Silent Hill 2 bosses are an aspect of the game that shouldn’t be overlooked in the remake. However, they were not such a joy to play through in the original. The remake manages to turn those fights into some of the best boss battles with amazing music and atmosphere.
Here is our list of the five best boss fights in Silent Hill 2 Remake.
1. Abstract Daddy
Abstract Daddy manages to tick all the boxes that make a boss fight great. This boss manages to create the scariest section in the entire game, too. Its buildup, lore, design, and moveset are all genuinely well-crafted. The multiple phases also elevate this entire section to another level.
Endlessly shooting away at this monster is not the only thing that you’ll do. There are proper chase sections which will test your mental strength. The chase sections are almost reminiscent of Silent Hills P.T., with James running for his life through the tight hallways. Overall, Abstract Daddy is a great example of what a boss from a survival-horror game should be like.
2. Mary
If you’re looking for a challenging boss fight that does not feel unfair, then there is no better contender than Mary. Her entire moveset is designed to test your skills, including dodging and aiming. And that is something which players expect from a final boss, which is why Mary’s fight is held at such high standards.
Another thing that makes this boss great is that Mary’s moveset continues to evolve throughout the fight. Her phase transitions are not just for show; the fight even changes the main stage during the second phase. The fun factor increases when players start learning the moveset of this boss. Dodging attacks at the perfect time and landing your shots between small windows takes Mary’s boss fight to another level.
3. Pyramid Head (First Boss Fight)
The first proper encounter with Pyramid Head in Silent Hill 2 Remake is going to become one of your favourite moments in survival-horror video games. The game teases you with his small appearances in earlier sections, and then he finally makes an entrance in a grand boss battle.
The sound design of Pyramid Head dragging his giant sword on the ground, paired with the scary atmosphere, recreates one of the most memorable moments in this game. This boss fight also contains a unique mechanic where you can choose to engage the boss or simply run away from him the entire time.
4. Flesh Lip
Brookhaven Hospital is a well-designed section in Silent Hill 2 Remake. The developers manage to end this level with an amazing boss fight, too, where James has to face Flesh Lip after he gets trapped by Laura. This boss also continues to change its moves throughout the battle.
But the initial part of the part will send shivers down your spine. The horror element skyrockets when the boss is moving above the ceiling, and players can’t tell where the next attack will come from.
5. Eddie Dombrowski
The thing that separates Eddie from the other bosses in Silent Hill 2 Remake is the fact that Eddie is not physically a monster. Even though his mental strength gave up, Eddie is still a human being that James has to kill.
Ending another person’s life is one of the many examples of why this game has a deep storytelling. Aside from the lore, Eddie’s fight is mechanically great, too. He’s continuously running and hiding to find the perfect chance to attack the player. You will have to closely pay attention to the audio in this boss fight to pinpoint Eddie’s exact location.
