Swarm
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Swarm is the name of a insect-like creature in Silent Hill: Homecoming. In appearance and function they are much like the Creeper creature, however they are quite different. Swarms are large, beetle-like creatures with a flexible, leech-like mouth. They have shiny black exoskeletons and large wings with which they use to hover and attack Alex Shepherd.
Character
Swarms attack by latching onto Alex and draining his blood. They hover in the air for a moment before latching onto him, during which time Alex can attack and kill them. Otherwise, while they're on the ground he can stomp on them. Once latched on, they will continue to drain his health until he removes them with a "dodge" action. They perish with one hit from any weapon.
Symbolism
They are a mixture of leeches and roaches, which are both common pests in times of war, especially in humid areas. However, they can also represent the decay of Shepherd's Glen and the rotten insides of the town's origins. Swarms may also be reminiscent of Josh Shepherd's fascination with insects.
