 Over the course of the game , players can use a wide variety of weapons , including plastic bags , baseball bats , crowbars and a variety of bladed items . Later in the game , firearms become available ( which cannot be used for executions ) . Should players take damage , their health depletes ; health can be restored through the use of painkillers , which are available throughout each scene . Players also have a stamina meter which depletes as they sprint , but automatically replenishes when remaining stationary . Manhunt also makes use of the PlayStation 2 's optional USB Microphone and the Xbox Live microphone feature on the Xbox in their respective versions of the game . When such a device is connected , players can use the sound of their own voice to distract in @-@ game enemies . This adds an extra element to the stealth aspect of the game , as players must refrain from making noises such as coughing as these sounds too can attract the attention of any nearby hunters . 
