How to get good?

[Holly King]

In a lot of space fighting games, there's a learning curve. You have to learn the controls, mechanics and even the physics before you can be an effective, let alone even a good, pilot. This game, I can't seem to figure it out. I haven't been playing for very long, but I can't figure this game out. It seems like I'm having an impossible time shaking missile locks, and have even been one hit killed in a few missions.

Does anyone have any advice on how to be a better pilot in this game? Or know of a decent guide?

[Marauder Interactive]

Hi,

A couple tips:

• Missiles are rough starting out, which is why only a few a ships have them. Capitals will always attack other capitals first (if they are in range), so use your other capitals as tank, or in lieu of that use cover.
  
• You can shoot missiles down yourself if you are desperate, and they also have a chance of detonating nearby missiles in the salvo.
  
• A couple different upgrades will also allow you to defeat the missiles (speed, AOE armor, or drones).
  
• Until you're stronger, you should be leaving the mission area as the flagships arrive.

Good hunting!

[Holly King]

Well I just finished all of the missions on the easiest difficulty. Partly, I got lucky and partly, I figured out how to play like a coward and hide behind things that were bigger than me, and snipe from far away. I loved it, and I'm sad that it's pretty much over. I hope you guys make a longer game next time, that was amazing.

[pyr0kid]

Originally posted by Holly King:

Well I just finished all of the missions on the easiest difficulty. Partly, I got lucky and partly, I figured out how to play like a coward and hide behind things that were bigger than me, and snipe from far away. I loved it, and I'm sad that it's pretty much over. I hope you guys make a longer game next time, that was amazing.

Originally posted by Holly King:

Well I just finished all of the missions on the easiest difficulty.

well, theres your problem. you've only seen like... 40% of the game.

[soopytwist]

Hi Holly

I roll to avoid missle locks, usually works but not always. Replay some of the earlier missions with your new upgrades to complete any bonus tasks you missed. You'll soon have some badass destroyers at your command.

Don't be afraid to use the tactical system as well, it gives you a breather. Order your destroyers from here.

When reloading, switch to another weapon and continue firing then switch back when that reloads.

I had no end of trouble taking down the Broodmother so I just re-did some earlier missions until I got those destroyers to command. ♥♥♥♥♥ didn't stand a chance.

And drift. Drift a lot, it helps.