The thrill generated by the revival of Silent Hill 2 has been quite overwhelming. Fans of the original, which debuted two decades ago, are thrilled about this updated version leveraging the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5. The essence of horror and unease remains intact, particularly when facing different formidable foes.
Players will soon meet Angela Orosco, a troubled individual with a complex background and a difficult family dynamic who carries her own burdens. James will ultimately face a physical representation of her struggles, and knowing how to defeat them can facilitate a quicker resolution.
The Silent Hill 2 Remake fully embraces the elements that made the original controversial and impactful. The narrative follows James Sunderland’s return to the unsettling town of Silent Hill in search of his late wife, Mary. After parking in a spot with a view of the misty town, James embarks on foot and stumbles upon a cemetery where he encounters Angela Orosco, a survivor of her family’s terror. There is more depth to Angela than is readily apparent in this installment.
As the game progresses, players will traverse the fog-laden town, searching for supplies and hints while battling various foes concealed in the murky surroundings. Despite the game's primary focus on horror, Bloober Team has elevated the intensity with the introduction of the Abstract Daddy. James will encounter this grotesque adversary shortly after entering the Labyrinth.
This boss is akin to Pyramid Head in its significance to James Sunderland; the Abstract Daddy embodies Angela Orosco's profound pain and trauma. Many players view this encounter as particularly challenging. Stocking up on health supplies like drinks and syringes is essential, along with scavenging for any stray ammunition in the vicinity.
Confronting the Abstract Daddy involves dealing with a massive, blob-like foe situated in confined spaces throughout Silent Hill, Maine. The initial encounter will feature a chase sequence where players guide James down a hall into a room. The boss will attempt to charge at the player, which can be dodged while concentrating fire on its rear to seemingly defeat it.
Afterward, James will rendezvous with Angela and hide in a cramped closet. A fundamental approach for this showdown is to keep moving and shoot whenever possible. This enemy has a tendency to lurch, so the best strategy for inflicting damage entails targeting its back with a melee weapon or firing at it with a handgun.
By inflicting enough damage, the Abstract Daddy will eventually fall. This boss represents Angela's deepest pain and trauma brought on by her family, and overcoming it will grant her the solace she has long sought.