Hollowbody Guide | How To Unlock The Secret Ending

Unlocking the secret Woof ending in Hollowbody necessitates meticulous gameplay, as it is dependent on completing the game under extremely strict criteria. 

To get this ending, you must complete the game on Punished Difficulty with a maximum of three healing items. One of these heals is spent automatically at the start, leaving you with only two at your disposal. 

In this setting, enemies deal substantially greater damage, and they can easily kill you in two hits. However, their health remains constant, making strategic gameplay crucial. Furthermore, all defeated foes must be burned with the lighter; else, they will respawn.

Melee combat should be avoided if feasible because of its low damage output and high chance of being damaged. Frequent saving is strongly advised, as reloading a save can assist conserve health and healing goods.

Navigating The Apartments 

The apartment section is rather basic. To progress, you only need to defeat one enemy: the one who is preventing entrance to the safe puzzle. All other adversaries can be avoided by dashing past them. The safe's code is 2052, and solving the fuse puzzle requires the use of chopsticks. Gathering as many bullets and health items as possible is critical for later stages of the game. 

The Strange: Choice Impact 

The Woof ending is unaffected by whether you ignore or interact with the radio during your meeting with The Strange. However, selecting IGNORE RADIO leads to the Riven ending, whereas selecting TRY RADIO results in the Reunion ending. 

Because these options have no bearing on the hidden ending, select the option that allows you to unlock an achievement you have yet to gain. 

Surviving City Streets 

This segment is quite straightforward, as most adversaries can be evaded. However, particular caution is advised when entering the park, as two dogs will spawn and can rapidly kill you if not attentive. 

To save unnecessary frustration, it is recommended that they be eliminated by shooting. Between homes 34 and 36, you can also locate an arrow quiver, which will come in handy later. 

The Park and Camcorder House 

When you get to the park, your primary goal should be to outrun all adversaries. Make sure to pick up the bow, which may be coupled with the quiver to create a useful long-range weapon. When you enter the Camcorder House, be aware of the mini-boss inside.

 This opponent is extremely hazardous and deals tremendous damage. When the cutscene ends, rush out of the kitchen and into the living room. Position yourself near the stairs and unload your handgun to rapidly defeat the adversary. 

Graveyard and Church Shotgun 

This section is simple and consists of completing a problem to uncover the passage to the sewers. While you're in the church, grab the shotgun from the altar. This weapon will be helpful in the upcoming challenging places. 

The Sewers: The Most Challenging Section 

The sewers are the most challenging aspect of the game. Ideally, by this stage, you should have sustained no damage and amassed a large quantity of ammunition. There are six standard adversaries plus one or two greater foes. It is preferable to use the shotgun against larger foes and the bow against normal ones. 

Enemies prefer to congregate in this region, so attempt to lure them out one at a time. Furthermore, attackers can sneak up on you during combat, so situational awareness is essential. If you take damage, use one of your two available healing items, but keep the final one for the next subway portion. 

City Streets and Store Navigation 

The second trip to the city streets is pretty straightforward—just keep running until you reach the store. However, dogs will be present again, so shooting is advised. 

The store itself is tough to photograph because of the confined areas and awkward camera angles. When entering the back area, use extreme caution because an enemy spawns dangerously close after loading in. 

City Streets and Subway Escape 

The third and final part of city streets is another sprint-oriented stretch. There will be more dogs present, but they can be avoided with precision movement. The goal is to go to the metro without pausing. The subway is the game's final big fighting section. 

Because this is the final stretch, you can use the remainder of your ammunition. Enemies may still sneak up on you, like they did in the sewers, so keep careful. If you have one healing item left, this is the optimal spot to utilize it. 

Final Section: The Hive and the Secret Ending

In the Hive, follow the tracks until you find the detonator. Play through the boss fight as usual, then crawl down the hole where the detonator was discovered. 

If you have completed all of the conditions correctly, you will come across a doghouse while crawling through—this confirms that you have successfully obtained the Woof ending.