Silent Hill 2: All Strange Photo Locations

Silent Hill 2: All Strange Photo Locations

As a seasoned gamer with years of experience under my belt, I can confidently guide you through the labyrinthine world of Silent Hill 2 and help you unearth those elusive strange photos.


In the game Silent Hill 2 (2024), you’ll encounter a total of 26 mysterious photographs. These peculiar Polaroids serve to deepen the enigma surrounding James’ adventure in the town of Silent Hill. To uncover each and every one of these strange photos, gamers must venture through every chapter, and upon completion, they will be rewarded with the Pieces of Unarranged trophy. This accolade adds a valuable piece to their collection of game memorabilia and showcases their achievements.

In the game ‘Silent Hill 2’, some collectibles are hard to get a second time, including the 26 strange photos. To find these photos in the correct sequence from the start of the game to the very end, and not miss any, it’s advisable to consult this guide to ensure you’ve explored every nook and cranny where they might be hidden.

South Vale (East) – All Strange Photos

Silent Hill 2: All Strange Photo Locations

Strange Photo #1 – I’ve Been Happy

By traversing Sander’s Street and Neely Street, directly opposite Neely’s Bar, you’ll come across a Silent Hill Fresh Meats store. Just shatter the glass in the display case there and grab the first unusual photograph you find.

Strange Photo #2 – So Many People Here!

At the intersection of Katz Street, near the Wood Side Apartments, you’ll come across the second peculiar photograph, nestled beside a heap of garbage and some discarded wooden planks.

Wood Side Apartments – All Strange Photos

Strange Photo #3 – Valentines Day

Once players have the opportunity, they can proceed to Room 102 and find a peculiar photograph lying on the dinner tray next to the television. This third photo is waiting for them there.

Strange Photo #4 – Career’s Humble Beginnings

Advancing in the Wood Side Apartments requires locating the handgun first. Later on, you’ll move towards Apartment 212, where it’s possible to jump onto a balcony and make your way into Room 210. Inside this room, there’s a ledge by a taped-up window that contains the fourth peculiar photograph.

Blue Creek Apartments – All Strange Photos

Strange Photo #5 – Forever Together

Following a scene with Angela and after acquiring the Key of Resilience, players can access the south passageway on 1F. This path leads them to Room 101, where they’ll find a staircase. At the foot of this staircase, on the right side, is the fifth peculiar photograph.

Strange Photo #6 – How the Time Flies

Following the solution of the Clock Puzzle in Room 212, the room will transform into a more dilapidated condition. Players can then venture into the adjacent room within Room 212 to discover the sixth peculiar photograph lying to the right on the floor.

South Vale (West) – All Strange Photos

Silent Hill 2: All Strange Photo Locations

Strange Photo #7 – So Far from Home

Following your encounter with Maria on the Western side of South Vale, make your way to Rosewater Park. There, you’ll find the seventh peculiar photograph located on a seating area to the left of the park map.

Strange Photo #8 – Made It!

Follow Nathan Avenue, then glance to your left to spot Octanis Fuels. Behind this structure, you’ll find a vehicle where you can interact to collect a Garage Jack Lever. Use this newfound item at the building opposite Jacks Inn and Baldwin Mansion to lift the garage door. Inside, on a red toolbox, you’ll find the eighth unusual photograph.

Strange Photo #9 – Ready to Kill It!

Upon entering “Heaven’s Night” adult bar, the ninth peculiar photograph is situated within the dressing room adjacent to the mirror-lined wall.

Strange Photo #10 – Church Entrance

In Moonlight Grove, there’s a brief moment with Maria and James. Afterwards, walk towards Moonlight Grove’s southern side to discover the tenth peculiar photograph perched on a fountain’s stone, which is located near a bench.

Strange Photo #11 – Best Flavor!

Following the scene at the Reverie Theater with Eddie, players will likely wish to take their seats (behind him) which is where they’ll find the twelfth unusual photograph (on a chair).

Brookhaven Hospital – All Strange Photos

Strange Photo #12 – Her Drawings

In Brookhaven Hospital’s 2nd floor, players can access the Nurses Station and move towards the back-right corner where a crawlspace is located. This crawlspace leads to Room L3, which eventually takes them to the Observation Room. Inside this room, the twelfth peculiar photograph will be found on a white desk.

Strange Photo #13 – At Least She Was There

Once you’ve stepped into the Doctor’s Lounge and retrieved the Keypad Combination Note, players are free to proceed to Brookhaven Hospital 1F. Upon arrival, they will find that Examination Room 1 is accessible. Inside this room, a blue cabinet can be unlocked to uncover the thirteenth peculiar photograph.

Strange Photo #14 – No One Knows

In the Otherworld replica of Brookhaven Hospital, players should make their way to the 2nd floor. There, they can access the Observation Room and locate the fourteenth peculiar photograph hidden within a drawer in room C5, which is by the bedside.

Strange Photo #15 – They Mustnt’t Know

Following my encounter with Maria in the Otherworld equivalent of Brookhaven Hospital, make your way to the Pool area on the first floor. In the upper left corner of the map (if you’re facing it), you’ll find the mysterious fifteen-photo tucked away next to the life ring.

Strange Photo #16 – They’re Here

Following their escape from Pyramid Head, players will find themselves in an Otherworld replica of South Vale. Their objective is to navigate through this area until they reach the Eastern part of South Vale. Once there, make your way to the Lucky Jade Restaurant on Katz Street. After that, approach the parked car and shatter the driver’s side window to retrieve the sixteenth photograph inside.

Historical Society – All Strange Photos

Strange Photo #17 – The New Clock

Within the ground level of the Historical Society, players should aim to stick to the room on their left and locate a glass display case which they’ll need to break open to retrieve the seventeenth peculiar photograph within it.

Toluca Prison – All Strange Photos

Strange Photo #18 – Four Months to Go

After navigating to the Serpent Section using the Death Row Map, players should aim to crack the Witness Room puzzle that will release every cell. Next, players should proceed to Cell E1 and demolish the breakable wall for entry into additional E Cells. The target is Cell E13, where a mysterious eighteenth photograph can be found on a shelf.

Strange Photo #19 – Old Man’s Always Prepared

Navigate through the Scales and Weights riddle to reach the Eyeless Boar door, and then proceed towards the region we call the Warehouse. There, you’ll find the nineteenth photograph neatly placed on a table, just waiting for your arrival.

Labyrinth – All Strange Photos

Strange Photo #20 – Whole World Ahead of Us

To navigate their way to the Desolate Area, players should continue rotating the cube until they reach the Flooded Level. This level triggers a pursuit with Pyramid Head. The chase takes place in a hexagonal room, and to escape, players should run towards the right side of the room. Upon reaching the next room, they will find a ladder (marked as VI on the map) at the top. Climbing this ladder leads them to the twentieth peculiar photograph located on a desk covered with fabric.

Strange Photo #21 – Your Best Buddy

As a fan, I can’t wait to step into the rotating cube after my adventure in the Desolate Area and journey back to the Labyrinth Center. Once inside, I’ll make my way down the stairs hidden behind it, where I’ll discover the twenty-first enigmatic photograph featuring a face adorned with symbols scratched out on its left and right.

Strange Photo #22 – Road Trip!

Following the Eddie boss battle, players should aim to leave the building and stick to the path on the right side. Further along, they’ll encounter the twenty-second peculiar photograph, which is located near a wall next to the stairs.

Lakeview Hotel – All Strange Photos

Strange Photo #23 – Aftermath…

The twenty-third strange photo is found inside a bedside drawer in Room 104 of Lakeview Hotel 1F.

Strange Photo #24 – Better Leave…

Following access to the “Employee Section” within the Lakeview Hotel, players should aim to acquire the Venus Tears Bar Key and subsequently enter the “Venus Tears Bar.” Upon entering, they will find themselves in the Basement area where they can spot the twenty-fourth peculiar photo on the bar shelf alongside the alcohol bottles.

Strange Photo #25 – Still Can’t Get It Right

Following the video cutscene featuring James and Laura, players will find themselves eager to reach the end of the corridor and unlock the mystery behind Room 302. Upon entering, they should maneuver the heavy cart out of the way to access the bathroom door it had been obstructing. Inside this room lies the twenty-fifth peculiar photograph, nestled in the sink.

Strange Photo #26 – Shape Forces the Mind

After vanquishing those two menacing Pyramid Heads in the intense boss battle, I made my way out of Mary’s lengthy corridor. To find the elusive 26th peculiar photo, I simply veered right and continued along the path. Lo and behold, there it was, lying on the ground.

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2024-10-10 22:04