![CYGNI [Arcade mode]: All stages clear 3,240,510 ~ 1 loop into self-destruct @Zaarock](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ts6SRLlcGd4/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 35 minutes ago
I decided to die on purpose after the first loop as the mode infinitely repeats itself with no changes so it'd purely be doing the same thing again. It appears the game bugged out anyway as the 1st loop score was put on the leaderboard & I got kicked into the loadout menu.
Some visually cool looking enemies and bosses in this game but the stages can get very repetitive.
Regarding loadout: max homing % on all shot patterns. I played on gamepad using analog stick most of the time but switching to d-pad on certain boss fights. Auto-fire button used to make space for missile on R2.
Shot pattern set to the highest available number for small (10%?) damage bonus. For safety in certain spots stayed on 6 power with basic shot and just collected health items. If all 12 energy is already maxed there's no reason not to fire a missile.
Constant transfer of shield into weapon energy before picking up more health & raising shot pattern leads into a lot of controls micromanagement which started feeling less meaningful and more automatic/mindless the more I got used to it. I guess it's the unique aspect of the gameplay so there wouldn't be much left over if it was automated.
00:00 Controls & Loadout
00:15 Stage 1
16:18 Stage 2
28:27 Stage 3
40:10 Stage 4
50:00 Stage 5
1:00:11 Stage 6
1:09:25 Stage 7
1:28:43 Confusion about loops & intentional death
I decided to die on purpose after the first loop as the mode infinitely repeats itself with no changes so it'd purely be doing the same thing again. It appears the game bugged out anyway as the 1st loop score was put on the leaderboard & I got kicked into the loadout menu.
Some visually cool looking enemies and bosses in this game but the stages can get very repetitive.
Regarding loadout: max homing % on all shot patterns. I played on gamepad using analog stick most of the time but switching to d-pad on certain boss fights. Auto-fire button used to make space for missile on R2.
Shot pattern set to the highest available number for small (10%?) damage bonus. For safety in certain spots stayed on 6 power with basic shot and just collected health items. If all 12 energy is already maxed there's no reason not to fire a missile.
Constant transfer of shield into weapon energy before picking up more health & raising shot pattern leads into a lot of controls micromanagement which started feeling less meaningful and more automatic/mindless the more I got used to it. I guess it's the unique aspect of the gameplay so there wouldn't be much left over if it was automated.
00:00 Controls & Loadout
00:15 Stage 1
16:18 Stage 2
28:27 Stage 3
40:10 Stage 4
50:00 Stage 5
1:00:11 Stage 6
1:09:25 Stage 7
1:28:43 Confusion about loops & intentional death
![CYGNI [Arcade mode]: All stages clear 3,240,510 ~ 1 loop into self-destruct](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ts6SRLlcGd4/mqdefault.jpg "CYGNI [Arcade mode]: All stages clear 3,240,510 ~ 1 loop into self-destruct
I decided to die on purpose after the first loop as the mode infinitely repeats itself with no changes so itd purely be doing the same thing again. It appears the game bugged out anyway as the 1st loop score was put on the leaderboard & I got kicked into the loadout menu.
Some visually cool looking enemies and bosses in this game but the stages can get very repetitive.
Regarding loadout: max homing % on all shot patterns. I played on gamepad using analog stick most of the time but switching to d-pad on certain boss fights. Auto-fire button used to make space for missile on R2.
Shot pattern set to the highest available number for small (10%?) damage bonus. For safety in certain spots stayed on 6 power with basic shot and just collected health items. If all 12 energy is already maxed theres no reason not to fire a missile.
Constant transfer of shield into weapon energy before picking up more health & raising shot pattern leads into a lot of controls micromanagement which started feeling less meaningful and more automatic/mindless the more I got used to it. I guess its the unique aspect of the gameplay so there wouldnt be much left over if it was automated.
00:00 Controls & Loadout
00:15 Stage 1
16:18 Stage 2
28:27 Stage 3
40:10 Stage 4
50:00 Stage 5
1:00:11 Stage 6
1:09:25 Stage 7
1:28:43 Confusion about loops & intentional death")
![Mecha BREAK [Serenith]: VERGE matches, S0 General - 2025/07/09](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UULu0KW5lCM/mqdefault.jpg "Mecha BREAK [Serenith]: VERGE matches, S0 General - 2025/07/09
Some EU server games on General ranks.
This mech is becoming my favorite overall above falcon. Fun disruption support playstyle which I preferred in other games like AC Verdict Day as well. Makes Domination maps which I usually hate kind of fun too, having recon and good capture ability which are 2 things your team is often lacking.
In deathmatch maps it seems a bit suspect since its probably the easiest mech to farm for kills if fully focused.
I like the visual design + it even looks like it has a V-converter from Virtual-On on its back when you activate the Recon kit lol
Been enjoying this game a lot after the launch. I hope it stays lively for a good while and has decent updates. Unit balance isnt too bad right now, almost all seem worth playing. (makes sense considering the amount of betas)
00:00 Eye of Misra
13:00 Stella Observatory Island
22:47 Palmbay Harbor")
![Like Dreamer [Chaos]: AllTrial+ TLB clear - Yuri-BAAD 9.87bil (Outside 2022-23)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Uh0jmB-jTuo/mqdefault.jpg "Like Dreamer [Chaos]: AllTrial+ TLB clear - Yuri-BAAD 9.87bil (Outside 2022-23)
Sick game, ugly run but the TLB went well. Lots of silly mistakes like failing to hyper on time on st5 boss.
Probably playing Chaos Counter speedrun w/ Yuri-AABD next on this game since thats super fun.")
![Darios Sawm - Where are you? Proto Type 2 [Asteroid belt] - FMPSG007 -LimeLight-](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UoA9uqcdyRg/mqdefault.jpg "Darios Sawm - Where are you? Proto Type 2 [Asteroid belt] - FMPSG007 -LimeLight-
https://vgmdb.net/album/18891
http://fmpsg.info/discography/FPCR-007/")
![Judgement Silversword Normal 1CC [Steam version] (2015/09/19 livestream)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VJ3XU7vpGwU/mqdefault.jpg "Judgement Silversword Normal 1CC [Steam version] (2015/09/19 livestream)
2015/09/19 stream archive
source: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/16790081")
![NIDUS [delicate solo]: ALL clear 21:43 - Full Wasp, ex.harbinger (2024 Caleb Wood)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vbk9BfMBzl8/mqdefault.jpg "NIDUS [delicate solo]: ALL clear 21:43 - Full Wasp, ex.harbinger (2024 Caleb Wood)
Technical arena shooter revolving around controlling two symbiotes. Getting the flow of flower attacks is really satisfying as are the bonus items when you clear waves quickly allowing you to keep the offense going.
Full Wasp upgrades seem excellent for going through the game fast or killing the final boss easily. Full Flower I assume is better for scoring upgrading bullet attacks, maybe the more fun option in the end. Switched to Wasp since I needed more intel on the final boss :V (still nasty.. I think I died to it 4 times in total)
Im playing on the default difficulty with gamepad + mouse and highly recommend trying that control scheme. Its very natural for how the Wasp is the offensive pointer tool. The flower attacks consuming essence (or your own health) still become the real powerhouse the more you improve at the game.. the fact that you heal and potentially deal massive damage with the same timing feels quite unique.
I disabled screen shake & flashing effects and turned down Bloom a little, these get a bit tiring but the game still looks great with them toned down.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2372170/NIDUS/
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3168667930
In this case the Wasp is controlled with mouse and has a melee attack or held spin that blocks bullets. The wasp can collect essence from enemies or cancelling bullets. The Wasp has stamina which can be refilled by connecting with the flower. Certain obstacles (spikes) will drain all of the wasps stamina instantly.
The Flower has your real hurtbox and health bar and is controlled with the left stick and L1 here. On top of healing when collecting essence given by the Wasp it also shoots out a barrage of bullets depending on the amount absorbed. The flower can Bloom in a circle which breaks enemy shields or marks them to take more damage.
You can aim bullets during bloom which is generally way more effective than the circular spread. There are a couple advanced attacks that drain your health (without breaking score multiplier) like dashing into the flower as its blooming, which shoots a piercing shot at the cost of health instead of essence.")
![mbon archive [public lobby] - Cherudim part 8 - 2021/06/13](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WDPQtCOBzJ8/mqdefault.jpg "mbon archive [public lobby] - Cherudim part 8 - 2021/06/13
source: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1055186917")
