Chapter Six: Central Silent Hill \[cont'd\]

Guide to Silent Hill f's Central Silent Hill chapter. Discover the Antique Shop, secret passages, and battle the Giant Larva boss. Find the path to the town lake.

Once you exit the hospital, take Koontz Street until you approach Simmons Street. Turn left onto Simmons and continue until you pass the "Silent Hill Town Center" and the antique shop. Head down the stairs and use the "Antique Shop key" to enter. Ensure your flashlight is on to see. A notepad is available to save your game. Examine the antique shop thoroughly, paying close attention to the cabinet, as there are markings on the floor suggesting it has been moved. Push the cabinet to reveal a secret passage.

After discovering the passage, Cybil will arrive. She mentions seeing a little girl near the Waterworks but lost her. Cybil asks about your findings; Harry admits he doesn't know where the passage leads but will investigate. Cybil offers to stay and cover you, advising you to return if anything happens. Upon entering the passage, you'll find an altar, possibly the "Other Church" Dahlia mentioned. Approach the altar to grab an axe, which will reveal a back wall. Cybil will attempt to call out to you, but receiving no response, she will investigate, only to find you gone.

Harry awakens from a dream, realizing the next destination is the town lake. Lisa, if still at the hospital, might know how to get there, as the usual roads are destroyed. You'll find Lisa again, and she'll explain that the only way to the lake is through the Sewers. A notepad is on the dresser, and you should notice the "Mark of Samael." Return to the hospital. Upon exiting the Antique Shop, you'll notice it's getting dark, possibly due to the demon "Samael." The number of enemies increases, and they are tougher. The usual route to the hospital is blocked, forcing an alternate path. Turn left from the "Green Lion," then go up Simmons Street until you find a hole in a fence. Climb through to enter a shopping mall area. Look for the escalators and go to the next floor. The TV screens will turn on, displaying disturbing images of Cheryl, which will make you uncomfortable. After Cheryl disappears from the screens, a flashing symbol will appear, hinting at the mysterious events in Silent Hill.

Continue on the escalators and follow the path to your left. Your radio will act erratically. Keep moving in that direction. The camera will switch to an overhead view as the floor collapses, dropping you into a sand pit. You'll realize there's no apparent way out. Look for a wall where a "Hunting Rifle" is located, but it only has one bullet. It's advisable to equip the shotgun for an upcoming boss fight.

Boss Fight #2: Giant Larva

After picking up the hunting rifle, a giant larva will emerge from the sand. Its first attack will likely be directly beneath you. The objective is to shoot its head with the shotgun. The larva will submerge itself after its initial attack. If you corner it, be cautious as it may shoot red liquid if it cannot reach you with its head. Continue shooting its head until it is defeated. Alternatively, you can wear it down by continuously shooting it. During the battle, you will sustain health loss. Once defeated, the larva will curl into a ball and break through a window, providing an exit from the sandpit.

Go through the broken window to the backside of the mall. Turn right onto Sagan Street to the west, where you'll see the police station. Head there to save your game and acquire ammo for the hunting rifle. Exit the police station and turn right onto "Chrichton" until you reach the hospital again. Save your game at the hospital and proceed to the Examination Room. After visiting the Examination Room, leave the hospital, saving your game beforehand if desired. Upon exiting, you'll notice that the surroundings have changed. The only available path is across the street.