New Game+ Overview
New Game Plus mode becomes accessible after completing Silent Hill F once. This enhanced playthrough unlocks exclusive collectibles, additional story content, and access to multiple endings. NG+ features unique items, expanded inventory upgrades, and special omamori statues not available in the initial playthrough.
Key New Game+ Features
- Access to Endings 2, 3, and 5
- Exclusive omamori statue locations
- Enhanced inventory management systems
- Research journal photo collection
- Extended document archives
Collectible Categories
Omamori Statues (New Game+ Exclusive)
These protective charm statues are scattered throughout different areas and provide spiritual protection throughout your journey.
Shrew Mole Omamori
Location: Found in the residential district near the old shrine grounds. Look for a small wooden structure with traditional Japanese markings. The statue sits on a weathered stone pedestal surrounded by fallen leaves.
Strategy: This omamori is easily missed during regular exploration. Approach the shrine area from the eastern pathway for the clearest view.
Rabbit Omamori
Location: Hidden within the abandoned school building, specifically in the third-floor classroom overlooking the courtyard. Check the teacher's desk drawer for this delicate figurine.
Strategy: The classroom may appear empty initially. Interact with all desk surfaces and inspect the area thoroughly.
Swallow Omamori
Location: Positioned on a windowsill in the hospital's psychiatric wing. The statue faces outward toward the courtyard, symbolizing freedom and escape.
Strategy: Access requires progression through the hospital's main storyline. The psychiatric wing becomes accessible after obtaining specific keycards.
Goat Omamori
Location: Concealed in the industrial complex's maintenance room. The statue rests on a metal shelf between mechanical equipment and spare parts.
Strategy: The maintenance room requires the Industrial Key, obtained through puzzle solving in the factory area.
Research Journal Photos
These photographic evidence pieces document the supernatural phenomena occurring throughout Silent Hill F. Each photo reveals crucial story elements and environmental details.
Photo Collection Strategy
- Photos are context-sensitive and appear based on story progression
- Some photos require specific camera angles or lighting conditions
- Certain photos only appear during second or third playthroughs
- Document all interactions with paranormal activity for complete collection
Critical Photo Locations
Paranormal Activity Documentation: Throughout various supernatural encounters, the camera automatically captures evidence. These photos compile into a research journal that becomes crucial for understanding the game's deeper mysteries.
Environmental Storytelling: Many photos reveal background story elements not explicitly stated in dialogue or cutscenes.
Inventory Upgrades
Essential items that expand your carrying capacity and organizational efficiency throughout New Game+.
Packing Tips Manual
Location: Found in the apartment complex's laundry room, tucked between washing machines. This guide teaches efficient item organization techniques.
Effect: Increases maximum inventory slots by 3 and allows item stacking for similar objects.
Embroidered Drawstring Bag
Location: Discovered in the antique shop's back room, hidden inside an ornate jewelry box. The bag features traditional Japanese embroidery patterns.
Effect: Provides a separate inventory space specifically for small valuable items and collectibles.
Key Items for Multiple Endings
Balcony Key
Location: Retrieved from the hotel manager's office safe. The combination relates to significant dates found in guest records.
Purpose: Unlocks the rooftop balcony area essential for Ending 2 (Fox's Wedding) requirements.
Treasure Hunting Game Key
Location: Obtained by completing the arcade's treasure hunting mini-game with a perfect score. Requires multiple attempts and pattern recognition.
Purpose: Opens the secret compartment containing items necessary for Ending 5 (The Great Space Invasion).
Sacred Sword (Purification Required)
Location: Initially found in the temple's main altar, but requires purification through a specific ritual sequence.
Purification Process: Involves collecting blessed water, performing ritual cleansing, and reciting specific incantations found in temple scrolls.
Purpose: Essential for achieving Ending 2 and unlocking the Fox's Wedding storyline.
Document Archives
Diary of Revenge Series
A multi-part document series scattered throughout various locations, chronicling the supernatural events' origins.
- Entry 1: Hospital patient room - details initial supernatural encounters
- Entry 2: School library - documents spreading phenomena
- Entry 3: Residential area - final confrontation preparations
Sakuko's Diary Collection
Personal diary entries revealing character backstory and motivations. These documents provide crucial context for understanding the game's emotional core.
- Childhood Memories: Found in the family home's attic
- School Years: Located in the old classroom desk
- Recent Events: Hidden in the apartment's secret compartment
Clinical Trial Documents
Medical research papers documenting experimental treatments and their supernatural side effects. Essential reading for understanding the scientific aspects of the horror.
Locations: Hospital filing cabinets, research facility archives, and doctor's personal offices throughout the medical complex.
Ending-Specific Collectible Requirements
Ending 2: Fox's Wedding
Required Items:
- Sacred Sword (purified version)
- Balcony Key for rooftop access
- All Fox-related omamori statues
- Wedding ceremonial items from temple
Puzzle Solutions:
Complete the shrine purification ritual by arranging omamori statues in the correct sequence. The pattern reflects traditional Japanese wedding customs and seasonal celebrations.
Ending 3: Fox Wets Its Tail
Alternative Puzzle Configuration:
Use the same items as Ending 2 but arrange them differently during the final ritual. This ending requires deliberate "mistakes" in the ceremonial process, representing the fox's failure to maintain its disguise.
Key Difference:
- Reverse the omamori statue placement order
- Skip specific purification steps intentionally
- Choose dialogue options that show skepticism
Ending 5: The Great Space Invasion
Unique Collectibles:
- All movie posters scattered throughout the town
- Treasure Hunting Game Key and associated items
- UFO-themed collectibles from the arcade
- Science fiction books from various libraries
Special Interactions:
Interact with all science fiction-themed objects, complete the arcade's space shooter games, and collect evidence of extraterrestrial activity documented throughout the town.
Trophy-Related Collectibles
Winners Don't Do Drugs
Requirement: Careful management of Red Capsules throughout the game. Avoid consuming all available capsules and maintain a specific inventory count for the trophy unlock.
Strategy: Red Capsules serve multiple purposes, but restraint in their usage is key to this achievement.
Puppetmaster
Requirement: Successfully manipulate all interactive story elements and character relationships to achieve optimal outcomes.
Collectible Connection: Requires collecting specific dialogue trees and character interaction items found throughout New Game+.
Fox Tamer
Requirement: Complete all fox-related storylines and collect every fox-themed item in the game.
Essential Items: All fox omamori statues, fox-themed documents, and successful completion of the Fox's Wedding ending sequence.
Collection Strategies & Tips
Systematic Collection Approach
- Area Completion: Fully explore each location before advancing the story
- Inventory Management: Prioritize inventory upgrades early for efficient collection
- Document Organization: Read all documents immediately to understand their relevance
- Photo Documentation: Take screenshots of collectible locations for reference
Missable Item Prevention
- Complete all area exploration before triggering major story events
- Save game files before important decision points
- Keep backup saves at chapter transitions
- Double-check all interactive objects before leaving areas
Multiple Playthrough Planning
New Game+ allows for different collectible combinations. Plan multiple playthroughs to experience all endings and collect every possible item. Some collectibles are mutually exclusive based on story choices, requiring careful planning across playthroughs.