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Happy Carousel: Figuring out the Riddle
Silent Hill 3

Happy Carousel: Figuring out the Riddle

Solve the Happy Carousel riddle in Silent Hill 3 by killing 11 horses and prepare for the Memory of Alessa boss fight.

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Solve the Happy Carousel riddle in Silent Hill 3 by killing 11 horses and prepare for the Memory of Alessa boss fight.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head right at the garden towards the carousel.
  2. 2
    Once aboard, the carousel will start to spin and play music.
  3. 3
    Find the beaten-up horse on the inside that isn't moving. A riddle is pinned to it.
  4. 4
    The riddle states: "When 13 turns count 4, you will die from their curse. If you wish to escape, there is but one way out. To kill before you are killed: you will be saved by the 12th death."
  5. 5
    This means the carousel will kill you after 52 spins (13x4). The solution involves the "12th death."
  6. 6
    Look around and find 12 of anything; there are 12 carousel horses, one of which is already "dead" with the memo.
  7. 7
    You must kill the remaining 11 horses to solve the puzzle.
  8. 8
    Use your Katana or Steel Pipe. An overhead downward swing (hold X) is the quickest method. Firearms are a waste of ammo.
  9. 9
    Each hit will make a horse noise, followed by a distinct death sound, and the horse will stop moving.
  10. 10
    Tip: Kill the horses in a clockwise fashion. This allows you to approach from the rear, avoiding the gas that each horse spits from its mouth, which will hurt you.
  11. 11
    After all 12 horses are "dead," they will begin moving again, signifying the riddle is solved.
  12. 12
    After the horses start moving again, a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) (a non-interactive cinematic event) will play, showing the carousel transitioning into a nightmare form of Alessa.

BOSS: MEMORY OF ALESSA (HAPPY CAROUSEL)

This is a unique boss fight with four forms. Alessa will die and reappear, but is gone for good after the final form. She can inflict significant damage, especially in her Handgun and Submachine Gun forms.

Tips
  • Consider equipping the Bulletproof Vest to limit damage.
  • Be aware that Alessa gets slightly stronger with each form, requiring more damage to defeat, especially in her final form.

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