Beginner Tips: 5 Rules to Survive REANIMAL

1. Do Not Run Without Reason

Running generates Noise and Exhaustion.

• The AI (Sniffer, Warden, etc.) can hear footsteps better than they can see you in the dark.
• Crouch-walking (Stealth) is almost completely silent. Only run during specific chase sequences or when explicitly safe.

2. Respect the Shared Camera

The camera is a "third player". It moves cinematically.

• The Golden Rule: The leader must wait. If Player A runs too far ahead, Player B gets stuck off-screen and might die to a hidden trap.
• Communication: "I'm checking the corner," "Wait for me."

3. Listen, Don't Just Look

Tarsier Studios uses 3D Audio Cues heavily.

• Heavy Breathing: Means an enemy is extremely close, even if invisible.
• Music Swells: Indicate a chase is about to trigger.
• Crow Caws: You startled a bird; expect the Warden to investigate that location.

4. Light is a Weapon (and a Curse)

• Flashlight/Lantern:
  • Critters: Repelled by light. Shine it on them to clear a path.
  • Bosses: Attracted by light. Turn it OFF immediately when you hear a heartbeat.

5. You Have No Weapons

This is not Resident Evil. You cannot shoot.

• Environment: Your only "weapons" are distractions (bottles, cans) and traps (levers, doors).
• Combat: If a monster grabs you, it is an instant Game Over (unless your partner interrupts the grab animation in time).