Wander Orbit

How to Master the NG+ Perfect Run Without Burning Out

After dozens of playthroughs across several Souls-likes and action RPGs, I have seen my share of New Game Plus cycles that start strong and then fizzle out around the midpoint. The appeal is obvious: you keep your gear, your levels, your knowledge of enemy patterns, and you get to experience the game again with a satisfying sense of power. But the reality often involves hitting a wall where the scaling catches up, or worse, where the repetition drains the joy out of the expe