There are a few pieces of Bloober Team's puzzle in the Silent Hill 2 remake that allude to the fact that the game's events are a loop.

Silent Hill used to be a place with happy memories for Mary and James, but when James returns, he finds himself surrounded by monsters and guilt.

There are a few ways of ending the story of the remake of Silent Hill 2, others can only be accessed by starting a New Game Plus file like the Dog, Rebirth, and UFO. There are much easier ways to end the game, like leaving the town, and this guide will teach you not to do that through the in-water ending.