What is Inu-End in Silent Hill 2? Explained

Silent Hill 2 Remake was introduced by Konami through stay stream. It has been 20+ years since we noticed Silent Hill 2 on the PS2 for the primary time, and eight years because the Silent Hill HD Collection on PS3. This traditional horror franchise has been revived, using the wave of horror sport remakes.

Not solely is Konami releasing a remake of their most iconic, horror traditional, however we additionally get a brand new Silent Hill sport referred to as Townfall. A stay, interactive sequence has been introduced alongside a brand new movie referred to as Return to Silent Hill. But amongst all this, we’re additionally proven collectible objects which are releasing together with statues of Silent Hill 2 characters and most significantly, an homage paid in direction of the franchise: the Inu-End statue.

What is Inu-End?

Inu-End, merely put is Dog-Ending. The canine in query is Mira, a Shiba Inu who seems on the finish of Silent Hill 2. Now you’re most likely considering again to the canon ending of the sport and distinctly remembering that there was no canine. Mira seems within the “Dog” ending, a joke ending following the nice “UFO” ending in Silent Hill’s first installment. The idea of this ending is that Mira is behind the occasions in Silent Hill. To discover this ending within the authentic Silent Hill 2 you need to get hold of the Dog key within the Lakeview Hotel and watch the videotape that you just discover on the primary flooring in an workplace secure. Enter the commentary room and the “Dog” ending will play.

Upon seeing Mira controlling levers, James (in Japanese) exclaims “so this was all your work!” and falls to his knees, his thoughts blown, he admits defeat. One of life’s most unanswered questions is: was Mira taunting or comforting James? Because after James falls to his knees Mira will get off the chair and begins to lick his face. Masterful leisure.

Appearances

Mira seems in a number of joke endings after Silent Hill 2, she’s like a type of Silent Hill mascot accompanied by the reoccurring “UFO” joke ending which is first seen in Silent Hill 1. Mira reappears in later Silent Hill video games, these are:

• Origins – “UFO” ending, Mira seems together with her alien companions as a translator for the alien.
• Shattered Memories – “UFO” ending, Cheryl transforms into Mira.
• The Escape – Appears after the gamers second playthrough (as an alien). Pays homage to Silent Hill 2 by having Mira because the mastermind to the earlier occasions. Mira then turns into a playable character for a bonus portion of the sport.
• Book of Memories – A hostage in Earth Dungeon and seems in later missions (Valtiel). Her final look is within the joke ending, digging on the Toluca Lake seaside.

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What This Means

We can solely hope that Mira will reappear within the Silent Hill 2 remake. If Konami decides to incorporate all endings as a part of the remake expertise. But Konami releasing the Inu-End statue is a delicate however comforting hug to the loyal fanbase, for acknowledging and remembering them after 21 years.