How to beat Abstract Daddy (Boss Guide)

Abstract Daddy is one of the boss fights that was heavily redesigned Silent Hill 2 Remake. From the build-up to the fight, the Blubber team did a great job revamping the entire fight, making it more blood-pumping and refreshing for all players. Although in the original game, the encounter takes place in a closed room, the remastered version expands on this, adding a whole new chase sequence and a final confrontation.

When players are initially introduced to Angela, they can already get a good idea of ​​her troubled mind which is reflected in her body language. That troubled past James now has to deal with includes this expression of his abusive father. So, it is best that you have a stockpile of ammo because you will need it.

How to beat Abstract Daddy in Silent Hill 2 Remake

Players will encounter an abstract daddy upon entering, just like descending Labyrinth area. While walking down a corridor, you will hear Angela pleading with her father from an unknown location. At the end of the corridor, James enters the room, seeing Angela lying on the floor. After a short conversation, Abstract Daddy will appear and charge James, pinning him against the wall.

After a struggle, the wall behind James breaks and he sets his sights on the monstrosity responsible for it. This starts the first phase of the boss fight, a long chase sequence. Note that this is a three-stage boss fight, so be prepared to pick up ammo along the way and count your shots to avoid running out.

Surviving the chase sequence

This is a run and gun part of the fight. So, figure out how to survive it, so you can get to the final confrontation with the boss.

1. As soon as you take control of James, run away from Abstract Daddy through the hallways until James comes to a large living area next to a locked door.
2. Now that you're out of the narrow hallway and in the open, fire the handgun bullets at the monster.
3. Once it tries to grab James, dodge to the right second and start blasting your shotgun behind it.
4. Abstract Daddy would shout after a while, distracting James for a second. However, perform a quick dodge after James recovers, as the monster may run towards James for another grab.
5. Dodge its attacks and blast its back with the shotgun until everything goes dark and the monster retreats from the area.

This marks the end of the first phase of the boss fight with Abstract Daddy.

Discover the abstract daddy again

After surviving the first stage, players may think they have defeated the boss. However, there are still some There are more meetings. Now the goal here is to find the owner once again. So let's break down this step as well.

1. Now head towards the previously locked door and start walking down the hallways.
2. At one point, you'll see Angela running to the left. Once you reach that point, don't forget to pick up the bullets from the table on the right.
3. Keep following Angela in her general direction until you see her go through a crack in the wall. Enter the small space and wait for the monster to stop making noises.
4. After the sound stops, exit the area, and turn right. Go through the door and through the hallways until you come to a room with a static TV playing a recording of James.
5. Once players break the TV, Abstract Daddy will burst out of the wall. This part of the battle is similar to the first stage. Just dodge the monster's attack and shoot its back.
6. Repeat the process of dodging and shooting until Abstract Daddy disappears a second time.

This is the end of the second phase. Now players will need to follow the outcome of the monster to face it for the final showdown.

The final battle with Abstract Daddy in Silent Hill 2 Remake

Now that it has retreated again, James must track down and fight the boss one last time. Let's explain how to find the boss, which will lead players to the final confrontation with it.

1. Go through the space between the steel bars, turn right, and then vault over the barrier. You'll see another hideout ahead. Note this as you continue down the hallway.
2. Abstract Daddy will burst through the wall, return to hiding, and wait inside for you to lose track. Doing so is recommended to conserve ammunition.
3. Now you will see another place to squeeze through the steel bars. Follow the path and into a room with a wall of meat and a fan at the end.
4. At the end of the path, you will see another TV that you must break to reveal a new path. Go down the path and squeeze through some steel bars until you reach a room with another TV.
5. Breaking the last TV will transform the entire level into a meat nightmare. Keep following the path until you come to a large ventilation fan.
6. Crossing it will take you to a large open field where you'll face Abstract Daddy one last time.
7. Repeat the same strategy here. Try to dodge and keep your distance from the boss, especially when its speed kicks into overdrive.
8. Damage behind the boss is the best way to get maximum damage.

After shooting Abstract Daddy enough times, it will fall to the ground defeated. This will trigger a cutscene with Angela as she reveals shocking details about her abusive past. This helps players understand why Angela's behavior is so erratic, especially in James' presence. After the boss fight, players will be able to exit to explore the Labyrinth section Silent Hill 2 Remake more.