To get the best score (High Score chasing the endless mode), you need to understand the v0.7.1 stamina economy. The patch changed stamina drain from 10% per second to 15% when Baldi is in "Listening Mode."
The Optimal Route:
Version 0.7.1 arrived at a pivotal time. It represented the culmination of the early access "Beta" builds. It was polished enough to be stable, but it hadn't yet succumbed to feature bloat. It sat in a sweet spot where the game felt like a complete package without the complexities of the later "Challenge Mode" overhauls that would change the fundamental flow of gameplay. baldis basics plus v071 best
In v0.7.1, the loop was pristine: Enter the school, collect notebooks, solve math problems (or fail hilariously), and escape. It was the purest distillation of the Baldi’s Basics formula. NPC prioritization:
In Plus, you unlock characters via the "Field Trip" demo and random events. However, v0.7.1 subtly nerfed some characters while buffing others. Notebook routing:
Even v0.7.1 has criticisms:
Why he is the best: In previous versions, Gotta Sweep was a nuisance. In v0.7.1, his AI pathing has been optimized. He now creates predictable, high-velocity corridors. Use the "Noise Radar" item to track him. A well-timed sweep can launch you past Baldi in a narrow hallway—a literal lifesaver.