Directive 8020: 10 Tips the Game Doesn't Tell You
- Headphones are not optional. The alien's movement has distinct audio cues — skittering (walls/ceiling), thumping (floor), hissing (about to attack). Learn the difference.
- Flashlight attracts Phase 2+ aliens. After the organism evolves (Mission 4), use the flashlight sparingly. The night-vision mode on the helmet (default key: N) is safer.
- Closing doors slows the alien by 5 seconds per door. In chase sequences, turn and hit every door control panel you pass.
- Empathy dialogue options reveal hidden Intel. The "understanding" dialogue path with crewmates often reveals where they stashed supplies or discovered anomalies.
- The flamethrower has limited fuel. You get 6 bursts total in the entire game. Save them for the Hive Mind encounter in Mission 7.
- QTE difficulty scales with character health. If a character is injured, QTEs are faster and have smaller success windows. Heal before critical encounters.