Rather than playing it as a literal deathmatch, the whole stealth dynamic lies in hiding in vents and popping up to steal the kills from enemies. Someone else commented that the vents felt op, but it is in fact the intended way to play the game and rack up more kills.
Basically, the optimal way to play the game is the stealthy way to play the game, which was what i was going for. You’re not really supposed to fight the enemies head on, since they have stronger guns, although it is possible in isolated fights. But if you are caught off guard, its usually better for you to hide around corners or a nearby vent to lose aggro from the enemies.
Sound is nonexistent cuz i didnt have enough time lmao solodev is hard