Logan Reid
Silent Hill 3 is a video game for the PlayStation 2 and PC. In the game, players explore Brookhaven Hospital, where they encounter puzzles, enemies, and items. One puzzle involves a code that must be entered into a locked door on the third floor. The solution to this puzzle is found by interpreting a riddle from Stanley Coleman, which refers to different parts of the face. The correct code is 4896. Another puzzle involves a briefcase in Examining Room 3, which requires players to examine a corpse's tattoo and read a memo in the room. The solution to this puzzle involves finding and examining a clock in Room M4.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Game | Silent Hill 3 |
| Location | Brookhaven Hospital |
| Puzzle | The Crematorium Puzzle |
| Character | Heather Mason |
| Objective | Obtain the Cremated Key from within the cremation oven |
| Difficulty Levels | Easy, Normal, Hard |
| Code to unlock the briefcase | 4896 |
| Code to unlock the door on the third floor | 8634 |
| Code to unlock the oven | 7645 |
| Code to unlock the 3F door | 1273 |
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What You'll Learn
Solving the puzzle to unlock the door
To solve the puzzle and unlock the door in Silent Hill 3, players must first find the correct code. The process for doing so varies depending on the version of the game and the chosen difficulty level.
Easy Riddle
On the Easy Riddle setting, players can obtain the Cremated Key from within the cremation oven in the B3 basement level. This level is not shown on the map and is accessed via elevator.
Normal Riddle
On the Normal Riddle setting, the oven door is locked, and players must solve a puzzle to open it. The puzzle involves ten corpses on gurneys placed inside the room. The oven door is locked by a combination lock that requires four numbers to be entered. Each corpse and gurney is marked with a number from 0 to 9. The clue to solving the puzzle is written on the oven door. The number 7 will always be included in the code, regardless of difficulty. On Normal difficulty, only four corpses are present, and the oven door will display a diagram with four consecutive Roman numerals (I, II, III, and IV) indicating which gurneys belong in the code and their order.
Hard Riddle
On the Hard Riddle setting, the puzzle involves interpreting a riddle from Stanley's diary. The riddle refers to different parts of the face, with each part corresponding to a number on the keypad. For example, the left ear is 4, the nose is 5, and the right ear is 6. The mouth is 8, and the cheeks are 7 and 9. The eyes are 1 and 3. By interpreting the riddle and understanding which body parts are referenced, players can determine the correct code.
Entering the Code
After obtaining the code, players can enter it into the keypad to unlock the door. In some cases, players may need to use an instant camera to take a picture of the code, which can then be examined to reveal the correct combination.
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Finding the correct code
To find the correct code in Silent Hill 3, players must navigate through the Brookhaven Hospital. The hospital is filled with nurses carrying steel pipes, so players must be cautious and use their handguns or shotguns to defend themselves.
The puzzle involves finding Stanley Coleman's memo near the door on the second floor. The memo contains clues to the code, with each number corresponding to a facial feature. For example, the left ear is 4, the nose is 5, and the right ear is 6. The mouth, being lower, is 8, and the cheeks are 7 and 9. The eyes are 1 and 3.
The riddle in the memo mentions Stanley puncturing someone's eye, which hints at the number 4 as the first digit. The reference to eating indicates the mouth, so 8 is the second digit. The mention of biting the right cheek leads to 9 as the third digit, and the left ear being bitten gives 6 as the final digit. Thus, the code is 4896.
Alternatively, there is an easier riddle with a different code. The clue is: "Press, move 2 right; press, move 1 up; press, move 2 down; press, the door shall open." This indicates that the first number is on the left side, and the second number is either in the middle row or the bottom row. The third clue indicates moving up, so the second number must be in the middle row. The final clue indicates moving down, so the code must start with a number in the top row. The code for this riddle is 4639.
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Defeating the nurses
If you have the time and space, use your handgun to take them out. Otherwise, the shotgun is your best bet. You'll encounter more nurses as you progress, including some with revolvers, so be prepared to act quickly. Use the shotgun to take out revolver-wielding nurses before they can cause any damage.
As you explore the hospital, be on the lookout for health drinks and save points to keep yourself healed and your progress saved. You'll need to be strategic and make use of your resources to defeat the nurses and progress through the hospital.
In addition to regular nurses, you may also encounter stronger enemies, such as the Slurpers, so stay vigilant and adapt your strategies accordingly.
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Reading Stanley's diaries
To solve the puzzle Silent Hospital 3-3, you must decipher the code hidden within Stanley's diaries. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
Start by locating Stanley's diaries. They are usually found within the Silent Hospital level. Examine the diaries closely. You'll notice that they contain a series of seemingly random letters and numbers. Look for patterns and try to identify any recurring sequences. You may notice that certain groups of letters or numbers repeat themselves, forming some kind of code. Try to decipher the code by looking for substitutions or shifts. For example, each letter or number might represent another letter or number. Try shifting the alphabet forward or backward by a certain number of positions to see if you can reveal any hidden words or messages.
For instance, 'A' could stand for 'B', 'B' for 'C', and so on. You'll need to apply this consistently throughout the diary entries to crack the code. Pay attention to any hints or clues within the diaries or elsewhere in the game. Sometimes, there might be additional information that helps you understand the code, such as a key or a legend that explains the substitutions or a hint about the type of cipher used. Work systematically through the diaries, applying the deciphering rules you've discovered. You should start to see coherent words and sentences emerge, revealing Stanley's hidden messages.
Finally, understanding Stanley's diaries provides insight into the story and may also yield clues or directions that help you progress further in the game. It's important to approach code-breaking tasks like these methodically, trying out different techniques and remaining patient as you work through the puzzle.
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Exploring the alternate hospital
While exploring the alternate hospital, Heather Mason encounters the Crematorium Puzzle in the Otherworld version of Brookhaven Hospital. She takes the elevator to a mysterious third basement level, B3, which is not on the map. This level is used as a crematorium, where corpses are stored and cremated.
Heather can obtain the Cremated Key from within the cremation oven on the easy riddle level. However, on normal and hard riddle levels, the oven door is locked, and she must solve a puzzle to open it. The puzzle involves the ten corpses on gurneys placed inside the room. The oven door is locked by a combination lock that requires a four-number code to unlock. Each corpse and gurney is marked by a number from 0 to 9.
The clues to the riddle differ between normal and hard difficulties, but the gurneys are arranged and numbered the same way in both instances. On normal difficulty, only four corpses are present, and the oven door is marked with four consecutive Roman numerals (I, II, III, and IV). These numerals indicate which gurneys correspond to the four-number code. For example, if the diagram on the oven door reads I, II, III, and IV, then the correct code is 2974.
The riddle's solution on the hard riddle level is derived from Stanley's memo near the door. The memo describes Stanley's desire to fly from the hospital's rooftop, which correlates to burning his body and turning it into ash, allowing him to "dance in the sky." Additionally, the third verse of the poem mentions "her," referring to Heather, as the only female character in the game. This verse alludes to Stanley's desire for Heather and his "bottomless hunger for love." Thus, the third number in the code is 7, representing the Song of the Linnet.
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Frequently asked questions
To get through the door, you need to solve the briefcase puzzle in M4 to get the instant camera. Then, go to the basement and use the camera to take a picture of the code behind a shelf. The code is random each time, but an example is 6942 for the normal riddle.
The puzzle involves a corpse with a tattoo that reads, "The start time is my key." The solution is to find the memo at the back of the room, which explains that the patient's belongings are in room M4.
The puzzle in room M4 involves unlocking a briefcase. The code is found by interpreting a riddle written by Stanley Coleman, which refers to a face. The code is 4896.
The solution to the puzzle is found in Stanley Coleman's memo near the door. The code is 4639.
