183:. Each time the player levels up they can select 1 of 4 random weapons, items, or skills to upgrade their character. The same item can be selected multiple times to upgrade it. Certain weapons can be combined when fully upgraded to create a more powerful weapon called a "collab." If the player meets certain requirements, some collab items can be further combined into a "super collab." To win, the player must survive for 20 minutes and defeat the final
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