10. Master of Knifing

Unlock and master the challenging 'Master of Knifing' mini-game in Resident Evil (1996). Learn attack techniques, character differences, and boss strategies.

Alright, so you've beaten the main game at least once and unlocked the 'Master of Knifing' mini-game. This is basically a series of knife-only duels, similar to those random encounters you might have had during your main playthrough. You've got 5 stages to get through, each with its own set of enemies and a boss at the end. It's a real test of your reflexes and knife skills!

To play, you'll be using the stylus on the touch screen to attack. Think of it like this: the path you draw with the stylus is the path your knife will take. You can do horizontal swipes, vertical swipes, or even diagonal ones. If you just tap the screen, your character will do a quick stab. Remember, there are no healing items or other weapons here, so every hit counts!

You can choose to play as either Chris or Jill. Now, Jill definitely has it a bit easier. She's got fewer enemies to deal with and her battle against Yawn is less intense. Plus, she can take a bit more damage than Chris, which is kinda funny considering Chris is usually the tough guy. Chris, on the other hand, has more enemies and can't afford to take as many hits. So, if you're playing as Chris, you'll really want to get the hang of those critical hits.

Speaking of critical hits, there's a neat trick: just as an enemy is about to attack you, swipe them with your knife. If timed right, it's an instant knockout! This doesn't work on the bosses, though, so save that for the regular baddies. You'll need to pay close attention to their attack patterns to pull this off consistently.