Some game limitations seem too artificial

[Tottel]

Giving the character the ability to try and defend themselves against 'monsters' is what the devs did in Penumbra. You had the means to swing a pickaxe, and because of that, loads of players thought you were supposed to kill the monsters instead of trying to hide from them.

I think they did a good job on making you completely harmless. The only thing I think when I have been spotted by a monster in Amnesia, is: "OH GODDDDD, RUNNNNN!"

It works for me.