Smog
Description:
It appears as a man with an opened torso and his head reared far back, with glowing, inflamed lungs and other glowing orange tumors sprouting on its body and especially its throat, as well as glowing orange eyes. It is a tall, spindly creature with an opposable ribcage, which opens vertically and can be used to attack. This monster is similar to the Lying Figure and Straight-Jacket, but instead of spraying the player with acid, it spews a noxious black gas. This gas continuously leaks from their mouths, and flecks of burning embers are also present in it.
Method of Attack:
Smogs are difficult to deal with due to their danger at both long and short range and their high amount of stamina. They attack by spewing their black, gaseous breath at a character, in order to both deal damage and attempt to stun him/her.
They make a labored breathing and almost burping sound when attacking, which hints at how Joshua died. At close range, they can attack by swatting him with their opening rib cages. The easiest way to deal with a Smog is to shoot when their lungs are exposed, typically before they're about to exhale their noxious breath.
As a whole, the Smog are best avoided. If this simply isn't possible, the maximum amount of distance that can be gained from one and a pistol are the safest route. Alternatively, if the player has a circular saw, they could simply charge their attack to instantly kill a Smog. Considering smogs take awhile to release their smoke attack, this may be the best approach to dealing with a smog in close combat.
Symbolism:
The black gaseous attacks symbolize the Black Lung disease that would've been common in the coal mines that figure prominently in the game, or of coal fires that would have also been a hazard. It is also a symbol of the smothering guilt that Alex suffers being on crooked feet as well as being curled up while staggering. It may also represent the repressed burning anger contained in Alex's body that comes out as "fire," instead of his usual violent behavior.
Reasons for Manifestation:
• Any of the reasons similar to the plight illustrated above.
Area:
Almost everywhere
~Taken originally from the Silent Hill Wiki
Description:
It appears as a man with an opened torso and his head reared far back, with glowing, inflamed lungs and other glowing orange tumors sprouting on its body and especially its throat, as well as glowing orange eyes. It is a tall, spindly creature with an opposable ribcage, which opens vertically and can be used to attack. This monster is similar to the Lying Figure and Straight-Jacket, but instead of spraying the player with acid, it spews a noxious black gas. This gas continuously leaks from their mouths, and flecks of burning embers are also present in it.
Method of Attack:
Smogs are difficult to deal with due to their danger at both long and short range and their high amount of stamina. They attack by spewing their black, gaseous breath at a character, in order to both deal damage and attempt to stun him/her.
They make a labored breathing and almost burping sound when attacking, which hints at how Joshua died. At close range, they can attack by swatting him with their opening rib cages. The easiest way to deal with a Smog is to shoot when their lungs are exposed, typically before they're about to exhale their noxious breath.
As a whole, the Smog are best avoided. If this simply isn't possible, the maximum amount of distance that can be gained from one and a pistol are the safest route. Alternatively, if the player has a circular saw, they could simply charge their attack to instantly kill a Smog. Considering smogs take awhile to release their smoke attack, this may be the best approach to dealing with a smog in close combat.
Symbolism:
The black gaseous attacks symbolize the Black Lung disease that would've been common in the coal mines that figure prominently in the game, or of coal fires that would have also been a hazard. It is also a symbol of the smothering guilt that Alex suffers being on crooked feet as well as being curled up while staggering. It may also represent the repressed burning anger contained in Alex's body that comes out as "fire," instead of his usual violent behavior.
Reasons for Manifestation:
• Any of the reasons similar to the plight illustrated above.
Area:
Almost everywhere
~Taken originally from the Silent Hill Wiki
