It's not very long progenitor That you're dropped into battle as Hugh Williams and his capable AI sidekick Diana, the game's titular Pragmatist, and you need to quickly master the delicate balance between hacking enemy robots and shooting them in the bits that make up the game's combat.
Use Diana's hacking abilities and open up enemies to attack (albeit a bit more aggressive in return for the convenience) and follow up with Hugh's ever-growing roster of weapons to take out enemy bots as you pragmatize. Mastering the balance quickly is the key!
Hack enemies to open them up and deal damage
One of the many things that separates Pragmata from other games is that you will be Working with Diana to hack enemies before Hugh fires his weapons Making for one heck of a combination of tech and firepower to deal more direct damage! Finding a balance between dealing damage with your hacking and making the most of your direct attack power using the best loadouts is the key to moving smoothly on the moon and helping Hue make contact with Earth.
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when you Target any enemyYou will see that a The grid appears on the right On the side of your screen, where you'll control Diana as she works through the grid, Completing the short maze To deal damage while hacking enemies in Pragmata. Although these grids start out relatively small and straightforward, you'll find yourself expanding and reshaping them over time, adding obstacles and hacking nodes and more as you get the hang of hacking.
However You don't need to hack the enemy to hit itDoing so is generally not a bad idea. Although Hough can always use his weapons to fire at enemy IDUS robots, you will be able to Hack enemies to deal damage from a distance And potentially too Surprise them So they don't hit you back. Hacked are considered enemies Open after hacking And for a while Hog's armor will be more susceptible to firepower damage from units.
You will need Balance your attentionHowever, the robots are not immobilized when you hack unless you use one of your weapons or hacks to hold them in place. Dodge enemies as you hack them Keeping Hugh and Diana safe in a dangerous place like the moon to gain the benefits of opening them up to more damage.
Tables are completed when you Navigate to the green icon on the grid Diana is charging in to deal damage, along Additional damage is added per blue grid that you pass through By the way, don't mention any of the various hacking nodes you add to your loadout for each area. Land on the green grid space to launch a hack attack and follow up with the right kind of firepower to bring down the strongest enemies in Pragmata.
For a complete look at a mechanic as dense as hacking in Pragmata, check out our complete guide to hacking.
Units are both weapons and defense
While getting a handle on hacking in pragmatism is definitely important for your success in the fight, it is not the only element in the game, because you will also have different types. Arms for Hugh Following Diana's computer-based damage from her own gunshot to use to provide backup for these hacks.
referred to as unitsThere are dozens of unit types to unlock throughout the game, though they will all be in one of the categories. Four unit types in the game.
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in top The loadout screen will always be hog's Primary unit A default gun that will always be around, Constantly recharging After you clear the clip on enemies at hand. As you progress through the main story you'll gain different options, and you can't unlock new ones until you progress through those points.
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to the left The loadout screen is yours Assault unitvery much Powerful weapons with more limited ammo Unlock as you progress. Each area will have a handful of new weapon blueprints to find, unlock, and fabricate at the unit printer in the shelter, and you won't be able to add them to your loadout until you've printed them. Once printed, these weapons can be added to your loadout at any time, and you can even upgrade them from the unit printer.
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In contrast to the D unit in correct At Pragmata your loadout is yours tactical unitAn auxiliary unit that can Provide various support Depending on the unit you slot for each block. These will be your support units that can freeze enemies in place, reduce your hacking grid size, and more. They're much less one-size-fits-all than other parts of your loadout, so you need to figure out what works best for your playstyle.
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Finally, the below Your loadout is a section of the screen Defensive unitA series of gears that provide Range of Defense Enhancements That can really make all the difference in a fight. Cover Hugh and Diana with decoys and drones and more, using your limited ammo efficiently to get the most out of each deployment.
You will though There is always a primary unit At each loadout, stopping to change Hugh's loadout on pragmatism before riding the tram to the next sector will be the key to smooth progress on your missions to the moon.
The early areas of the game don't leave much wiggle room, but as you unlock new gear or cool hacks, you'll want to make sure you Changing the hog's loadout as needed before leaving the shelter each time You get out – what works in one area may not be good for the next area.
As you unlock plans for new units in Pragmata, always be sure Print new units on the unit printer To allow them to permanently slot into your loadout. When you are able Periodically restock on ammo and firepower via enemy dropsEspecially tough enemies in group fights where you'll spend your best weapons quickly, it's best to come as prepared as possible from the top if you know what's ahead.
You'll find an exit back to the shelter before every major battle in the game, so if there's a relatively simple hack ahead and an exit nearby, it's a good idea to return to the shelter to unlock new upgrades, perform firmware updates, manually save the game, and more.
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Loadout overview
When you're using the loadout screen in Pragmata, you may be overwhelmed at first by how many options there seem to be, but these custom loadouts for each area are here to help you out. Tune more combat to your preferenceAs long as you're progressing through the story, there's no right way to play the game.
The first section of your loadout screen is dedicated to Pragmata Customizing which units are in the hog Before proceeding to the next section of sector exploration. You'll be able to change your primary, attack, tactical, and defense units alike in this menu, with each item currently unlocked for you to compare and contrast. You're initially only able to bring one of each unit type, but later upgrades will greatly expand your weapon stock in Pragmata as you progress through the main story.
The units in the first section of your pragma loadout screen is where you will be Pick a handful of hacking nodes Available off the bat when you enter the sector after the tram ride ahead. These are the yellow nodes you'll see around the hacking grids in future fights, which you'll pass through to gain all sorts of advantages by dealing good damage to bots in your hacking past. You can use them to damage multiple enemies at once, deal extra damage, confuse bots into fighting other bots on your behalf, and more.
Another section from the main loadout screen, between the weapons and hacking loadout and the finalization button is where you choose to ride the tram. Mods that give Hugh all kinds of stat boosts. There are four types of modes – Attack, Hacking, Defense, and Support – for you to choose from, so weigh up what kind of features you'd like to have for the front field. There are dozens of modes available, so mix and match to find which mode combinations work best for you.
Upgrades are available on the sheltered unit printer that allow you to equip both extra mods and extra hacking nodes to your loadouts as you progress the story in Pragmata. They'll often cost you to unlock both Pure Lunum and Lunafilament, but they're more than worth doing so, adding several bonus abilities to your loadouts that can give you the edge you need in tougher fights in the game.
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