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The"Trick or Treat"elevator quiz is just one returning feature inSilent Hill 2 Remake, posing a series of questions based on Silent Hill lore. You’ll have a chance to claim valuable rewards by entering the correct answer key in a Decorative Box as your investigation of Brookhaven Hospital moves forward. While die-hard fans of the original title might think they have all the answers, the game has changed slightly, requiring some revision beforehand.
There’s no shortage of puzzles inSilent Hill 2 Remake, from the poeticcoin puzzle at Wood Side Apartmentsto thejukebox puzzle in Neely’s Bar. Often, items you find as you explore tie in with their solutions, progressing the story and opening new doors - sometimes literally. The"Trick or Treat"radio show segment that plays during your elevator ride at the hospital works similarly.In-game details can give you the answers you need. Still, it’s tough to test well in such dire circumstances, and there are consequences to face with each wrong answer.
How To Access The Elevator Puzzle
Remember The Answers For Later
On the second floor of Brookhaven Hospital inSilent Hill 2 Remake, you’ll enter the elevator after opening a puzzle box, and your ride will be interrupted by a radio talk show called"Trick or Treat.“The segment features several challenging Silent Hill trivia questions, but you’re able to’t give the answers right away. Instead, you’ll need to return to the hospital’s first floor later on with Maria to enter your answers into theDecorative Box.
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Answer correctly, and you’ll be rewarded. However,partially incorrect or incorrect answers will result in James taking some or significant damage, and the box will remain permanently locked. To be clear,you can bypass this puzzle entirelyby simply not answering if you’d rather not risk the consequences. But if you’re confident in your answers, then it’s worth it to get your hands on the rewards.
This guide is for theStandarddifficulty settings. Other settings may result in different answers.
Silent Hill 2 Remake’s Elevator Quiz Answers
All Quiz Questions, Multiple Choice Options, And Correct Answers
The"Trick or Treat"radio show featuresthree quiz questions to test your knowledge of Silent Hill’s loreduring your elevator ride, as showcased byGosuNoobon YouTube. You’ll need to keep the answers in your back pocket until you’re able to return, giving you some time to think about each response.
Until then,the solutions can be found throughout the gamewith a thorough investigation, but it’s easy to miss small details or forget bits of information as you brave the nightmarish town. WithIGN’s findings, we’ve outlined all three questions, the numbered multiple-choice options provided within the episode, and thecorrect answers and final code in the quiz boxbelow.
How many souls died during the plague in Silent Hill?
- 67
This answer is detailed on a memorial in Rosewater Park.
What road leads from Sanders Street to the lumber yard and the cemetery?
3. Wiltse Road
You can check your map to see where Wiltse Road leads to both the lumber yard and the cemetery.
Billy Locane was one of two children who were murdered in Silent Hill. What was the name of the other victim, Billy’s sister?
1. Miriam
This detail is part of a newspaper article found in Wood Side Apartments.
While it certainly helps to get the exact details of each question’s answer right, all you’ll really need to remember is the three-digit code you get from all three numbered choice options.The final code is: 2-3-1. Keep this in mind until you can reach theDecorative Boxand plug in your answers to the"Trick or Treat"quiz.
Where To Find & How To Open The Trick Or Treat Box
The Decorative Box for the"Trick or Treat"radio quiz is located in thePharmacyon the first floor of Brookhaven Hospital. You’ll find the box on a table in the back corner of the room. When you interact with it, you can use the buttons to enter the three-digit code that corresponds with the quiz answers. The columns and rows are marked accordingly, so pay close attention andpunch in the code 2-3-1 to open it.
There’s asave pointright outside the Pharmacy. Be sure to save before you access the box, as this will give you a fail-safe in case you accidentally enter an incorrect code.
If you answer all three trivia questions correctly, the box will open, and you’ll receive the following rewards:
If you make a mistake entering the code and wind up with a partial or incorrect answer, the box will stay locked for good, barring you from claiming its contents. James will also take a bit of damage with one or two wrong answers and significantly more with three. This won’t be enough to kill him, but low health can spell bad news in future encounters with enemies.
How The Elevator Puzzle Is Different In Silent Hill 2 Remake
2001 VS. 2024
Compared to its original, the"Trick or Treat"quiz questions and answers are almost entirely different inSilent Hill 2 Remake. While the context of two out of the three questions is similar, quizzing the player on the names of murder victims and the best routes to reachSilent Hill landmarks, the nitty-grittydetails and even the final answer key differin a big way. What was once 3-1-3 is now 2-3-1. If you were hoping to get a perfect score based on prior knowledge alone, James would wind up pretty hurt, so it’s best to brush up on the town’s history as you play.
