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How to get a flashlight

How to get a flashlight

THE Silent Hill 2 The remake is finally available on the PlayStation 5 and PC platforms, and players will likely be on the hunt for useful items to help them complete the beautiful version of this beloved horror classic. This is a quick guide on where to get a flashlight in the game.

Players will be surprised by the dark and mysterious nature of the city and will feel more comfortable holding something that lights up. Having a flashlight on hand can make exploring and fighting otherworldly enemies a little easier.

How to get a flashlight in Silent Hill 2

Silent Hill 2 Key Art
A flashlight can be quite useful for navigating the spooky city in Silent Hill 2.

Those who grew up with the original game will have the opportunity to experience this great horror game again on modern consoles and will be familiar with the basic gameplay mechanics on Silent Hill 2How to know when to use and not to use a flashlight. The game is full of dark areas, which makes navigation complicated and difficult.

Players have a few options for navigating the city of Silent Hill without a flashlight: they can deal with a handful of enemies and play at a fast pace, or choose to take it easy and approach the building where the flashlight is located.

The lantern is hidden on the second floor of the Woodside Apartments. Upon entering the apartment complex, each floor has a map and players must make do with the limited light source. Upon going up to Apartment 202, players will hear a noise coming from inside, drawing them inside.

Tip

Be alert when entering the apartment, as evil could be lurking around every corner.

The room is full of scary mannequins. As you walk towards the middle of the room, you can see a lantern hanging around the neck of one of the central mannequins. Once players acquire this tool, something will make itself known within the room, giving them a reason to feel watched, and will later reveal itself and attack them.

Securing a lantern in Silent Hill 2 Remake is mandatory

A photo from the remake of Silent Hill 2
There are many intense situations where a flashlight can come in handy.

There is a handful of puzzles that need to be solved and having a flashlight on hand can ease some of the tension. The dark theme and tone can keep players on edge throughout the story and their only comfort is a small flashlight.

Purchasing a flashlight is useful and can make navigation much more comfortable and easier; however, this device can cause huge problems for gamers. Enemies are attracted to the light and the longer players keep it on, the greater their chances of being detected.

Picking up the lantern in Apartment 202 should give players a moment of comfort before being terrorized by whatever enemies are hiding inside. Players should not let their guard down and avoid taking longer than they should to avoid being surprised by this frightening enemy.

It is worth noting that there is a free Health Drink on the left side of the cabinet. Players must pick up this item before grabbing the flashlight and immediately leaving the room.

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