Level 2 gun
Priority- Role
- Pistol upgrade
- Cost note
- TBA — verify in UI
- Buy when
- First priority at mid-run shop
Main mid-run pistol upgrade — buy before deep stages
I Wanna Test The Game Shop
I Wanna Test The Game shop: crouch into red pipes, spend Souls on Level 2–3 guns first, delay Third Eye, and verify community price ranges in the live shop UI.
Red-pipe shops, Level 2 gun mid-run, Level 3 gun before Sagat, and Souls spending.
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At A Glance
The I Wanna Test The Game shop is the mid-run growth stop: crouch into a red Mario-style pipe, talk to Rambo Guru, the Dar of Souls, and spend Souls (community clips also say “XP”) on pistol upgrades and assists. This page covers pipe entry, shop items, Level 2 gun / Level 3 gun timing, and a buy order for a first Sagat clear. Verified August 16, 2026 · Place 11684369582 · Play on Roblox.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Game | I Wanna Test The Game · Project I Wanna |
| Platform | Roblox |
| Shopkeeper | Rambo Guru, the Dar of Souls |
| Entrance | Red Mario-style pipe — crouch to enter |
| Currency | Souls (enemy drops; guides may say XP) |
| Core buys | Pistol Level 2 · Level 3 · assists · Third Eye |
| Persistence | Gun level saves and is not cleared by normal Retry |
| Community | Discord |
How do I enter the I Wanna Test The Game shop?
Shop rooms sit on the stage path as red pipes, not purple save stations. Purple is for crouch-save; red is the I Wanna Test The Game shop door.
- Do01Spot a red Mario-style pipe on the route (Shop 1 mid-run, Shop 2 later / pre-boss)
- Do02Walk up to the pipe mouth — do not confuse it with a purple save station
- Do03Crouch to enter (same crouch key used for save / parry)
- Do04Open the shop UI with Rambo Guru and check your Souls balance
- Do05Buy, then exit the pipe and continue — bank a purple save nearby if one exists
Crouch is the enter key
Official controls say crouch saves at purple stations and also equip shop items with X twice. Entering the pipe uses the same crouch habit: stand at the red pipe and crouch once. If nothing happens, you are on the wrong object or not close enough to the mouth.
Two shop beats on a normal clear
Community routes place Shop 1 after early stages (Level 2 gun window) and Shop 2 later before Sagat (Level 3 gun window). Exact room layout shifts with Beta updates — trust the red pipe, not a memorized wallpaper.
Once you are inside, the next job is ranking shop items so you do not blow Souls on luxury guns before the pistol path is done.
What shop items should I buy?
Treat the shop as a growth node, not a full RPG inventory. Below is the community item set for I Wanna Test The Game — prices are community-common ranges or TBA; always verify the live number on your build.
Each card lists role, community cost notes, and buy timing — Level 2 then Level 3 pistol before luxury picks.
Level 3 gun
Priority- Role
- Pistol upgrade
- Cost note
- TBA — needs more Souls / fewer deaths
- Buy when
- Second priority at late shop
Max Gun path — best default prep for Stage 6
M37 Shotgun
Alt ranged- Role
- Shotgun
- Cost note
- TBA — verify
- Buy when
- After pistol path if you want spread
Close-range burst when enemies clump
Swuvle
Melee- Role
- Melee
- Cost note
- TBA — verify
- Buy when
- Optional; Q/E cycle with pistol
Melee option beside select mode and pistol
SM Javelin
Explosive- Role
- Explosive ranged
- Cost note
- TBA — verify
- Buy when
- Situational after core pistol
Explosive ranged tool — tied to “Use This!” boss kill badge style
The Greatest Gun In Robloxia
Luxury- Role
- Luxury gun
- Cost note
- Very high — verify
- Buy when
- After a clean main clear / badge goals
Badge flex (“Say Hello To My Little Friend!”) — not required for a first clear
Bloxxer Cannon
Luxury- Role
- Luxury cannon
- Cost note
- Community lists ~1,000,000 or gated — verify
- Buy when
- Not a beginner buy
Showcase / late flex — confirm live shop before grinding for it
Third Eye
Secret- Role
- Key item (not a gun)
- Cost note
- Often listed ~10,000 Souls — verify
- Buy when
- Only when chasing Zenithega
Unlocks secret boss route — skip until after a comfortable Sagat clear
Delicious Fruit
Assist- Role
- Assist / Arsenal
- Cost note
- TBA — verify
- Buy when
- After Level 2–3 if spare Souls
Situational assist item from the pipe shop
Pistol first, toys later
Level 2 gun and Level 3 gun are the only buys that consistently shorten Stage 6 for a first clear. Shotgun, Swuvle, javelin, and fruit are fine once the pistol path is paid. Greatest Gun and Bloxxer Cannon are flex / badge content.
Third Eye is not “more DPS”
Third Eye unlocks the secret boss path (Zenithega) after Sagat arena access. Buying it early does not replace Level 3 gun for the main boss. Full weapon handling lives on weapons.
With the roster clear, lock a spend sequence so Shop 1 and Shop 2 decisions take seconds, not a panic scroll.
What is the best buy order before Sagat?
Use this mid-run decision table. It is the executable block for the I Wanna Test The Game shop — Situation → Action, not vibes.
| Situation | Buy | Skip / delay |
|---|---|---|
| First mid-run shop with enough Souls | Level 2 gun | Third Eye, luxury guns |
| Late shop, low death count, Souls left | Level 3 gun | Badge weapons |
| Late shop, burned Souls on deaths | Whatever pistol tier you can afford; farm more | Luxury / Third Eye |
| Main clear done, chasing Zenithega | Third Eye (verify ~10k listing) | Nothing required for Sagat |
| Souls overflowing after Level 3 | Situational assist / shotgun | Bloxxer Cannon until verified |
| Want loadout practice, not DPS | Swuvle via Q/E after purchase | Spending before Level 2 |
- Do01Bank Souls from optional enemies before Shop 1
- Do02Buy Level 2 gun as soon as Shop 1 allows
- Do03Keep deaths low into Shop 2 so Level 3 stays affordable
- Do04Buy Level 3 gun before Sagat if the UI lets you
- Do05Leave Third Eye and showcase guns for after a comfortable clear
Why this order wins first clears
Community tutorials that reach Sagat with Level 2 then Level 3 treat the pistol as the default damage path. Skipping Level 2 to “save for something cooler” usually means a longer Stage 6 with the same platforming pressure.
Next: the exact Level 2 / Level 3 timing windows on the route.
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When do I buy Level 2 gun and Level 3 gun?
Both upgrades sit behind red-pipe shops, but they are not the same visit. Community stage guides place Level 2 gun mid-run and Level 3 gun later — often after Maze of Doom pressure and before Vs. Sagat.
| Upgrade | Typical shop beat | What it changes | Verify before grind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 gun | Shop 1 / mid route | Faster mid-stage clears | Live Souls cost in UI |
| Level 3 gun | Shop 2 / pre-Sagat | Boss and tanky enemy pressure | Live cost + your death count |
| Max Gun path | Stacked pistol buys | Highest pistol tier available | Whether Max is separate SKU |
Level 2 gun — mid-run Shop 1
After early stages, optional kills fund the first upgrade. Enter the red pipe, buy Level 2 gun, and leave. The bump is modest but it speeds mid-game enemies and starts the persistent pistol track.
Level 3 gun — late Shop 2
Shop 2 is the last clean convert-Souls-to-DPS stop before Sagat. Guides note that if you died heavily on the previous stage, you may not afford Level 3 gun — fewer deaths and more optional kills are the farm, not a different currency.
Farm link
Souls come from enemies you defeat. If you are short at Shop 2, reverse to safer fights and return — full farming notes live on the souls guide. Stage context for when pipes appear sits in the walkthrough.
One more rule players miss: the upgrade you already bought does not vanish when you Retry.
Do gun upgrades persist after death?
Yes for the pistol path players care about: community update notes and shop explainers say gun level is saved and is not reset by normal Retry. Dying after Level 2 does not refund the purchase or drop you back to Level 1.
What that means for spending
Buy the upgrade when you first can afford it. Hoarding Souls “in case I die” is usually worse than locking Level 2 early — Retry returns you to the last purple crouch-save with the gun you already paid for.
What still needs a live check
Exact Souls costs, whether every exotic gun shares the same persistence rules, and Bloxxer Mode drop rates can change in Beta. If the shop UI contradicts an older clip, trust the UI. Ask in Discord when a patch lands.
Equip reminder: Q / E (or bumpers) cycle pistol / Swuvle; X twice equips or unequips shop items. Details on weapons.
I Wanna Test The Game shop FAQ
Where is the I Wanna Test The Game shop?
Look for red Mario-style pipes along the stages and crouch to enter. Purple objects are save stations, not shops.
Who is the shopkeeper?
Rambo Guru, the Dar of Souls — the NPC behind the red-pipe shop UI.
What currency does the shop use?
Souls dropped by enemies. Some guides say XP; treat those as Souls. Farming: souls guide.
How do I get Level 2 gun?
Reach the mid-run red-pipe shop with enough Souls, crouch in, and buy the Level 2 pistol upgrade. Verify the live cost.
How do I get Level 3 gun?
Reach the later shop with enough Souls — fewer deaths and more optional kills help. Buy Level 3 before Sagat when the UI allows.
Do I lose gun upgrades when I die?
Community notes say pistol level persists and is not cleared by normal Retry. Confirm on your build after big patches.
Should I buy Third Eye before Sagat?
Only if you are routing secret boss. For a first Sagat clear, prioritize Level 2 then Level 3 gun. Community lists often show Third Eye around 10,000 Souls — verify.
What about Bloxxer Cannon or The Greatest Gun?
Luxury / badge goals. Skip them until Level 2–3 are done and you have a comfortable main clear.
How do I equip shop items?
X twice equips or unequips shop items. Q / E (or bumpers) cycle select / pistol / Swuvle. Shoot with left click or the shoot face button.
Last verified?
August 16, 2026
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