Dirty casual here. Best order of bosses and upgrades?

[Joka]

I got the game and I know what to expect. That being said if there's an easier order to go about it I'd appreciate it if you guys could let me know. I'm not good at these types of games but I still give it a go. I don't need the "git gud" mantra just let me know the path with the least resistances thanks again.

[YinYin]

^ That order.

The rail and normal gun are good in respective situations as well besides the shot gun.

Normal in particular if you want to snipe off weak targets from a far without wasting too much energy. The rail gun is perfect for taking out many targets in a row or very distant ranged enemies (most have exactly 2 hp which is how much damage the rail will do).
I actually only ever use the shot gun to take out larger enemies close up quickly - that's not as often as I snipe out targets with the rail.

Since the shot gun has such low ammo that one should have priority for upgrading guns though.

Besides that obviously extra health pack slots, the first dash upgrade (infinite dash chains) and I also found the reflect ability to be very helpful.

Anything else didn't really do anything for me or was too difficult/risky to set up to get any use.

edit: oh and it also helps to just scavenge the first three areas for gear upgrades if you are getting stuck anywhere.

[teflonhybridcatapulta]

Just beat the whole game and upgrade everything.

[freshdeus]

Originally posted by Magic Spazm:

East, North, West, South, Center.
Only use the shotty that you get from East boss as a main gun.
Healing item extra slots, shotty upgrade, dash upgrades, etc.

I think this is the order, most people can agree to. While each boss can be beat without any upgrades, they make your life much easier.

[Djinn Tonic]

Originally posted by freshdeus:

Originally posted by Magic Spazm:

East, North, West, South, Center.
Only use the shotty that you get from East boss as a main gun.
Healing item extra slots, shotty upgrade, dash upgrades, etc.

I think this is the order, most people can agree to. While each boss can be beat without any upgrades, they make your life much easier.

Agreed. South I found to be easier than West, but it's forced as the last area (I believe), so it's last. I made the mistake of doing West first; boy that was a trip.

Shotgun is better than all other guns. I STRONGLY recommend you get the bullet reflection upgrade for your sword. I didn't use it much for a lot of enemies and bosses, but the final boss has a bullet hell move, so...yea, it comes in handy. The bullet reflection dash can also help in that case. I really didn't get any of the dash upgrades other than that one, though.

[Joka]

That was insightful and helpful. Is there a way to get the upgrades beforw boss fights? I've been collecting the gold shards but when I go to the shops I don't get access

[Wooglepook]

You need 4 little gold bits to make a big one and depending on the thing your buying either two or three large gold things to buy them

[bears]

I personally didn't even realize the shops existed until after I'd already killed the Eastern boss, but you need to collect 4 bits in order to give you a single "gold shard" and even then you need 3 whole shards for most upgrades. Maybe you just don't have enough?

[Joka]

awesome thanks. you guys have been helpful. Last question is there a way to farm heal potions? I've read that it's best to go through each floor without getting hurt and save the heals for bosses but is there a way to restock or do I have to go around randomly in the overworld looking for em?

[Exophase]

Originally posted by Joka:

awesome thanks. you guys have been helpful. Last question is there a way to farm heal potions? I've read that it's best to go through each floor without getting hurt and save the heals for bosses but is there a way to restock or do I have to go around randomly in the overworld looking for em?

If you warp out of the area and go back to it the medkits will respawn, but so will all the enemies.

[SNeaky]

You'll have to find them. There are quite a few in plain sight and some hidden around the dungeons.