Weapon Upgrades and Progression: A VR Game for Min-Maxers
Love a weapon upgrades VR game? Tank Avenger lets you upgrade six weapons with coins. Here is how min-maxers can plan their builds and spending wisely.
For some players the real game starts in the upgrade menu. Spreadsheets in their heads, builds in their notes, a quiet joy at turning coins into power. If that's you, a weapon upgrades VR game might be a niche, and Tank Avenger: Mixed Reality is a pleasant example because it keeps the system simple and the fights physical. Here is what's verified about its progression, and how to think about spending.
The verified facts
From the game's own description:
- You earn coins in every battle.
- You can upgrade each weapon individually.
- There are six weapons: Normal Gun, Fast Gun, Bomb Thrower, Heat Gun, Big Gun and Triple Gun.
- There are six abilities: Shield, Speed Boost, Extra Life, Combat Drone, Portal and Air Strike, which "stack up as you progress".
- 200 levels across four worlds give you plenty of battles to earn coins in.
- Progress, including coins and weapon upgrades, is saved locally on your headset.
What isn't published: upgrade costs, stat values, number of upgrade tiers. I won't invent them. What follows is how to reason about the choices.
What each weapon is good for
Each weapon has a different identity, so the question is which identity you'd rather improve:
| Weapon | Described as | Playstyle idea |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Gun | Bullets bounce once | Reliable all-rounder |
| Fast Gun | Rapid fire, bounces twice | Pressure and ricochets |
| Bomb Thrower | Covers the battlefield with explosives | Area denial |
| Heat Gun | Bullets track the player | Forgiving aim |
| Big Gun | Massive explosive bullets | Heavy hitter |
| Triple Gun | Three bullets at once | Wide coverage |
Three build philosophies
1. The specialist
Pick one weapon and funnel every coin into it. You become very good with one tool. The risk is levels where that tool is a poor fit, like tight Jungle corridors if you've gone all in on long-range play.
2. The generalist
Spread upgrades so every weapon is decent. You're flexible across the four worlds (City, Desert, Jungle, Ice) but never overwhelming.
3. The world-adapter
Tune your spending to the next world. Open Desert sightlines suit one set; Ice's sliding tanks and persistent shots suit another. This takes planning but pays off.
I can't tell you which is optimal, because that depends on upgrade values I don't have. Test and compare.
Farm sensibly
Since coins come from battles, replaying earlier levels may be a way to fund upgrades. The published description doesn't spell out how much each level pays, so measure it: play a level, note the coins, compare. If you're a min-maxer, a small log is half the fun.
Don't forget skill
Upgrades don't replace aim and movement. The game still asks you to read bounce angles, move around the arena, cut the wires of fiber optic drones and handle a launched NUKE. Think of upgrades as multipliers on your play, not substitutes.
Take it in short bursts
Grinding in a headset is tiring. The developer recommends short sessions and regular breaks, and stopping immediately if you feel dizzy, nauseous or uncomfortable. A good rhythm: one or two levels, spend coins, rest. Keep roughly 2 × 2 metres of floor clear and the room lit.
Beyond upgrades
When the upgrade tree feels done, the Level Builder offers a design challenge, and the four modes (Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Juggernaut, Survival) test your build in different ways. Survival, with its waves of enemies, is a natural stress test.
Verdict
If you like seeing a build come together, the loop here is clear and satisfying, with the caveat that the numbers are yours to discover. The Tank Avenger page lists the features, and the Meta Horizon Store listing shows the current price.
FAQ
How do I earn coins in Tank Avenger?
You earn coins in every battle and can spend them on upgrades.
Can I upgrade all weapons?
Yes. Each of the six weapons can be upgraded individually.
Do upgrades carry over between sessions?
Weapon upgrades, coins and levels are saved locally on your headset. Uninstalling the game removes them.
Which weapon should I upgrade first?
There's no single answer. Try the Normal Gun or Fast Gun for reliable bouncing shots, or the Heat Gun if tracking bullets suit you.
