- ## Before You Start
- Decide upfront whether you want to play in VR or flatscreen -- both are fully supported, and VR is genuinely optional rather than a compromised secondary mode. Your choice doesn't lock you out of any content either way.
- Take your time investigating every system available during on-foot sections -- electrical grids, computer networks, air vents, and crew communications are all confirmed as genuine tools for progression, not environmental flavor.
- ## Approaching the Mystery
- Since the game rewards but doesn't require an understanding of quantum physics concepts, don't feel like you need outside knowledge to follow the story -- pay close attention to in-game signals, logs, and environmental details instead, since the narrative is confirmed to be fully graspable without prior expertise.
- ## Chasing the Best Ending
- Since multiple endings exist and players specifically discuss working toward "the good ending," be thorough in your exploration rather than rushing toward the first apparent conclusion -- the outcome you reach is shaped by how much you actually uncover.
- ## If You're on Steam Deck
- Know that the developer specifically tested every build on Steam Deck, but also that some players have reported a real main-menu input issue requiring you to move the camera before the game responds -- check for the latest patch if you run into this.
- ## Common Mistakes
- * Skipping crew communications and logs because they seem like optional flavor text -- they're a genuine source of the clues needed to piece together the mystery.
- * Assuming VR is required -- it's fully optional, and the flatscreen experience is a complete, first-class way to play.
Related guide: How to Actually Investigate Derelict Ships and Reach the Good Ending