Silent Hill 2 Remake: How to Beat The Final Boss

Silent Hill 2 Remake: How to Beat The Final Boss

As a seasoned survivor of the twisted labyrinth that is Silent Hill 2 Remake, I can confidently say that the final showdown with Mary/Maria was as haunting and nail-biting as it gets. The game has been a rollercoaster ride through psychological horror, and this boss fight was no exception.


The trek through the Silent Hill 2 Remake has been lengthy, and now you stand before the final boss, poised to defeat it. Throughout the game, players have had to confront the terrors of the town as they witness its decay into a rust-covered version of itself. Once reality is revealed, players will gain insight into what or who lies in wait at the end.

Beating Mary, the final boss in Silent Hill 2 Remake, isn’t a walk in the park. She has several stages, each introducing a fresh challenge to overcome. To triumph, players must adjust swiftly to survive and ultimately conquer the game. Here’s how you can defeat her and bring an end to this nightmare once and for all.

How to Beat the Final Boss Mary/Maria in Silent Hill 2 Remake?

Silent Hill 2 Remake: How to Beat The Final Boss

In the Silent Hill 2 Remake, players will come across the final adversary, Mary, atop the Otherworld iteration of the Lakeview Hotel. However, prior to engaging in boss battles, players must first confront two Pyramid Heads, who swiftly attack James immediately following his defeat of Maria.

Following their altercation in the arena, James departs and traverses a lengthy corridor reverberating with Mary’s dispute with him. At the end of this corridor lies a weathered stairway, upon which climbers will ascend to restore the world to its usual tranquility, where Mary is seen peering through an open window. After a short exchange with Mary/Maria, she transforms into a three-phase boss, initiating a battle.

Maintain Distance & Damage Mary/Maria

Silent Hill 2 Remake: How to Beat The Final Boss

As a gamer diving into the chilling world of Silent Hill 2 Remake, I found that the battle against Maria/Mary bears a striking resemblance to Flesh Lips, though it’s got more transformations up its sleeve. Once the fight kicks off, Maria floats ominously skyward, morphing into a grotesque creature confined within an antiquated iron bed frame, rusted and twisted with age.

  1. Try to keep your distance from the boss and shoot hunting rifle rounds at it. Target the body of Mary/Maria instead of the iron frame of the bed.
  2. The final boss will mainly try to get close to James and hit him with its long tendril. It’s easily avoidable and if you maintain your distance, this attack won’t be a problem.
  3. Mary/Maria will send a swarm of moths at James that he can either dodge at the right moment or swing his melee weapon to disperse it.
  4. After a while, the boss will turn into a swarm of moths itself and disappear from the arena. Wait for it to reappear and start unloading your bullets in it.
  5. Mary/Maria will also shriek at certain points which will disorient James for a few seconds.

Survive the Underground Area

Silent Hill 2 Remake: How to Beat The Final Boss

Once sufficient harm has been dealt to the boss, it will initiate a transformation, turning its enclosure into a spider-like entity reminiscent of Flesh Lip. This metamorphosis weakens the floor beneath, causing our protagonist, James, to plummet into a gloomy passageway hidden beneath the arena. The challenge intensifies here due to reduced visibility, with Mary or Maria appearing unpredictably to assault James. But fear not! Here’s a strategy for success in this second phase:

  1. James will have room to move around the dark looping corridors as he hears the boss moving around above. You’ll have a few moments before the boss appears, so make sure to collect ammo and health items scattered around.
  2. Once the boss appears, try using the shotgun to damage it at close range. However, the moths will attack James randomly, so be prepared to dodge/swat them.
  3. To predict where Mary/Maria will appear next, players can see the trail of sparks on the ceiling.
  4. Try to keep moving around as staying still will let the monster drop onto James, damaging him severely.

Final Phase of the Mary/Maria Boss Fight in Silent Hill 2 Remake

Silent Hill 2 Remake: How to Beat The Final Boss

Following sufficient damage to the boss in the dimly lit passageway, it will emit another blood-curdling scream, causing the ceiling above to crumble and illuminate the battleground. In terms of visibility, this final stage of combat will be significantly improved. Here’s a strategy on how to endure this phase and ultimately conquer the boss Mary/Maria in the Silent Hill 2 Remake.

  1. Mary/Maria will now crawl on the floor, in her rust-covered spider cage, while rushing at James to attack. So, make sure to keep running away and shooting it from afar.
  2. The final boss will now also attack James with one of its metal legs. It will either try to hit James once or multiple times, so be prepared to dodge the attack accordingly.
  3. This phase punishes James for maintaining his distance from the boss as it will charge at James, damaging him in the process. As you spot the boss lowering its body to charge at James, quickly dodge out of its path.
  4. Mary/Maria will summon the months again to attack James, be prepared to swat them away. There are instances where the boss will send out the swarm first and then shriek to disorient James. If that happens, you’ll have a very small window to recover and dodge the attack.
  5. Try to circle the boss to avoid its attacks, and keep switching between the shotgun (close-range), and rifle (long-range), depending on your distance from the boss.
  6. After inflicting enough damage on the final boss, it will drop to the floor. Now, the only thing you must do is land a final blow with a melee attack or your gun to finish the boss fight.

In the Silent Hill 2 Remake, you will ultimately conquer the last opponent, either Mary or Maria. Upon completion of the fight, one out of eight possible endings for the game will be granted to you, based on your decisions throughout the gameplay.

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2024-10-14 03:05