Stealth and elimination are basic mechanics in the game Gloomwood.
This is delivered in form of tips.
In addition, we also explainhow to eliminate enemies quietlyi.e.
without alerting the whole neighbourhood.
Stealth or open combat - what to choose?
Gloomwoodis not a purebred stealth game,and as a result, staying hidden is not mandatory, e.g.
Stealth is still the recommended approach.
For more details, see the separate page (Combat - is it mandatory?
)of the FAQ chapter.
Silent elimination of opponents
In early access version ofGloomwood, there are2 main assassination techniques.
These allow you to eliminate enemies one at a time without alerting others.
Only then will the stab be strong enough to kill the guard.
This weapon allows youto fire shots without alerting everyone in the vicnity.
What to do in case of a pair of opponents?
You’ll encounter two-man patrols on multiple occassions.
There are 2 ways of proceeding:
How to avoid detection?
Staying in the dark is the best way to approach.
The glowing jewel on the ring means you’re detected and it’s crucial that you lose the pursuit.
Sometimes, staying hidden meansavoiding light sourcesand quickly reaching the next safe area.
You must also know thatsometimes staying hidden means facing additional obstacles.
For example,
In both of these cases, plan your moves beforehand and search for additional cover e.g.
by sticking close to walls.
In selected locations, it’s possible for you to also turn off the light.
More on the topic on theLight Sources page - can you destroy them?
During sneaking,pay attention to auditory cues.
you’re free to e.g.
listen closely to learn of a new enemy nearby.
Moreover, you’re free to also eavesdrop on enemies' conversations.
Another technique is tosneak over or under your opponents.
In the locations you visit, look for opportunities, e.g.
An important element of staying hidden is toavoid generating noise.
Interestingly, you’re able to use noise as a distraction.
The gameallows the use of throwables such as e.g.
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