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Combat Fundamentals — Slitterhead Guide
Slitterhead

Combat Fundamentals — Slitterhead Guide

Learn the core combat mechanics of Slitterhead. Master possession, parrying, and melee attacks to overcome the monstrous Slitterheads in this essential guide.

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Learn the core combat mechanics of Slitterhead. Master possession, parrying, and melee attacks to overcome the monstrous Slitterheads in this essential guide.

Walkthrough
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    The game's premise involves a bodiless spirit in Hong Kong possessing humans to fight Slitterheads, monsters that possess humans and eat brains.
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    Core gameplay is melee hack-and-slash combat. Initially, enemy attacks can stun-lock the player.
  3. 3
    A parry system exists to deflect single attacks, but it's less effective against multiple enemies.
  4. 4
    The combat strategy becomes effective when players realize they can quickly switch possession to a different character when overwhelmed.
  5. 5
    Newly possessed characters gain a buff, and rapid body-switching is crucial for success.
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    Chasing down Slitterheads before they can escape is a satisfying mechanic, especially when possessing someone around a corner to intercept them.
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    Identifying disguised Slitterheads involves a sight-jacking mechanic similar to Siren, but the repetitive environments make it less useful. A visual effect also directly points to the Slitterhead.
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    The game features a mission-based structure with dialogue segments and combat missions in urban levels.
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    Combat often involves chasing down a target or fighting large, praying mantis-like enemies.
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    The story introduces a time loop element and later shifts to Slitterheads coexisting with humanity, then a parallel universe conflict, before a sudden conclusion.
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    The plot requires finding optional characters with special abilities, which can halt progress if not found, despite their minimal impact on the main story.
Tips
  • Constantly switch bodies to maintain the buff from newly possessed characters.
  • Utilize the environment to your advantage when chasing or fighting enemies.
  • Don't rely solely on the parry system; body-switching is a more reliable defensive and offensive tactic.
  • Pay attention to the visual cues that highlight Slitterheads, even if the sight-jacking mechanic is less effective.
  • Be prepared for the narrative to become convoluted and potentially frustrating due to mandatory side objectives.

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