Silent Hill 2 Remake: Woodside Apartments Balloon Guide

Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 Remake was released to critical acclaim, and it’s getting a lot of attention for how well it captures the creepy atmosphere of the original while giving everything a fresh look. Both critics and fans are praising it for being an extremely faithful remake.

One part of the game that players might be particularly interested in is the “Let’s Not Party” trophy. This requires shooting down a set of balloons located in Room 207 of the Woodside Apartments, and this guide will show you how to get that achievement. 

First, players need to make their way through the game until they pick up the Flashlight in Apartment 202. From there, they must keep progressing until they acquire the Handgun, which is needed to complete the achievement. 

After getting the Handgun, players should grab the Apartment 212 key. Once inside Apartment 212, they can access the balcony, which connects to Apartment 210. After finishing up here, they should head down the hall to reach Apartment 207.

Inside, there are two Lying Figure enemies. These creatures can be tricky, so players are advised to attack them two times with the Wooden Plank, and then quickly dodge their acid attacks.

Once these enemies are dealt with, players will spot a “Welcome Home” message on the wall, spelled out with balloons. There are 11 balloons in total, and players need to shoot all of them to unlock the achievement.

To do this, they need 11 Handgun bullets. If players don’t have enough ammunition, they can find extra ammo in Apartments 217, 210, and 207, as well as other previous locations in the game.

Ultimately, whether this achievement is worth 11 bullets will depend on whether the player is a trophy hunter or not.

Many fans were nervous when they first heard that Bloober Team was remaking Silent Hill 2. This game is seen as one of the most iconic survival horror games, and fans had their doubts about a new developer taking over such a beloved project.

However, those concerns seem to have faded after the remake’s release, and fans are now hoping that the studio might even remake other games in the franchise, or perhaps come up with a brand-new entry.

Critics and players alike are praising the game for staying true to the eerie and unsettling atmosphere that made the original so memorable. Bloober Team has done a great job of keeping the psychological horror elements intact, while also giving the visuals and gameplay a modern update, and making a very solid game.

The remake looks stunning and still manages to keep that disturbing tone the game and the series is known for. It is also running smoothly on both PS5 and PC and is very polished, which is always a bonus.

As of now, the Silent Hill 2 Remake is sitting at 87/100 on Metacritic. Despite the early skepticism, it’s clear that Bloober Team has treated this remake with respect and care, winning over even the once doubtful fans.

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