Understanding the game mechanics

[RGCommander]

So the game doesn't exactly explain how some of the mechanics work, so I was hoping someone figured out progression. I understand the general idea of roguelike games which is if one dies your char gets wiped and you start over with a new level one character. That said, it seems like when you return to the shrine for any reason, your level gets reset. For example, I used the facility teleport in the yokai village figuring I'd go stash some money at the offering box, when I go to return both Reimu and her partner are reset to level one. Is there a way to keep your levels, or does it just reset each time you leave the dungeon sequence and you just have to keep boosting your weapon/armor to have a higher starting stat count?

[Hanzoadam]

If you get defeated or Return you set back to 0, the leveling stays on items and equipment so you get stronger with them really.


Its a fantastic game though I'm really enjoying it