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|| Developer: Konami TYO ||
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|| Platform: PlayStation 2 ||
|| Genre: Adventure ||
|| Origin: Japan ||
|| Number of Players: 1 ||
|| Released Date: 08/07/03 ||
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
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MAIN
1. INTRODUCTION
2. UPDATES
3. FAQS
4. STORYLINE
5. CHARACTERS
6. ENEMIES
7. WEAPONS AND SUPPLIES
8. CONTROLS
9. PLAYING THE GAME
10. DIFFICULTY SETTINGS
11. WALKTHROUGH
12. SPEED WALKTHROUGH
13. ENDING REQUIREMENTS
14. RANKING
15. ITEM LIST
16. EXTRAS
17. SAVE POINT LOCATIONS
18. MEMOS
19. PLOT ANALYSIS
MISCELLANEOUS
20. COOL AND SCARY THINGS
21. MY PERSONAL REVIEW
CONCLUSION
22. CREDITS
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Welcome to my Silent Hill 3 FAQ/Walkthrough. Konami's back with Silent
Hill 3 with promising gameplay and another great storyline. The graphics
are now better than ever before! I hope you will enjoy or have enjoyed
Silent Hill 3 and if you need help, I hope this FAQ gives you information
on what you need. If you don't really understand something in this game or
FAQ, feel free to e-mail me. And check out my site if you feel like it:
http://freewebs.com/silenthillabyss
I originally made the layout of this FAQ near the beginning of 2003 (I
can't really recall; probably around February or something) by taking it
from my Silent Hill 2 FAQ/Walkthrough. But I changed it up a lot lately
and it's pretty cool now. If you're stuck in Silent Hill 2 and/or want to
see the FAQ, go ahead and check it out. It will be updated soon with a
different layout like this FAQ and other updates like items in capitals
like in this FAQ. My Silent Hill 1 FAQ should be done soon and expect to
see it probably around the end of this year (2003) or at the begining of
2004.
- Conquerer
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Most Recent Updates:
[11/08/03] - 337 KB
First sent in the FAQ and after a lot of work but it was worth it. The
rest of the memos, my personal review, and the plot analysis should be
done soon, so keep your eyes open.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When was this game released?
A: North America: 08/07/03, Japan: 07/03/03, Europe: 05/23/03.
Q: Why did Europe get it before everyone else and almost 2 months earlier
than North America.
A: Well, Europe got a lot of games a lot later than North America and
Japan, they got SH1 and SH2 last. Some people think it's because SH2 sold
better in Europe but that is not true. I think it was foolish to have
North America wait so long. We should get the next SH first by around a
month since the only SH game we got first was SH2 and it was by a day,
over Japan.
Q: In Europe, do you get the Making of SH3 DVD with the game like SH2?
A: No.
Q: I heard that you get the Official Soundtrack with SH3 in North America,
is this true?
A: Yes, something exclusively for North America.
Q: I bought this game and I played it and I was too scared to continue
after awhile. Do you think I should continue or just give up?
A: If you start it, you have to finish it. If you don't plan on finishing
it, don't start it. You should definitely continue.
FAQ/Walkthrough Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What do you mean by "examine"?
A: Go up to whatever is mentioned and press X
Q: I can't find a certain item, where can I find it?
A: Check the Item List, although every item location and where you use the
item are described in the walkthrough section
Q: I can't solve a certain puzzle, can you help me?
A: Every puzzle is described in detail in the walkthroguh but if you are
really having trouble, just e-mail me.
Q: I need to find a place to save but I can't find one, where is one?
A: Check the Save Point Locations section
Q: I'm running a lot slower than I was before. Why is this?
A: You've go the Bulletproof Vest equipped. It's heavy so unequip it and
you'll be able to run faster and the control won't be as sluggish.
Q: What is the "Silent Hill 2 Save Extra" thing?
A: When you have a save file with the game beat at least once for SH2,
when you use that memory card for SH3, you can experience 4 extra things
Q: How come there are bugs blocking the hallway of the mall? There wasn't
last time.
A: When you play on Easy Riddle Level, nothing iss there. But on higher
Riddle Levels, they will be there.
Q: How do you unlock the Unlimited Submachine Gun?
A: Beat the final boss with a melee weapon. You can use guns but the last
hit has to be with a melee weapon.
Q: Where is the tips section like in your SH2 FAQ?
A: It's called "Playing the Game." It's above Difficulty Settings which
is above the Walkthrough.
Q: I haven't played any other SH game. Will I understand what's going on?
A: No, I recomend you at least play Silent Hill 1 and 2 so you aren't
confused.
Q: I've played SH2 but not SH1. Is this ok?
A: You won't understand the story if you haven't played SH1. Silent Hill 3
is the sequel to the first Silent Hill and the storyline has nothing to do
with Silent Hill 2. Play SH1 if you want to understand things and play SH2
before SH3 also. You'll understand later.
Q: How many endings are in this game?
A: 3.
Q: How do unlock the Heather Beam?
A: Kill 333 or more enemies with normal weapons in 1 or more times through
the game (Doesn' matter how many times it takes you).
Q: There are some bugs blocking a hallway in the mall and I can't get by.
What do I do?
A: Get the Bleach and Detergent (Use the Item List in this FAQ for their
locations), go to the empty bucket near by the door and combine the 2
ites. Before you do this, you'll have to turn off the fan in the previos
corridor, and after you do it, turn it back on.
Q: There's a big monster blocking the 1F hallway to exit the Nightmare
Hiltop Center. How do I kill it?
A: You can't. You must find the end to the fairytale to find out what to
do, and then it will be gone.
Q: I was in the store room of the Nightmare Hospital and the room got all
screwy and the door was locked so I died. What's going on?
A: The door is locked for a certain amount of time and when the room is
done getting all messed up, it will be open, but it may be hard to find.
Q: I don't have any ammo left and I think I'm close to the last boss. Am I
screwed or what?
A: You're okay. You can beat the last boss with a melee weapon pretty
easily. It may take awhile on Normal Action Level, but it will end
eventually; just be careful. And you'll unlock a secret weapon too.
Q: I still have Shakespeare boks from awhile ago in the game. Can I get
rid of the or do they have any use?
A: You can't get rid of them now, but they have no use. You should put
them on the shelf when doing the Shakespeare puzzle but I didn't the first
time and had them for the whole game too. Don't worry about it, nothing
bad will happen or anything.
Q: Do you have lyrics for the songs in SH3?
A: Yes, but not in this FAQ. All the lyrics for every song are in there,
along with descriptions of them all too. It's called "Original Soundtrack
Guide."
Q: Even though it's not a long, do you have the lyrics for "Sun?"
A: Yes, it's in there too.
In the future there may be more FAQs. If you have a question, just e-mail
me and I will gladly answer it. I will probably put it up here also.
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Heather is at the mall on a normal Sunday and she fell asleep in a
restaurant called "Happy Burger." She wakes up from a horrible nightmare
to find herself sleeping at a table. She gets up and leaves the restaurant
and then finds a phone to call her father. While she's on the phone, a
man wearing a brown overcoat in his 50s seems to be waiting near her,
possibly for the phone. After she's done on the phone, she gives the man a
weird look to tell him he can use the phone now. He shakes his head.
Heather starts to walk away and then the man approaches her and tells her
he'd like to speak with her. He says his name is Douglas Cartland and he's
a detective. He claims someone wants to meet her and wants a half-hour of
her time. Heather declines and walks away. Douglas doesn't give up and
mentions it being very important and about her birth. Heather is annoyed
and heads into the nearby Womem's washroom.
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Heather Morris
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Age: 17
Heather is a normal teenage girl who went shopping one day and becomes
trapped in a different world. She seems to know how to survive but isn't
a professional because this has never happened to her. She has greasy
blonde hair that's not too long and has a short temper and gets mad
pretty eaily. She seems to be on the funny side of a person and loves her
dad and doesn't like to talk to strangers. Heather has no job but she
chores at home and makes no money for it. She soemtimes is a babysitter
also.
Douglas Cartland
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Age: Late 50s
Douglas is an older man who Heather meets in the mall. She doesn't really
seem to like him. He has grey hair and a beard. He is a detective and
wants to know about Heather'sbirth for some reason and asks for a half
hour of her time. Douglas was hired by Claudia to track down Claudia and
proves himself to be a nice person. He just happens to be at the wrong
place at the wrong time in many cases and takes the blame from Heather.
Claudia Wolf
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Age: 30 (Approx.)
Claudia seems to be a strange middle-age woman. Heather first meets her in
the mall and Heather wonders if she is the reason of this different world.
But she says it was the Hand of God. Claudia has a pale face with long
blonde hair and seems not really like a normal person, so she might be the
reason why it is like this. Claudia is a Priestess of a Cult Teachings
Group and tells Heather she is the one that will lead "us" paradise.
Vincent
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Age: Mid 20s
Vincent seems very strange and claims he can be trusted, but Heather
doesn't want to trust him. He also claims he's on your side and doesn't
want to be mentioned with Claudia; he says he hates her. Heather meets
Vincent in the Hiltop Center and he has brown hair and glasses, and
usually has a smirk on his face. Vincent is a Priest of a Cult Teachings
Group and is known as "Father Vincent."
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Closer
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Location(s):
Lakeside Amusement Park, Central Square Shopping Center, Nightmare Mall,
Lakeside Amusement Park Revisited, Church.
Appearance:
A very tall creature with 2 large padded arms that widen as they go down.
Has normal-sized legs and doesn't really have a face but you can see it's
mouth. The Closer likes to twitch its head a lot. People used to call it
"Weezer Arms" becaise of its appearance.
Strategy:
The Closer isn't a good fighter at all, really. It has slow reactions and
moves pretty slow. But its attacks are pretty powerful. You don't really
need to kill Closers because they're not much of a threat. But if you find
one really annyoing you, try to use the Hangun. Move backwards while
you're shooting them if they're close. It is always easy to just run past
them though.
Suggested Weapon(s):
The Handgun is probably the best weapon on Closers. Keep your distance
though. The Submachine Gun is also good on Closers but you usually don't
have much ammo for it. Melee weapons don't work to well because it's not
that good to be close to Closers. The Shotgun is great on them because of
its wide spread range, but try not to use to much ammo.
Numb Body
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Location(s):
Central Square Shopping Center, Nightmare Mall, Underpass, Hiltop Center.
Appearance:
A numb body that's purple in colour and has a head that looks like an
eyeball. Veins appear on the body. Come in sizes small, medium, and large.
Strategy:
Numb Bodies aren't hard to kill and don't take more than a good melee
weapon to kill. They walk slow so you can give them a whack with a melee
weapon a step back. You can kill them with the Knife pretty easily but
when you get the Steel Pipe, it gets a lot easier. Numb Bodies are usually
in groups but it's not hard to kill them all. Just let them come to you
separately and if one's already in the way, another one behind it probably
won't be able to get to you. Try to back up or strafe when fighting them
so they don't get a chance to attack you.
Suggested Weapon(s):
The Steel Pipe is always great. The Handgun is good but you don't need it
because the Steel Pipe is good enough. Let Numb Bodies come to you in
groups and it's pretty easy. Try to attack from behind when they're alone.
Double Head
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Location(s):
Lakeside Amusement Park, Central Square Shopping Center, Nightmare Mall,
Hazel Street Subway Station, Hiltop Center, Nightmare Hiltop Center,
Silent Hill, Nightmare Hospital, Lakeside Amusement Park Revisited.
Appearance:
A dog covered in bandages and a head split in half. Like a roasted dead
dog come to life. Somewhat like the Demon Dog in Silent Hill, but it's
a lot bigger and and not as skinny.
Strategy:
Double Heads move pretty fast but you can outrun them. Double Heads are
usually in gruops but their attacks aren't that powerful so you can take
them on. They usually run and jump up for you. It's good to use the Steel
Pipe or Katana if you have them to kill them. Try to get behind them and
attack them from there. Use the strafing buttons so they can't get you.
Double Heads like to eat meat on the ground and usually are doing so. Try
to just run past them. Double heads are alos attracted to Beef Jerky so
try putting some on the ground for distractions. In open areas, Double
Heads howl so you tell where they are.
Suggested Weapon(s):
The Katana and Steel Pipe are great for killing Double Heads. But if you
don't have them, use you're best melee weapon. You'll start off with just
the Knife, but it isn't to good on Double Heads. It will take awhile to
kill them but use the strafing buttons so they can't bite you.
Pendulum
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Location(s):
Lakeside Amusement Park, Nightmare Mall, Underpass, Construction Site,
Silent Hill, Lakeside Amusement Park Revisited, Church.
Appearance:
Looks somewhat like a spider. It has needles for legs and it's wrapped in
a cocoon. It has 2 heads with blades on each of them.
Strategy:
Usually the best thing to do with Pendulums is to simply just run away.
from them. When you shoot them, it will just make them comw faster towards
you. Sometimes you encounter Pendulums on the ground but they're usually
flying. Try to knock it down from the air with the Shotgun and then shoot
it again to finish it off. The Handgun doesn't seem to work well at all.
If you have the ammo, the Submachine Gun is great. Aim up and shoot it,
and it will start coming towards you fast and keep shooting up. It will
knock the Pendulum to the ground and it's dead.
Suggested Weapon(s):
The Shotgun works fine. One shot should knock it down and another should
kill it. The Submachine Gun is great but you usually don't have much ammo
for it.
Insane Cancer
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Location(s):
Hazel Street Subway Station, Construction Site (Depends), Hiltop Center,
Church.
Appearance:
A very large and fat monster. It's face appears to be crushed in like it
got it's face punched in.
Strategy:
You usually encounter Insane Cancers when they're laying on the ground and
they have to get up. But you'll be suprised at how fast they can move.
Once it starts running, it will scare you. When you encounter an Insane
Cancer laying down, take advantage of it and run past it. Even in narrow
areas you can run past it by pushing it a little. Insane Cancers have a
lot of health, but if you really want to kill them, use the Shotgun. The
Handgun isn't really powerful so it won't do much. When you knock and
Insane Cancer down, it doesn't mean that it's dead. It's dead when it
deflates.
Suggested Weapon(s):
Shotgun is great on Insane Cancers. Use the Shotgun to blast them and it
won't take too long to kill them. Still shoot at them while they're on the
ground and if they don't move, they will soon deflate because they're dead.
If you have the ammo, the Submachine Gun is amazing for killing these
monsers.
Slurper
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Location(s):
Nightmare Hiltop Center, Nightmare Hospital, Church.
Appearance:
Looks somewhat like a human body and has a beak on its face so it can suck
things. It's arms and hands have leather-type coverings over them and same
with its legs.
Strategy:
Slurpers are probably the most anoying enemies in Silent Hill 3. They will
come up to you and knock you to the ground if they get the chance. You
usually can't get past them unless you get knocked down first, so it's
good to blast them with the Shotgun before they reach you. You don't get
many Shotgun Shells so only kill them when you have to. The Handgun isn't
too good because it lacks in power. After you shoot a Slurper, it will
just lie there. It may not be dead so when you see blood start coming out,
that's how you know it's dead.
Suggested Weapon(s):
The Shotgun is your best bet. Because of its power, it won't take much to
kill Slurpers. But try to make sure you don't use to much ammo. The
Handgun is too weak and won't work to good. Melee weapons aren't good
because Slurpers are on the ground and you'll have to press X hard every
time you want to hit them and isn't that good.
Nurse Demon
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Location(s):
Brookhaven Hospital, Nightmare Hospital.
Appearance:
Just like the Nurse Demons from Silent Hill 2 except they have hair this
time. Nurse Demons wear hospital uniforms and high heel shoes.
Strategy:
Nurses are pretty strong and require a lot of hits. They carry Steel Pipes
or Revolvers so melee weapons won't be that good. The Handgun is pretty
good but try to stay far away from Nurses while you shoot them or else
you'll get a beating. Nurse Demons tend to whack even if your not in their
range, but they can hit you if your close enough and actually shoot you if
your in range. Go for Nurse Demons with Revolvers first because if you get
hit with one, it will inflict a lot of damage. The Shotgun is perfect for
fighting Nurse Demons in groups so when you're surrounded, you'll know
what to do.
Suggested Weapon(s):
The Handgun works fine, just stay away from Nurse Demons while you shoot
them. When fighting multiple Nurse Demons, use the Shotgun or even if they
get too close, use the Shotgun. The Submachine Gun can work pretty nice if
you have the ammo.
Scraper
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Location(s):
Church.
Appearance:
Looks similar to Pyramid Head from Silent Hill 2 but different in some
ways. Very closely resembles the Missionary boss but not nearly as strong.
Has a pyramid-type head but altered a little. Has rubber gloves over its
hands and has a skirt-type thing and shoes.
Strategy:
Scrapers aren't very strong, it only takes 1 or 2 shots with the Shotgun.
here are few Scrapers in the game and they're only in the Church, but they
can sometimes deflect attacks from the front. If you can, attack from the
back. The Handgun does work but it's not that good. The Submachine Gun
does the job pretty quick so it's good also. Try not to let them get to
close so they can attack. But you can let them start to get close and
blast them with the Shotgun.
Suggested Weapon(s):
The Shotgun works great, it takes care of Scrapers with no problem. The
Submachine Gun is also great but it doesn't have much ammo. The Handgun
can be pretty good but the Shotgun is the best.
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WEAPONS
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The chart below shows how good each weapon is on eash enemy. Refer to the
legend below the chart to see what things mean. As you can see, the
Shotgun and the Submachine Gun are the best weapons.
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Weapons Chart | K |HG |SP |SG | M |KA |STG|SMG|
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|Closer |NE | E |NE |VE | E |NE |NE |VE |
|Numb Body | E |VE |VE |VE | E |VE |N/A|N/A|
|Double Head |NE |VE | E |VE | E |VE |VE |VE |
|Pendulum |NE |NE |NE |VE | E |NE |NE |VE |
|Insane Cancer |NE |NE |NE |VE | E |E | E |VE |
|Slurper |NE | E |NE |VE | E |NE |NE |VE |
|Nurse Demon |NE | E |NE |VE | E |NE |NE |VE |
|Scraper |NE | E |NE |VE | E |NE | E |VE |
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|Weapons: |
|K - Knife |
|HG - Handgun |
|SP - Steel Pipe |
|SG - Shotgun |
|M - Maul |
|KA - Katana |
|STG - Stun Gun |
|SMG - Submachine Gun |
| |
|VE - Very Effective |
|E - Effective |
|NE - Not Effective |
|N/A - Not Applicable |
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Melee Weapons
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These weapons do not require ammunition (With the exception of the Stun
Gun. Instead, you have to hit the enemy with your melee weapon. If you
ever run out of ammunition or if your ammunition is scarce, equip and use
a melee weapon. Melee weapons consist of 2 attacks (With the exception of
the Stun Gun): A sideways swing and a downward swing. The sideways swing
should be used most of the time and mainly for whacking enemies that are
upright. When enemies are on the ground, use the downward swing so it
actually hits the enemy. The downward swing is more powerful but slower.
Both swings can be used at any time and it's good to vary between them,
depending on the situation.
Knife
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"It's a switchblade for self-defence. I've never used it, but just incase."
The Knife isn't the best weapon but if you know how to use it, it can be
a pretty good weapon. But it can only be used at extremely close range,
and you're risking being attacked by enemies when you try to use it on
them. Use the strafing buttons to move out of the way when you think the
enemy's gonna attack. The Knife is only pretty good on Numb Bodies. Pretty
much on every other enemies, it's not good at all. But when it's your only
weapon, you may have to use it. To use the Knife, hold R2 and press X to
deliver a swing. Don't expect to kill many enemies with this pathetic
weapon; you should be happy if you kill 1 with it. This weapon is owned
from the start of the game, so the only place where you can find it is in
your inventory.
Steel Pipe
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"A steel pipe, about 3 feet long. Not very powerful, but not hard to use."
If you have played any of the other Silent Hill games, you should be
familiar with this weapon. It can be swiped downward and across. It can
used as a slightly less than moderate attack. But the range is better than
the Knife so it's a pretty good weapon. The Steel Pipe works great with
small enemies like Numb Bodies and Double Heads. When fighting in groups,
let the enemies come to you one by one. To use the Steel Pipe, hold R2 and
press X to do a sideways swing and press X hard and hold it to deleiver a
downward attack. You can find the Steel Pipe in the Café Turn Mill
Restaurant on 2F of the Nightmare Mall by the steam pipes.
Maul
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"Like a big round pointy hammer. It's super heavy, but at least it's got
some oomph."
A very powerful weapon but ackward to use. The Maul can be great on
Closers if you use it right. For smaller enemies, don't even bother with
this. This is for the big guys. Hold R2 and press X to swing it across.
Press X and hold it and Heather will try to lift it to her head and
perform a downward swing which is very powerful. The Maul is on the locker
on the ground in the first pass through room in the Underpass on the upper
level.
Katana
------
"This is a short katana, about 2 ft. long. Pretty powerful and easy to
handle."
Now this is a great melee weapon. These Japanese swords usually come in
pairs but Heather only takes one because of weight consumption. This is
the best average melee weapon in Silent Hill 3 and you should use it on
the last 2 bosses in the game. It works pretty well on normal enemies and
has a pretty good range. This weapon is not a secret like in the first
Silent Hill but you get in about half way through the game. Hold R2 and
press press to do a swing across and hold it and Heather should do 3
swings. Hold R2 and press X down hard and hold it for Heather to do a
downward swing attack. You can get the Katana on the shelf in the art
storage room in the northeast corridor on 5F, Hiltop Center.
Stun Gun
--------
"High voltage to zap the bad guys. It has to touch 'em, though, so it's
very short range."
A powerful weapon but can only be used a extremely short range. This was
given to Heather from her father for self defense. Stun Gun Batteries are
required to use the Stun Gun. A battery produces 4 shocks but they are
fairly powerful. Stand on the spot and let the enemy come to you. When it
gets close, shock the sucker. To use the Stun Gun, hold R2 and press X to
shoot the high-voltage electric currect. Since the Stun Gun requires
batteries, you must reload when it runs out to continue using it. This is
considered a melee weapon because of it's short range and it's not really
a firearm. You can find the Stun Gun on Heather's dresser in her room in
Daisy Villa Apartments.
Firearms
========
Unlike in earlier Silent Hill games, each gun will not come loaded with a
clip. You will have to collect ammunition that is lying around to use guns.
Each gun is different in speed and power and amazing in its own way.
Firearms can shoot one singe shot or several shots. While holding R2,
press X to shoot one shot and hold it to shoot several shots. You will
need to reload your gun after the magazine is done or the gun is empty of
ammo. Conserve your ammo and use melee weapons while doing so.
Handgun
-------
"Holds 10 rounds of ammunition. Small and not powerful, but easy to use."
The Handgun is the gun you should use for many parts in the game. It was
also in the other Silent Hill games so you should be familiar with it.
It holds 10 bullets in each clip and has moderate stopping power. It has
good range and can kill enemies is around 5-10 bullets. Plenty of ammo is
lying around in the game so it shouldn't be that hard to find some. Don't
waste it though, only use it when you have to or when you want to kill an
enemy. The Handgun is found in the women's clothing store in Central
Square on 1F.
Shotgun
-------
"Holds 6 rounds of ammunition. It's hard to handle, but has great range."
Also in the past Silent Hills, this Shotgun is great to be in the series.
Without it, you'd have a harder time in all the Silent Hill games. It
holds 6 shells and is very effective. Because of its widespread range,
it's great for multiple enemies. The Shotgun is very powerful and can kill
many enemies easily. Try to let the enemy come close to you, and then
it. Usually, the enemy will fall to the floor after the very first shot.
To use the shotgun, hold R2 and press X. Because of its massive recoil,
the Shotgun can't shoot fast but it's power makes up for that. The Shotgun
is found in the abandoned subway car on a seat, Hazel Street Subway
Station on floor B3.
Submachine Gun
--------------
"Holds 32 rounds of ammunition. Great for its continuos firing."
The first fully automatic gun ever to appear in the Silent Hill series is
this. One bullet from the Submachine Gun isn't too powerful and has only
half the power of one Handgun bullet. However, its continuos fire makes it
powerful. Each clip holds 32 bullets. You won't get too much ammo for this
weapon, but when you do use it, it runs out really fast. I would recommend
the Submachine Gun only for bosses, although it probably won't do much.
The Submachine Gun isn't that great on normal enemies so it's just like
wasting ammo. To use this fully automatic gun, hold R2 and hold X to keep
firing. Use the left analog stick to aim up, down, left, and right while
shooting. It is pretty cool how you can free aim while shooting, but you
can't move while the Submachine Gun is ready to fire. The Submachine Gun
is on the floor by the BF elevator in Brookhaven Hospital.
=--==--=
SUPPLIES
=--==--=
Below are all the supplies in Silent Hill 3.
Legend
----------------
|Availability |
|1 - Scarce |
|2 - Rare |
|3 - Usual |
|4 - Often |
|5 - Very Common |
| |
|Health Restored |
|25%-100% |
| |
|Power |
|1 - Terrible |
|2 - Bad |
|3 - Okay |
|4 - Good |
|5 - Great |
| |
|Usage: |
|1 - Rare |
|2 - Unoften |
|3 - Usual |
|4 - Often |
|5 - A lot |
----------------
Health Drink
------------
Availability: 5
Health Restored: 25%
"It's full of nutrition and should help me recover at least a little of
my strength."
Health Drinks are very common and they can actually increase your health
by a pretty good amount. Don't go wasting them though, because you may
really need them at certain areas. If you get hit once or twice by an
enemy, don't use a Health Drink (Unless your health is very bad). If your
status screen in the in-game menu is pale yellow, it's a good time to use
a Health Drink. If any worse, use 2 or more, or another health item.
First Aid Kit
-------------
Availability: 3
Health Restored: 50%
"This will help me patch up my wounds fairly well, I think."
First-Aid Kits are great more bad wounds, but you may not have too many.
Never waste First-Aid Kits because you probably will need a lot of them.
When your health is at its worst, it will only take 2 First-Aid Kits to
fully restore your health. But if you have many Ampoules, use 1 at your
wost health and it will be fully restored.
Ampoule
-------
Availability: 1
Health Restored: 100%
"This is the stuff! It'll wipe out all the pain and help recover my
strength."
These are very rare but once you need them and you have them, you're in
luck. You may not know when you need them. Don't go wasting them with
yellow health or better. You should ONLY use Ampoules when your health is
red. Anything better, use a First-Aid Kit and/or Health Drinks. Use one of
these babies and your health will be at its best, no matter how bad your
health is. Unlike previous Silent Hills, your health stays 100% even after
a long period of time. But when you get hit by an enemy, that's a
different story.
Handgun Bullets
---------------
Availability: 4
Power: 3
"Bullets for a handgun."
Handgun Bullets are found in many places in Silent Hill 3. In fact, when
you're low on ammo, there will be extra ammo for you in certain places.
But that doesn't mean go and waste all your ammo. Conserve your ammo and
use it wisely. You'll probably use the Hnadgun the most out of all your
weapons and you should find many Handgun Bullets so you can keep using the
gun. They are strong enough for the speed you're able to shoot them at so
you should be happy about that. To reload, either go on the Handgun or the
Handgun Bullets in the menu and do so.
Shotgun Shells
--------------
Availability: 3
Power: 5
"Ammunition for a shotgun."
Not too easy to find but a very useful when you do. Use wisely and save
for bosses. The Shotgun has very wide range so it's great on multiple
enemies. For normal-sized enemies, use the Hangun, but for large enemies,
use the Shotgun. To reload, either go on the Shotgun or the Shotgun Shells
in the menu, and then do so.
Sub Machine Gun Bullets
-----------------------
Availability: 1
Power: 3
"Ammunition for a submachine gun."
Very rare but not needed. The power of one bullet isn't powerful but the
continous firing is great. You collect Submachine Gun Bullets in
magazines (A clip for bullets, not reading material). You have to reload
pretty fast because the ammo goes by fast. To reload, either go on the
Submachine Gun or the Submachine Gun Bullets in the menu, and do so.
Stun Gun Battery
---------------
Availability: 2
Power: 4
"A battery for a stun gun."
Not many in the game but they can be useful, especially when you've run
out of ammo for your firearms. You have to use the Stun Gun at close range
though, so it may be tough to use on certain enemies. Each battery comes
with 4 charges. Just like firearms, you will have to reload the Stun Gun.
Either go on the Stun Gun or the Stun Gun Batteries in the menu and reload.
Beef Jerky
----------
Availability: 2
Usage: 2
"Processed, dried meat. Sometimes it's just enough to distract monsters.
Beef Jerky is really useful but you can use it to help you or to just have
fun. If you place a strip on the floor, certain enemies may come up to it
and start chimping on it, just like they do with the meat bags. It doesn't
always work though so don't always count on it all the time. It's pretty
good to place some Beef Jerky on teh ground when there are 2-4 enemies
that are attracted to meat in the area. Beef Jerky comes in packs of 4 and
you should find a pack every once in awhile.
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Control Function
D-Pad/Left Analog Stick Movement (2D or 3D style), move in Menu/
Screen cursor
Right Analog Stick (R3) Press to use current supply
START Pause game
SELECT Open Menu, accept, skip scene
X Accept, search, attack, stomp or kick
Square Run, guard
Circle Cancel, exit Menu/Puzzle, toggle
Flashlight ON/OFF
Triangle Quick Map
R1 Sidestep right
L1 Sidestep left
R2 Ready weapon
L2 + Right Analog Stick Look in all forward directions
L2 Position camera behind James
L1 + R1 Turn 180 degrees
L2 + Left Analog Stick (L3) Zoom in
Start+Select+L1+R1+L2+R2 Soft Reset
3D and 2D Control
-----------------
In Silent Hill 3, there are 2 types of control: 3D and 2D. It is normally
on 3D control. These types of control are very different. In 3D control,
whichever direction you are facing is the way you will go if you hold
forward. You can also step backwards and strafe to the left and right. 3D
control is easier to use than in SH2 but it is still the same. With 2D
control, you just hold whichever direction you want to go and you will go
there. It is much easier to move around with 2D control but you cannot
strafe or step backwards because it is easy enough to control. You should
try both controls at least once and then stick with one. I prefer 3D but
it's your choice.
Secret Options
--------------
Just like previous Silent Hill games, there is a Secret Options menu. But
it isn't much of a secret; it tells you about it in the Instruction
Booklet. Press either L1 or R1 to access the menu. There are some things
in the menu that you can change right away and you need to beat the game
to get more like Bullet Adjust which you can multiply each ammo pick-up by
2. The options you can change right away are: Blood Color, Blood Volume,
Walk/Run Control, Map, Noise Effect, and Display Mode. If you want to
experince the best of Silent Hill 3, change the Blood Volume to Much,
switch the Walk/Run Control to Reverse, and take of the Noise Effect for
Silent Hill 3's best grahpics.
Switching Walk/Run Control
--------------------------
Normally, you will have to hold Square to run and you will walk if you
just hold forward. It is almost always unneccessary to walk. Especially
when you want to get somewhere. Since runing doesn't effect Heather at all
it is pointless not to run. She just starts panting and when you go
through a door, she's fine. So in the Secret Options menu, switch the
Walk/Run Control to Reverse and do yourself a favour.
Noise Effect
------------
You may be wondering what this is and itis also in SH2. It is an effect
that makes the screen all fuzzy and creates more atmosphere in the game.
You should at least play some of the game with it on. Try to beat the game
once, and then turn it off. The graphics will be much better and will look
amazing.
Button Configuration Types
--------------------------
There are 2 Button Configuration types. Type A and Type B. It is normally
on Type B, which I recommend you stay with. Some thing are different in
Type A and if you're used to previous Silent Hill games' control, you
shouldn't change it and stay with Type B.
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9. P L A Y I N G T H E G A M E
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This section contains informaton on playing the game. If you want to get
better, consider reading some of this section. If you're completely new
to the Silent Hill series, check out the game basics and some other
sections in here.
CONTENTS
01 Menus
02 Game Basics
03 Combat Strategies
04 Items
01 // m e n u s
--=-===--========---===-=-----=-======-------=-=-=-------=------===--=-==-
==-=--===
Main Menu
--=-===-=
Beginning Video
---------------
The beginnning video plays before it goes to the main menu. It's 3 minutes
and 45 seconds long. If you want to see it again, just don't press
anything at the main menu for awhile and it will play again. You can keep
doing this but it isn't necessary.
New Game
--------
Starting a new game in Silent Hill 3 isn't hard at all. Just go to New
Game and select an Action Level and Riddle Level. If you don't have a save
file, go to New Game. But if you do, load it. If you haven't saved
anything, you'll need 364 KB to save a file.
Continue
--------
This option is only available when it game is loaded and you die or Soft
Reseted the game. Putting continue will put at you latest save or at the
beginning of the area you're in.
Load
----
If you have saved data and you turn the game on, you'll have to Load your
file to continue from where you were. After you've beaten the game, you'll
still need to load your save file after you turn the game on again; it
won't load automatically.
Options
-------
In the Options menu you can change certain things that effect the gameplay.
But only things like Control Type are really important. Press L1 or R1 to
access the Secret Options menu. In there you can change more things to
make the game easier/harder and more interesting. For the list of things
you can change and what they do, check out the Options Menu below in this
section.
=-=-===--=--
In Game Menu
===--=-==--=
Once you're in a game, you can press Select to go to the menu. If you've
played Silent Hill 1 or 2 before, you'll notice it is quite different, but
somewhat similar to Silent Hil 2s menu. Your status is the screen in the
top left corner of the menu. Descriptions for these options are described
below. To the left are Map, Memos, and Options. On the left side of the
menu there are Items, Weapons, and Supplies. Use the Directional Buttons
to select the option you want and do what you want to do from there. Below
is an ASCII picture I made to make it easier for you to understand. But
the box that says Use and Examine is usually different and it may have
different selections.
_______________________________________________
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|| | |ŻŻŻŻŻŻ| |
|| In Game | Item Item| Item |Item Item |
|| Screen | | | |
||___________| |______| |
| _______________ |
| | Use ||
| Items | Examine ||
| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |
| |
| Weapons |
| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Item Name |
| Item Description. Usually where it |
| Supplies was found and what it is. |
| ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ |
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Status
------
The in game screen in the top left corner of the menu is your status. You
can tell how good your health is by the colour of the screen. Below are
all the colours that you can see and how good or bad they are.
Dark Blue: Excellent
Light Blue: Good
Yellow: Ok
Light Red: Bad
Dark Red: Terrible
Maps
----
You can check the map of your area in the menu but you can simply press
Triangle in the game for Quick Map. Press X to zoom in, unless you've
changed that in the Secret Options. You need to find a map of the area
you're in to check your map and make things a lot easier for you. Your map
will have many markings on it. Such as: Locked doors, open doors, broken
lock doors and doors that won't open (Same squiggle as broken lock doors).
Others are things like questions marks and circles which are for
interesting things that you can do something with.
Memos
-----
You will find many memos on your journey in Silent Hill 3. It won't be
awhile until you actually get your first memo in the memo section. But
you may come across some. All the memos in the game including the ones not
the the memo section are in the memo section of this FAQ. Memos can help
you in certain situations and many will help you. Especially for puzzles.
Options
-------
You can access the options menu for the in game menu as well as from the
main menu. You can also access the secret options menu by pressing L1 or
R1. The description of the options menu is described above in the Main
Menu part of this section.
Items
-----
You will have to go in the menu to use certain items. But never for a key
will you have to. When you find an item, it will go in the Item section.
If it's not a key, you'll have to go in the menu to use it, unless you
can't even use the item.
Weapons
-------
You will find various weapons around the game and to equip them, you'll
need to go in the menu and equip it from the Weapons section. When you get
a weapon, it will be here.
Supplies
--------
Supplies are very helpful and there's no way you could survive without
them, especially on Normal and Hard Action Level. In this section of the
menu, you can use health items, ammo, and other items such as Beef Jerky.
You can check on your ammo to see how much you have by slecting the type
of ammo for the gun you want to use. If you don't have much, don't use it
unless you have to.
==-=---====---=-===
Save/Load Game Menu
---==-=-====----==-
In order to continue from a file saved on a memory card, you must load it
first. If a memory card is in the memory card slot, there will be a "Load"
option. Go to it and it will check for any saved files. It will check the
40 available Silent Hill 3 save slots each time and it takes awhile. When
it's done, load the file you want to load. When saving you're game, you
can overwrite a file if you already have on or you can save a new file.
It's safe to overwrite but if you're not sure if you're doing to well,
maybe you should save on another file just incase.
-=-=-===--==
Options Menu
==--====--=-
You can change many things and the options menu and here they are:
Option Selections
Button Config Type A, Type B
Language English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean,
Japanese
Subtitles Off, On
Brightness Level Level 0, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5,
Level 6, Level 7
Screen Position X and Y Coordinates
Vibration Off, Soft, Normal, Hard
Sound Stereo, Monaural
BGM Volume |||||||||||||||| (1-16)
SE Volume |||||||||||||||| (1-16)
Control Type 3D Type, 2D Type
Extra Options
-------------
Option Selections
Blood Color Normal, Green, Violet, Black
Blood Volume Little, Normal, Much
Walk/Run Control Normal, Reverse
Map Zoom Out, Zoom In
Noise Effect On, Off
Display Mode Normal, Sharp
Bullet Adjust x1, x2, x3, x4, x5, x6, x7, x8, x9
Once you beat the game once, you unlock the Bullet Adjust. You need to
beat the game many times the get the max bullet adjust, which is 9. When
you first unlock the Bullet Adjust, you only have x1 and x2.
02 // g a m e b a s i c s
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--==-=--=-=====-=-
Subtitles & Sounds
=-===-=--=====-=-=
The subtitles are originally off but you can turn them on in the Options
menu. Be sure to have your volume up so you can hear what characters say
and strange sounds.
-=-===-=--==-
Camera Angles
==-=----===--
Sometimes, the camera will adjust on something of interest. When this
happens, go to where the camera is focusing to find a type of item or a
door. When the camera is normal, you can adjust it so it's behind Heather
and so you can see better. You can also use the right analong stick to
control where you're looking.
-=-=--=
Running
==---=-
Running doesn't make you a wussie. In any situation, don't be afraid to
run. Running is often the best solution, especially when you are trying
to conserve ammo.
Running Slow and Sluggishly
---------------------------
You may be runing so and you won't be able to strafe sometimes. It may be
difficult to turn also. If this is happening in your game, you probably
have the Bulletproof Vest equipped. Go in the menu and unequip it. Now
you should be able to run a lot faster and you can turn a lot more freely!
=---=--=-=---====
Ammo Conservation
---==-=-===-===--
Ammo conservation is key. You don't get much ammo in Silent Hill 3, so
don't count on killing every enemy you see, especially with guns. You
don't really need guns, but you'd have to use melee weapons for
everything which would be very hard. But if you have the ammo, guns are
great.
==-----==-===---=-===--
Conserving Health Items
---=-====---==-===-====
You do find many health items but don't go wasting them. The last boss
should take many health items so make sure you use them wisely. If your
health screen in the in-game menu is still blue, even pale blue, don't
use any health items. If it's yellow, it is ok to use a Health Drink, but
only if you think you'll need it. If your health is a little orange, use
a First-Aid Kit. And if your health is red and you have enough Ampoules,
use one.
=-=-=---===--=-
Searching Areas
--==-==-----===
Many times in the game, you'll have to search for items in order to pass
a certain stage. Your first time through, try every door. They will not
all be open but in order to get certains items, you'll need to check
certain rooms for them. You'll usually find clues though but sometimes
you'll just have to find items.
==-=-====--=-=
Checking Doors
--==-=-=-==---
Probably about 70% of the doors in Silent Hill 3 are inaccessible. Doors
will be either open, locked, broken locked or just shut tight and can't
be opened. If a door is locked, you'll either get a key to open it, or
you'll have to get to the other side of it and then you can unlock it.
Heather stares at unlocked doors so that's a way you can find out where to
go if you haven't checked that area yet.
==-=---==-
Using Maps
=-=-=----=
What can I say, maps are VERY important. To use this walkthrough, you'll
need to use your map to know where to go in most cases. Some areas will
not have maps so directions will be given. Maps are your best friends.
Without them, you wouldn't know where to go most of the time. It's also
good to check lower or higher floors on your map before you go to them to
save time.
Compass Directions
------------------
In this FAQ, I use compass directions all the time and that's how you'll
know where to go. 8 different compass directions are used in this FAQ and
here they are:
North, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest
You should know which direction they are but if you don't know for some
reason, north is up, south is down, east is right, and west is left. And
for the other ones, northeast is up right, northwest is up left,
southeast is down right, and southwest is down left. These are all based
on your map. North is always up so you won't have to worry about that.
==-=-==---=-=-======---=-=----
Using the Radio and Flashlight
-=-=====-=--=-=====-=-=-==-===
These items will help you in the game and you have to get them. There is
no reason to not want them so you happy they're there to help you. The
Radio is used to tell you if there are enemies nearby. If so, the Radio
will create static to warn you. The volume can be adjusted from the menu
and don't worry about the loud noise because it won't give you away to
enemies because they simply cannot hear it. The Flashlight is a very
useful tool and you will need it on in order to pick up items in darker
areas. You can toggle the Flashlight on and off the the Circle button or
you can do it from the menu. The Flashlight makes it so you can see a lot
better in front of you but areas that you're not facing will be darker.
By turning off your Flashlight, you will be less likely to have an enemy
follow you but it won't always work. In the end, these items are very
useful and be sure to keep them on at all times.
=-=----=-====-=
Using Elevators
---==-====--=--
You'll have to use elevators a few times in Silent Hill 3, although you
will not be able to access many elevators. First, you must enter the
elevator. Then examine the panel on the right for floor buttons and close
and open door buttons. If you want to go to a different floor, press the
button for that floor. If you want to stay on the floor you're on, press
the open doors button (<>) The close doors buttons never works because
the doors are always closed when you're in the elevator. Floors with "B"
in front of them are basement floors. Example, B1 - Basement 1, B2 -
Basement 2, B3 - Basement 3.
===-=-====---=--
Climbing Ladders
-=--=====-=--===
In Silent Hill 3, you will actually have to climb up and down ladders
yourself, but not always all the way. Press X to go on the ladder and use
the left analog stick to move up or down. You should already know this
but if you didn't, you do now.
=-=-=====-=--=-
Nightmare Areas
----=-=====-=--
A few times in the game, you'll experience a nightmare version of an area.
By an area, I mean a part of the game like the mall for example. You first
experience the normal mall, and then it turns into a nightmare version.
Nightmare versions are the same as the normal versions except the
appearance and different doors may be open, locked, or blocked off. So
your map for the normal area is perfectly good enough for the nightmare
version.
03 // c o m b a t s t r a t e g i e s
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Fighting Enemies
-=-=-=====-=-=--
Closers
-------
Closers are pretty tough but they are pretty bad at fighting. Just try not
to get too close to them. The Handgun works pretty good and the Shotgun is
great. If you have the ammo, the Submachine Gun can work pretty well. To
conserve ammo, use the Maul. It's actually powerful and it can knock a
Closer down in one hit. In large areas, you just just walk past Closers
without a problem.
Numb Bodies
-----------
Numb Bodies aren't tough and their attacks are pretty weak. You can own
them with the Steel Pipe. Just strafe every once in awhile so they can't
hit you. The Handgun works great from far away and it's not really
necessary to use any other firearms. When you only have the Knife, it may
take awhile to kill a Numb Body but you can do it. When Numb Bodies are
groups, try to just run past them or let them come to you one by one.
Double Heads
------------
Double Heads probably aren't as good as you think. They aren't too smart
and their attacks aren't very powerful at all. The Knife is terrible and
takes forever, but the Steel Pipe works great. Just strafe so they can't
bite you. The Handgun is also good but you shouldn't really use anything
else.
Pendulums
---------
These flying creatures can inflict a lot of damage. The Shotgun can't
really aim up but when a Pendulum is on the ground, it's good. The Handgun
is pretty effective and the Submachine Gun is great. When using the
Submachine Gun, shoot the Pendulum and then it will dash very quikcly
towards you. Aim up and shoot and you will kill it. When it large areas,
don't even bother with Pendulums.
Insane Cancers
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These large-sized creatures aren't worth the amo and have a lot of health.
You can just push yourself past them if you need to. But if you want to
kill one, use the Shotgun or the Submachine Gun. Once an Insane Cancer
gets up and starts to chase you, RUN! These creatures go very fast for
their size and it will suprise you, believe me!
Slurpers
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Slurpers are very annyoing and I guarantee you you will get annoyed by
them. They come up to you and knock you down a lot. Use the Shotgun before
they get too close to you. They may fake their deaths sometimes. So when
you see the blood pour out, that's when you know they're dead. Any other
weapons don't work too good, especially melee weapons.
Nurse Demons
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Try to kill Nurses from a distance so they can't whack you with their
Steel Pipes. Sometimes, they carry Revolvers. When you see a Nurse with a
Revolver, go for that one first, or else you may get it! Nurses are
usually in groups so make sure you stay away and let them come one by one.
But sometimes there will be 3 in the same room. When this happens, use the
Shotgun. In other cases, use the Handgun and you shouldn't have a problem.
Scrapers
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Scrapers are very weak and only take one Shotgun blast. So use the Shotgun
if you have a good amount of ammo. If not, use the Stun Gun; it's works
well but you must be close to the Scraper. Try not to get hit by a Scraper
because it may inflict a lot of damage. Melee weapons won't work too good
because Scrapers can easily block attacks from them. You won't encounter
many Scapers so you shouldn't have much trouble with them.
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Fighting Multiple Enemies
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Many times in Silent Hill 3, you'll encounter multiple enemies. If you
don't want to fight them, you might not be able to get by them. If you
can, run awa