Tango Gameworks is known for making games that are never quite the same as their predecessors, even if they are direct sequels. Ghostwire Tokyo was a giant leap towards a game that celebrated its environments above all while happily embracing a more action-oriented playstyle.
Always up to the task of doing something different, the Spider’s Thread update unexpectedly added a roguelite mode to the game. This is a demanding game mode that plays very differently than the base game and can take some time to master. With these tips, you can quickly find the source of the curse.
Ten please take it easy
Given that in a game like this you lose pretty much everything anyway, throwing yourself headlong into the fray can be very tempting. The problem is that doing so also carries the risk of not getting enough substantial gains to strengthen yourself.
Spider’s Thread measures time, but it’s purely for record keeping. It does not affect your progress or rewards given to you. So with that in mind, take the time to memorize the stages before moving on to the next step or making a big mistake.
9 get iron beads
Within Ghostwire’s base game, you’ll find rosaries to enhance your abilities, from enhancing your elemental weaving to searching for spirits. More dramatic effects have been added for Spider’s Thread.
One of the strongest is iron beads. They can kill everyone (boss included) in one hit, but they also kill you in one hit. If you have good aim and reflexes, this is a surefire way to blast your way to the end, and you won’t have to worry too much about collectibles.
8 don’t save food
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Nearly every stage hides a lot of consumables that you need to stay healthy during battle. However, unlike the base game, they cannot be kept in massive stacks forever.
In Spider’s Thread, every time you return to the hub area, Cat’s Paw, any consumables you pick up (and don’t buy) are converted into money. So don’t be thrifty. If you lack any health and have food, eat it.
7 Watch out for hidden cats
Animals were also very important in the base game. Dogs guide you to treasure, raccoon dogs scatter around the city in disguise, and cats give cryptic hints about the city’s places and people.
In Spider’s Thread, cats lead the adventure. In fact, certain stages of the game probably hide more than the base game. Every time you enter the stage where they hide, you’ll hear a “meow” sound, and you can even spot the ghost’s footprints to find their hiding place.
6 Recycle Chaos Beads
In keeping with the theme of random levels with random goals, Spider’s Thread mode also awards randomly generated rosaries depending on your performance in the level. Better performance comes with stronger beads, but it also comes with more drawbacks.
In some cases, these Chaos Beads can be ridiculously powerful. However, in many cases they can do more harm than good. In such a scenario, it’s a good idea to recycle them immediately to obtain spirit threads that can be spent on permanent rosaries.
Five stroke the cat
Spider’s Thread mode is introduced in a fantastic way. Akito and KK somehow went deep into the earthen basket curse to solve it themselves. Early on, you may also come across an orphaned cat.
This cat is pretty important to the overall story, but more importantly the impact it has on gameplay. Whenever you return to Cat’s Paw, you can pet this particular kitty and they will restore you to perfection and save you some of the groceries you might otherwise have used.
Four remember the location
Ghostwire Tokyo stood out for how every aspect of the world was handcrafted. Every corner felt personally placed and had its own personality. Contrary to expectations, the same applies to random levels in Spider’s Thread mode.
Levels are randomly selected (except for some fixed boss fights), but everything is handcrafted. This means you can actually remember the placement of enemies, items, and even your main objectives, allowing you to progress through levels more efficiently.
3 plan your upgrade
Ghostwire Tokyo had a rather simple but fun skill tree for players to work on. This added some interesting abilities, like summoning tengu to fly slingshots across rooftops, as well as simpler power upgrades.
However, Spider’s Thread mode has its own skill tree that is upgraded with currency instead of skill points. On top of that, many of the skills are level-locked. For the best experience, scan the entire tree and plan how you move through it, focusing on whether you want to boost your health first or unlock more combat abilities It is best to
2 Let’s get nice photos with gacha
A new mechanic added in the Spider’s Thread update is a small capsule machine that spits out figures for use in Photomode. This is actually his second major update to Ghostwire’s already excellent Photo Mode, only made even better.
Each time you return to Cat’s Paw, a capsule machine will be placed in front of you. It’s also incredibly cheap, so why not give it a try and pick up some fun Photo Mode companions only found in this capsule machine.
1 Remember that beads can be replaced at any time
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In the base game, rosaries were pretty important, though far from essential. These are great boosts and have provided useful features when looking for collectibles. But in “Spider’s Thread,” prayer beads become even more of a necessity.
Iron beads are a must-have, but they are not always ideal for sections with platforms. A rosary that reduces gravity or restores health is much more useful in these regards. But best of all, instead of being locked once you enter the stage, you have complete freedom to swap beads at any time.