Many did, however, suspect that it was a legitimate part of the game. Players knew it was there as it could be accessed by inputting code. The mini-map feature has been discussed for a few years now. So if you have the more recent HD release, don’t even bother. In addition, this is believed to only work on the original PS2 version of the game. While both features could be accessed entirely legitimately, that doesn’t mean you didn’t have to do a little legwork first. Now, before you go and grab your copy of Silent Hill 2 off the shelf, there is a key point to be made here. Entirely Legitimate Albeit You Have To Jump Through A Few Hoops Yes, without the need of hackings or mods, Silent Hill 2 had an entirely legitimately accessible mini-map, as well as a save anywhere feature. In a report via Kotaku, however, it seems that it was there all along. Let alone if you missed a left turn at Alberquerque. One of the scariest things about Silent Hill 2 though was the lack of a mini-map, you literally never knew where you were going inside a building. In terms of horror games though, many would place them right at the top of the list.
Well, ok, the original two were and some of you may argue the third. Silent Hill 2 Had A Mini-Map And ‘Save Anywhere’ Feature