General hints | Tips and hints Shadowrun: Hong Kong Guide

After each mission you complete, you receive several Karma points that you can immediately distribute

Character creation: it is a good idea to allot the last Karma point to weapon proficiency if you have not done that before. This way, you are better off in the beginning, because you start off with a specific weapon type, instead of bare-handed.

Karma points. You can use these for character development. Unlike in the case of other RPG games, here you get only one type of points that you can distribute among attributes and skills of your character. Also, in this game, there is nothing like "experience points". You receive Karma points for your progression into the storyline and for completing missions that are not listed in your log ("good deeds").

Finding hidden objects. It suffices if, during the exploration of an open area, you hold the camera over a given fragment - you can see markers of collectable objects and interactive ones from afar.

It is often beneficial to complete side missions - check the individual missions in your PDA for rewards that you can obtain from them. Most frequently, these are Karma points; sometimes, you receive a piece of equipment. In other cases, you receive a bonus to the final reward for the quest, and also sometimes elements that make completing the mission easier.

Do not replace your equipment too often. It is expensive and with your progression you will gain access to better and slightly more expensive equipment. If you want, e.g. a particular weapon, and you are short on cash, consult the guide for missions that do not involve too much fighting.