Fiona can be killed after receiving critical blows from stalkers, and is the most vulnerable during panic mode. During this time, the screen becomes grainy, the frame-rate is slower, and Fiona becomes uncontrollable, running aimlessly until panic mode ends. Fiona is easily frightened and if fearful enough, she will go into panic mode. Luminessants, on the other hand, follow Fiona by the scent of her Azoth, and crash into her, emitting a loud noise which also draws attention to Fiona's location. While adult Homunculi pose no immediate threat to Fiona, the fetal versions attach themselves to Fiona's legs and shriek, alerting stalkers to Fiona's location. In addition to stalkers, Fiona must avoid two other enemies: Homunculi and Luminessants.

There are opportunities to defeat each stalker, but during random encounters, Fiona can use Hewie or alchemic items on enemies, or run away. The player must solve puzzles, locate keys, and evade enemies to find her way out. Hewie requires training, however, and if neglected, over-praised, or mistreated will disobey Fiona. Hewie is crucial to the player's survival, as he can be used to attack stalkers and other enemies. The player assumes the role of Fiona and navigates through the castle with Hewie, a 4 year old white German Shepherd, who forms an immediate bond with Fiona. Haunting Ground, known as Demento in Japan, is a survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom for the Playstation 2 in 2005.

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