Need opinion

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The monster is the closest thing Amnesia has to "the thing out to get you". If you have him help the player, he'll lose his role, and won't be as scary anymore. Don't put it in.

Yeah, I agree with that, for the most part.

Maybe you (datguy) could have the one who helps you be the penumbra monster, since he seems sort of human-like and would stand out compared to the other monsters. Or is it necessary for the story that it be a grunt/brute/suitor?

Either way, if you're gonna do it, make sure you execute it well, preferably in a unique way. If it feels tired and worn out to you, it will probably feel the same to the player.