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While few may have expected it, Bloober Team’sSilent Hill 2 Remakehas been quite well received. It tends to be a faithful remake in most regards, though adds some of its own additions in certain areas. One such addition are collectibles, which come in two types - Strange Photos, and Glimpses of the Past.
While the Strange Photos can be tracked through your inventory, the Glimpses of the Past are a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it type of deal, where you see them once and can never interact with them again. They can be pretty obscure in some regards too, so we’re here to help you track down each and every one of them.
What Are Glimpses Of The Past?
So what exactly are these Glimpses of the Past, you might be asking. The name itself isn’t actually said in the game but rather in the related trophy for it, which is hidden by default. Since you can’t track them either,there’s no real way of knowing you’ve seen itother than just remembering. Just like a fleeting memory.
You could alsotake a screenshot each time you see oneto remind yourself of just how many you’ve gotten.
There are26 Glimpses to find in total, the same number as the Strange Photos. They are purely a collectible, a small reminder of the original game. Each recreates a camera angle from the original Silent Hill 2, or references a puzzle from it. Otherwise, they arejust for fun and the related trophy.
Eastern South Vale Glimpses Of The Past
There arefive Glimpses of the Past to be foundinEastern South Vale, tied with Brookhaven Hospital for the most Glimpses in a single area.
Glimpse 1
This Glimpse can befound just before you make the turn into Silent Hillafter the ranch, and can be found by the entrance of the closed-off tunnel.
Glimpse 2
This Glimpse is found just after entering Silent Hill and collecting the map. It isfound by the closed fence on Vaehss Street.
Glimpse 3
This Glimpse can be found rightoutside the house where you fight your first monsterand get the radio and wooden board. It’s by the bloody fence.
Glimpse 4
This Glimpse can be found in South Vale proper, onthe Western end of Katz Streetby the Wood Side Apartments. Examine the giant draped scaffolding to see it.
Glimpse 5
This Glimpse is found bythe entrance of the Wood Side Apartments, to the right. Interact the the trash to see it.
Wood Side Apartments Glimpses Of The Past
TheWood Side Apartmentsare the first major interior you will explore in Silent Hill 2 Remake, and thankfullyonly has a single Glimpseto be found.
Glimpse 6
This Glimpse is found inRoom 213. Interact with the scratch marks on the wall to see it.
Blue Creek Apartments Glimpses Of The Past
You will enter theBlue Creek Apartmentsimmediately after Wood Side, as well as it being your first Otherworld area. It hastwo Glimpses to be found.
Glimpse 7
This Glimpse can be found in thenorth-eastern corner of Room 110. Interact with the broken table to see it.
Glimpse 8
This Glimpse can be found atthe top of the staircase that leads downstairstowards the Pyramid Head boss fight. It only appears after you have finished the Clock Puzzle and opened the ‘S’ door. Interact with the Mannequin to see it.
Western South Vale Glimpses Of The Past
Western South Valeis one of the largest open areas in Silent Hill 2 Remake, though graciously only hastwo Glimpses to find.
Glimpse 9
Inside Pete’s Bowl-O-Rama, you can find a mostly-eaten pizza by the reception desk.
Glimpse 10
This Glimpse can be found justsouth of Pete’s Bowl-O-Rama, up a staircase between a set of buildings that leads up to a locked door.
Both of these Glimpses can also be foundwhen you revisit South Valein the Otherworld.
Brookhaven Hospital Glimpses Of The Past
Brookhaven Hospitalis far and away the biggest interior area in Silent Hill 2 Remake, and one of the creepiest as well. It hasfive Glimpses for you to discover.
Glimpse 11
This Glimpse can befound in the Laundry Roomby interacting with the trash can.
Glimpse 12
This Glimpse can befound in Room M1on the second floor. Interact with the chained bed to see it.
Glimpse 13
This Glimpse can be seen in theMedical Records room, accessed during your search for the Marked Bracelet. Interact with the Typewriter to see it.
Glimpse 14
This Glimpse can be seen on the rooftop of Brookhaven byinteracting with the broken fence.
The rooftop is no longer accessibleonce you are thrown through the floor by Pyramid Head, so make sure to see it first.
Glimpse 15
This Glimpse is found inRoom I3 on the third floor, accessed after the rooftop. Interact with the bloody splatter to see it.
Otherworld Brookhaven Hospital Glimpses Of The Past
TheOtherworld Brookhavenis a twisted version of the hospital you were just in, changing its shape as you complete various puzzles. It hasjust a single Glimpse to be found.
Glimpse 16
This Glimpse is found inroom M5 on the second floor. Interact with the painted hands on the wall to see it.
Otherworld South Vale
The Otherworld version of South Valelets you revisit many of the areas you may have missed the first time around while quickly progressing through the Eastern and Western sections. There is only one new Glimpse to be seen, thoughyou can also see select Glimpses you missed.
Glimpse 17
This Glimpse can be seen when you return to Neely’s Bar by interacting withthe bloodied map resting on the baritself.
Toluca Prison Glimpses Of The Past
Toluca Prisonis something that existed in Silent Hill’s history, now buried deep beneath the surface as a twisted version of itself, a prison now for James' sins. There arefour Glimpses to be found.
Glimpse 18
This Glimpse can be seen right after the cutscene with Eddie. It is saton a table in the Canteenwith a stone slab.
Glimpse 19
This Glimpse can befound in cell A3, sat on an iron bed frame. Interact with the slab to see it.
Glimpse 20
This Glimpse can be foundnear one of the walls in the Shower sectionof Toluca Prison.
Glimpse 21
This Glimpse can be found in the Boar section of Toluca Prison,right in the middle of the floornear the locked gate. Interact with the horseshoe and wax to see it.
Labyrinth Glimpses Of The Past
The Labyrinthfollows on from Toluca Prison, forcing James to navigate a series of mazes that hit him with his greatest fears at every turn. There isjust one Glimpse to be found.
Glimpse 22
This Glimpse is found in the Rotten Area Labyrinth. It ishidden behind a breakable wall, accessed by heading west and then north from the save room with the suspended cage. Interact with the noose in the cage to see it.
Once you complete the Rotten Labyrinth,you cannot return to it, so make sure to see this Glimpse while you can.
Lakeview Hotel Glimpses Of The Past
The grand finale of James' adventure,Lakeview Hotelhits closer to his actual memories than he might have cared to remember. There arethree Glimpses to findhere.
Glimpse 23
This Glimpse can be foundin Room 202by interacting with the suitcase with the broken Cinderella Figurine inside.
Glimpse 24
This Glimpse can be obtained while in the first floor Employee Section. Interact withthe broken Snow White Figurine in the Pantryto see it, though be wary of any nearby monsters since you’ll be defenseless in this section.
Glimpse 25
This Glimpse can be found before you even enter Lakeview Hotel proper. On the right side of the garden, you will finda fish fountainwith a plaque on the front. Back around to the walk and interact with the Little Mermaid Figurine to see this Glimpse.
Otherworld Lake View Hotel Glimpses Of The Past
The last step in James' journey, after coming to terms with his role in Mary’s death. There is graciouslyonly a single Glimpseto witness here.
Glimpse 26
This final Glimpse of the Past can be found inthe Reading Roomof the Otherworld Lakeview Hotel. Interact with it on the sofa to see it.
With that, you will have seen each and every Glimpse of the Past, and unlocked the respective trophy as well.
