How to get the chainsaw

Silent Hill 2 remake offers a variety of weapons besides the pistol and shotgun. One of these weapons is a kind of bonus for completing the game and can only be acquired after that.

While this weapon can be hilarious to use, it can also be extremely effective in combat, making the game easier to replay. This weapon is the Chainsaw, which can be found at the beginning, when restarting the game.

This is a guide on how to place the chainsaw Silent Hill 2. This will be one of the many things you can do in New Game Plus mode.

Requirements to obtain the chainsaw

One of the peculiarities Silent Hill 2 is that he has several alternative endings to choose from. Each of these endings has different details, but ultimately they all lead to a similar conclusion.

Once players finish the game and complete it at least once, they can immediately restart it in New Game Plus mode. This particular mode has a lot of content, especially for the most dedicated fans.

Among the many features that the New Game Plus mode offers, in addition to this specific weapon, is the fact that it also unlocks three new endings that can only be accessed in this mode.

Additionally, throughout the game, players will find other important items and more documents related to the overall story. This mode is just for those fans who want to unlock every little detail of the world of Silent Hill 2. You can also check out our guide to get the UFO ending in Silent Hill 2.

How to get the chainsaw in Silent Hill 2

After starting your first run of New Game Plus, you can proceed to the next section of the Silent Hill 2 map after navigating the cemetery and starting the cutscene dialogue with the girl at the beginning of the game.

As you leave the cemetery, you will find a sign on the left that says: “Silent Hill Ranch.” Early on in the game, if you look at the opposite side of the ranch sign, you’ll see the chainsaw stuck in some logs.

One of the Chainsaw’s main features is that it kills almost any enemy with a single hit, without hesitation.

One detail you’ll notice when using the chainsaw is that it doesn’t cut enemies; instead it runs over them and kills them, which is a rather strange decision considering how graphic the game is in every other aspect. This is a great way to restart the entire game.

The chainsaw is one of the most fun weapons to use, but what is your favorite weapon? Silent Hill 2? Let us know in the comments!