Episode 7: Retrospective - Complete Walkthrough

Release Date: November 12, 2025 | Duration: 3-4 hours | Difficulty: Hard

KEY FEATURE: Consequences unfold, reflection on choices, finale preparation

Episode Overview

Episode 7 “Retrospective” is where all your choices throughout Episodes 1-6 come full circle. You’ll see the long-term results of your decisions and prepare for the finale.

Consequences Manifest

Episode 1 Choices Return

Goon Interrogation:

• Compassionate path: Civilians rally to support you
• Ruthless path: Fear-based respect from villains

Reporter Interview:

• Confident image: Media portrays you as strong leader
• Vulnerable image: Public sees you as relatable hero

Episode 3 Consequences

Romance Choice:

• Blonde Blazer: Relationship reaches peak, public knows (if revealed identity)
• Invisigal: Redemption arc completes, team celebrates
• No Romance: Leadership excellence recognized

Coupe Trust:

• Trusted: Coupe proves loyalty in critical moment
• Doubted: Coupe distant, minimal involvement

Episode 6 Consequences

Identity Choice:

• Revealed: Public heroism, media coverage, support/scrutiny
• Secret: Mystery maintained, freedom of operation

Alliance Decisions:

• Allied factions: Provide support in Episode 7
• Independent: Self-reliant but isolated

Character Arc Resolutions

Major Character Conclusions

Invisigal’s Journey:

• Supportive path: Full redemption, hero status cemented
• Critical path: Still struggling with past, uncertainty

Punch Up’s Growth:

• Empathetic support: Emotional maturity, vulnerability embraced
• Dismissive approach: Remains guarded, professional only

Coupe’s Loyalty:

• Trusted consistently: Unwavering ally, critical save
• Inconsistent trust: Uncertain loyalty, may leave

Romance Partner (if chosen):

• Blonde Blazer: Committed partnership, future together
• Invisigal: Deep trust, symbolic of redemption and acceptance

Missions Guide

Narrative-Driven Missions

Episode 7 missions tie directly to story arcs and character resolutions.

Requirements: Stats 6-7+ Focus: Character-specific outcomes

Mission Types

Character Resolution Missions (5-7 total):

Mission 1: Invisigal’s Confrontation

• Face final remnant of her villain past
• Deploy Invisigal: Required
• Support: Your choice affects outcome
• Success: Redemption arc completes

Mission 2: Coupe’s Decision

• Final encounter with former crew
• Deploy Coupe: Optional but recommended
• Your guidance: Determines his future

Mission 3-4: Romance Missions (if applicable)

• Missions featuring your romance partner
• Critical for best ending quality
• Deploy romance partner: Required
• Perfect success: Optimal relationship conclusion

Mission 5-7: Team Finale Prep

• Preparing for Episode 8 final confrontation
• Deploy varied teams: Build final synergies
• Success affects Episode 8 difficulty

The Legacy Mission

Your choice (Reveal or Secret) determines mission type:

If Revealed Identity:

• Public heroism mission as Mecha Man
• Requirements: Combat 7, Charisma 6
• Outcome: Cementing public legacy

If Secret Keeper:

• Covert operation protecting anonymity
• Requirements: Intellect 7, Mobility 6
• Outcome: Maintaining mystery

Critical Choices

Final Relationship Clarifications

Last chance to adjust relationships before finale:

For Team Unity Ending:

• Final team bonding moments
• Deploy heroes together: Build last synergies
• Team dialogue: Choose unity and collective

For Solo Leader Ending:

• Establish authoritative final stance
• Individual excellence: Highlight your tactical genius
• Solo decisions: Make independent calls

For Romance Endings:

• Confirm commitment to partner
• Quality time: Romance-specific scenes
• Declare intentions: Future together

Strategic Preparation

How to Prepare for Finale:

Option A: Maximum Firepower

• Focus on combat readiness
• Impact: Better at finale combat missions
• Risk: Less tactical flexibility

Option B: Balanced Approach

• Prepare for various scenarios
• Impact: Versatile for any finale challenge
• Recommended: Best for unknown finale

Legacy Decision

Robert’s Relationship to Mecha Man Legacy:

Accept Legacy:

• Embrace being third Mecha Man
• Impact: Honor family, traditional hero
• Ending Tone: Continuation of legacy

Reject Legacy:

• Forge own path separate from family
• Impact: Independent identity, new tradition
• Ending Tone: Breaking free, new generation

Transcend Legacy:

• Take what’s useful, create something new
• Impact: Evolution of Mecha Man concept
• Ending Tone: Growth beyond origins

Recommendation: Choose based on your Robert’s journey

Episode 7 Strategy

Mission Success Importance

Quality of Episode 7 success affects Episode 8:

90%+ Success Rate:

• Best ending variants
• Optimal team morale
• Maximum support in finale

70-90% Success Rate:

• Good ending variants
• Decent team morale
• Standard finale support

Below 70%:

• Lower ending quality
• Reduced morale
• Difficult finale

Character Mission Priority

Must Complete Successfully:

• Romance partner missions (if romancing)
• Key character arc resolutions (Invisigal, Coupe)
• Legacy mission

Important But Flexible:

• Team bonding missions
• Alliance support missions

Final Optimization

Hero Stats Goals:

• Core 3: Level 14-15, Stats 7+
• Secondary 3: Level 12-13, Stats 6+
• Support: Level 10+, Stats 5-6

This is your last chance to level up before finale

Episode 7 Completion Checklist

• Witness consequences of major choices
• Complete character arc resolutions
• Finish romance culmination (if chosen)
• Make legacy decision
• Prepare strategically for finale
• Complete 5-7 narrative missions
• Achieve 90%+ mission success rate
• Finalize all relationships
• Optimize heroes to peak power
• Understand your ending path locked in

Your Ending Path

By end of Episode 7, your ending is determined by:

1. Episode 3 Romance Choice: Blazer / Invisigal / Neither
2. Episode 6 Identity Choice: Reveal / Secret
3. Episodes 1-7 Leadership: Unity / Solo
4. Episodes 1-7 Success Rate: Ending quality tier

Possible Paths

Preparation for Episode 8

The Finale Awaits

What to Expect:

• Hardest missions in game
• Climactic story conclusion
• Your ending plays out
• Epilogue based on all choices

Final Preparations:

• Save before Episode 8
• Verify heroes at peak power (Stats 7+, Level 14-15)
• Relationships finalized
• Peace with your choices
• Ready for emotional conclusion

Strategy:

• Use best teams for finale missions
• Deploy optimal synergies
• Perfect execution for best ending variant
• Enjoy the culmination of your journey

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