{"id":38764,"date":"2024-10-22T17:15:03","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T08:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=38764"},"modified":"2024-11-11T12:48:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T03:48:27","slug":"silent-hill-2-remake-how-to-get-the-as-close-as-you-like-achievement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/tips\/silent-hill-2-remake-how-to-get-the-as-close-as-you-like-achievement\/","title":{"rendered":"Silent Hill 2 remake: How to get the “As Close As You Like” achievement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Silent 2 remake\u2019s firearms allow James Sunderland to dispatch the town\u2019s iconic monsters from a safe distance. Most enemies can only attack up close, and the well-placed guns and ammunition make his life much easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you choose to play the entire game without ranged weapons? Here are some tips on how to get the game\u2019s \u201cAs Close as You Like\u201d achievement: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn enemy attack patterns <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Although you won’t be fighting enemies with Dark Souls-esque movesets, the monsters in the Silent Hill 2 remake do have moves and combos that will catch you out if you fail to learn their animations. The game starts with the Lying Figures\u2019 simple attacks<\/a> but eventually ramps up to the more complex movesets of foes like the Flesh Lip<\/a> and Pyramid Head<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the time to learn each enemy\u2019s attack patterns, especially those of the roaming mobs like the aforementioned Lying Figures and the tougher Nurses<\/a>. If you learn their behaviors, you will know when to go in for melee attacks and when to dodge out of the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abuse the dodge\u2019s invincibility frames <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Speaking of dodging, James can dodge sideways, forwards, and backwards, depending on the direction you are going in when the dodge button is pressed. Executing the correct dodge at the right time will cause attacks like the Pyramid Head\u2019s horizontal Great Knife slash, the Flesh Lip\u2019s charge, and even Eddie Dombrowski\u2019s gunshots<\/a> to pass by James without damaging him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you\u2019ll only be using melee weapons, a lot of time will be spent closing the gap between you and your enemies. Be patient, watch your enemy, and dodge when you see an attack coming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t get greedy with melee attacks <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Melee strikes aren\u2019t the most damaging attacks, so expect to wail on your enemies for a good while before they die. Enemies won\u2019t just stand and wait for you to deplete their health though, so be prepared for some retaliation.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amidst your blood-fueled rampage, be on the lookout for telltale signs of an enemy counterattack. This could be as subtle as the Mandarin arching its body slightly forward for a tongue lash<\/a> or as obvious as the Pyramid Head raising its Great Knife for a downward slash. Keep a cool head as you did when approaching them and melee combat will eventually reward you with a fallen enemy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hit corpses for good measure <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Silent<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Just because an enemy is on the ground doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s down for the count. The Silent Hill 2 remake has a nasty habit of bringing corpses back to life. Some enemies will stay dead after a few stomps and smashes while others will get back up no matter how many times you hit them. Remember to use James\u2019s stomp and ground smash moves (both of which are executed by hitting the attack button near a downed foe) for some added insurance. It won\u2019t always ensure that the foe you\u2019re attacking is dead, but it sure feels satisfying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Running away is as good a tactic as any<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you don\u2019t want to deal with learning enemy attack patterns, dodging, and attacking with melee weapons, running away is often a valid option. Killing monsters does not award experience, nor does it provide you with healing supplies or ammunition.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One might argue that running towards objectives as fast as possible without exploring Silent Hill thoroughly<\/a> is the best way to complete a melee-only playthrough. Melee combat can be quite cumbersome and time-consuming, and some enemies can easily go out of melee range. Focusing on the puzzles and killing only a handful of mandatory enemies will allow you to finish the game faster and get back to using your much-beloved firearms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it can be done on your first run, attempting a melee-only playthrough is much easier once you have cleared the game. You\u2019ll have a better understanding of the area layouts, puzzles, and enemy placements (provided you haven\u2019t changed the game difficulty). The overpowered Chainsaw can also be acquired in New Game+<\/a>, making this challenge exceptionally easier. Completing the Silent Hill 2 remake without ranged weapons is tough but with a little patience and perseverance, you can conquer this self-implemented challenge..\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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