Achievement Description:Complete the game on the hardest difficulty setting
Gamerscore:100G

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The highest difficulty setting is "hard." It can be played right away for your first playthrough if you choose to do so.

In hard, enemies are more alert, they take more damage before dying, and they deal more damage to you.

It's not as bad as it seems. As long as you spend most of your time sneaking through and crouch-walking you should be fine. Another important thing to remember is that you must keep moving. Never let the Xenomorph or other enemies trap you in a room for half an hour.

Make use of flares or craftable items like the noisemakers, EMP mines, and smoke bombs to create an opening for yourself if you're ever caught in a jam.

Always avoid running and do not hide inside of lockers or cabinets unless you find it absolutely necessary. Stick to hiding by walls, behind boxes, underneath tables, and so on. It's quicker to maneuver this way.