: Pay attention to the state of rooms—barricaded doors, signs of struggle, and the types of items left behind all tell a story of a civilization that fell into chaos.
: Collect and read the lore scrolls and books scattered throughout the levels. They contain musings and historical records from former inhabitants.
Since the narrative isn't handed to you directly, you must actively hunt for it:
: You wake up face-down in a dimly lit room, having seemingly fallen through a collapsed ceiling from the surface.
: In your pocket is an incomplete, ancient letter. It discusses a previous trip to this dungeon, but it’s unclear if it was originally addressed to you or if you simply found it.
So general tip, reading scrolls and books, exploration, and combat grant XP. Also there is a 15 skill cap, so plan out a builds. YouTube·Grey Beard How to play guide for Exanima - Sui Generis Wiki
The story mode serves as a prelude to a larger upcoming RPG, Sui Generis , taking place roughly 20 years before those events.