You can learn important game mechanics, fps fixes, combat and weapons strategies, and more in Nitro Express from the tips in this guide.
Weapon Strategies, Mechanics & FPS FIX
This guide is designed to help both new players and returning veterans understand hidden mechanics, avoid common pitfalls, and optimize their experience with smart strategies and insider tips.
Framerate Warning: Critical for Level 4 Completion
FPS Settings
One of the quirkiest aspects of Nitro Express is its physics engine, which is tied directly to your framerate. If you’re playing at a locked 60 FPS, you may encounter a major issue in Level 4—specifically with jumping mechanics.
At 60 FPS:
- Your jump height is reduced.
- Certain ledges become unreachable through normal movement.
Solution:
- Use the grenade jump technique: Drop a grenade and time your jump to launch yourself via the explosion.
- Alternatively, verify your game files via Steam to revert unintended changes.
Cutscene Skipping and Fire Mechanics
Skip Cutscenes
Hold Left Click to fast-forward through cinematic sequences and jump straight into the action.
Watch Out for Friendly Fire
- In Nitro Express, your own explosives can—and will—hurt you. This includes:
- Grenades
- Rocket Launcher blasts
- Best Practices:
- Avoid throwing grenades in close quarters.
- Be mindful of trash mobs that may unintentionally block rocket projectiles.
Weapon Strategy
The game often uses trash mobs to soak up your ammo before you can hit your real targets. This can waste precious bullets and increase difficulty unnecessarily.
Recommended Purchase:
- Flamethrower – Its flames pierce through enemies, clearing multiple targets in a line and preserving your ammo.
This weapon is especially effective in mob-heavy missions where crowd control is essential.
Mobility Tips
How to Escape When Surrounded
- Getting mobbed? Don’t panic—use evasive rolling to escape danger zones.
- Dodge Roll like a pro (think Dark Souls, Gears of War, etc.)
- Avoid rolling into danger or projectiles.
Reload Management
- Rolling interrupts reloads – Avoid rolling mid-reload.
- Jumping does not interrupt – Consider jumping instead if you need to stay mobile while reloading.
Boost Your Credit Income
Post-Mission Bonus System
After completing a mission, you’ll have the opportunity to submit an After Action Report via the main menu.
- Performance-based reward: Credit payouts depend on your clicking speed.
- Pro tip: Fast mashers can earn up to 6,000 credits per report submission.
Use this as a reliable method to stack credits between missions.
Myth or Mechanic Weapon?
Do Horoscopes Really Affect Gameplay?
There’s speculation within the community that reading your daily horoscope affects weapon stats such as:
- Critical hit chance
Damage variance
While current evidence is inconclusive, ongoing testing suggests there may be hidden mechanics involved.
Stay tuned to community updates for confirmed data.
Firing Positions
Understand Firing Positions
Just like real-life combat, your stance affects performance.
- Stationary and crouched firing grants bonus damage.
- Weapon lockers display the exact modifiers available per weapon.
When to Use Positioning Tactics
- Boss fights and heavy skirmishes benefit most from proper positioning.
- Use crouching to end fights faster, but never at the expense of your mobility or safety.
Reminder: Dodging always takes priority over damage optimization. Survive first, shoot second.
Weapon Proficiency
Every successful shot you land increases your Weapon Proficiency with the equipped firearm.
- Level cap: 5
- Perk: Faster reloads
- Max proficiency means nearly instant reload times, offering a significant advantage in longer missions or during boss encounters.
Focus on using the same weapon frequently to level up proficiency quickly.
