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...And just hand one a chainsaw and watch it go - it's like a kid with a new toy on Christmas morning! It makes this old man's heart swell to think that I could bring that kind of joy into the world.

Dr. Curien's journal entry[[src]]

Type C-1, named Samson (サムソン, Samuson?), is an obese humanoid creature who wields a chainsaw. He has been produced twice through human genome experimentation -- first by genetic engineer Dr. Curien, and again by Curien's associate Thornheart -- to be used in humanity-threatening incidents and schemes.

When he was originally developed by Curien, Samson belonged to a C-type group of other obese creatures: Bentley (ベントレー, Bentorē?) and Burner (バーナー, Bānā?). Thornheart later created a third variant, Samson Jr. (サムソン・ジュニア, Samuson junia?). Of the three, Burner and Samson Jr. behave the most similar to Samson.

He is an enemy in both The House of the Dead and House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn.

History

1998 Curien Mansion incident

Main article: The House of the Dead (1996 video game)

Samson and the three other D-type creatures were originally developed by the late genetic engineer Dr. Curien, then research director of the DBR Corporation. Having gone insane due to various reasons, Curien released the creatures in his mansion to murder his attack his own research team. AMS agents Thomas Rogan and G killed the creatures and ultimately foiled Curien's plan.[1]

2006

Main article: House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn

Years after Curien's death, his associate Thornheart reproduced Samson and several other of the scientist's creatures as part of a plan named "Noah's Ark". Thornheart, the owner of Scarecrow Manor, released the creatures upon guests of a dinner party. The threat was dispatched by AMS agents Kate Green and Ryan Taylor.[2]

Bestiary Overview

Samson is an obese humanoid who wears overalls and carries a chainsaw. He wears black polishes shoes. In the first game he is shown as balding, shirtless, and bearded wheres in House of the Dead:Scarlet Dawn, he wears a hunting cap, an overgrown flannel shirt, and is clean-shaven.

Gameplay

In The House of the Dead, his right arm can be blasted off; without his chainsaw, he will attempt to shoulder tackle the player. He dies faster with two headshots.

In contrast, he cannot be dismembered in House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn. His health pool is large to where he can withstand over two headshots before dying.

Similar Creatures

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Since Samson's creation, other similar creatures have been produced.

Bentley

Main article: Bentley (creature)

Type C-2, referred to as Bentley (ベントレー, Bentorē?), is the second iteration of Samson. Instead of a chainsaw, he attacks by throwing barrels and shoulder tackling. He appears in both The House of the Dead and House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn.

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Burner

Type C-2, referred to as Burner (バーナー, Bānā?), is the third iteration of Samson found exclusively in the third chapter of The House of the Dead. He is shirtless, wears blue jeans, and has various burns all over his body. He has a knight-like muzzle over his mouth. While covering part of his face, it does not protect him from head shots if aimed above this. He wields a blowtorch and tends to be slower than his predecessors. His behavior is otherwise the same as Samson's.

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Samson Jr.

Samson Jr. (サムソン・ジュニア, Samuson junia?) is the fourth and currently final iteration of Samson. He appears exclusively in House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn. He behaves like Simon but wears an armored apron; only headshots can damage him.

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References

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Characters
Thomas RoganGDr. CurienSophie RichardsDBR researchers
Creatures
SamNeilCyrilKageoBourbonEbitanRobertSimonGilmoreHarrisSamsonBentleyBurnerRubinDrakeMoodyParlorKenfisSaruzouDevilonBouereMurrerNameTaranKage
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ChariotHangedmanHermitMagician
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TragedyRevengeTruthThe house of the dead
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Lore (AMSBioReactorCurien MansionDBR CorporationThe House of the Dead Sub-Story)
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Prototypes (The House of DeadSega Saturn prototype)
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Kate GreenRyan TaylorThornheartUnnamed party guests
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Bosses
ChariotHangedmanHigh PriestessMoon
Chapters
Scarecrow ManorKate and Ryan (Annex - Laboratory - Elevator Lobby)Homo sapiens (Annex - Laboratory - Elevator Lobby)Pandora's Box (Annex - Laboratory - Elevator Lobby)A Glimmer of Hope
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