Upgrade Contracts
Yo,
Pippit! Got some cash burning a hole in your pocket? Good. Cousin Pepita’s got a little business opportunity for you! When you sign one of my Upgrade Contracts, half of all those shiny coins you rake in go straight into my pocket! ...Let’s call it our “accounting arrangement.”
Now, don’t make that face — you’re not just forking them over for nothin’. Each Contract lands you a juicy reward upfront, but there’s always a catch. You’ll have to deal with a little inconvenience — a negative effect — until the Contract debt is fully squashed. Finding it too difficult to keep up? Just call off the Contract, and I’ll let you claw back most of your dough, but you can kiss all the progress towards that reward goodbye.
When you’ve finally crawled out of the red, you’d better hurry back to the Safe House to wrap things up and make your acquittal official. That’s the only way to shake off the nasty negative effects still clinging onto you. Oh, and keep in mind I got more than 20 Upgrade Contracts up my sleeve. They’re not all on the table right away, though. I’ll certainly let you take a peek at all of their terms and rewards, but if you’re looking to get one of the shiniest ones, you gotta work hard for it… And by that, I mean you gotta take it step by step, paying off Contracts in order, inching your way ever closer to your much-desired Upgrade… Hey, I don’t make the rules. Oh, wait — actually, I do.
Diamonds
Diamonds, huh? Now that’s the real treasure. They’re just waiting for someone with sharp eyes and sticky fingers to snatch ‘em up. There are over 10 of these shiny beauties hidden all over the city, and the more you sell, the sweeter the jeweler’s deal gets. But, hey, it ain’t all glitz and glamour — getting ‘em to the jewelry shop ain’t exactly a cakewalk.
These babies aren’t just for showing off, though! They’re your ticket to the big bucks. Use it to pay off a pesky Contract, pick up a pricey item from a store, or just stack your wallet for a rainy day. The choice is yours, hotshot.
Petal Containers and BP Shards
Ah, the good ol’ bread-and-butter of survival in the big city — Petal Containers and BP Shards. Find enough of ‘em, and you’ll increase your life points, or boost your Badge Points (BP) to pull off even wilder Badge combos.
These precious trinkets ain’t just lying around, though. You’ll have to earn ‘em! Solve tricky puzzles, win grueling battles, or poke your nose into every nook and cranny to find hidden ones! For the daredevils speedrunning through, these goodies are prizes from optional challenges, so naturally they can be left alone — you might wanna flex your skills by facing that big boss with only 3 life points. And for those stuck in the unfair battles that life gives us, they’re lifelines to make the climb a bit less steep. Whether you’re a fighter or an explorer, there’s something in it for you.
