Vindictive Drive 2: Maidbot Archive is a bullet hell game with character collection as the main focus, here's some basics that new players should know early to improve faster.
Use your boost properly[]
WASD moves your machine and SHIFT makes it accelerate forward, it boosts your forward movement only, so moving your mouse to the sides to dodge enemy attacks using boost is something worth practicing.
Kiting[]
Enemies are tough, they are at least as strong as your mech, the only thing making a difference being your Maidbot, this is what you get to learn when you use Zero, to keep your distance with caution and backpedal as you shoot, staying outside of the enemy's range whenever possible.
Check the Maidbot Archive[]
The Archive can be accessed in the main hub where you talk to Hex(not the bridge), in there you can read in detail the requirements needed to unlock Maidbots and what you can expect from them.
Reading your Maidbots' kits[]
You can read your Maidbot's kit by pressing K while in the city(PC) or tapping the button on the left side on mobile.
You just got a new Maidbot, but you don't know what she does, some are very straightforward like Kyvzaki, others like Vu are very kit and skill reliant, making them perform terrible if you don't play around their skills properly, make sure to read their cards before you use them.
Upgrades and buffs[]
Some enemies are just too powerful to be beaten with your base stats, while in the main hub, you can talk to Arris to unlock buffs in exchange for ED, ED can be acquired passively while in combat. You can also get Upgrades for your Mech and an additional buff by doing the quiz in Hex's Corner.
You can also visit the Clanker Barrel, the new upgrades hub to pick up upgrades and one of two buffs that you get depending on the character that greets you there, the CB is available on Google Play but will soon be updated in the other stores.
Beating Code:Andromeda/Eris grants you a laser attack.
Those upgrades and buffs have a lot of possible combinations with the different Maidbots, finding synergy between them will make you a lot stronger.
NOTE FOR EDITORS: A BUFF/UPGRADE BUILD GUIDE FOR MAIDBOTS IS NEEDED.
Read your Map[]
Your New Noir City Map contains information about where to find resources, what Maidbots need them, how dangerous the areas are and checkpoint location, it is very important to keep an eye on your Map.
Remember to register an account so you don't lose your progress.