The Ink Demon is the first enemy you encounter, and probably the easiest enemy to deal with.

In matches with him, he emits a heart beat and breathing noise. Listen for this when you start each round so you can know who you're dealing with. Around him is two rotating circles of Ink Blots. If you are directly in front of the Ink Demon or within his circle, he'll begin to chase you. A majority of round with him shouldn't be a problem if you find your way around the map easily. Something to keep in mind is the Ink Demon's walking speed is faster than his chasing speed. If he enters a room you're hiding in, don't let him chase you out. That'll just waste time. Wait until he leaves, and stay out of sight.

After collecting several Ink Hearts, you'll be spawned into a level with the Projectionist. This level's hardest part is the layout. You'll need to keep going to places you haven't gone before to collect all the items before leaving the level. You should be a little more careful around this guy, since he's slightly faster than the Ink Demon. If he catches you in a corner, he's harder to shake off. Listen out for the sound of his reel. If he's getting too close, find a miracle station or an exit.

This ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ is your real enemy in the game. If you hear her humming when you enter a level, be extremely careful. Her sight is very powerful, and she will not hesitate to chase you down until you're out of stamina. She's extremely quick, only being slightly slower than Boris's running speed. Always know where your nearest Miracle Station is, and keep your stamina stocked up. Do not run unless you're being chased. And do NOT lure her into a dead end, she will get you!

After finding 5 keys, and unlocking the cage, you'll be able to have encounters with the Butcher Gang. They're an interesting bunch of enemies. All three of them will wander around the map, and are about the speed of the Projectionist. However, what's really interesting is that they don't have sight rings, meaning they can only see you when you're in front of them, and if you run far enough they'll stop chasing you. Just make sure not to panic, and use Miracle Stations when possible.

If you find yourself on Level 414, you'll be facing a special enemy: Borkus. Borkus is just as fast as Boris, so stay close to Miracle Stations, refill your stamina always, and know how to get back to the elevator.

STAY OUT OF THE RINGS
Nobody will be able to see you if you're out of their sight range. Use this to your advantage when you can't find a Miracle Station. Hug walls in hallway rooms when the enemy is walking by, or trail close behind them. Just stay out of the rings.

MAP
Split your mental map in to North, East, South, and West. Know which direction your enemy is in, and stay away from them. Explore other areas they're not in. If items spawn next to the elevator, leave those for last, as that'll help skipping the final chase phase.

STOCK UP ON SOUP
If you really feel the need to run, always refill your stamina when you pass by a soup station. Know where your closest one is, and refill when necissary. Especially before the final chase.

LAUGH AT YOUR ENEMIES MISFORTUNE
Keep the tension low by taunting your enemy when you hide, or watch as they struggle to escape from a bug that caused them to clip into the wall. You have my permission.

HAVE FUN
You bought the game dude, just enjoy it.