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* MusicalTrigger: "Josh...can you hear that music? It sounds...so familiar..."
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* TheBaroness: Mary.
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* OneHitKill: While Ernst is patrolling, getting noticed as he nears you is instantly fatal.

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* IronicNurseryRhyme: Mary constantly sings a German lullaby. Lovely voice from a creepy broad.



* MultiMeleeMaster: Melee is the only means of combat in the game [[spoiler: except for Azoth, an seemingly eldrich relic which shoots energy blasts]], so be prepared to have very sore shoulders. From pipes to chainsaws, there is no end to the hacking and slashing.

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* MultiMeleeMaster: Melee is the only means of combat in the game [[spoiler: except for Azoth, an seemingly eldrich relic which shoots energy blasts]], blasts, and Ernst's chain-bolts]], so be prepared to have very sore shoulders. From crappy old pipes to chainsaws, bloody chainsaws to a surprisingly effective pair of hedge clippers, there is no end to the hacking and slashing.slashing.
* OminousMusicBoxTune: One of the doors is unlocked by a hand-cranked musical lock, much like a hurdy-gurdy. Crank too fast or too slow and...well...just don't.
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* BaldOfEvil: Viktor, and [[spoiler: Max to a point.]]
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* BlondesAreEvil: Mary.


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* GoodThingYouCanHeal: There is no health bar per se, no life potions, hell, there's not a single first aid kit to be found. Good thing, indeed.
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* HairOfGold: Monica.


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* MercyKill: [[spoiler: Pretty much anytime Josh kills one of the survivors turned into Viktor's experiments, but especially Monica.]]
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* EldritchAbomination: There are hints of something like this lurking about, but we never know for sure. [[spoiler: Azoth, the mystical gauntlet]], the tattooed [[HPLovecraft Lovecraftian-style]] zombies and the [[spoiler: parasites]] could lead us to believe that something...unnatural is guiding all of this.

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* EldritchAbomination: There are hints of something like this lurking about, but we never know for sure. [[spoiler: Azoth, the mystical gauntlet]], the tattooed [[HPLovecraft Lovecraftian-style]] zombies and the [[spoiler: parasites]] could lead us to believe that something...unnatural is guiding all of this.
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* EldritchAbomination: There are hints of something like this lurking about, but we never know for sure. [[spoiler: Azoth, the mystical gauntlet]], the tattooed[[HPLovecraft Lovecraftian-style]] zombies and the [[spoiler: parasites]] could lead us to believe that something...unnatural is guiding all of this.

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* EldritchAbomination: There are hints of something like this lurking about, but we never know for sure. [[spoiler: Azoth, the mystical gauntlet]], the tattooed[[HPLovecraft tattooed [[HPLovecraft Lovecraftian-style]] zombies and the [[spoiler: parasites]] could lead us to believe that something...unnatural is guiding all of this.
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* EldritchAbomination: There are hints of something like this lurking about, but we never know for sure. [[spolier: Azoth, the mystical gauntlet]], the tattooed[[HPLovecraft Lovecraftian-style]] zombies and the [[spoiler: parasites]] could lead us to believe that something...unnatural is guiding all of this.

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* EldritchAbomination: There are hints of something like this lurking about, but we never know for sure. [[spolier: [[spoiler: Azoth, the mystical gauntlet]], the tattooed[[HPLovecraft Lovecraftian-style]] zombies and the [[spoiler: parasites]] could lead us to believe that something...unnatural is guiding all of this.
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* EldritchLocation: Could also be percieved as [[DreamLand]].

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* EldritchLocation: A couple of places in the game where you do battle. Could also be percieved as [[DreamLand]].a [[DreamLand Dream Land]].

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* DeathTrap: This game has them in droves, including but not limited to: closing walls, floor spikes, flying spikes, falling chandeliers, electrified puddles, spinning blades, and an [[spoiler: eldritch altar on which you must match the pose of a statue or be immolated.]]

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* DeathTrap: This game has them in droves, including but not limited to: closing walls, floor spikes, flying spikes, falling chandeliers, electrified puddles, spinning blades, and an [[spoiler: eldritch altar on which you must match the pose of a statue or be immolated.]]



* EldritchAbomination: There are hints of something like this lurking about, but we never know for sure. [[spolier: Azoth, the mystical gauntlet]], the tattooed[[HPLovecraft Lovecraftian-style]] zombies and the [[spoiler: parasites]] could lead us to believe that something...unnatural is guiding all of this.
* EldritchLocation: Could also be percieved as [[DreamLand]].



* PuppeteerParasite: [[spoiler: Viktor, the mad genius, is little more than a vile parasite that takes a different body once the old one wears out, while Viktor's intelligence and personality are carried over with it. The little beast gets ''very'' personal with Josh later, stealing his identity.]]

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* PuppeteerParasite: [[spoiler: Viktor, the mad genius, is little more than a vessel for a vile parasite that takes a different body once the old one wears out, while Viktor's intelligence and personality are carried over with it. The little beast gets ''very'' personal with Josh later, stealing his identity.]]


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* UnwittingPawn: Happens a few dozen times. It will piss. You. Off.
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* SchmuckBait: These can be described as many of the "Look" commands. Also, [[one of your first companions bends down to examine blood and--SCHINK!]]

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* SchmuckBait: These can be described as many of the "Look" commands. Also, [[one [[spoiler: one of your first companions bends down to examine blood and--SCHINK!]]

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* SchmuckBait: These can be described as many of the "Look" commands.

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* SceneryGorn: Blood-soaked floors. Walls splattered with gore. Stained torture devices. Human remains strewn about. Yup. This trope fits.
* SchmuckBait: These can be described as many of the "Look" commands. Also, [[one of your first companions bends down to examine blood and--SCHINK!]]
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-> ''Basically, [''Rise of Nightmares'' is] ''DonkeyKong'' as directed by EliRoth, if he spent most of the production locked in his trailer playing ''ResidentEvil 4.

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-> ''Basically, [''Rise of Nightmares'' is] it's ''DonkeyKong'' as directed by EliRoth, if he spent most of the production locked in his trailer playing ''ResidentEvil 4.
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-> ''Basically, [''Rise of Nightmares'' is] ''DonkeyKong'' as directed by EliRoth, if he spent most of the production locked in his trailer playing ''ResidentEvil 4.
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* FanDisservice: The zombie nurses and eldritch females. Eugh...

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* FanDisservice: The zombie nurses and eldritch females. Plus, [[spoiler: Viktor dressed as Mary]]. Eugh...
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* AssholeVictim: A few of the NPCs at the beginning have snarky attitudes, which almost assures their painful death. [[spoiler: Later, we get a peek into their minds and see just who the real assholes are.]]

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* AssholeVictim: A few of the NPCs at passengers on the beginning train have snarky attitudes, which almost assures their painful death. [[spoiler: Later, we get a peek into their minds and see just who the real assholes are.]]
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* SchmuckBait: These can be described as many of the "Look" commands.
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* AssholeVictim: A few of the NPCs at the beginning have snarky attitudes, which almost assures their painful death. [[spoiler: Later, we get a peek into their minds and see just who the real assholes are.]]


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* TheIngenue: Monica.
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* TheBigBad: Viktor, then [[spoiler: Mary]].

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* BellyDancer: Yeli, late in the game.
* TheBigBad: Viktor, then Viktor.
* BiggerBad:
[[spoiler: Mary]]. Mary]].



* FanService: Monica and Jane, whom Josh will comment on if looked at.

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* FanService: Monica Yeli, Monica, and Jane, whom Josh will comment on if looked at.



* PuppeteerParasite: [[spoiler: Viktor, the mad genius, is little more than a vile parasite that takes a different body once the old one wears out, while Viktor's intelligence and personality are carried over with it. The little beast get ''very'' personal with Josh later, stealing his identity.]]

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* PuppeteerParasite: [[spoiler: Viktor, the mad genius, is little more than a vile parasite that takes a different body once the old one wears out, while Viktor's intelligence and personality are carried over with it. The little beast get gets ''very'' personal with Josh later, stealing his identity.]]



* WellIntentionedExtremist: [[spoiler: Viktor's motives behind his depraved methods are to resurrect his wife and baby. We feel a miniscule speck of sympathy for him, then we find out HE killed them both (unintentionally, sure). Back to the slashing.]]

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* WellIntentionedExtremist: [[spoiler: Viktor's motives behind his depraved methods are [[spoiler:are to resurrect his wife and baby. We feel a miniscule speck of sympathy for him, then we find out HE killed them both (unintentionally, sure). ]] Back to the slashing.]]
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* HeelFaceTurn: [[spoiler: Ernst]].

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* HeelFaceTurn: [[spoiler: Ernst]]. Sad, really.
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* TheBrute: Ernst. Just...don't...move.


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* FaceHeelTurn: [[spoiler: Marchosias]]. Asshole.


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* HeelFaceTurn: [[spoiler: Ernst]].
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* TheWallsAreClosingIn: Among the plethora of deathtraps in the [[BedlamHouse mansion]], this perennial favorite makes a pointed appearance early on.

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* TheWallsAreClosingIn: Among the plethora of deathtraps in the [[BedlamHouse mansion]], mansion, this perennial favorite makes a pointed appearance early on.
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* TheBigBad: Viktor, then [[Mary]].

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* TheBigBad: Viktor, then [[Mary]].[[spoiler: Mary]].

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* HenpeckedHusband: Viktor by Mary. Subverted with Josh, as Kate does not want to be the "nagging wife" about his drinking.



* PuppetPermutation: Josh meets up with [[spoiler: two of the original survivors, Max and Monica]], now held up by strings controlled by [[spoiler: Mary's]] Jester Dolls.

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* PuppetPermutation: Josh meets up with [[spoiler: two of the original survivors, Max and Monica]], now held up by strings controlled by [[spoiler: Mary's]] Mary's Jester Dolls.

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* TheBigBad: Viktor, then [[Mary]].



* DeathTrap: This game has them in droves, including but not limited to: closing walls, floor spikes, flying spikes, falling chandeliers, electrified puddles, spinning blades, and an [[spoiler: eldritch altar on which you must match the pose of a statue or be immolated.]]
* TheDragon: [[spoiler: Marchosias]] to Viktor, then Viktor to [[spoiler: Mary]].
* FanDisservice: The zombie nurses and eldritch females. Eugh...
* FanService: Monica and Jane, whom Josh will comment on if looked at.
* InfantImmortality: [[spoiler: Though Viktor tries to steal Josh and Kate's baby's O'Zhuvindo (life force) to ressurect Mary, in the end, Josh is able to rescue him. This trope is also averted when Viktor attempts to make his infant son "perfect" and kills him in the process. This is only referred to, not seen.]]
* MadScientist: Viktor is one of these. It is inferred that [[spoiler: some of his "science" is dark magic granted by an unknown entity.]]



* PuppeteerParasite: Supposedly how Viktor animates his creations. [[spoiler: The little beasts get ''very'' personal with Josh later.]]

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* PuppetPermutation: Josh meets up with [[spoiler: two of the original survivors, Max and Monica]], now held up by strings controlled by [[spoiler: Mary's]] Jester Dolls.
* PuppeteerParasite: Supposedly how Viktor animates his creations. [[spoiler: Viktor, the mad genius, is little more than a vile parasite that takes a different body once the old one wears out, while Viktor's intelligence and personality are carried over with it. The little beasts beast get ''very'' personal with Josh later.later, stealing his identity.]]


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* WellIntentionedExtremist: [[spoiler: Viktor's motives behind his depraved methods are to resurrect his wife and baby. We feel a miniscule speck of sympathy for him, then we find out HE killed them both (unintentionally, sure). Back to the slashing.]]
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* CrowningMomentOfAwesome: Josh is no warrior, but he has his moments. In spades.



* UncannyValley: While the animation in the game is gorgeous and well done, there are times that the play may well shiver looking at the unreal realism.

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