SH1 - The movements of the Puppet Nurses were inspired by Sadako's in Ringu (1998). They were designed by Naoko Sato.
SH1 - Split Head has a second death animation that is only used if the player doesn't kill it by shooting inside its mouth. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxG5...
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SH1 - Striking a Groaner mid-jump will deal double damage, rewarding the player for their precise timing.
SH1 - If the player misses the shotgun at the school, it will be found at the Central Silent Hill police station's office, on the desk by the chalkboard.
SH1 - Trying to return to Alchemilla Hospital's fourth floor through the staircase will show a solid wall blocking the path.
SH1 - Akira Yamaoka originally composed Azusa 1GO for the first trailer of the game, intending a frightening vibe to it. This track didn't fit well in Toyama's vision, so Yamaoka explored other ideas. Thus, the SH1 main theme was created. www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-QL...
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SH1 - Following the destruction of Dahlia's old altar in the Gillespie House fire, she built the shrine seen hidden in the antique shop. A manifestation of the old altar from her house is later found in Nowhere.
SH1 - "It is said that powerful magic abilities lie dormant within the Flauros, which was excavated from ancient ruins. Dahlia prepared the Flauros in secret as a trump card that was hers alone. It is unclear whether she saw the current situation on the horizon." Quote from the SH Chronicle.
SH1 - The first print of the game was coated in a silver finish, also commonly known as the foil variant. The second print is not, which can be seen by its more intense colors.
SH1 - Cafe 5-to-2 contains different notable pictures. There's a picture of an eyeless woman crying blood above the door to the kitchen, posters of the band Portishead, and a poster of Stephen King holding a shotgun with the caption "Study, dammit!" which he made in college.
