Fake indie youkaireader writes Vampire Survivor, a flaming arrow of pixel monsters and treasure chests, is just over a week away from its official release, coming from early access. Games received some adjustments in its final transformation, as balance changes and new achievements. But the casual, pro game is still very easy to learn and perhaps even easier to get lost in.
Now the full game is over (and on sale for $4 as part of Steam Scream Fest until November 1), which is a particularly good time to get lost. I talked to KotakuVideo host by Eric Schulkin who likes to listen to podcasts while playing Vampire Survivorabout his biggest tips and give some of it myself, as a listener to Lana Del Rey while playing Vampire Survivor. It’s the best of both worlds.
Become a Vampire
Eric Schulkin: In Vampire Survivors, you kill monsters to level up and earn gold — don’t sit back and play defense. Be proactive, otherwise you will weaken yourself in the long run by being low level when stageDifficulty increases.
Ashley Bardhan: There are five 30-minute regular levels, including the Mad Forest starting area, which are open by default. Most of the rest require a 20 level increase to enter (reaching level 20 in the Forest of Madness opens the Mosaic Library, reaching level 40 in the Mosaic Library opens the Milk Factory, reaching level 60 opens the Tower. Gallo, and Cappella Magna revealed after level 80).
The game also features seven hidden and challenging levels, most of which are available after you defeat the boss of the main stage and open up the game’s quick Hyper Mode, but I wouldn’t worry too much about it. them at the beginning. However, keep in mind that they are there and the game offers a lot to work towards.
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Instant Facelift
Think of the Foreo Bear as exercise for your face, engaging muscles to provide radiance and lift with lasting results.
During a run, you’ll find gold coins in treasure chests, by destroying pillar torches and glimmering candelabrassometimes drop other useful items, such as healthy, hearty Floor chicken. You can also get coins when your harvester opens after you reach 30 minutes and complete a stage. You can use these coins to buy PowerUps to take with you on each subsequent run.
We recommend increasing Attack PowerUps like Might (which improves your damage), Area (which increases your weapon’s attack area) or Amount (which fires an additional bullet from your weapon’s own weapon). your movements). But PowerUps can offer refunds, so don’t be afraid to experiment and find the combination that works best for you. However, Eric has some suggestions if you need some inspiration.
ES: PowerUps Growth and Greed help you earn more XP and coins respectively for each run. Maximize these first, then maybe increase the damage.
From there, it could be personal preference. Amount, Cooldown (reduces cooldown), and Magnet (draws items to the body), are all strong options. Don’t accept the Curse until you’re ready to deal with tougher enemies.
AB: It reports everything about the enemy: their health, speed and frequency. Somehow it’s still legally competitive.
As for other items found on the run, on the ground, in chests, or by collecting dead enemy XP gems and earning them as level up prizes…
All good things in time
ES: You do not yes to get something when it’s presented to you — keep progressing in the game and you’ll unlock Skip, allowing you to scrap the bonus in favor of XP and Banish, there will be a reward option for the rest your back. More is not always more.
And the items never disappear. Treasure chests also never disappear. Save that delicious Chicken Lau for next time, when you really need it.
AB: You can also find passive items, like Spinach, Crown, and Armor, in treasure chests or in your level-up offerings. They can be combined with weapons to create powerful evolutionary weapons. For example, combining Knife with Bracer, creating a Thousand Edge—a powerful explosion of the blade.
But don’t procrastinate with items to the point that you forget where your useful item has dropped or miss an opportunity to deal massive damage to crowds of enemies. Be strategic and take care of your health when you are under siege.
And while we’re talking about weapons and strategy…
ES: Build your weapon high, not wide. It’s better to focus on leveling up a few weapons than having a full low-level arsenal. I am part of Garlic, King Bible and Flask.
AB: I also like Garlic, for stopping your enemies. The Magic Wand and its evolved form, the Holy Wand, is a beautiful ranged weapon, a constant flash of painful magical crosses.
Cut out the deadly bullshit
AB: I’m bad at Vampire Survivor spatial awareness, and that often gets me killed. Continually killing enemy mobs helps to do that. When an area is too dense with enemies to pick up XP gems, I like to lead my kite in a big circle to clear the area and go back to find that cluster of gems.
I also recommend playing with a controller — I usually use the mouse because I’m lazy and stuck. Don’t get stuck.
ES: Unless you’re the mighty secret character Peppino, an actual tree, you must always be on the move. Back into a tight spot, and you may find yourself stuck. Always look for loopholes in enemy lines to break.
AB: Sometimes that’s just not possible, like when the devil flowers decide to play Ring Around the Rosie with you in the crazy forest. When you have no other choice, get over it quickly, and deal with the health consequences later, ideally with the Floor Chicken you so skillfully left behind.
Immersed in nature
ES: Use the environment to your advantage — some levels like the Dairy Factory have traps to place enemies, or natural choke points like the stairs in Gallo Tower.
Born to die
AB: Death is the central part of any video game, especially an evil scamhow Vampire Survivor. Focus on slowly building skills, incrementing achievements, PowerUps and unlocking levels. There will always be an opportunity to try again. Enjoy the meditative vampire adventure.
ES: Like a scammerlite, the beauty of Vampire Survivor is that you can’t fuck. You’re always making progress, and a run can’t last more than 30 minutes before the reaper calls.
AB: And the reaper is always calling.
