Welcome to BATTLES WITH BUST Episode 646. In today’s game session, we’re diving into The Bazaar using Vanessa as our champion. It’s been a bit since our last game play, but we’re back with fresh strategies and insights after the Thanksgiving holiday. Whether you’re from outside the States or joined in for the holiday feast, we hope you had a wonderful time. Now, let’s get into the game!
As we venture into the game, we’re met with the classic dilemma of choosing the right weapons and skills. Our options are the grenade and throwing knives, each suited for different phases of the game. The grenade offers a potential boost in a weapon-based build, particularly for mid-game power pushes. Meanwhile, the knives provide an alternative strategy, albeit not as synergistic with the wide-item builds Vanessa seems to favor.
Vanessa’s gameplay in The Bazaar can be quite tricky. Her path often requires you to gauge your strategy carefully as her potential builds lean toward crit and power. Early game choices can significantly impact the mid and late-game performance, so selecting a path like going for high-powered skills from the outset is crucial. We opted for additional damage early to set us up for those tougher rounds.
The selection between crit and other elemental bonuses at various stages offer different tactical advantages. Our approach focused on crit bonuses, enhancing our weapon synergy throughout. After securing a double barrel early on, we aimed to keep an adaptable arsenal, which provided both power and long-term utility.
To capitalize on Vanessa’s strengths, maintaining a balance between strong initial weapons and potent skills is key. We encountered shop opportunities that presented options for upgrading and selecting complementary items, such as the katana for its early-game strength. However, managing our resources and decisions at the shop stages were integral to maintaining a strong position in the game.
Amid these strategic choices, our gameplay reflected the essence of adaptability in The Bazaar. Each decision—be it going for additional regeneration, opt for extra crit chance, or pushing for skill synergies—showcased the depth of tactical planning required. The inclusion of port mechanics and enhanced ammo efficiency through potential upgrades added layers of depth to our approach.
BATTLES WITH BUST Episode 646 served as a dynamic exploration into how Vanessa can navigate and conquer The Bazaar’s ever-evolving challenges. There’s an anticipation for updates and further balance patches that could redefine strategies, especially around crit and freeze mechanics, making each game a new puzzle to solve.
As always, it is a thrilling experience sharing these plays with you. If there’s one takeaway, it’s that adaptability and strategic foresight are your best friends in The Bazaar. We hope you had as much fun watching as we did playing. Keep exploring, keep strategizing, and don’t forget to enjoy the battles.
Thanks for reading, until next episode, keep gaming!