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‘Silent Hill: Townfall’ CRTV Guide: How to Detect Enemies, Store Signals, and Solve Puzzles

The CRTV can reveal nearby enemies, store cryptic signals, and help solve puzzles. Here’s how to make the most of it.

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In Silent Hill: Townfall, a crucial component of the game is the CRTV, a little handheld device that helps the main character, Simon, navigate the fog-shrouded town of St. Amelia. It’s a departure from the traditional radio, so here are tips on how to use the device to detect threats, solve puzzles, and unlock lore. 

Simon arrives in St. Amelia with nothing but a red vest and a dream – or a nightmare, rather, considering the sinister scenario he has found himself in. He returns to town after a mysterious voice begs him to come back, saying Simon is the only one who can help. After making the mistake of answering a phone call from an unfamiliar number, Simon finds himself in a series of dark, water-logged passageways, which are deserted but about as welcoming as the average sewer. 

Navigating these shadowy corridors brings Simon to a hotel room of all places. Here, the player can pick up the CRTV, a........

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