Twilight Insanity - Normal - Hoshimi 147,433,910
0This is probably one of the more random things I've done given the circumstances of why I decided to play this. I kind of just remembered that this game existed about a couple days ago (I don't recall the train of thoughts that led to this). I don't think I ever got used to the feel of the game when I was still primarily using keyboard when I tried it a few years ago. This is the best run I managed so far, and this is probably as far as I'll go for now. A lot of runs before this were about 130m and under once I got comfortable enough with the game. Probably would have settled with that if it wasn't for the fact that I was dying a lot in the previous runs I got up to this point.
Decided to take things a bit safe. I tried not to be too aggressive with using Tensions just so I have resources for the bosses (5C in particular I don't really trust myself with). This is probably the first run I managed to keep things clean until 6C. Don't really know how I should handle late game boss patterns without abusing tensions.
As for why I chose Hoshimi twins, I'll just say I was too lazy to figure out the dialogue choices to get to route c. I at least knew there were runs out there for the Hoshimi sisters compared to the other twins to figure out dialogue choices. I did have to get used to unfocus dodging with them since they kind of feel sluggish especially with focus movement.
I'll probably get to sequel stage some other time since clearing normal was just something I did on a whim. I may try to do something for the other twins before I consider that but who knows. I did have MS and LLS in mind before my head decided to randomly decided to go with this game.
I wonder if this is how it feels to jack in and out of the net. I'm kind of being reminded of Battle Network, even at stage 7. Probably not going to say anymore than that since I feel I'm spoiling stuff there. My understanding of the story is kind of limited to the bits I've read a few years ago.