Silent Hill: Downpour side missions guide

There are numerous side missions that can be completed throughout Silent Hill: Downpour and while they are disconnected from the events of the main story, they do offer some pluses for putting your time into them. Aside from the achievements and trophies for each, some missions will over various other rewards, such as weapons, items, and some pretty creepy and interesting stories.

There are 14 side missions all together, but unlike the rest, only “Digging up the Past” can only be done once you have completed the game. Below we have put together some videos to help you along the way with descriptions on how to finish off each one and get the most that you can out of your visit to Silent Hill.

All-Points Bulletin

Ashes to Ashes

Birdcage

Cinema Verite

Digging Up The Past

Homeless

Mirror Mirror

Ribbons

Shadow Play

Stolen Goods

The Art Collector

The Bank

The Gramophone

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