НИЖЕ – Краткое руководство и хитрости по выживанию

After going through some tough times for a few weeks, the writer has learned a great deal about surviving in the game “НИЖЕ”. Through this piece, they aim to pass on their insights to other players who might be struggling. The tips provided in this article are primarily focused on the mid-game phase, while leaving further information about the late stages for you to discover on your own.

Всемирное исследование

The underground world produces regular laws

In the underground world of “НИЖЕ,” there are rules that stay the same. Each level contains specific blocks with unique purposes, like two-story beaches or three-story underground caves. These blocks can be staircases, portal stores, resting areas with bonfires, и многое другое. Their positions are quite predictable. Так, when a player revisits a previously explored level after their character’s demise, they can remember the location of these special spots and head to the safest places.

Recommend more radical practices

It’s a good idea to take a more daring approach in “BELOW.” No matter which stage of the game you’re at, being bold with your actions when facing enemies can be advantageous. When dealing with formidable foes, a passive defense strategy might cause you to lose more health in the struggle. The enemy’s vulnerabilities might not wait around for you. Чтобы справиться с этим, players can use dodge moves more frequently since “НИЖЕ” doesn’t restrict dodging much. You can dodge quite rapidly, which adds to your safety. From a personal standpoint, this approach is also easier to exploit the enemy’s defensive gaps. С другой стороны, if you’d rather not engage in close combat, you don’t have to waste your bow and arrows. You can stay at a distance from your trouble.

But be careful of traps!

If you want to be bold in your gameplay, you have to be careful not to fall into highly lethal traps. Before facing off against your enemies with a daring approach, it’s essential to prioritize clearing the fog of war and understanding where traps are located in the area. В противном случае, you might unknowingly step on a trap and meet a sudden demise. На ранних стадиях игры, there are three main types of traps to deal with:

1. The first type is the hidden ground spike trap, which can catch many players off guard. These traps are not densely scattered, but due to the dim lighting in the game, your visibility is limited, and these traps seem to blend with the ground until triggered. There’s no easy way to handle them. Subjectively, you need to exercise caution and avoid rushing into areas covered by the fog of war. When you’re running, it’s often too late to spot the trap. Объективно, using oil lamps can help by providing illumination and showing the warning lines around the traps. These ground spike traps can be triggered by getting too close, and they won’t be lethal after triggering, but it’s crucial to maintain a safe distance when dealing with them to avoid taking damage from the attack.
2. The second type includes the blue light columns and squares near the entrance of small mazes on the fourth floor. Let’s talk about the blue light columns first. They rise and fall rapidly at marked locations on the ground. Although they’re not instant killers, they inflict extremely high damage. There are two patterns of behavior: one follows a fixed pattern, and the other only rises when stepped on, which often leads to the player’s demise. As for the blue squares, they move in a predictable manner. The challenge is that they push you a significant distance upon contact. Being hit by two squares can cause your health to drop instantly, and you might even be taken out when caught in the light beam’s path.
3. The third type is the dark arrow trap, which appears on the sixth floor. This trap shoots arrows at the player with low speed when passing by. The damage varies depending on your character’s health. It could be a minor scratch or a significant health loss if targeted. The bleeding continues until your character succumbs to it, the environment, or excessive blood loss. Dealing with this trap is relatively simple. Первый, try to avoid it as much as possible. Если это не вариант, sprint past it in one go, as the arrows usually can’t catch up. If you want to use multiple dodges, plan your moves well in advance, or you might get hit during the short recovery period between dodges. It almost feels like the game developers are teasing players who are accustomed to continuous dodging due to its ease of use.

These traps that appear in the early stages will also reappear later in the game, sometimes with additional dangers nearby. Some players become hesitant when they encounter these traps, fearing to proceed. Поэтому, mastering the skills to deal with them early on is crucial. Learning how to avoid potential dangers increases your chances of survival.

More lost lamp oil is used as a light source or mark

Players have the option to use extra lamp oil as both a source of light and a marker. When players throw the lamp crystals they’ve collected onto the ground, they transform from white to blue. In this blue state, they lose their ability to mark traps but continue to function as a light source. This allows players to use more lamp oil to illuminate their surroundings or as a marker to prevent any unpleasant surprises when returning to a previously explored area where powerful enemies might have respawned.

The enemy will also move across regions

It’s important to know that enemies in “НИЖЕ” can move between regions. If you find yourself unable to defeat the enemies in your current location, it might be wise to relocate to another area to regroup. Однако, keep in mind that enemies in the game are not like zombies in the early “Обитель зла” games that stay confined to certain areas. The author has experienced being pursued across regions by a high-damage enemy on the 7th floor, so don’t assume that enemies are limited to specific zones.

Material Section

Excess items can be thrown to the ground

You have the option to toss excess items onto the ground. These items won’t vanish as long as your character remains alive. This can be a useful strategy to save precious backpack space, especially for synthetic materials or items that you don’t currently need. Однако, it’s essential to remember where you’ve left things because they won’t be marked on your map. Также, be cautious not to meet an unfortunate fate (especially when you’ve left valuable items on the ground that you can’t use at the moment) because they will disappear due to the map resetting upon your character’s death.

Materials that will not remain on the body after rebirth

Some items won’t stay with your character after rebirth. After your character dies, not all items from your backpack will be preserved. Two types of items will disappear:

• Fresh meat and vegetarian food: Meat obtained from animals and vegetables gathered from the ground won’t be retained in your character’s corpse and must be collected again. Однако, mushrooms are an exception and can be retrieved intact. It’s possible that underground creatures don’t have a taste for them.
• Empty bottles: Empty bottles, which are created when you consume certain items like potions, will be removed from your character’s body when they die. If you want to keep the bottle, it’s advisable to fill it with water when conditions allow, или даже лучше, use it to craft a potion. Сюда, you can preserve some fresh ingredients at the same time.

Where to find fresh ingredients

Vegetarian foods like potatoes and radishes typically grow in the soil, and in areas without land, you might find them falling from roadside storage boxes. Keep an eye out for these while you’re on your journey.

Meat sources are relatively abundant and come from hunting neutral creatures found in various environments in the game world. Some typical animals include foxes, волки, рыба, летучие мыши, mice, and even some mysterious and unfamiliar creatures. Let’s categorize them:

• Biomass Creatures such as foxes and wolves offer a good amount of meat. They will defend themselves when attacked by players. Волки, в частности, are quite aggressive, so when dealing with them, be mindful of your surroundings and avoid getting surrounded by them and other enemies. Stealing chickens won’t make rice in this case.
• Rats can be found all over the underground world. These creatures can be killed with just one knife strike, but they quickly run away upon hearing noise, burrowing into the ground and disappearing after a few seconds. Так, remember to act swiftly and make your strikes count.
• Рыба can be spotted in some larger bodies of water. Fishing requires using a spear. When you thrust the spear’s power into the water, your character assumes a posture for spearfishing and releases the spear when ready. While there are fish in open waters like beaches, it’s recommended to fish in enclosed ponds. As soon as someone approaches, the fish swim in the opposite direction, making it more efficient to drive them to the shore for catching.
• If you happen to come across a bat swarm, считай, что тебе повезло. Bat swarms appear in cave scenes, often gathering above and around the player’s head. They don’t harm your character but can be a nuisance. В этой ситуации, it’s best to equip a sword and try to strike down as many bats as possible before they disperse. Сюда, you can gather a good amount of raw meat and fur, which is often used in crafting.

Two important points to remember: Первый, after killing neutral creatures, make sure to use the designated button to dispose of their bodies. This action will cause the materials to fall to the ground for you to collect, and unattended corpses will vanish once you leave the current area. Второй, sometimes you might obtain internal organs (innards) from animals, but it’s crucial to note that you can’t consume these; it’s the raw meat that’s edible.

Different material distribution at different levels

Regarding the healing options, apart from diet, there are three related items in the band-aid series with varying therapeutic effects: Бинт, Bandage+, and Salve Strap. These items progressively enhance in their efficacy and are the only hemostatic methods available in the game. Bandage can only stop bleeding, while the latter two can significantly restore lost health after stopping the bleeding.

Synthetic options for returning medicines

In addition to diet, there are three props affiliated with the band-aid series with therapeutic effect, namely Bandage, Bandage+, and Salve Strap. Their efficacy is enhanced in sequence, and they are the only ones in the game. One of the hemostatic methods; среди них, the band-aid can only stop bleeding, and the latter two can recover a lot of blood after the hemostatic.

Corresponding to their effectiveness, the synthetic materials required for these items differ slightly, with the third material being more scarce and costly than Blood Moss and Sludge. Based on the author’s experience, it is advisable not to synthesize an excessive number of basic band-aids. After using them, you will need to use blood-recovery medicine or consume food, which can be time-consuming. The advanced band-aid is highly recommended as it requires a substantial amount of fur drops and results in considerable blood recovery.

Role State

There is no need to be too scared of hunger, холодный, and lack of water

Голод, температура, and water are the three primary survival factors that affect a player’s health in “BELOW.” These values gradually decrease over time, and the game features scenes where they decrease more rapidly. Однако, it’s worth noting that the amount of health loss due to these factors reaching zero isn’t very high, although the experience might cause some anxiety and pressure.

Более того, standard items (those without mushrooms) can replenish all three of these values while restoring health, so there’s no need to panic about maintaining them separately. Considering the player’s actions, the bold and versatile approach described earlier is also beneficial in this regard. If you’re overly cautious, you might end up wasting survival materials because of the extended time spent on these concerns.

Pay attention to hemostasis in time

It’s essential to promptly address the issue of bleeding in “BELOW.” The game’s developers have intentionally introduced a “кровотечение” состояние, often triggered by severe impacts on the character, such as attacks from high-damage enemies or dark arrow traps. When your character starts bleeding, the health indicator in the upper left corner will turn blood-red, and your health will steadily decrease. It won’t stop on its own and requires player intervention to halt it.

There are two ways to stop bleeding in the game. One is to use any of the band-aids mentioned earlier, which can effectively stop the bleeding. The other method is to use fire. Holding a torch or standing near a fire for a short period of time will end the bleeding state. This mechanic is quite realistic and practical.

There is stiffness when eating or taking medicine

Eating or using medicine in “НИЖЕ” involves a moment of vulnerability, похоже на “Охотник на монстров” ряд. The duration of vulnerability varies for each item. Eating is a shorter process, while using medicine takes longer. Поэтому, when deciding whether to use these items, it’s crucial to assess your surroundings carefully, paying particular attention to the range and attack frequency of nearby enemies. When taking medicine or eating, make sure you’re not in the immediate danger of powerful enemies, as it can be a risky endeavor (and this insight comes from experience). It’s advisable to either take cover in a safe area before using these items or ensure that you have enough time to complete the action without being interrupted.

Food needs to be divided into occasions

Food should be divided into different occasions to cater to different needs and preferences. Here we are discussing the use of special agents, which correspond to various types of mushrooms. Players can create the following special agents:

• Green Elixir: This elixir can temporarily increase the chances of enemies dropping lamp oil.
• Red Elixir: This elixir temporarily boosts the character’s attack power.
• Blue Elixir: This elixir can temporarily stabilize three factors: голод, температура, and moisture.
• Yellow Elixir: When consumed, this elixir temporarily lessens the damage received.
• White Elixir: This elixir can temporarily improve night vision.
• Black Elixir: Drinking this elixir temporarily grants invincibility.

It’s important to note that while some elixirs have no adverse effects, others may cause significant side effects. If the environment doesn’t help counter these side effects, the player’s actions might be hindered to varying degrees. Here are two examples: the green elixir has no harmful side effects except for an increase in clumsiness and reduced coordination; однако, the blue elixir can have severe consequences if taken in a cold environment. It can lead to extreme dehydration and vomiting, causing uncontrolled physical discomfort, which can be perilous. Поэтому, players must consider the appropriate environment before consuming these elixirs to avoid any mishaps.

Obtain anti-propelled equipment and weapons in a timely manner

Make sure to get gear and weapons that can counter enemy attacks promptly.

When you courageously explore deeper underground layers and encounter new, более сильные враги, it might not be a mean trick from the game developer. Вместо, it’s very likely that your current equipment is struggling to keep up. To stay in the right rhythm, remember to update your gear in a timely manner.

В игре, there are essentially two types of weapons. The first type is the equipment you find in the early and initial layers of the underground. The second type is the advanced gear that can be discovered in the deeper layers. The latter significantly boosts your combat abilities and offers a wider range of options. Many advanced items can be purchased in mysterious underground shops. Например, the peculiar shop owner on the right side of the picture runs a “small shop.” Don’t forget to buy the Dark Helmet displayed on the counter when you visit this shop.

Карман

Upgrade Pocket

Pocket serves as a handy safe house that you can reach from bonfires anywhere in the game. It provides extra storage space, allowing players to temporarily store items. Изначально, the storage capacity of different compartments in Pocket is quite limited. Однако, you can upgrade it by discovering numerous marble beads (Мрамор) hidden throughout the game. Кроме того, the furniture and decorations in Pocket, which serve no practical purpose, are consumed during upgrades. Updating the marble beads and enhancing the aesthetics of Pocket together can make your underground life more comfortable.

В “НИЖЕ” Steam discussion group, a user named Zingrook has kindly recommended an online guide he created. This guide neatly organizes the locations of all the marble beads and includes pictures. Если вам интересно, ты можешь кликните сюда to read it.

Used as a material transfer station

Как упоминалось ранее, items left on the ground won’t disappear, and certain essential materials for crafting are often found on different underground levels. This unique feature of Pocket, allowing you to transfer items from any bonfire, makes it a natural “inter-layer material exchange center.”

Gathering all the surplus crafting materials from each level into Pocket can significantly enhance your item crafting efficiency. No more struggling to remember the scattered locations of materials on the ground. This practice is highly recommended. Just remember one important thing: avoid dying, or your efforts will go to waste.