Paradroid

The game uses a top-down view as you begin in a weak service droid and move through multiple decks of a spaceship. Combat happens in real time with ranged attacks, but the signature system is droid transfer: when you engage another robot, you can enter a circuit-board style hacking contest and, if successful, assume control of that stronger unit. Different droids vary in speed, firepower, and energy capacity, so progress depends on careful exploration, threat assessment, and choosing when to fight, flee, or transfer bodies.

001 Droid

The basic infiltration droid controlled at the start of the game; fragile in combat but capable of taking over other robots.

Do not rush powerful enemy droids early on. Secure a reliable mid-tier body on the lower decks before challenging heavier units. Study enemy number ratings and patrol routes so you can attempt transfers in safer positions rather than cramped corridors. Strong droids offer better weapons but often consume energy quickly, so switch bodies before a valuable chassis is destroyed. Clear fast and high-damage enemies first on each deck to reduce the risk of getting surrounded.

Tips and tricks

• Learn the droid number hierarchy so you can judge threats quickly.
• Using transfer efficiently is often safer than direct combat.
• Use elevators to reposition and recover momentum when a deck becomes too dangerous.