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Groaner

Location(s):
Old Silent Hill, Central Silent Hill, Silent Hill Resort Area.
Appearance:
A skinny dog patched all over with blood and gouges. Also has a bloody mouth.
Strategy:
Groaners are simple to deal with but can catch you off guard quite easily. When you encounter a Groaner dog, it will try to run up to you and jump at you. Since these doggies are usually found in groups, it is important to learn how to deal with multiple Groaners at the same time. Lure one away from the other(s) and take it out individually. A few Handgun shots should get the job done fairly easy, but the Steel Pipe is another great weapon and is obviously better when conserving ammo. Most of the time you can simply run past these creatures, and, although they will chase you, you can outrun them.
Suggested Weapon(s):
If you have the ammo to spare, the Handgun does a splendid job. However, melee weapons such as the Steel Pipe work great as well. Early in the game, it's best not to even bother with the Knife, even if you have no Handgun ammo -- just run.