Also, the tougher mutants, which are stronger, faster and can jump higher, the further down in the caves they are, will begin to come for you. They will begin to come after you in the day time. Conversely, if you have regular confrontations with the mutants they will begin to become more and more of a threat. It won't be until they are aware of your existence that they begin to look for you. If you kill a mutant without any others being aware they won't automatically know you exist or that you have killed their friend. You could play the entire game without them knowing you exist (although this would mean spending most of your time hiding) these enemies do not wake up and come for the player as they don't know you're on the peninsula. They will have their own weapons and clothing. They have hierarchies meaning there will be leaders and possibly warlords. They are finite so it will be possible (although very challenging) to kill every single one of them. The enemies in the game are very complex. There are a wide range of traps in the game, including snares, which will leave your enemy hanging upside down and alive for you to do what you wish with them Flip up spikes that will impale the mutant threat and various kinds of both triggered and throw-able explosives.ĭefend yourself against enemies and mutants. Traps can also be used as an indirect means of combat, as well as camp defense. The player can hide in bushes, stealthily kill enemies or throw objects to distract them, cover themselves in mud, make their own improvised suit (not yet implemented), and much more. It is possible for the player to evade enemies throughout the entire course of the game by using stealth and strategy. Sometimes, it will be better to run or hide from the enemies. Mutants have a higher health rate than the player, so it is wise to be cautious around them and attack strategically. Various weapons will handle differently, and some will be more effective than others.

If the enemy drops to the ground, a killing blow may be needed before the player can collect body parts for effigies. If the player chooses to attack, multiple hits will be needed before the enemy is killed.

When a mutant attacks, the player can choose to attack or flee. The combat in the game aims to be more 'realistic'. Use stealth to evade enemies, or engage them directly.

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