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Plan your next Dark Hours: Prologue session
Our guide helps you navigate Dark Hours: Prologue’s cooperative challenges without relying on hidden mechanics. By focusing on teamwork, equipment choices, and monster awareness, you can improve your odds of escaping the haunted auction house while still racking up loot.
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Team Role Assignment
Assign each player a specific role—such as scout, tech, or heavy‑loot carrier—and keep it for a full run. Compare how role consistency affects noise levels and escape speed.
- Communicate discovered exits before the monster appears.
- Assign one player to monitor cameras while others scout.
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Noise Management Test
Run a short session where only one player carries all loot while others stay empty. Note the monster’s reaction versus a balanced distribution to see how noise influences pursuit.
- Balance heavy loot among players to control overall noise level.
- Save the flashlight for dark corridors where visibility is limited.
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Gear Efficiency Comparison
Play two rounds, each using a different primary tool (e.g., lock‑pick vs. hacking device). Record which tool opens more pathways or disables more hazards.
- Watch for visual or audio cues that indicate a monster’s patrol.
- Move quietly when a noise‑sensitive creature is nearby.
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Monster Pattern Observation
Spend a round solely watching one monster’s movement without stealing. Map its patrol routes, then use that knowledge in a subsequent loot‑focused run.
- Prioritize small, high‑value items to maximize score with minimal noise.
- Consider emptying a teammate’s bag to keep the loudest player away from the monster.
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Exit vs. Hide Decision
Attempt one run aiming for the exit and another focusing on hiding until dawn. Evaluate which strategy yields higher loot and survival rates for your group.
- Try a supported controller to see if it suits your preferred playstyle.
- Share the game via Family Sharing so friends can try the prologue without extra cost.
