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Air Screamer

Location(s):
Old Silent Hill, Central Silent Hill, Silent Hill Resort Area.
Appearance:
A pterodactyl looking bird, complete with wings. Has a pinkish-red colour to its skin.
Strategy:
These dinosaur-type birds are found everywhere throughout the streets and they are definitely one of the most annoying enemies in the game. Air Screamers are heard coming towards you by the flapping of their wings, and they will swoop down and try to smack you with their feet once they reach you. When these creatures are in front of you and are about to pounce on you with this attack from the front, just run to the left or right, out of the way. If they're coming from behind, run windingly and the kick attack should miss. It may take a while to master but always works if you do it right. Air Screamers are very annoying creatures but are rarely truly necessary to kill, because they are found in the open streets. But if you must kill an Air Screamer, stop and face it as it swoops down towards you, and shoot it with the Handgun until it falls to the ground.
Suggested Weapon(s):
The Handgun is the best weapon to use to kill these creatures, with its quick rate of fire and moderate power. It should take around five shots to bring the bird down to the ground. The Rifle is also a great weapon to use because of its long range and power, but it isn't exactly necessary to use the already scarce Rifle ammo.