Hi, thanks for your comment!
It means a lot to know you enjoy the atmosphere.
One thing of note is that items can only be used by specific classes. Try using the arms to use your stamina items and such.
There is a friendly merchant nearby to sell you some as well.
Torso also has some unique abilities to deflect fire from the head. Try to sprint more as well, makes enemies less accurate. As well as this? Rather than dual wielding guns I recommend using the right arm to stabilize the left with the ability of the same name.
Thanks so much for playing!