Mewgenics is a complex and confusing game. With so many mechanics and content, it can be difficult to figure out what’s going on. That’s why we’ve compiled some Mewgenics tips for beginners. These tips will help you start your time in Boone County on the right foot and become the coolest cat in town!
Read first, act later
Mewgenics carefully considers the wording of its abilities. For example, pay close attention to attack descriptions and whether they target “enemies” or “units.” If you choose an area-of-effect attack that hits all units, it will also hit allies! When using abilities, be sure to pay attention to your positioning to avoid unnecessary friendly fire.
Additionally, during combat, hover over each enemy to read a description of their actions before taking any action. This will give you clues about how to proceed. These clues can range from the mundane (does this unit attack from a distance or in melee?) to the absolutely crucial (wow, this unit will instantly destroy everything nearby).
Use tactical mode often
Activate by pressing the middle mouse button or the Triangle/Y button on your controller to get a clear view of the battlefield! In this mode, obstacles are represented by gray blocks, your cats are represented by green cat heads, and enemies are represented by red skulls. In fixed perspective mode, it’s difficult to see everything on the battlefield, so use this mode to get a better idea of the battle’s progress!
Aim for the back row
Yes, every game is a bit like Souls, and Mewgenics is no exception. Attacking enemies from behind deals 25% more damage. Some classes provide even greater bonuses for this, but it’s always worth using this technique whenever possible!
Attack depending on the turn order
When prioritizing targets, pay attention to the upper right corner of the screen. It displays the battle order, and you can hover over enemies to highlight them on the battlefield. If you can eliminate an enemy before their next turn, do so! Even if you think there’s a more serious threat that can be mitigated, reducing the number of active enemies will pay off.
Choose courses based on survival skills
As you progress through Mewgenics, your biggest challenge will be reaching the end of the adventure. Battles take a heavy toll on your cats, so minimizing injuries will help keep them strong and healthy. In particular, the Tank and Priest classes in the early stages of the game will help you absorb attacks and keep your units’ health high, respectively. After all, defense wins championships!
Search the battlefield thoroughly
In battle, you’ll undoubtedly be focused on enemies and allies. But there’s something else to keep an eye on: resources. Hovering your cursor over a cell reveals a window with detailed information about its contents. In particular, keep an eye on money, food (restores health), and catnip (restores mana). These resources can give you an advantage not only in battle but throughout your journey.
Use Neverstones
If a cat dies, you might encounter a new stray cat along the way, which will give you a Neverstone. While this may seem like a bad item, it’s actually a great tool! After a battle, a random cat levels up, prioritizing lower-level cats. Therefore, you should place a Neverstone on the stray cat you find to focus the leveling on the cats you started with. This way, your strong cats will become even stronger, and the new cat can simply stick around.
Take your time
This advice works doubly in Mewgenics. First, during combat, carefully consider the consequences of your decisions. Will this drop cause my teammate to take damage? Will moving to this position put me in danger? Especially as the game progresses and more complex classes are unlocked, every decision will have a ripple effect. It’s important to think more than one step ahead with every move.
This tip also applies to quest meta-progression. As you progress through the game, you’ll unlock items for main and side quests that require you to visit specific locations to complete a challenge or requirement. You may even encounter quests that allow you to complete multiple such challenges simultaneously, but we strongly recommend completing one quest at a time. Even seemingly simple challenges can become very challenging when you add another one to the mix. More importantly, side quest items can be lost forever, so a mistake during one of these playthroughs could prove fatal! Completing quests one at a time is safer and easier.
