Sometimes you have to go ham just to find some cover, though. Enemies who are dead and who are actively being shot to death are a lot less dangerous, but don’t rush out into a crowded room full of enemies unless you want to eat dirt. It’s important to be aggressive, but smartly aggressive.If you’re really having a tough time parsing the action, it’s fine to turn the screen shake down.Lastly, Rabbit’s paw (more drops) is always good. In addition, any mutations specifically for a weapon you already have are usually going to be pretty powerful (for example, bolt marrow if you already have a crossbow.). Mutations that give you a huge boost when you’re just learning the game are rhino skin (+4 max hp), strong spirit (survive one deathblow, comes back when you get back to max hp on a subsequent level), and bloodlust (sometimes get an HP when you kill an enemy.).What’s not obvious is that they’ll explode if they hit an enemy or an inanimate object, like a cactus or a skull. Grenades are dangerous, which is obvious.The weapons get better as you get further, so never be afraid to switch out. Some are bad, most are good, it’ll probably come down to your preference. In fact, try out any new weapon you find. Nuclear Throne is Vlambeers latest action roguelike-like about mutants that spend their workdays trying to fight for the throne in a post-apocalyptic world.Pretty much any weapon is better than the revolver the game starts you with, switch it out a.s.a.p.I’d recommend actively exploding cars when you see them, just so that they don’t explode you later.

Same for health, but still try not to get hit. Don’t be too worried about ammo conservation, the game is more likely to give you more when you’re low.If you have any tips feel free to share with us! Things to Know Before Playing Before you play the Nuclear Throne game, you will definitely want to know these simple but useful tips and tricks.