The game centers on rather than traditional combat.
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Most puzzles involve finding keys (Music Key, Bird Key, etc.) or crest pieces to open new sections of the mansion. The game centers on rather than traditional combat
Enemies are completely blind but have hyper-sensitive hearing. Running, bumping into objects, or coughing will alert them. Running, bumping into objects, or coughing will alert them
You can hold your breath to pass enemies silently, but doing it too long causes Thomas to gasp loudly or pass out.
The main goal is to find scattered throughout the hotel and its grounds to unlock the secret of the "Great Song".
The game runs at 30fps with a resolution hit compared to other consoles; expect some blurring in handheld mode and occasional frame drops in complex areas like the library.