How do I save in Silent Hill 2?
I started playing Silent Hill 2 through my PlayStation Now subscription. I got pretty far in to the game, and when I closed out of it, it made me restart the game.
I've been far enough to load checkpoints, but I cannot figure out how to save.
How do I save in Silent Hill 2?
Best Answer
Saving in Silent Hill 2 works a bit differently to what you may be familiar with in other, more recent, games.
Firstly, saving is not automatic. If you do not tell your game to save, it will not save. Secondly, you need to be at one of multiple specific locations to save. You can't just save wherever you like.
It's been a while since I last played Silent Hill 2, so I referred to the Fandom page to double check the specifics:
Silent Hill 2
In Silent Hill 2, the save point takes the form of a small, bright red rectangle and is the same size as Mary's letter. It can found for the first time inside a well, in the beginning of the game. At first glance, it looks like a simple, red sheet of paper, sometimes stuck on walls.
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As a final note, I recall that the number of saves you make affect the final score, when you complete the game. This should not alter the ending you receive, but if you are trying to get a good end score, you may want to try to limit the number of times you save.
I have not found any confirmation that this was actually the case for Silent Hill 2; I can confirm that it was for Silent Hill and various other survival horror games that came out around the same time.
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Does Silent Hill 2 have auto save?
Saving in Silent Hill 2 works a bit differently to what you may be familiar with in other, more recent, games. Firstly, saving is not automatic. If you do not tell your game to save, it will not save. Secondly, you need to be at one of multiple specific locations to save.How do I get back to the main menu in Silent Hill 2?
There's no "Load" option either! Press and Hold the four shoulder buttons, START, and SELECT / BACK to return to the main menu of Silent Hill 2 or Silent Hill 3.How does Silent Hill 2 Save work?
The ability to save anywhere in Silent Hill 2 uses a more complex button combination. First, make sure you have a memory card inserted. Then, when you have control of the avatar press left on the d-pad, left on the left analog stick, left on the right analog stick, L1, L2 and L3 at the same time.Where are all the save points in Silent Hill 2?
- In the well near teh beginning of the long path on Wiltse Road.
- In the fenced area on the table on Vachss Road.
- Inside the motorhome on the bed on Saul Street. ...
- In the West Bulding lobby and the right, just inside the entrace.
- On the cart in Room 209 2F. ...
- On the wall in a sort of narrow area, Room 105 1F.
Silent Hill 2 Save Folder/File Damaged error!! (SOLVED)
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