Tunic Tips for Beginners: How To Stay Alive In This Cute But Difficult Soulslike

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Tunic shares the adventurous spirit of The Legend of Zelda but it also brings the bonfires and precision-based gameplay from the Soulsborne series. Underneath it all is an adorable journey starring the littlest and cutest fox, and their trusty map, shield, and sword. Here are a few Tunic tips that should make starting out just a little easier.

Tunic doesn't really say much when you get started. The cute fox just wakes up on the beach and the journey begins. After exploring some, you'll learn some things naturally (sometimes the hard way) but these tips should help you find your foxy footing sooner rather than later. As this game looks primed to invite new kinds of players to what is, essentially, a soulslike, we've gone ahead and spelled out a few of the tentpole gameplay mechanics you may not yet be familiar with, such as bonfires and targeted melee attacks. Don't be fooled by its inviting art direction. Tunic is going to be very hard for most players.

Dodging and throwing attacks will only go so far without some proper guidance. Make sure to target enemies as you move in for attacks or perform dodge rolls. You'll always attack and dodge when you press the corresponding button but where is up to you. This is particularly important when facing multiple enemies, especially as foes change positions and present different challenges.

The fox will move their head toward points of interest as you make your way past them. Sometimes it's a cave entrance you would never miss but other times it can be a treasure chest tucked off to the side or a trail just behind a bush. Watch the fox's head as you move through Tunic's colorful world; you just might discover a special item or shortcut that will ease the burdens of your adventure.