In the climactic section of Silent Hill 2, James arrives at the Lakeview Hotel, a location hinted at in a letter from Mary. Upon checking in, he discovers that an old videotape is secured in a safe located in the employee area.
To uncover the truth, he must retrieve this tape from the past, but first, he needs the safe code hidden within a gem box puzzle. Here’s a detailed guide on solving it.
1. Solving the Gem Box Puzzle in the Silent Hill 2 Remake
In the remake of Silent Hill 2, players must align the Gem Box’s symbol with a painting in the Manager’s Office located within the Lakeview Hotel.
To crack the puzzle, gather three Gemstones: a Red one from the Manager’s Room, a Blue one from the Freezer area, and a Green gem from the Cafeteria Kitchen. Arrange these in the Gem Box using the following configuration: Red in the upper right, Green in the upper left, and Blue in the lower left.
By successfully solving this puzzle, you will unlock the code 7414, providing access to the Break Room safe where James can find his videotape and the Basement Key, furthering the storyline. Here’s a comprehensive step-by-step breakdown to conquer the Gemstone puzzle in Lakeview Hotel.
1. Accessing the Employee Elevator
After uncovering that James’ videotape is located within the Employee section, as revealed in the Check-in letter, it’s time to go after it.
Head towards the locked Employee Elevator found on the second floor. Upon entering, you’ll trigger an alarm related to weight restrictions, causing you to leave behind all items (including weapons, healing items, flashlight, and your map) in a nearby locker. However, personal items like Mary’s letter and photo can be kept.
Once you exit the elevator, immediately go to the adjacent room to obtain the map of the Employee Section. However, stay alert as you navigate through the corridors, since two Mandarins are prowling the area, and a Lying Figure lurks near the central kitchen counter.
With no healing items on hand, stealth or quick evasion of foes is critical. Reach the central room, where fortuitously, monsters cannot reach you. Here, you can pick up two vital items: a Health Drink and the Employee Section map.
3. Discovering the Gemstone Puzzle
Proceed to the Manager’s Office, marked on your map, where you’ll find the Gem Box puzzle alongside a Health Drink and Shotgun Shells. Solving this puzzle grants access to the code needed to open the Break Room safe, which contains James’ videotape.
When you examine the Gem Box, pay attention to the artwork on the wall across from it. Your goal is to align the central design of the gem box with that of the painting. You will first need to gather three colored gems to solve the puzzle.
4. Gathering the Three Gemstones
- To begin, head into the Manager’s Room via the TV room cupboard, where you can collect the Red Gemstone. Afterward, visit the Pantry to interact with the “Glimpse of the Past” item.
- Continue on to the Freezer Room to obtain the Blue Gemstone from the fridge before jumping through the window into the Cafeteria to grab a health drink, all while avoiding the roaming enemies.
- Lastly, acquire the Green Gemstone located in the Kitchen while dodging enemies. You can also interact with the Kitchen’s bread shelf for an added achievement.
5. Completing the Gemstone Puzzle
With all three Gemstones collected, head back to the Manager’s Office and insert them into the Gem Box. Align the box’s symbol accordingly to the painting’s design to solve the puzzle. Configure the Gemstones inside the Gem Box as follows:
- Place the Red Gemstone in the upper right slot.
- Position the Green Gemstone in the upper left slot.
- Insert the Blue Gemstone in the bottom left slot.
This will reveal a hidden compartment containing the code “7414.” Now armed with the code, head to the Break Room, enter it into the safe, and claim your Video Tape and Basement Key. This key allows you to unlock the Basement Door and push the narrative forward.
With the safe opened and the videotape retrieved, the enigma surrounding Mary’s return intensifies. Proceed with caution as you approach the game’s final segments and confront the truths that await, James.
2. Silent Hill 2 Remake Overview
Silent Hill 2 Remake is an eagerly anticipated survival horror game developed by Bloober Team and published by Konami. It is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 and Windows on October 8, 2024.
This title is a remake of the acclaimed 2001 game of the same name and represents the first significant entry in the Silent Hill series since Silent Hill: Downpour launched in 2012.
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