Summary
New multiplayer horror games are constantly appearing on the market, as it is currently what’s hot.R.E.P.O.is one such game, following a formula similar toLethal Company, as the player or players must infiltrate a location andgather enough valuable loot to meet the quota.
It is a game that is definitely better with friends, as more voices and people make it all the easier, anduproariously chaotic. But for those that want to try their hand at solo play for whatever reason, better buckle up for the ultimate challenge, and arm themselves with handy tips and tricks that can better their chances of survival.
6Know Thy Enemy
Learning the Monster’s Behavior Equips the Player with the Knowledge to Handle the Threat
There are multiple types of monsters players can encounter inR.E.P.O., all of them bearingvastly different designsand behaving in different ways. Although most of the monsters are just out to straight up kill the character on sight, that is not always the case. Monsters may be more of a nuisance than a threat, or after the precious loot the player has taken the time to gather.
Knowing which monsters are more dangerous, and if they have any triggers that cause them to transform from annoying to deadly, is important when playing alone, as there are no friends around who could revive them if they die. This way, they are then more equipped to handle each monster, whether that is simply by hiding out of sight, or taking care to not touch them. It may be difficult to memorize them all, so players could consider making a cheat sheet they can quickly reference while playing.
5Make Good Use of the Map
Keep on Top of Already Explored Rooms and the Route to the Extraction Point
SinceR.E.P.O.randomly generates all the maps, there is no way for players to learn the layout of individual maps, as no two seeds are going to be the same. As such, players need to rely on their memory of which places they have visited, and the handy-dandy radar they have in order to get around.
It is a pain to have to constantly stop and pull out a map to plot where to go next, but players can’t afford a single wrong or wasted step in solo play. They need to know exactly where they are going, what rooms have already been stripped of all goods and what ones haven’t, and the road back to the extraction point. As such, frequent use of the radar is essential.
4Leave The Heavy Items Until You Upgrade Strength
Large Objects May Be Too Unruly To Handle Alone
One of the major reasonsadditional playersmakeR.E.P.O.easier is not only because they can revive fallen friends at the extraction points, but sometimes because two or more players might be needed to wield a particularly large and heavy item, as they can be tough to budge alone. This can result in players dropping them or bumping them into walls and doors, significantly decreasing their value.
As such, players might want to skip these valuables, tempting as they might be with their hefty price tag, and opt for smaller objects that can easily be collected and placed into the cart. It is also better to go for these lighter and quieter objects, as who knows what might hear a heavier object being maneuvered?
3Don’t Abandon a Cart Full of Goods
Creatures Can Completely Undo a Player’s Hard Work
The carts are an easy way to lug around a good amount of loot, making them especially useful in solo-play when there is only one pair of hands to gather, as the player can load it all up to make meeting the quota all the easier. And maybe they think they should park it somewhere safe out of sight so they don’t risk it while they explore some of these uncharted rooms?
Well, leaving the cart is also placing it at greater risk, as now it is undefended against creatures that might wander up and undo all the player’s hard work. Creatures such as the gnomes and the rugrat will happily wreak merry havoc over these unguarded items, and the player will probably not realize it until it is too late. It might be a safer bet to just get the cart straight to the extraction point rather than risk everything inside it.
2Don’t Get Greedy
Resist the Temptation to Gather More Than Needed
The problem with these meet the quota games is that it invites them to want toget a little cockyand decide to scavenge a bit more than needed. If the run has been going well and the monsters have barely been a problem, then there seems like no issue. After all, what is the harm in it, especially since any excess gathered carries over to the next round?
While this might be good, as who knows how treacherous the next round will be, this is also a tempting fate, as maybe it was just sheer luck they didn’t encounter one of the many dangerous entities in the round. Going back out instead of returning to safety when they have gathered enough is simply too much of a risk in solo-play, as death is very final when there is only one player.
1Invest in Upgrades
Players Need to Beef up their Character to Stand a Better Chance
If the player is lucky enough to survive a round, the player will have a stop-off at the service station before setting off to the next location, which allows the players to purchaseitemsand upgrades before their next round. This is absolutely the time thatplayers should investmore in their character and give them some much-needed upgrades, as odds are only going to get harder moving forward.
Players need to think carefully about what they are lacking most, as money is not infinite. Are they struggling to stay alive most of the time? Are they too slow, or struggling to carry items? If they can think of the answers to these questions, then they know what they need most. But, a safe first bet is to upgrade their health, so the player can be assured that they likely won’t be one-hit killed.
