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* All of the enemies you face in ''Videogame/{{Remothered}}'' are this, crossed with [[ImplacableMan]]. The best you can do to throw them off your path is by running and hiding or by using distractions.

** ''[[VideoGame/PokemonXAndY X and Y]]'': Articuno, Zapdos, '''or''' Moltres plays with the idea -- one of them wanders Kalos like all the rest on the list, but when you run across them, you don't actually get a chance to battle. After encountering them 10 times, they'll finally settle down at the Sea Spirit's Den.

See also: RandomEncounters and PreExistingEncounters which tend to always be used for less unique enemies.

* The ghosts in ''PacMan'' also count as type 1 (at least in some versions), as they move randomly but chase the player if they see them.

* The "Mr. X" Tyrant in ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil2'' and Nemesis in ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil3Nemesis''.
** Nemesis is Types 2 ''and'' 4. There actually are times in the game where he will show up at complete random. Often if you keep going back and forth between the same areas, you'll soon hear the ominous [[OhCrap "Staaaaaars..."]] come from the next room.

* ''Earthbound'' Uses this system, and will even give players or enemies first attack if one "tags" the other from behind.

** ''[[VideoGame/PokemonXAndY X and Y]]'': Articuno, Zapdos, or Moltres plays with the idea -- one of them wanders Kalos like all the rest on the list, but when you run across them, you don't actually get a chance to battle. After encountering them 10 times, they'll finally settle down at the Sea Spirit's Den.

* There's this guy in ''Baldur's Gate'' that, if you look at the right (or wrong…) gravestone three times, summons a load of exploding dudes with swords to kill you. I don't think they ever turn up anywhere else.

* The use of RespawningEnemies for this is crucial to keep the player from feeling entirely “safe” in horror games, respawning ammo and health [[UnWinnable optional]]. Obvious examples include ''Franchise/AloneInTheDark'' and ''VideoGame/SystemShock''.

[[folder: Wanderers]]

[[folder: Triggered Encounters]]

[[folder: Fake Roamers]]

* The mugger in the dark alley in ''VideoGame/LeisureSuitLarry''.

[[folder: Special Cases]]

** The Ultimate Chimera from ''Mother3'' is an example of a Type 4. Appears in only two places (the second appearance is practically a GiantSpaceFleaFromNowhere example), and touching it is an [[OneHitKO instant]] GameOver. And if it sees you, it will chase you down.

* Several areas in ''WorldOfWarcraft'' have overpowered enemies patrolling them as type 1. The most infamous example is the Sons Of Arugal, level 20 elites that patrol an area used by players of levels 10-19.

* ''TwilightHeroes'' has both Types 1 and 2 - Type 1 in the Static Villains, who appear every so often but only in a specific area, and Type 2 in Wandering Villains, who may appear in any area (but at the same rate as the Static Villains). Both types are optional, and their appearance can be turned on or off by a choice adventure.

* The ''VideoGame/{{Metroid}}'' series has had the Hunters from ''MetroidPrime: Hunters''.

* The ''VideoGame/{{Metroid}}'' series also has had the SA-X from ''Metroid Fusion''.
** The same can be said for the Rhedogian from ''Metroid: Other M'', which ambushes Samus about 4 times in fixed locations before finally giving up the ghost.

* All of the mini-bosses in ''LaTale'', much to the dismay of lower-leveled players killing mooks on the same map.

* The GrimReaper in ''AlexKidd in Miracle World'' appears if you step on a skull block, or is randomly triggered by ? blocks.

* VideoGame/{{Power Drill Massacre}} has a very interesting take. Once you enter the factory, the killer is permanently spawned on the map, and is constantly on the lookout for you. There are even times where you can encounter him no less than seconds after entering the building, and once he does find you, he starts shreiking and chasing you down at full speed (although you can outmaneuver him and escape, albeit the chase will begin again if you run into each other again). However, in certain cases, he can spawn out of the metal shutter doors if both you and him are in proximity to one but he's not within your sight, and if you go into the infamous sugar tunnels, he'll ALWAYS spawn out of a certain area if you're dumb enough to walk into an obvious dead end. The only reliable way to avoid him is to not linger around shutters, stay away from the afomentioned sugar tunnels (which are a completely optional area to begin with unless you want more lore and a bad ending), listen for the telltale whirr of his power drill if he's nearby, and to walk away from the source of the sound, which is difficult because his walking speed is twice as fast as yours.

* ''VideoGame/{{PowerDrillMassacre}} has a very interesting take. Once you enter the factory, the killer is permanently spawned on the map, and is constantly on the lookout for you. There are even times where you can encounter him no less than seconds after entering the building, and once he does find you, he starts shreiking and chasing you down at full speed (although you can outmaneuver him and escape, albeit the chace will begin again if you run into eachother again). However, in certain cases, he can spawn out of the metal shutter doors if both you and him are in proximity to one but he's not within your sight, and if you go into the infamous sugar tunnels, he'll ALWAYS spawn out of a certain area if you're dumb enough to walk into an obvious dead end. The only reliable way to avoid him is to not linger around shutters, stay away from the afomentioned sugar tunnels (which are a completely optional area to begin with unless you want more lore and a bad ending), listen for the telltale whirr of his power drill if he's nearby, and to walk away from the source of the sound, which is difficult because his walking speed is twice as fast as yours.

* The [[GrimReaper Reaper]] from ''{{Persona 3}}'', a StalkedByTheBell-type who will materialize in one of three spots (the staircase, your entry point, or the teleport back to the foyer) and then make a beeline for your party if you linger too long in a single floor of Tartarus. Particularly vicious in floors populated by nothing but the [[MoneySpider rare]], [[MetalSlime elusive]] Gold Hand enemies.

'''Examples of The Wanderer'''

'''Examples Of Schrodinger's Encounter'''

'''Examples Of Triggered Encounter'''

'''Examples of Fake Roamer'''

'''Special cases'''