Nice job! I know it might be annoying for people to comment on these videos a year or so after you finished to answer a question of yours, but I wanted to say that the rooftop battle is meant to represent a courtroom. A painting in the Historical Society's entrance shows a courtroom. You can't examine it, but it's the same appearance as this one. So I suppose it's meant to show that James is "on trial." As far as Mary's appearance goes, it's her trapped in the hospital bed. :) Again, nice job!
After this, James I reckon will become a millionaire. He's got a fortune in "Health Drinks" to flog on the market, premium price. Plus, I reckon the Med Kits will contain Morphine, because this is silent hill and nobody cares about things like "Health and Safety", so he can sell them too. James is quids in!
So if that`s the ending, and that`s the story, then what the hell was all that stuff about Pyramid head, the manikins, the relasioship with the pillow, the girl, the killing and that fatso Eddie. Whaaat theeee heeeell?
@ivegot2words4ya If I'm understanding it correctly, Pyramid Head was always just to "punish" James for his sins. The mannequins, much like nurses, resort from his sexual tension, and this is probably why Pyramid Head loves to rape them. The pillow is a godly tool of love and judgment, and doesn't need to be explained at all because every aspect of it makes all the sense that could possibly exist. Angela was depressed and hated her parents, and Eddie was tired of being bullied.
@IchimotoKun What about Laura though? I never got her, is she meant to be innonence or the reality that none of it is really happening? Is she meant to be ignorance/denial of events, like oh that never happened to me or I didnt do that? Or is she meant to represent internal confusion or simplification of the events. Maybe she is like your sub-conscious telling you - "oh dont go there!, dont do that! You're destroying yourself! etc.. Maybe she doesnt exist at all- metaphor for realising actions?
@patsybob Laura has no deep psychological trauma, and is basically just an innocent little girl. Because of this, she doesn't see any monsters, like the others who do.
@patsybob Laura is supposed to represent the things James' hated about Mary. How she was stubbern and mean to him while she was ill (showed by Laura at the beggining of the game,) and the fact that she was completly innocent and didn't deserve to be killed (showed by Laura being a child) The fact that James walked out with Laura has great singnificance that I can't go into right now. Hope this helped.
Ehh.....? A floating bed? With a woman in it? No, how could THAT ever be dangerous? It`s not like it`s gonna summon many moths or anything. Nooooo. And I`m like "What the fuck? Why is she like this? How can she be a bed? Then again, how can any of these things happen? It`s probably just some kind of dream. And again, what does she look like? Why can`t we see her? WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON??"
Darn, I was kinda hoping you'd get the Maria ending because I kind of sympathise with her after watching the ending of the Born From A Wish scenario. :(
@MrFendkg287316 yeh Maria was another demon sent to torment James. The other three characters never see or mention her. In fact, she avoids encountering Eddie and Laura at the bowling alley, prefering to stay outside. It’s possible that if she were to go inside, she would appear differently to the others, much like the way Anglea saw the “door monster” as her own father.
I baww every time, even though i have that letter monologue memorized. T~T
Great Let's Play, Mangaminx. I bit different than normal, but still really good. It's hard to pull off a LP of a game i've not only played a bajillion times, but seen everyone else LP, and still make me smile, laugh, and cry.
Wow. Since I have never played Silent Hill 2, this whole story was new to me and just...wow. The ending was beautiful, probably the most touching and real out of all of the games I've played before. Wonderful LP. You're brilliance is the sunshine of my life ;D Keep up the good work, Mangaminx!
loved your lp's it was awesome! but im not going to lie i didnt have a clue what was going on half the time! also the ending was so sad and made sense.
I absolutely loved every second of it, thanks for all the time and effort you put into this LP! Well done on another good one. Looking forward to more from you, as always~
I really feel bad for Maria here. She was created from James's mind, killed several times by his other creation and then James just kinda throws her away since he doesn't need her.
Another great LP from you, MangaMinx! I've wanted to see this game in action, and I thank you for making it so enjoyable. And 666theheartless666 did a wonderful job with the narration (it almost didn't sound like him!), and of course, I love Deafinition's opener for you. Now on to more Amnesia (quite friggin' freaky) and your other new LP.
And I love your weapon of choice for the final blow--just perfect and beautiful!
An alternative interpretation posits that Mary is a product of sexual dysfunction, like much of the Silent Hill 2 scenery and creatures. Her angry approach before the fight is an alarm to James, as it makes him feel inferior, and by extension, impotent. The resulting battle and demonization of Mary/Maria is a way of reasserting his power and masculinity.
@CrazedKitsune yea i said i used that from a site (i think the 1th one is better myself) but it is to describe mary's form, if you like i can send it to you :3
well i have 2 (of the Symbolism about mary) here is one
Mary's form represents James' conflicted emotions towards her during her final days. The metal lattice symbolizes Mary's sense of confinement in being bedridden due to her illness. The moths are used to symbolize death as they do in Japan. Comparatively, Maria has a tattoo shaped like a butterfly which represents rebirth in Japan. Ironically, Mary can also use the tentacle to strangle James, similar to his asphyxiation of her.
the whole letter was amazingly done, but that last line and how it was delivered just got me. best ending. best LP i've seen. awesome job, mangaminx. =]
There's so many endings for SH2, but I feel like this is my favourite one. While it wraps up their love and story together, it gives a conclusion for Laura to, being with james (He adopted her I think) and tells exactly what Maria actually was. Awesome LP!! And ... Epic finishing move!! :D Fatality!
As far as I know, I think the cage she was in is supposed to symbolize how she was trapped in bed and the moths symbolize death and despair, in contrast to marias butterflies :P
best silent hill 2 LP -ever- and that's saying something, cause there are multitudes of them on youtube. really nicely done, miss minx :] i really can't wait for more amnesia and whatever else you got coming next <3
I hear you on the moth thing. I hate moths too. SO gross and fluttery and yechhhhhhh....!
bellybuttonlint6225 4 days ago in playlist Let's Play Silent Hill 2 [COMPLETE]
if someone you have loved has ever died then that last part.....god damn i nearly cried
wineandforgive 1 month ago in playlist Let's Play Silent Hill 2 [COMPLETE]
That letter is so sad :( She must have loved him so much
MissFirenze1 1 month ago
I'm not the mushy-huggy type, but DAMN. It was so painful to listen to that letter. Major kudos to the VA & the writer.
frigidchick 2 months ago in playlist Let's Play Silent Hill 2 [COMPLETE]
Nice job! I know it might be annoying for people to comment on these videos a year or so after you finished to answer a question of yours, but I wanted to say that the rooftop battle is meant to represent a courtroom. A painting in the Historical Society's entrance shows a courtroom. You can't examine it, but it's the same appearance as this one. So I suppose it's meant to show that James is "on trial." As far as Mary's appearance goes, it's her trapped in the hospital bed. :) Again, nice job!
4youglencoco 3 months ago
Fortunately you dont get the ending with the dog. That would be very ridiculous and inappropriate.
PurpleHandkerchief 7 months ago
After this, James I reckon will become a millionaire. He's got a fortune in "Health Drinks" to flog on the market, premium price. Plus, I reckon the Med Kits will contain Morphine, because this is silent hill and nobody cares about things like "Health and Safety", so he can sell them too. James is quids in!
Prestoniae 8 months ago
james should have said at the end..."im sorry mary...but i dont like you...I LIKE BOWLING!!!" *PH ATTACK* lol. but the ending was a bit sad.
ZexionsFriend 8 months ago 7
After a lot of crying, all I could think of was "James, you complete and utter wanker, you killed Mary."
Ecofonin 8 months ago
So if that`s the ending, and that`s the story, then what the hell was all that stuff about Pyramid head, the manikins, the relasioship with the pillow, the girl, the killing and that fatso Eddie. Whaaat theeee heeeell?
ivegot2words4ya 8 months ago
@ivegot2words4ya If I'm understanding it correctly, Pyramid Head was always just to "punish" James for his sins. The mannequins, much like nurses, resort from his sexual tension, and this is probably why Pyramid Head loves to rape them. The pillow is a godly tool of love and judgment, and doesn't need to be explained at all because every aspect of it makes all the sense that could possibly exist. Angela was depressed and hated her parents, and Eddie was tired of being bullied.
IchimotoKun 8 months ago 5
@IchimotoKun Ok that makes sence. That cleared up some stuff, but I`m still confused about some other things, but I don`t wanna bore you with it,
ivegot2words4ya 8 months ago
@IchimotoKun What about Laura though? I never got her, is she meant to be innonence or the reality that none of it is really happening? Is she meant to be ignorance/denial of events, like oh that never happened to me or I didnt do that? Or is she meant to represent internal confusion or simplification of the events. Maybe she is like your sub-conscious telling you - "oh dont go there!, dont do that! You're destroying yourself! etc.. Maybe she doesnt exist at all- metaphor for realising actions?
patsybob 7 months ago
@patsybob Laura has no deep psychological trauma, and is basically just an innocent little girl. Because of this, she doesn't see any monsters, like the others who do.
IchimotoKun 7 months ago
@patsybob Laura is supposed to represent the things James' hated about Mary. How she was stubbern and mean to him while she was ill (showed by Laura at the beggining of the game,) and the fact that she was completly innocent and didn't deserve to be killed (showed by Laura being a child) The fact that James walked out with Laura has great singnificance that I can't go into right now. Hope this helped.
animefreak2446 4 months ago
What are those things on her toes?? What`s that thing around her head?? Why couldn`t we see what happened if Maria attacked??
ivegot2words4ya 8 months ago
Ehh.....? A floating bed? With a woman in it? No, how could THAT ever be dangerous? It`s not like it`s gonna summon many moths or anything. Nooooo. And I`m like "What the fuck? Why is she like this? How can she be a bed? Then again, how can any of these things happen? It`s probably just some kind of dream. And again, what does she look like? Why can`t we see her? WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON??"
ivegot2words4ya 8 months ago
Well... that was depressing. It was such a good LP though, Im so glad I watched it :D You're a great LPer, minx c:
But damn.. the ending was sad.
kakoe52 9 months ago 5
wow this games so sad but also deep.
my favrt part was when james said "I LIKE BOWLING!!!"
therealvaan 9 months ago
I love you Mangaminx, I watched your Silent Hill: 2 let's play all over again :)
66watzup66 10 months ago
:( i cried
duckcluck123 11 months ago
am I the only one who doesnt cry at the letter??? God I fail at emotional things.
XSatsukeX 11 months ago 15
@XSatsukeX You're not the only one......I felt like I should be crying but I guess I'm just all dryed up :S
Anna464 9 months ago
@XSatsukeX I rarely do end up crying, but it was definitely a sad moment. :P
IchimotoKun 8 months ago
James is wandering through a hotel.
A wild Maria appears!
James used rifle
It's somewhat effective.
Maria uses moths
It misses
James uses Pyramid Head attack
It's super effective!
Dubonjierugi 11 months ago 21
the letter really does get to you at the end.. loved the game first time eva seen it! well worth it :)
veedfreak 11 months ago
the letter at the end always makes me want to cry
EvilSisterOfChicken 1 year ago
Darn, I was kinda hoping you'd get the Maria ending because I kind of sympathise with her after watching the ending of the Born From A Wish scenario. :(
I also hate Laura...
rulesofachia 1 year ago 3
what a lovely ending
ibunny123120 1 year ago
Thats such an amazing ending ._. <3
KigurumixBearable 1 year ago
Maria was always a monster?
MrFendkg287316 1 year ago
@MrFendkg287316 yeh Maria was another demon sent to torment James. The other three characters never see or mention her. In fact, she avoids encountering Eddie and Laura at the bowling alley, prefering to stay outside. It’s possible that if she were to go inside, she would appear differently to the others, much like the way Anglea saw the “door monster” as her own father.
veedfreak 11 months ago 9
@veedfreak Make sense now thank you(:
MrFendkg287316 11 months ago
I don't under stand the letter was it a chrap or he dident read all of it WTFFITAH
theeye121 1 year ago
lol, Great Knife chopped her right thru the crotch
Iamthesouljacow 1 year ago 8
thumbs up if you cried at that letter, i did. :'(
mana1134 1 year ago 24
That letter is heart-wrenching :(
xLiiLxDANNiix 1 year ago 7
I baww every time, even though i have that letter monologue memorized. T~T
Great Let's Play, Mangaminx. I bit different than normal, but still really good. It's hard to pull off a LP of a game i've not only played a bajillion times, but seen everyone else LP, and still make me smile, laugh, and cry.
*high five*
DarkeHarte 1 year ago
Wow. Since I have never played Silent Hill 2, this whole story was new to me and just...wow. The ending was beautiful, probably the most touching and real out of all of the games I've played before. Wonderful LP. You're brilliance is the sunshine of my life ;D Keep up the good work, Mangaminx!
LttleGrayMen 1 year ago 3
The camera angle seems to be a greater opponent then the dam boss!
AbokaseeTheTroll 1 year ago 17
weeey great LP like always miss Minx! :D you always manage to be so dang good at every game O_o *thumbs up*
Nemiobleh 1 year ago
loved your lp's it was awesome! but im not going to lie i didnt have a clue what was going on half the time! also the ending was so sad and made sense.
patsybob 1 year ago
hey mangaminx, r u gonna do the born from a wish sub-scenario?
montmorentcy 1 year ago
Wow, that end letter is painful to listen to. Way too real.
cerebulon 1 year ago 85
This was absolutely epic, love. :3 Well done! *hugs*
UberBunneh 1 year ago
I absolutely loved every second of it, thanks for all the time and effort you put into this LP! Well done on another good one. Looking forward to more from you, as always~
ritsukachoo 1 year ago
I really feel bad for Maria here. She was created from James's mind, killed several times by his other creation and then James just kinda throws her away since he doesn't need her.
klShadowDragon 1 year ago 8
Wow - I have actually never thought to use the PH knife for that final blow. It's almost the only place where it's useful. Nice touch, Minx.
I love the ending you got.
glassisland 1 year ago 6
One of the better endings, then. Resolution and forgiveness.
pornace 1 year ago 2
Another great LP from you, MangaMinx! I've wanted to see this game in action, and I thank you for making it so enjoyable. And 666theheartless666 did a wonderful job with the narration (it almost didn't sound like him!), and of course, I love Deafinition's opener for you. Now on to more Amnesia (quite friggin' freaky) and your other new LP.
And I love your weapon of choice for the final blow--just perfect and beautiful!
kassihg 1 year ago
P.S. Also, awesome lets play as usually Mangaminx!
Mimi2591 1 year ago
The ending always makes me cry- the voice actress for Mary is just great.
Mimi2591 1 year ago 78
Mary is the only really, really good voice actor. That last letter is amazing. I love this game.
Lavampeace 1 year ago 2
@Lavampeace I know, right? The last few lines are absolutely heartbreaking.
saucepanhead 1 year ago 3
oh i almost forgot, i didn't think of them, i found them on a site so i'm not taking credit of them :3
ZeroTheHeartlessKing 1 year ago
and the 2nt one^^
An alternative interpretation posits that Mary is a product of sexual dysfunction, like much of the Silent Hill 2 scenery and creatures. Her angry approach before the fight is an alarm to James, as it makes him feel inferior, and by extension, impotent. The resulting battle and demonization of Mary/Maria is a way of reasserting his power and masculinity.
hope you enjoy it :3
ZeroTheHeartlessKing 1 year ago
@ZeroTheHeartlessKing Well the thing is Mary is dead, Maria is the product of his sexual dysfunction, she even says so before the fight.
CrazedKitsune 1 year ago
@CrazedKitsune yea i said i used that from a site (i think the 1th one is better myself) but it is to describe mary's form, if you like i can send it to you :3
ZeroTheHeartlessKing 1 year ago
@ZeroTheHeartlessKing I didn't see any mention of them being from a site, just that you had 2, apparently opinions, on the symbolism.
CrazedKitsune 1 year ago
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@CrazedKitsune "ZeroTheHeartlessKing
18 hours ago oh i almost forgot, i didn't think of them, i found them on a site so i'm not taking credit of them :3"
i will say 1 was more of what i thought but i added the 2nt one anyways lol
ZeroTheHeartlessKing 1 year ago
well i have 2 (of the Symbolism about mary) here is one
Mary's form represents James' conflicted emotions towards her during her final days. The metal lattice symbolizes Mary's sense of confinement in being bedridden due to her illness. The moths are used to symbolize death as they do in Japan. Comparatively, Maria has a tattoo shaped like a butterfly which represents rebirth in Japan. Ironically, Mary can also use the tentacle to strangle James, similar to his asphyxiation of her.
ZeroTheHeartlessKing 1 year ago
A fantastic game played by an amazing Let's Player. Thank you, Mangaminx. It's been a joy to watch. =)
ParasiteEve2007 1 year ago
the whole letter was amazingly done, but that last line and how it was delivered just got me. best ending. best LP i've seen. awesome job, mangaminx. =]
adripantsonfire 1 year ago
Mary actually looks like a female James here, which is disturbing...
But, great LP, Mangaminx! I enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to more Amnesia!
yunakitty 1 year ago
@yunakitty ugggghhhhh! why did you say that!?!? i can't stop seeing it now! James in a dress... just uggggghhhhh!
LordKnightMare 1 year ago
and thats this endings version of the whole letter james got at the beggining of the game. rly makes you think, he didnt have to come here
owlflame 1 year ago
Excellent LP, Minxie, as always! Looking forward to more Amnesia and the other new one! ^_^
cheeshelmet 1 year ago
There's so many endings for SH2, but I feel like this is my favourite one. While it wraps up their love and story together, it gives a conclusion for Laura to, being with james (He adopted her I think) and tells exactly what Maria actually was. Awesome LP!! And ... Epic finishing move!! :D Fatality!
xmaster2 1 year ago
another great LP (: i absolutely loved every bit of it.
IwuvU091 1 year ago
Whoa :|
flairmonkey 1 year ago
As far as I know, I think the cage she was in is supposed to symbolize how she was trapped in bed and the moths symbolize death and despair, in contrast to marias butterflies :P
bumblebash 1 year ago
I never understand the endings...
D:
xDDD
KonanOfTheAkatsukix 1 year ago
best silent hill 2 LP -ever- and that's saying something, cause there are multitudes of them on youtube. really nicely done, miss minx :] i really can't wait for more amnesia and whatever else you got coming next <3
forestsnowfall 1 year ago
Woot!!! Great LP yet again. You're my fave LPer!
Negisenseifangirl 1 year ago