Something I noticed in a cell in the Toluca Prison

[siha]

So, I am currently replaying Silent Hill 2 and a few hours ago I finally arrived at the Toluca Prison and something in the cells drew my attention. I remember the same thing happening pretty much each time I played the game. I looked it up on this board and didn't find any trace of it, so here it goes (in case it is something I missed out and that has already been talked about, just lock this topic I guess )

In the cell in which you find the Oppressor tablet, am I the only one who noticed that before you can exit it, the door is blocked and James comments saying the bars are unbreakable or something like that? I play the game with French subtitles so I am not sure what the translation would be and I actually didn't really pay attention to the exact terms that were used and since it happens only the first time James gets in there, I could not check it out again.

Now that I know that the tablets represent James, Angela and Eddie, I was thinking that maybe locking James in the cell for a few seconds was a hint given by the SH creators to help us realize that this tablet represents him and that this cell is actually where he should be.
Or maybe it's just a glitch I get but all I can say is that we do get in two others cells (with closed doors) and this "locked door thing" only happens in this particular cell!

[NarooN]

Thought I was the only one who ever noticed that. I thought it was a glitch too, but since it happened to you I guess it's part of the game. Your theory seems to be correct -- it being a reference to his "Oppressor" role.

[WhiteClaudia]

Yep, it's part of the game I can't remember the reasoning for it, or if they've even said the meaning behind it, but your explanation sounds spot on to me.

[Anapa]

I highly doubt it's a glitch as it happens each play through. A brilliant idea it is though I never 'noticed' myself, I was too busy being frantic in attempt to get out.

[siha]

Well, at least now I know for sure it's not a glitch. I'll admit I only noticed it the past 3-4 times I played it!

[TheHWord]

Naroon nailed it. It's just a more literal play on "Oppressor".
Isn't it in the same hallway where you can hear the noises above, or is that the opposite one?

[siha]

I believe you can hear the noises in both hallways!

[FBX]

I like how you can take aim and kill the invisible 'ritual' monster that stomps around in his cell. The angle of the aim James takes suggests the monster is 8 or 9 feet tall!

[siha]

I never saw it this way! Always thought the monster was like floating near the ceiling or just one weird monster hanging up there.

[TheHWord]

Am I the only one who jumps to the conclusion that it's PH fumbling around up there? The deep voice would be something that'd fit the executioners, I think.

[NarooN]

iirc there are two "prisoners" in the game. Don't think it was PH's voice or anything since PH never speaks, though I think he moaned or something in the apartment when James starts shooting at him.

[FBX]

Whatever it is, it's invisible. I've specifically been able to view right where it drops dead, and there's no visible model.

[NarooN]

Yeah, there's no actual model file for it iirc, at least it doesn't render anything. I'm sure that was intentional.

[Deadalux]

I love this part of the game, too.
Its so heavy and disturbing.