Summary
Fans of theSilent Hillseries have had their eye on the prized Inu-End Coin Bank Statue for a while, and now the official price of $200 has been revealed. A model of one ofSilent Hill’s more bizarre plot twists was shown off during the Silent Hill Transmission event along with other pieces of merchandise, and survival horror fans will soon be able to relive the delight and confusion ofSilent Hill 2’s “Dog Ending.”
The Dog Ending is one of two joke endings in thenormally somber and horrifyingSilent Hill 2, and it’s somewhat difficult to unlock. Once a player has completed the conditions, they’ll be treated to a cutscene where the protagonist, James Sunderland, opens a door to find a Shiba Inu wearing headphones and operating a large computer with several buttons, switches, and a large map of Silent Hill. He’ll accuse the dog of being the mastermind behind everything that’s happened to him inSilent Hill 2, and the player is then treated to a special dog-themed credits sequence.
Fans looking to own a physical reminder of this goofy scene can now do so for the price of ¥32000, or roughly $200 USD.Konami unveiled the Inu-End Coin Bank Statueback in 2022, and fans have been waiting for this moment ever since. The statue is 330 mm (roughly 13") wide and features the dog, Mira, hard at work making James' life miserable.
The statue is just one of several items ofSilent Hillmerchandise that was announced during the transmission, which also included actual-sized models of items featured in the game’s puzzles, a wearable reproduction of the jacket James Sunderland wears, and more figures and figurines. Fans can also purchase a 410 mm (roughly 16") figurine of Sakura Head, thecreature fromSilent Hill: The Short Messagefor ¥54,780, or $350 USD.
The Foggy Future of Silent Hill 2
Many Silent Hill fans regardSilent Hill 2as one of the best games in the franchise and arewary of theSilent Hill 2remake, which is being developed by Bloober Team, the studio that created other psychological horror games like theLayers of Fearseries andObserver. Despite Bloober Team’s experience in the genre, reception wavers between cautiously optimistic and cynically apathetic, partially because footage released so far has raised concerns about the remake’s quality. Some fans are also not over the sting of havingP.T./Silent Hillstaken from them before it even got a chance to scare them out of their skin. But whatever the outcome of theSilent Hill 2remake, with the Inu-End Coin Bank Statue and roughly $200 they can keep a piece ofSilent Hillhistory for their very own.
Silent Hill 2
WHERE TO PLAY
Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.High-end Graphics and SoundWith ray tracing and other cutting-edge technical enhancements, the world of SILENT HILL and its unsettling ambiance is even realer than before.And with the inclusion of new, immersive soundscapes, you’ll feel like you’re standing in the thick of it.Larger EnvironmentsExplore locations and buildings that were once inaccessible, or are newly added in the remake. Enjoy the same acclaimed story, even while you experience the town of Silent Hill with fresh eyes across an expanded map.Over-the-shoulder CameraThe remake moves from the original’s fixed-camera viewpoints to an over-the-shoulder perspective, putting you closer to what James sees, for a more thrilling, more immersive experience as you explore the town and come face-to-face with monsters.Evolved Combat GameplayFamiliar weapons like the steel pipe and handgun make their return, but now with an updated combat system. Avoid attacks with carefully timed dodges, aim down sights, and more, making monster encounters more engaging and nerve-wracking than ever.
