Advanced Combat Techniques — Slitterhead Guide

Learn advanced combat strategies for Slitterhead, including effective possession mechanics, parrying, and utilizing enemy buffs to overcome challenges in this survival horror game.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Slitterheads: Possess humans, eat brains.
• Player: Bodiless spirit, possesses humans to fight.

Phases:

1. Possession Mechanic: The primary mechanic involves hopping between different human bodies to fight. Newly possessed bodies gain a temporary buff.
2. Combat: Melee hack-and-slash with an elaborate parry system. Enemy attacks can easily stun-lock the player.
3. Enemy Identification: Identifying disguised Slitterheads among civilians, initially using a sight-jacking mechanic similar to Siren, though visual cues make this redundant.
4. Chasing Slitterheads: Before fighting, players often need to chase down Slitterheads, who attempt to flee.

Strategy:

• Rapidly switch bodies to take advantage of the buff on newly possessed characters, especially when overwhelmed.
• Utilize the parry system to deflect attacks, but be aware of multiple attackers.
• Don't rely solely on sight-jacking for enemy identification; pay attention to visual cues.
• The game's structure involves alternating between dialogue-heavy exposition and mission-based gameplay in urban environments, often requiring chasing and fighting enemies.
• The story introduces a time loop and complex twists involving 'good' Slitterheads and parallel universes, which can become convoluted.
• Unlockable 'Rarities' (characters with special powers) are essential for progression, despite being presented as optional.