Yeah, that's a tough one.

I'd say "well, don't," but that's pretty obviously useless. :p

I think I can say this much, though: Silent Hill, being so metaphorical, it's kind of built like a big puzzle? It's okay to "not get it" while you're playing. Most of the stuff I know I'm pretty sure I picked up from fan wikis later on.

So, easier said than done, but: try not to think so much, haha.

The remake is also a little better about explaining its own plot, I think just by being a little more obvious. So, by the end, some things might click into place a little more.

And yeah, the sound design, (minor early game spoiler) have you noticed that >!the radio!< >!is a positional sound?!<

!Normally, you hear it kind of left and behind you. My instinct that the sound is supposed to be telling me where to look was so strong that I kept turning away from enemies I knew were right in front of me. That's so genius I almost feel it must have been an accident.!<