I really wish I could share the opinions of the lads in the comments... But for me, there never was a monster anywhere, no sign of it coming and no interaction with it, I just walked for a couple minutes and then it said "thanks for playing" :c
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Oh :( - I do find if one B-lines (not saying you did on purpose though) the monster will likely never catch up. That's definitely something that could have been improved and valuable feedback. I don't know if you fancy replaying it but it basically follows you by sound/footsteps and looking back will be a surer way of encountering it.