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Strafing
Silent Hill 3

Strafing

Learn how to strafe and sidestep in Silent Hill 3 using 3D control with L1 and R1. Understand movement options for Heather.

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Learn how to strafe and sidestep in Silent Hill 3 using 3D control with L1 and R1. Understand movement options for Heather.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    With 3D control, use L1 and R1 to sidestep and strafe.
  2. 2
    With normal Walk/Run Control, you will sidestep. Holding Square while sidestepping allows Heather to jog to the side.
  3. 3
    Switching Walk/Run Control reverses these functions, which is recommended.
  4. 4
    Strafing is very helpful with 3D control as it allows you to quickly escape to the side instead of turning and then moving.
  5. 5
    Your strafing speed will be decreased when out of stamina, similar to normal running.
  6. 6
    If using 2D control, there is no strafing, as you can immediately run in whichever direction you want.
Tips
  • Use strafing to your advantage for quick escapes with 3D control.
  • Be aware that strafing speed decreases when out of stamina.

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