re: How do you approach a game you revisit after a long break?

If I remember correctly, there will be a clicker or spore monster in the hallway of the access door nearly always. Have the shotgun equipped and a couple molotovs/bombs ready. I usually run up the ramp, turn around and throw a molotov in the doorway to torch anything coming up behind me. Do the same for the door of the laundry room to the right. Equip a bomb in case the spore monster is around the corner. If he is then stun him with the bomb or take him out with two.