10 Most Infuriating Escort Missions In Gaming History

2. Eileen - Silent Hill 4: The Room

Silent Hill 4: The Room was not up to the brilliant standards of the original three games, but it was still a suitable entry into the saga...at least for the first half. You see, the second half of the game has you taking Eileen Galvin under your wing, and believe me, this is no ordinary escort mission. The more damage Eileen takes, the more her possession by Walter Sullivan takes hold, and this can ultimately result in her dealing damage to herself, which you need to cure with holy candles. The real kicker comes with the fact that, unknown to the player, the amount of punishment Eileen takes throughout this escort portion of the game has a direct effect on how the ending plays out. The more damage Eileen sustains, the faster she'll end up walking into Walter's deadly thresher machine at the end of the game, and if you've been a good sport at protecting her, you'll manage to save her and get the "good" ending. A good trick is simply to run ahead of Eileen and clear the area before she can catch up, but really, this escort mission (and the fact we're kept unaware of its consequences) just ruined the game for me.