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Silent Hill 3

Beginner

Learn how to unlock and the benefits of Beginner difficulty in Silent Hill 3, including easier enemies and more supplies.

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Learn how to unlock and the benefits of Beginner difficulty in Silent Hill 3, including easier enemies and more supplies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Die 3-4 times on Easy or Normal Action Level.
  2. 2
    When prompted, choose to change to Beginner difficulty.
  3. 3
    You can also change to Beginner difficulty later via the Extra Options menu.
Tips
  • Enemies on Beginner are less frequent, less powerful, slower, and do less damage.
  • Enemies will only grab you for a brief period and generally do not require kicks to kill.
  • Boss fights are very brief on this difficulty.
  • Supplies are available with high frequency.
  • Your firearms will automatically reload when you raise them.
  • Melee weapons will not deflect off walls.
  • You cannot fall down holes.
  • Beginner difficulty cannot be switched to from Hard difficulty.
  • This difficulty is recommended for players completely new to the genre or those struggling significantly.

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