange photos in the remake of Silent Hill 2, unveiling a secret code that was cleverly hidden within these pictures. While exploring various locations in Silent Hill 2, players can find 26 strange photos. Each picture contains a seemingly random image with a mysterious handwritten caption. Many players were left scratching their heads trying to find the significance of these unique collectibles, and DaleRobinson has finally found a hidden meaning to the strange photos. Identifying repeated objects in each image and then using this number to pick out a single letter from the captions, DaleRobinson managed to find that all the photos combined with this code spell out the phrase “you’ve been here for two decades.”
Meaning Behind The Strange Photos In The Silent Hill 2 Remake
Fans have been left stunned by the discovery of the hidden message within the strange photos in Silent Hill 2, with many quickly drawing a number of conclusions. Some believe that the photos are referring to the fact that the game’s main character, James, first visited Silent Hill with his wife in 1981, and that the original game was released 20 years later in 2001. Others highlight the theories about Silent Hill 2 that argue James is stuck in purgatory and is being forced to relive his tragedies over and over again – something supported by the bodies of James scattered throughout the tone – feeling that this secret message may allude to the fact that he has been trapped there for two decades. More fans believe the message is a fourth-wall break, with the developers talking to the community and acknowledging how long gamers have been playing Silent Hill 2.
While nothing has been officially confirmed, DaleRobinson’s discovery has finally given a thought-provoking meaning to the strange photos. Players continue to enjoy the psychological horrors of the Silent Hill 2 remake, with many hoping for potential remakes of other Silent Hill games. From its deep lore and perplexing puzzles to its memorable characters and terrifying enemies, Silent Hill 2 remains an iconic entry in the survival horror genre.
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