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Not Afraid of the Dark

Not Afraid of the Dark

Cleared The Assignment in KURAYAMI Mode.

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How to unlock the Not Afraid of the Dark achievement in The Evil Within - Definitive Guide

Don't worry, KURAYAMI Mode is nowhere near as hard as AKUMU, in fact, it is quite enjoyable to play and adds an interesting dynamic. This mode kills all the light in the levels as soon as you enter STEM and puts you in almost complete darkness with only your flashlight.

This mode can only be selected after clearing the game on Survival first and can be selected for both New Game and New Game +. To my knowledge, New Game + only carries over your collectibles, as there are no upgrades, and I'm not sure if you can still unlock the achievement in this mode. I played it safe and did a fresh New Game on KURAYAMI.

This mode is not very hard as long as you know your way through the levels and know the enemy routes. I had already played through twice: once as my first time, the second on New Game + to gather missed collectibles. The flashlight has a good area of lighting and it actually doesn't alert enemies so don't be afraid to keep it on.

The hardest part for me is when the Searchlight Creature hunts you while you wait for the elevator. However, it doesn't take long with trial and error and I noticed there is a particular route she takes. Also, the fight with Joseph can be made easier by using distracting electronics scattered around the area. I finished this mode with a clear time of an hour and 26 minutes. Just take your time and keep your wits about you!
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12 Mar 2015 06:02

9 Comments
Having done Akumu mode,this mode is far easier to complete.
I would say to Odadjian,dont be hard on yourself.Anyone has the capability to do nightmare or akumu if you persist smile.
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By xCEL7IC ZOMBIEx on 19 Mar 2015 12:44
To back that up, I recently finished Akumu and I had a death count of 197 deaths. But in Kurayami, I only had around 15. Much easier!
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By K3rd B3rglar on 19 Mar 2015 20:32
yeah but kurayami is only 2 chapters akumu is 15 i'm sure your just trying to boast :P I had around 30 until chapters 11 and 12 ended with 312 damn guns.
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By TNelson1995 on 19 Mar 2015 23:25
No boasting here, just glad it's over! Some real BS at certain parts
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By K3rd B3rglar on 19 Mar 2015 23:49
I actually found Joseph the hardest. I definitely agree about using the electronics to distract him. I can confirm you can get this on new game +. I just completed it. No upgrades that I'm aware of. Just collectibles carry over.
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By Kalujo on 29 Mar 2015 06:32
You can do KURAYAMI on new game + and still get the achievement.
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By BabyishDuck on 14 Sep 2015 18:13
Who came up with this lame idea. It's the same as a normal run just pitch black so it's almost impossible to play because you bump into things mid boss fight with Joseph etc. Just lazy and annoying.
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By YaIrishMick96 on 12 May 2024 15:02
Would this be doable for someone who has no capability or interest in doing the main game on Nightmare / Akumu? The original game on Survival is the most I can take for my heart.
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By MajimaActual on 14 Mar 2015 19:32
It is definitely doable. I'm currently working through the main game on Akumu and Kurayami was significantly easier. The main difference is the main game has combat in which you can be insta killed, while in this DLC, you don't even confront enemies. The only difference in this mode is no lighting and you can play it exactly like you did on Survival.
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By K3rd B3rglar on 14 Mar 2015 20:03
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Here is a video walkthrough on how I handled this mode, and honestly it is a lot easier than it sounds.

Chapter 1

Chapter 2
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26 Mar 2015 17:15

Kurayami, appropriately meaning "darkness" in Japanese is a mode in which the game is shrouded in overwhelming darkness. The only way to see is by using your flashlight and other light sources in the environment. This is far less difficult to beat than AKUMU mode from the main game because a large portion of the DLC is done is stealth and hits are not automatic deaths. Kurayami can not be played as a first playthrough and must be unlocked by beating the DLC on survival difficulty.

Kurayami Mechanics
  • No light aside from your flashlight and enemy sources
  • No detection indicator when or if an enemy nearby reacts to you or other sources.
Tips:
  • Enemies do not react to your flashlight at all, so feel free to use it at will.
  • While some enemies react to sight, all enemies react to sound so move slowly because Kidman is mostly unarmed.
  • If you happen to take damage, standing still for a period of time will heal you back up to full health.
  • You are much less likely to be detected when you are in cover. You can't use cover until the tutorial indicator, but you enter cover by pushing .
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I was afraid to start playing on this difficulty, but everything turned out to be very easy. Kurai is not difficult at all. It's just a little inconvenient, because... It's harder to see enemies. But not in complete darkness, because... the light from fire, lamps and red stripes on enemies are visible even without a flashlight.
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13 Apr 2016 18:58