- Multiplier-based scoring (AC original, anything labeled Arcade mode?) has a multiplier that decreases if you kill enemies with the anchor shot, in exchange for a lot of point items. This means players often switch between just using shot to build multiplier and only anchor specific spots.
- Non multiplier-based scoring (DC arrange mode, which appears in various forms in future ports) just gives you straight up as many as you want as long as you can perform anchor shots well, no need to worry about using shot.
Im not really at a point where I can really tell the difference between the two modes (still working on swinging
), but I wonder which mode should I spend more time exploring, since they sound pretty different? The scoring idea of the AC og sounds pretty strategic, but I wonder if it overshadows the swinging when you get better. Otoh, swinging is pretty powerful so I have no idea if Arrange will become one-note with further play.