The Shadow appears when the player enters an area and seems to be in control of the house, with the red oozing flesh protruding from the walls it injures the player and makes the atmosphere much more intense. Kaernk is not the only creature that is invisible, the protector of the house, the Shadow, also lurks in the….well clue is in the name. The jump scare associated with this enemy is what truly makes it a heart stopping stealth attacker. The tension is incredible as the splashing is the only way to tell where the monster is lurking, should it catch you, the screen flashes red, the player struggles and slowly fades to black. The invisible water beast that stalks the player during the water level early in the game is sure to terrify any player. The best thing about the above enemies is that you can see them, meaning you can avoid them at all costs, however, one of the more horrifying enemies in this game is Kaernk.

The Servant Brute is accompanied by a hamstring blade which has been fused into its arm, making this enemy a much fiercer fight. This is true for The Dark Descent as well, the Servant Brute is a basic servant on steroids, as he can wipe out the player with one malicious swipe. Like every horror game, the basic enemies always have an upgraded version of themselves which are, usually, more terrifying, more aggressive and significantly more difficult to avoid. The 3 clawed monsters can damage the player with a vicious swipe should they get within range, making them much more frightful, especially accompanied with their signature heart stopping music, the only option is to hide and remain out of sight. The most basic of enemies is the Servant Grunt, the simple servants to the previous master of the castle, they are unsightly, strong, fast and extremely terrifying. There are several characters within The Dark Descent that make the game more difficult, challenging and much more terrifying. Along the way, the player has to avoid the monsters lurking to protect the secret of the castle itself, as the player is not given any weapons or any way of defending themselves, hiding is your only option for survival. The player must avoid monsters and traps as well as solve puzzles in order to gain clues on how to escape and defeat the castle itself. The game follows the protagonist Daniel, from a horror signature first person perspective, as he ventures through an intimidating and eerie castle he has unknowingly awoken in. Amnesia: The Dark Descent was developed and published by Frictional Games in 20 respectfully.

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