Game is quick and fun after the first or second reset. Then it becomes a rush to get to the third dungeon (The Land of the Dead) to grab scythes and combine them into everything. I believe the katanas are here as well to increase attack speed. So far it beats trying to save the hundreds of millions to try to combine a bow or staff.
Speed is annoying because it seems it's only for the "first attack" calculation but later in the game - that's all that matters since everyone just goes in order.
Also - Slave market...buy cheap first area slaves, level them in 3v1 high level fights, sell them for dat profitz.
Try to get Grand Stinger (bow) and any poison throwing weapon. 3 bow men and 5 poison throwers will stop just about anyone (not including heroes and one special boss who isn't affected by effects.)
lol - whiners now have made this my favorite game of ALL TIME.
You can't make it far on your own. You need to have party members that compliment your own guy.
Bowguns are good but shotguns are even better. Use the reload trick (hold space for manual reload items if you don't click super fast, you'll never need to "reload" fully). This'll last until you get a decent combat shotgun and good members.
Your second member should be militia or sheriff and make sure team work is 8+ and aiming is 6+.
Take some time to play casual games to get at least 30 chickens. Chickens are they key to a good source of money.
The only thing wrong with this game is that it makes you ANGRY lol - loads of fun. Barb or suicide rush? Machine pistol with knock back and short bursts.