How to solve the clock puzzle in Silent Hill 2 Remake and get all the hands

Upon reaching the Blue Creek apartments in Silent Hill 2 Remake, you’ll come across the notorious clock puzzle. Solving this puzzle is essential for advancing in the game and navigating the haunting streets of South Vale. Since this area revolves entirely around the clock puzzle, it can be quite perplexing. In this guide, we’ll detail the steps to solve it and gather all the clock hands.

Finding the Hour Hand

You can locate the hour hand in Room 307 on the top floor. When you enter, you’ll see a radio suspended from the ceiling by chains. To get the hour hand, you’ll need to release these chains.

To free the chains, you must turn three red valves found in Rooms 305, 304, and 307. After doing this, the cage will drop, breaking open and allowing you to grab the hour hand. Once you have it, return to the clock room to place the hour hand, which will unlock Door H, enabling further progression in the puzzle.

Locating the Minute Hand

The minute hand is hidden in Room 210, also referred to as Door H. Upon entering, head to the kitchen and break through the wall using the wooden plank from your inventory. This will lead you to the bathroom, where you’ll need to reach into the toilet to retrieve the minute hand.

However, leaving this area won’t be easy. You’ll need to find a figure of a dove and both parts of a swan to combine them from your inventory to complete the balance puzzle. This task is relatively straightforward; just ensure the items are balanced. Once you’ve solved this puzzle, return to the clock room to insert the minute hand and gain access to Door M.

Obtaining the Second Hand

To acquire the second hand, you’ll need to solve the moth room puzzle, also known as Door M. This puzzle is a bit more intricate, but with some patience, you can figure it out. If you require assistance, there are numerous guides available that provide detailed walkthroughs to help you secure the second hand with ease.

After placing the second hand in the clock, Door S will unlock. Passing through this door will mark the end of your time in the Blue Creek apartments, so be sure to thoroughly explore each room and gather as much healing and ammunition as you can before departing.

Solving the Clock Puzzle Based on Difficulty

Although the clues found on the nightstand and the wall markings vary depending on the difficulty level, the solution remains consistent. Here’s where to position each clock hand:

• Hour: 9
• Minutes: 2
• Seconds: 3

Keep in mind that you’ll need to solve the puzzle step by step as you find each hand. Placing the hour hand will open the door to the room where you can acquire the minute hand, which, in turn, leads to the room where you’ll discover the second hand.