'The Haunting' takes you into a large, multi-story haunted mansion, similar to E1M7 but often more expansive and with more supernatural elements. Expect numerous ambushes and hidden passages.
- Mansion Entrance: You'll start outside the mansion. Clear the initial enemies and find a way inside, either through the main door or a broken window.
- Exploring the Mansion: The mansion is a labyrinth of rooms, corridors, and secret passages. Explore every room, including bedrooms, libraries, dining halls, and ballrooms. Many doors will be locked, requiring keys.
- Phantasms and Hands: These enemies are particularly prevalent in this level, often ambushing you from dark corners or appearing suddenly. Keep your ears open for their distinct sounds.
- Finding the Keys: You'll need to find multiple keys (e.g., Skull Key, Spider Key, Dagger Key) to unlock various sections of the mansion. These are often hidden in fireplaces, behind bookshelves, or in secret rooms.
- Secret Passages: The mansion is rife with secret passages, often activated by pulling a specific book, pressing a hidden button, or shooting a suspicious wall. These often lead to shortcuts, valuable items, or crucial keys.
- Cultist Priests and Fanatics: Expect to encounter these tougher enemies, especially in larger rooms or guarding important objectives. Use your most powerful weapons against them.
- Environmental Puzzles: You might need to activate a sequence of switches to open a hidden vault, or manipulate a chandelier to reveal a path.
- Exit: The exit is typically a hidden portal or a secret passage that opens once you've fully explored the mansion and activated the necessary mechanisms.
This level rewards thorough exploration and attention to detail. The Voodoo Doll's secondary fire is excellent for clearing out rooms, and the Tesla Cannon can chain lightning through groups of enemies in corridors. check behind paintings and under rugs for secrets.