Powerful moves are frequently "soft-gated," requiring you to find specific items or reach certain levels to unlock the best skills.

Sound cues often signal danger or a target's position before they are visible.

If you're using a script or playing a character with these themes, look for these common abilities:

A projectile that can ragdoll enemies or provide a temporary speed boost upon landing.

A high-knockback move useful for clearing space when surrounded.

In many systems, you must wear specific items to "perma-learn" their associated skills.

In most "Slasher" style games or scripts, success comes down to a few critical areas: