Paying Taxes in R.E.P.O. with Friends
In the world of R.E.P.O., paying your taxes is an experience that mirrors real life in its seriousness and challenge. The sense of relief you feel once you’ve completed it is palpable, much like finishing a daunting task in the real world. But why should you tackle this formidable task alone when you can bring your friends along? After all, everyone in R.E.P.O. shares the same goal: to survive, gather valuables, and make it through the levels.
Max Lobby Size and Party Dynamics
R.E.P.O. doesn’t currently offer matchmaking lobbies to connect with random players, but it allows you to start or join matches with up to six players. You can choose to play solo, with a friend, or with a full team. While playing alone is certainly possible, it is highly recommended to team up with at least one other player. This significantly increases your chances of survival and makes tasks like gathering valuables or evading monsters much easier.
The Importance of Teamwork
If you’re playing alone, acquiring at least one Strength Upgrade is crucial. This upgrade allows you to pick up heavier, more valuable items, which are otherwise challenging to place inside the C.A.R.T. and risk being destroyed by the extractor if not positioned correctly. Having a teammate makes it easier to manage these high-value items, reducing the risk of breaking them. Additionally, lifting heavy items with another player is far less strenuous and safer for your back. Just remember to keep an eye on each other to avoid being ambushed by the ever-present threats in R.E.P.O.
Singleplayer vs. Multiplayer Modes
R.E.P.O. offers both singleplayer and multiplayer modes. While we are still investigating potential differences in gameplay between these modes, such as whether monsters are easier to defeat in singleplayer, we have observed that the number of foes remains consistent across both. Each stage starts with two monsters, and more are added with every extraction. This increasing difficulty makes progressing to the next level particularly challenging when playing alone, as the monsters become smarter, more aggressive, and more numerous as you advance.
The Disposal Area
If all players in your lobby die within a single round, the entire team is sent to the Disposal Area. This is essentially the game over section, where solo players are dropped down a chute, and teams enter a final arena to fight to the death. The winner of this final battle earns the title "King of the Losers," a dubious honor that might look interesting on a resume. However, the save file will be deleted if the team is sent to the Disposal Area. You can exit the current level by quitting the game via the menu, which can be useful if you’re the last one alive and want to restart the level. However, we strongly advise against this, as it undermines the game’s challenging and punishing nature.
Embracing the Challenge
R.E.P.O. is designed to be a tough, unforgiving game, and that’s part of its appeal. If you quit to avoid a difficult situation, you miss out on the rewarding experience of overcoming the game’s challenges. Creating a new save file and starting over is part of the game’s cycle, and it helps you become a better player. So, gather your friends, strategize, and face the challenges of R.E.P.O. together. The journey is tough, but the sense of accomplishment when you succeed is unparalleled.
