Silent Hill 2 (Windows)

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Unused Music¹
- Some of this track can also be found in the PS2 version.

Silent Hill 2 is the second installment in the survival horror video game series.

Debug Camera#

Final builds of the game feature the same debug camera which is present in E3 Trial Version on pad_x=10, although lacking the information text overlay. Debug camera operates in three modes: "CYLINDER FOR DEBUG", "FREE FOR DEBUG" and "SELFVIEW FOR DEBUG". On PC versions enabling "SELFVIEW FOR DEBUG" mode outright crashes the game.

For sh2pc.exe with MD5: 95c947643a524b92926113ea8cfb9ce4

sh2pc.exe+1B8DB60 (01F8DB60) 00000001 — enables "CYLINDER FOR DEBUG" mode
sh2pc.exe+1B8DAE0 (01F8DAE0) float — controls horizontal movement in "CYLINDER FOR DEBUG" mode
sh2pc.exe+1B8DAE4 (01F8DAE4) float — controls roll movement in "CYLINDER FOR DEBUG" mode
sh2pc.exe+1B8DAEC (01F8DAEC) float — controls vertical movement in "CYLINDER FOR DEBUG" mode
sh2pc.exe+1B8DAE8 (01F8DAE8) float — controls zoom movement in "CYLINDER FOR DEBUG" mode
 
sh2pc.exe+1B8DB60 (01F8DB60) 00000002 — enables "FREE FOR DEBUG" mode
sh2pc.exe+1B810F0 (01F810F0) float — controls x-axis movement in "FREE FOR DEBUG" mode
sh2pc.exe+1B810F4 (01F810F4) float — controls y-axis movement in "FREE FOR DEBUG" mode
sh2pc.exe+1B810F8 (01F810F8) float — controls z-axis movement in "FREE FOR DEBUG" mode
 
sh2pc.exe+1B8DB60 (01F8DB60) 00000003 — should enable "SELFVIEW FOR DEBUG" mode but crashes the game instead

Hidden Stage Select#

A user Aero managed to reactivate hidden stage select options in the main menu.

For sh2pc.exe with MD5: 9751a479dff576a41541da430ce5eb63 (SILENT.HILL.2.V1.1.GIMPSRUS.NOCD)

sh2pc.exe+551458 (00951458) 00000001
sh2pc.exe+551458 (00951458) 00000002

For sh2pc.exe with MD5: 95c947643a524b92926113ea8cfb9ce4

sh2pc.exe+54D858 (0094D858) 00000001
sh2pc.exe+54D858 (0094D858) 00000002

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Unused Text#

Message file path	Offset	Text	Notes
`\data\etc\message\common_msg_e.mes`	`0x284`	Save Game feature not availableon trial version.	A leftover from the Trial version.
`\data\etc\message\common_msg_e.mes`	`0x2BE`	DUALSHOCKо2 not connected	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\common_msg_e.mes`	`0x2DE`	Insert the analog controller(DUALSHOCKо2) into controller port 1	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\common_msg_e.mes`	`0x324`	Disc tray open	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\common_msg_e.mes`	`0x338`	Disc not inserted	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\common_msg_e.mes`	`0x350`	Checking disc	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\common_msg_e.mes`	`0x364`	Wrong disc	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\common_msg_e.mes`	`0x396`	Please reconnect the controller to controller port and press START to continue.	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\item_msg_e.mes`	`0x1F44`	The reverse side of the coin is a crescent moon.	Describes a reverse of the Snake coin.
`\data\etc\message\item_msg_e.mes`	`0x32F4`	The reverse side shows a gravestone.	Describes a reverse of the Old Man coin.
`\data\etc\message\item_msg_e.mes`	`0x331E`	The reverse side shows an egg.	Describes a reverse of the Prisoner coin.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_msg_e.mes`	`0x328`	Checking MEMORY CARD(PS2).	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_msg_e.mes`	`0x348`	MEMORY CARD(PS2) not inserted.	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_msg_e.mes`	`0x36C`	MEMORY CARD(PS2) is not formatted.	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_msg_e.mes`	`0x394`	Do you wish to format?	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_msg_e.mes`	`0x3B0`	Not a MEMORY CARD(PS2)	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_msg_e.mes`	`0x3CC`	Please exchange for MEMORY CARD(PS2) with 94 KB or more of free space.	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_msg_e.mes`	`0x474`	Formatting.	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_msg_e.mes`	`0x486`	Formatting error occurred.	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_msg_e.mes`	`0x582`	MEMORY CARD slot 1	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_msg_e.mes`	`0x59A`	MEMORY CARD slot 2	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_msg_e.mes`	`0x5C8`	Insufficient space on the MEMORY CARD(PS2). To save your game progress, your MEMORY CARD(PS2) must have 94 KB or more of free space. You cannot save during the game. Do you wish to begin anyway?	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_msg_e.mes`	`0x69E`	MEMORY CARD(PS2) not inserted. To save your game progress, your MEMORY CARD(PS2) must have 94 KB or more of free space. You may lose the ability to save during the game. Do you wish to begin anyway?	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_msg_e.mes`	`0x778`	Please exchange for MEMORY CARD(PS2) with 94 KB or more of free space.	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_msg_e.mes`	`0x83C`	Do not insert or remove MEMORY CARD(PS2), reset or switch off the power to the console.	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_msg_e.mes`	`0x9DA`	Loading data from MEMORY CARD(PS2) in MEMORY CARD slot 1	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_msg_e.mes`	`0xA1A`	Loading data from MEMORY CARD(PS2) in MEMORY CARD slot 2	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_msg_e.mes`	`0xA1A`	Loading data from MEMORY CARD(PS2) in MEMORY CARD slot 2	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x438`	Checking MEMORY CARD(PS2).	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x458`	MEMORY CARD(PS2) not inserted.	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x47C`	MEMORY CARD(PS2) is not formatted.	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x4A4`	Do you wish to format?	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x4C0`	Not a MEMORY CARD(PS2)	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x4DC`	Please exchange for MEMORY CARD(PS2) with 94 KB or more of free space.	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x584`	Formatting.	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x596`	Formatting error occurred.	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x692`	MEMORY CARD slot 1	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x6AA`	MEMORY CARD slot 2	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x6D8`	Insufficient space on the MEMORY CARD(PS2). To save your game progress, your MEMORY CARD(PS2) must have 94 KB or more of free space. You cannot save during the game. Do you wish to begin anyway?	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x7AE`	To save your game progress, your MEMORY CARD(PS2) must have 94 KB or more of free space. You may lose the ability to save during the game. Do you wish to begin anyway?	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x888`	Please exchange for MEMORY CARD(PS2) with 94 KB or more of free space.	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x94C`	Do not insert or remove MEMORY CARD(PS2), reset or switch off the power to the console.	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xAEA`	Loading data from MEMORY CARD(PS2) in MEMORY CARD slot 1	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xB2A`	Loading data from MEMORY CARD(PS2) in MEMORY CARD slot 2	A leftover from the PS2 version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xC3A`	MU	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xC42`	MU 1A	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xC4E`	MU 1B	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xC5A`	MU 2A	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xC66`	MU 2B	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xC72`	MU 3A	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xC7E`	MU 3B	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xC8A`	MU 4A	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xC96`	MU 4B	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xCA2`	Memory Unit	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xCB4`	Memory Unit 1A	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xCC8`	Memory Unit 1B	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xCDC`	Memory Unit 2A	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xCF0`	Memory Unit 2B	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xD04`	Memory Unit 3A	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xD18`	Memory Unit 3B	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xD2C`	Memory Unit 4A	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xD40`	Memory Unit 4B	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xD54`	HD	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xDEA`	Please do not remove memory units or disconnect any controllers.	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xE32`	Press the START Button.	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xE50`	Please reconnect the controller and press START to continue.	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xEDE`	Memory Unit not inserted	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xF16`	Checking Memory Unit	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xF48`	Please delete data from the Xbox Dashboard.	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0xF7A`	Insufficient space on the Memory Unit. To save your game data, at least 6 blocks on the Hard Disk or 13 blocks on the Memory Unit are needed. You cannot save during the game. Do you wish to begin anyway?	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x105A`	Insufficient space on the Hard Disk. Reserve blocks from the Xbox Dashboard.	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x10B2`	To maximize your "Silent Hill 2: Restless Dream" playing experience, we recommend that you first install the data onto your Hard Disk.	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x1142`	Install the data onto your Hard Disk?	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x116E`	blocks needed	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x1184`	Approximately blocks needed	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x11A8`	Select "Install" from the Title Screen to install the data onto your Hard Disk.	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x1200`	Select "Install " from the "Option" menu to install the data onto your Hard Disk.	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x125A`	Press the A Button to continue.	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x1280`	Begin install	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x1294`	Installing data. Do not switch off Xbox.	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x12C4`	Data installation completed.	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x12E6`	Data installation failed.	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x1306`	Installing effects	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x133A`	End install	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x1380`	Memory unit is unusable.	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x139E`	Saving to Memory Unit .	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x1426`	Press START to continue.	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x1444`	The Xbox memory unit was removed during use.	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x14DA`	Insufficient space on the Hard Disk. Reserve block from the Xbox Dashboard.	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x1532`	To save your game data, at least 6 blocks on the Hard Disk or 13 blocks on the Memory Unit are needed. You cannot save during the game. Do you wish to begin anyway?	A leftover from the Xbox version.
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x16D0`	Stage Null
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x16E0`	TGS Trial
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x1A2E`	Eddie Boss
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x1B14`	Hotel Fire
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x1B24`	Ending Recovery
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x1B3A`	Ending Maria
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x1B4C`	Ending Suicide
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x1B60`	Ending Rebirth
`\data\etc\message\m_card_x_msg_e.mes`	`0x1B74`	Ending Dog
`\data\etc\message\option_msg_e.mes`	`0x5EE`	Retreat Turn
`\data\etc\message\option_msg_e.mes`	`0x600`	Set turn direction for retreat
`\data\etc\message\option_msg_e.mes`	`0x658`	Auto Aiming
`\data\etc\message\option_msg_e.mes`	`0x66A`	Set auto-aim on/off
`\data\etc\message\stage_apart_e3fe_msg_e.mes`	`0x12`	Shit!
`\data\etc\message\stage_forest_msg_e.mes`	`0x178`	It's quiet. There's no sign of anyone but us.	Probably meant to be displayed at the graveyard with Angela being around.
`\data\etc\message\stage_forest_msg_e.mes`	`0x10D`	Just a normal gravestone. It's got nothing to do with me.	Probably meant to be displayed at the graveyard.
`\data\etc\message\stage_forest_msg_e.mes`	`0x14C`	This must be Silent Hill's graveyard.

Unused Textures#

Texture Path	Texture Name	Notes
`\data\bg\cb\cb90.map`	`tex_000`
`\data\bg\hp\hp218.map`	`tex_005`	南 - South
`\data\bg\hp\hp222.map`	`tex_007`	南 - South
`\data\bg\hp\hp226.map`	`tex_011`
`\data\bg2\ma\ma65.map`	`tex_006`
`\data\bg\th\th13.map`	`tex_000`	書斎西 - Library West
`\data\bg\th\th13.map`	`tex_001`	書斎東 - Library East 書斎南 - Library South
`\data\bg\th\th13.map`	`tex_002`	書斎北 - Library North
`\data\bg\th\th13.map`	`tex_012`
`\data\pic\item\x_coinelder_ura.tex`	`tex_000`	Reverse of Old Man coin.
`\data\pic\item\x_coinprisoner_ura.tex`	`tex_000`	Reverse of Prisoner coin.
`\data\pic\item\x_coinprisoner_ura.tex`	`tex_000`	Reverse of Snake coin.
`\data\pic\etc\cesa.tex`	`tex_000`	A leftover from the Japanese version.
`\data\pic\etc\comingsoon.tex`	`tex_000`	A leftover from the Trial version.
`\data\pic\etc\kcet.tex`	`tex_000`
`\data\pic\etc\sce.tex`	`tex_000`	A leftover from the Japanese version.
`\data\pic\etc\title.tex`	`tex_000`	A leftover from the Trial version.
`\data\pic\etc\start00j.tex`	`tex_000`	A leftover from the Xbox Japanese version.

Hidden Text#

In the cutscene in the hotel where James reads Laura's letter from Mary, there's text on the letter that can't be clearly read. By zooming in on the texture (found in \data\chr\item\i_letter.mdl), it's possible to see that the text is mostly lyrics from the song Blaze of Glory by Jon Bon Jovi.

Dear Laura

Wake up in the morning and I raise my weary head
I've got an old coat for a pillow
And the earth was last night's bed
I don't know where I've been. I'm a devil on the run
A six gun lover. A candle in the wind

When you're brought into this world
They say you're born in sin
Well at least they gave me something
I didn't have to steal or have to win
Well they tell me that I'm wanted
Yeah, I'm a wanted man. I'm a colt in your stable
I'm what Cain was to Abel. Mister catch me if you can

I'm going down in a blaze of glory
Take me now but know the truth
I'm going out in a blaze of glory
Lord I never drew first. But I drew first blood
I'm no one's son. Call me young gun

Sincerely yours

Unused Sounds#

File	Audio	Transcription	Notes
SCENE_45		My dearest Laura, I'm leaving this letter with Rachel to give to you after I'm gone. I'm far away now. In a quiet, beautiful place. Please forgive me for not saying goodbye before I left. Be well, Laura. Don't be too hard on the sisters. And Laura, about James... I know you hate him because you think he isn't nice to me, but please give him a chance. It's true he may be a little surly sometimes, and he doesn't laugh much. But underneath he's really a sweet person. Laura... I love you like my very own daughter. If things had worked out differently, I was hoping to adopt you. Happy 8th birthday, Laura. Your friend forever, Mary	An audio file of Mary narrating her letter to Laura as she does for her letter to James.

Regional Differences#

Title Screen#

North American	European

The North American release's title screen is similar to the Xbox version, where as the European "Director's Cut" version displays the logo in red with the subtitle "Director's Cut" behind a black background with the in-game font used for the menu options.

References#

https://youtu.be/jK7qoL9trd8 ↩︎

v · t · e The Silent Hill series
PlayStation	Silent Hill (Prototype)
PlayStation 2	Silent Hill 2 (Prototypes) • Silent Hill 3 • Silent Hill 4: The Room • Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Windows	Silent Hill 2 • Silent Hill 4: The Room • Silent Hill: Homecoming
Wii, PlayStation Portable	Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360	Silent Hill: Homecoming (Prototype) • Silent Hill: Downpour (Prototype)
PlayStation 4	P.T.

Spin-Offs
Game Boy Advance	Play Novel: Silent Hill
Arcade	Silent Hill: The Arcade
iOS, Android	Silent Hill: Ascension