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Haunting Ground, like any good Survival Horror game, has a few nice
unlockables and some clever easter eggs. An easter egg is often just
visual and has no real bearing on the game at all other than to keep
the fans happy.

HARD MODE

Complete the game to unlock this mode which... umm... makes the game
harder - probably why it's called Hard Mode. Though I could be wrong.

THE SECRET ROOM

This is accessible when you have completed the game once, and it is
essentially the Guest Room where Fiona first gets her clothes. Now,
you can view movies from the game, check outfits unlocked, change
clothes, access the mini game... essentially, relive the game again.
There are plenty of movies I have yet to unlock and will strive to
do so in future updates.

UNLOCKABLES

Costumes: When you have finished Haunting Ground, Fiona can change
into different costumes - three of which are unlockable. These
three costumes do much more than make Fiona look good - they also
change how the game plays somewhat!

* Fiona Costume: Texas Cowgirl

My favourite costume, this sees Fiona play dress-up as a sexy, cool
cowgirl. Not only does this outfit actually look pretty damn hot, it
also gives Fiona a gun - this weapon takes place of the kicking
action, which is interesting to say the least.
* Added effects: Aside from the gun which only works at reasonably
close range, I've noticed in this that Fiona tends to panic less.

* Fiona Costume: Illegal in Some States

Those men in Capcom HQ obviously thought Fiona needed some sex appeal,
and ouch, does she get it in this catsuit-style ensemble which reveals
quite a bit. In this costume, Fiona sports a whip, which takes place
of the usual kick action. 'Some people, with, too much time on their
hands...'
* Added effects: The range is wider using the whip.

* Fiona Costume: Fiona the Frog

After seeing this costume on the hidden section of the Japanese site,
this costume is pretty demented. Fiona sports a bulky Frog Mascot Suit
and I have to say, whatever the joke with it is, I don't see it. It
IS kinda funny I suppose... but also kinda lame. Still, whatever
floats your proverbial boat... I got this when I got the quick ending,
"Dona Nobis Pacem".
* Added effects: Stamina is not lost when backstepping.

* Hewie Costume: German Shepherd

This is a traditional Alsatian colour choice - dark brown with black
spots. Still insanely lovable though.
-Added Effects- this Hewie costume increases his attack power, meaning
enemies can fall faster. However, the downside is that it makes Hewie
harder to control, as he'll often ignore you and at times even attack
you! Ouch!

* Hewie Costume: Stuffed Dog
(Credit to Hima from Thailand for this one!)
This is an extremely unique little design - but despite its design, it
also apparantly contains one detail which far and away makes it an
unlockable I am feverently now working to get: it makes Hewie...
INVINCIBLE! Yes, Hewie takes no damage in this outfit. Look at it as,
"God Mode" for Survival Horror...

EASTER EGGS

Easter Eggs vary from developer jokes to pointless but interesting
secrets hidden within the game.

* Easter Egg: The Dance-Dance Golem! (Credit to Midwinter)

In the Crypt, where you must use keyplates to move the golem, create
a keyplate with the world SALTATIO, to be treated to a rather bizarre,
brief, ten-second Para-Para dance sequence. Weird...

KEYPLATES

Other than the obvious keyplates needed to progress, these net you items
and a cutscene!

ADAMAS (Use in Synthesis Room after you beat the game one)
ALCHYMIA (Use in Synthesis Room after you beat the game one)
POWDER (Use in Synthesis Room after you beat the game one)
MAGNUS (Opens Red Safe in the Nursery)
MORGAN (Use in Synthesis Room after you beat the game one)
SALTATIO (See above Easter Egg section for more information)