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I'm glad to say the game is MUCH better than the first, and is only a sequel in name, not game. I hope you enjoy my guide. Things to note: -Break everything you can in the environment for goodies. You won't regret it -Purchase upgrades and skills whenever you get the chance. After certain points of no return, you'll face tougher enemies. Since you may have to trek alllll the way back to get these upgrades, its best to do so whenever possible -Refer to your map, and you won't get lost in the sections you want to take at your own pace -You can adjust the Wii remote settings so you can either emulate a sword slashing, or just shake the remote -Pick up a bunch of missions, and take them out all together, to prevent revisiting places you've already been unnecessarily. -------------------- WALKTHROUGH [WLK] -------------------- Alright, when you assume control of your character after that little joy ride, head over to your trusty revolver, and shoot the nearby barrels as you proceed through the tutorial type introduction. After that, head left to the door and shoot the hinge at the top to proceed. Keep moving, and for some extra cash, shoot the barrels in the circular window spaces. Shoot the four hinges on the door to get through, and do the same for the next one. Vault on over, and climb up the glowing planks to get to higher ground. Shoot the barrels for goodies, and hop over the gap when prompted. Head through the next set of planks, and take out the first batch of enemies that come your way. It's best to keep your distance and try to land head shots on these guys. Strafe around the enemies armed with guns. I recommend focusing on these guys first since they can attack you from a distance. You can break through the items around the area that include soda dispensers and such for some goodies. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: SAVE OLD MAN [1] +---------------+ When you move through the area and see the jump prompt, ignore it, and head back behind to shoot open a case with some cash. Head back and jump up ahead to get to the next section. Head up the next ones and there should be a cut scene. You'll get a nice new sword you can use after you meet up with your old pal, and now that you can slice and dice, you'll have to......slice and dice. Head over to the dummies, and slash at them while paying attention to the on screen instructions. Head through to the next area, and wait for access to the message board. Select the objective that tasks you with taking out the Jackal Pack. Be sure to grab the key in the area before exiting. When the door opens, head through and dispatch the 5 Jackal members when they come at you. Remember to strafe from their attacks, but more importantly parry them. Also combine your slash attacks with your gun attacks. When done, a wise thing to do would be to head to the training area, and you'll learn some new, vital attacks and abilities. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: HEAD BACK TO DOJO [2] +---------------+ Take the door back and access the message board for another mission. Head out and take out the enemies. Rely more on your sword to preserve ammo if you deem necessary. Take out the Jackal ring leader, and break apart the environmental objects for goodies. Jump over the planks and head through to the dojo for a cutscene. Purchase the aforementioned item. You'll get some practice in automatically, so don't worry about figuring out how to use it. Head on over to the message board when you're done, to deal with the Jackal remnants. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: ENTER CALDERA [3] +---------------+ Exit and move on over to the next section. It's a point of no return, so make sure you don't have anything you want to do before leaving. When there, head on over to the first guy that greets you and take him the heck out. Clear the coast and then head through the set of doors that need to be opened with both hands. There's a sheriff star in the vicinity high up that you'll want to shoot as you make your way to the next boss. The guy's got a sledgehammer, so you'll want to keep your distance with this feller. You'll want to get behind him and stab him with your new found attacks. Wen he finally goes down, head through the door and there should be a cut scene. Head upstairs and grab the token. You'll now be schooled in the art of safe cracking. Contrary to common belief, you will not actually crack a safe. You will break into one. Follow the prompts and you should open it in no time. Head over to the door with the key after you're done, and proceed down the path. There will be some enemies at the end of said path. Remember to strafe and parry, and that you can block attacks AND bullets. Place the key in the near by slot and head out through the exit. Head through slashing the bamboo, and you should come across a door to open. There are some enemies in the area you come across, right when you turn the corner. You can strafe backwards and take cover behind the corner you just turned to prevent getting shot at. When they've been taken out, head through the nearby door and there should be a cut scene introducing a new character. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: TRAIN WITH JIAN [4] +---------------+ Head over to the appointed training area, and when you're done with the basic training, head over to the board to grab another mission. I recommend, though, shopping/ upgrading your gear. At this point in time more damage should be sufficient. Head back when you're done with all of your business, and grab another mission. Head out and through the yellow-card-needing door after you take out all opposers and you'll be able to see some of the enemies that you'll come across before you actually tackle them. When you do end up facing them, you'll want to shoot the explosive barrel next to the ones on the right first, before taking the rest of them out, preferably with your gun. There are quite some goodies in the area, that you can get from shooting the hinges in the cupboards, and past the barrels, there is a sheriff token. Place the key into the slot, and wait till prompted to turn the dial. When you're done, you'll have to return to Tamiko. Head back, and through the corridors. An enemy stands between you and the silver door. He's all by himself, so it shouldn't be a problem. Take the door to the right with the yellow key, and there should be another cut scene. When you're done watching the scene, you'll have some business to attend to. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: DESTROY JACKAL TRUCKS [5] +---------------+ Head through the door, and take a right. Turn the left corner and there should be a couple of enemies to take out. Shoot the sweet spots on the trucks nearby to cause them to explode. There's seven trucks you have to destroy, and aside from the trucks, be sure to destroy the other objects in the area for goodies. Keep an eye out for the truck, and blow them to high hell even if there are enemies around, that way they can take some damage too. Head through the red door and grab the sheriff token. Turn and head back out. Head through moving fairly left, and take the next batch of enemies out, with your guns. Then strafe dodge and lash them up when they get close. Keep an eye out to objects in the vicinity that have hinges or things to shoot to get money. Then turn back and go through the door where you got the sheriff token. There should be enemies along as you continue to move on. Head through the door, and there should be more trucks to destroy. There's a silver door near some alleys that leads to a door that needs to be slashed to open. Head through it and there will be a cut scene after enough walking. Now, pay attention, for though the car's moving at high speeds, you'll have some context sensitive button prompts to press to keep alive, so take note and be alert. There are a bunch of trucks in the area that you'll have to shoot. Some enemies will join in as well. Take the distant foes out with your guns to preserve ammo; keep the slashing to the up close and personal foes. Near one of the trucks is a plank path that you can climb over to get to higher ground. As you shoot open the door, note that there's a sheriff token nearby. Hop over the gap and there's another token. Head through the streets, and you'll note some enemies standing right near trucks that you'll have to blow up. They won't notice you if you approach the area quietly. You know what to do in this situation, don't you? Anyway, hop over the planks you come across and explore the top areas for goodies and a better view of the token you can come across. There should be a door nearby that you should move through. There'll be a cut scene. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: TRAIN WITH JIAN [6] +---------------+ Head through the door and start your training session. When done, head over and select another mission. After you move through the door, and walk for a bit, you'll see some floating attack drones that you'll have to take out. Do so with your gun, and head to higher ground through the planks. Place the key into the slot, and the mission should be completed. Take out the slash happy slasher on the same level as you and then, move through the door. Now, at this point you probably haven't taken out all of the Jackal trucks, but you can do that and the other missions as well as you go along. Place the key in the slot nearby when the door opens ,and head through the metallic gate. There will be enemies in the distance. You gun is best in this situation. Watch out for the sledgehammer guy. I recommend going behind him, as that's the easiest way to take him out, with your jab slashes. Shooting him and dodging works but takes too many bullets unnecessarily. Move along and place the key into the slot to hack open the gate. Destroy the trucks in front of you and take out the enemies. Use horizontal blocks to your advantage. These enemies are armored, so watch out. Head through the door when you've dispatched them. There's a token underneath the staircase. And another as you move up the stairs (it should be at the top left). Place the object into the slot and as you move through the elevated floor, watch the distance for trucks to blow up. Head down there and a bunch of tough enemies will come to face you. The sledgehammer guy should be your priority. The foes have guns so you should take them on when they're bothering you, but try to take enemies here on one on one. Blocking is your friend. Crack the nearby safe and move up the stairs. Turn when you do so to obtain a token, though. You'll have to take Payne on now. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: BEAT THE CRAP OUT OF PAYNE [7] +---------------+ The guy can get a bit aggressive, so keep your guard up, and try to evade and retaliate with brief stabs. He can block both your bullets and your attacks, but your armor breaking wide slashes should help out a lot when he blocks. After a brief cut scene, a couple of quick slashes and retaliations should cut Payne down to size. Head through the silver door and place the item into the slot to proceed. Open up the gate by way of the slot, and move through. Head to the next one and head back to HQ and there should be a cut scene. There'll be a little training session that you'll have to undergo. When you're done with all that, head to the message board to figure out your next cause of action. Purchase weapons that you feel will aid you in your quest to become the ultimate badass, and then head out after you've selected the next mission. Move through the path to where those floating assault drones attacked you, and head opposite the market place. The area you'll have to move through is a place of no return, just to let you know. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: FIND THE FREIGHT ELEVATOR +---------------+ Head through firing at the hinges and such and move to the wide expanse with the enemies. Break apart the items in the area, and head up the planks and grab the token. Hop across and move along to the slot mechanism. As the elevator heads down, grab your gun and fire at any oncoming enemies. Keep taking out the enemies and you'll come across a super charged armored enemy. Dodge his high powered slashes and take him out. There are usually goodies in the cargo containers. Head onto the lift that will take you up, and move through the door. There's an enemy at the end of the path way, and once he's taken care of, there are some other people hiding behind cover, and are best taken out with a gun or shot gun. Behind some of the cargo crates are some goodies along with a token. Break open the wooden boxes and head to the switch on the higher floor. Activate it, and don't miss the safe nearby. Head up and through the door, and take out the enemies that come to fight you. Beware, for they are the kind that are of the aggressive variety. Head up the red pathway that leads up to a token and then head over to the slot when you have to place your hand and turn the dial. Head back out through the door with the yellow key, and high tail it over to the elevator console that'll take you down. Don't be surprised by the goons that pop out through the cargo, one of them is a sledgehammer wielding guy, so be sure to use your dodge swipe attacks on his back to dispatch him quickly. Press the elevator console and head down through the path you took before. Some more of the assault drones will pop out from a cargo freight hanging above. Shoot them, and the other foes, and you'll be at the bottom in no time. The action doesn't stop there, though. Take out the gunners. Spend more time dodging then slashing to avoid damage. Move through and shoot the hinged doors for goodies before heading over to the stairs to head to the upper level with the cardboard boxes. This isn't a necessity, but you can do so for goodies. When done, head through the doors. Head straight breaking through the wooden boxes for the token, then move back and follow the path to the spot where the glowing planks signal for you to jump down. Shoot the stairs nearby to get it to drop and allow you to climb it. Head down the glowing spot and you'll be cornered. Quickly head to the glowing planks to the left of the wall before you get squashed, and hop over to the enemies that are enjoying shooting you. Take them out and keep an eye out for the token in the vicinity. It should be in the open, away from the platform you're moving through. Head through the area, and head to the alley way with the cardboard gating. Slash through to get some goodies, and head down the ladder-y thingy to get to the other enemies. Shoot the token in the distance before heading back up. There are some more enemies that will come to you and are easily taken out with slashes and well timed headshots. There's a boss battle waiting for you after you've taken out the preliminary enemies. This guy blocks your shots a lot, so use wide slashes to break his guard, and then go in for the kill with more wide slashes, or quick jabs. He can be aggressive, so keep your guard up when you aren't attacking. Move through and the mission will be complete. Keep moving to continue on to the next area. Move through the large gates, and you'll face a new foe. These guys carry machine guns and are fairly armored. It's best to slash these guys, block or break their block, then keep your distance and shoot. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: REACH THE KUSAGARI TEMPLE [8] +---------------+ When the area's cleared, head to the indoors area with the large number of boxes and break them for some Dough rey me. Turn back and head up the stairs and slash through the boxes to get to the previously hidden planks to jump up. Shoot the wanted poster nearby and wreak havoc on all the destructible objects in the environment. There's a token nearby if you keep your eyes peeled. When you move through and the gate closes, take the path that leads to planks up above. Mount them and look into the distance. There's a token in the vicinity. Head through the reddish door and a bunch of enemies will be waiting for you to take them out. Not to a ball game. Not on a date. They want to be sent to the deep and dank recesses of the underworld. When you finish giving them their one way ticket, (watch for the sledgehammer guy) place the yellow key into the slot and move through the door. There'll be a cut scene. You'll have some training to do with Jian, but feel free to purchase upgrades and such if you wish. When you enter the training grounds, there'll be a brief scene. Don't worry, you can take things easy and train here. You're life's not really in any danger at this time. Go on and grab a new mission and you'll have to head over to Tamiko's hide out for some arse whooping. This is a pre paid arse whooping, so you'll have to go right now, and you'll also have wanted posters that you can take out on the way. Move through the door, and note that there's a wanted poster in the area. Move through the next slow opening door. Aw how sweet...sitting by the campfire.....Shoot the enemies quickly and once their attention has been brought to you, slash them to high hell. They shouldn't be much of a problem. You're looking for glowing planks to head up. Don't head up it. But instead, move to the door that required the yellow key and move through. There will be enemies. Some are of the armored variety with the machine guns, so be weary, my friend. The can block a lot of your attacks. Head through the silver door after smashing things to bits and obtaining the token and there will be a cut scene. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: Train with Jian [9] +---------------+ You can upgrade your katana and your guns before starting the training session, so do so before training if you wish. When done, get your work schedule in check by checking the message board and leave through the door. Move to the next door on the right and move left and near the door are some assault drones. Take out the enemies that come your way and head to the yellow tower to activate it. Turn back and head up the short stairs that you saw before taking the left and move past the glowing prompt to get to the key slot mechanism. Move indoors to the area with the other slot mechanism, and activate it so that you can go through the newly opened path. Crack open the safe nearby. Head up the stairs and through to the slot mechanism on the other side. Move across the short steps and past the area with the burning building and cars, and through the door right next to the burning car. Take out the solitary enemy that comes to you with your slashes, and use the sword to open the door. Take out any enemies that come your way, and then activate the slot at the slot mechanism. In the area that opens lie some goodies, and after you're done, head on over to the double gated way with the red marking. Use the slot mechanism. Head out and through the area near the wall with the boxes and after slashing through, slash through the bamboo. Activate the slot console and head through the next area that opens up. There's a safe to crack open. After doing that, head up the stairs and move through the open way a little ways away and head through the door. Slash through the boxes, and a variety of enemies will rush you, trying to take you on. Little do they know that your jabbing slash attacks, and head targeting with your gun will take them out easily. Move to the gate that closed before when you first entered the area and head towards the reddish door away from the fire and move through. Move through the passage way, and another one of the stealthy, athletic enemies will come at you from the right. Don't be alarmed, but one will try and get you from behind. You can take the both of them out easily, an when you do, head to the door that requires a yellow door slot. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: ENTER THE WATER GARDENS [10] +---------------+ After grabbing the missions available and leaving through the door, you should be tasked with taking out three enemies. After that, head over to the yellow tower like thingy, and activate it. Head back through the passage way that leads to the door that in turn leads to the area where another three enemies need to be taken out. Move through the burning car and head up the glowing planks to higher ground. Activate the tower, and then head back down. Take out the other enemies. Head back to the other yellow slot operated door past the burning car and then there'll be another trio of delinquents. Again, they don't pose as much trouble when you dispatch them with quick slashes, and make use of your evasive maneuvers. Head over to the yellow tower and activate the console. There's another yellow slot to activate, but before that, you can shoot a little ways above to grab a token. When the gate opens you'll have some enemies to take out. Look around the area for goodies when they've been taken out, and then head through the main door. Head through the next set of double doors and you'll be in the water gardens area. After you move around slashing the bamboo and boxes, a sledgehammer wielding enemy will pop out from one of the doors. It's not the most wide open area- the place you're fighting. What you'll want to do is make charged slashes at his back, but not to land to many, because he'll swing and get you. There's another door to head through where you can catch some enemies off guard. You'll want to try and land headshots on the one to the left, and then take the enemies out normally after the preemptive strike. Pull down the water way switch when you're done with them and move through. Hop over the gap and head through the next set of doors. You'll then have to activate the water wheels to continue. Move through the door on the right with the yellow button to push and head along the path. You'll come upon an enemy in the area. He isn't tough. What you should watch out for are the tokens in view. Move through the path with the glowing plank up above and hop over the gap to get to the enemy that's trying to pick you off. Move through the door and take out the other enemies just waiting for you. There sure are persistent. Hop over the other gate and take out the gunners. Slashes work well, but you can unload a couple of rounds into them for effectiveness. There's a token near the tree that you can shoot. Prior to that, though, you can hoop to the middle area and grab the other token. Move towards the safe in the immediate area for some goodies. Move through the set of double doors that leads to a path with barrels. Break them if you wish and head up the stairs. Move up the plank path, and get your sword out, for an enemy will be waiting for you. Head through the door and press the glowing switch. Jump down, and a trio of enemies will want to hinder your progress. Head through the yellow button door and move through the pathway, there's another door to head through that leads to a sledgehammer dude. The place is like a sona, and your vision may be impaired, but if you keep your distance, you'll be able to take the guy out. More enemies will come your way and take advantage of the environment, so watch out for their slashes. Make your way upstairs when the enemies have be taken out, and press the switch so you can exit. Grab the token and crack the safe first, though. Head down and Take out the next enemy from a distance, and head upwards the stairs on the left. Hop over the gap and head through the door. Though there's a token in the area, tough, so before heading up the stairs, you'll want to take a look around at the other staircase. Or not. There's a token in the gap tough. Press the switch and you'll have activated both switches. Head down and two enemies will come your way. One with a sledgehammer. He shouldn't be too hard to take out if you don't get cocky. The other one can surprise you, but they both generally walk slow. If they're too close together, you might want to lure them away from each other and take them out one by one. After that, you'll have another objective. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: OPEN THE KUSARAGI GATE [11] +---------------+ Alright, slash through the bamboo and cases for some cash, and then head through the steel door that requires sword slashes to open. Head up the stairs and press the switch. Head down the path after the gate has now been open. Explore the vicinity and break through the boxes if you wish. When done head through the silver door that leads to a hallway. Head through the next door, and you'll be outside again, ready to take on some of those more elite slasher enemies. There's a tower nearby, after you've dealt with the foe. Activate the console, and head through the reddish door. Move through and up the stairs. Head through to the dojo structure's door and there should be a cut scene. Head through the door, and you'll be able to grab a new mission, or buy weapons/ purchase upgrades. I recommend getting some new scrolls for techniques to widen your game. Grab some missions when you're done shopping or training, and when you head out, the five members you have to take out according to the mission you just picked up will come to fight you. Head around the area and you'll see some wanted posters on the way that you can shoot. Head near the well and slash the bamboo for a token. Then head to the other bamboo fence and slash through to get to the console you need. Activate it, and move around a short ways off to crack open a safe in a room with wooden props. A wanted poster rests behind some bamboo that's close to the wall. Near that area is another console to head through. Shoot the barrel before moving through. Yes, I like the explosions, thanks you very much. Head up the stairs, and move through the linear path keeping an eye up, for there is a token nearby. Head through the door, and head down the stairs, shooting the poster to the left of the staircase. Some enemies will be waiting for you. This is a great time to practice any new abilities you may have purchased. If you haven't purchased anything, just use the maneuvers you've been using for armored enemies, and remember to block. There's a door with two red glowing light orbs to the sides of it. Head through it. There'll be another cut scene. You'll be able to purchase a new tier of gear here (yes, I know), so do so if you've got the coin. Head over to the message board when you're done with all of that. Head out the door, and take a right. Slash the wooden boards, and an assault drone type of enemy with come towards you if you move close enough. Use your gun to finish it off, and then head down. Move along the narrow corridors until you get to an open expanse where there will be enemies waiting for you. Make short work of them, and be sure to take them on one by one if possible. There's a token nearby. Head up the glowing plank, and move through the door. You'll have a boss character to take out. He'll walk slowly towards you, but even though you can, and should land headshots on him before he gets to you, he'll take little damage. It's the slashes that'll cut him down a couple of notches, and so wait till you get the opportunity, and you'll be able to take him out fairly quickly. Before exiting, crack open the safe in the area. Head up the glowing planks and take the path towards the road blocks that leads to another glowing plank. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: FIND THE COMMAND CENTER [12] +---------------+ Head through the next sword operated door, and then move through the other door. Take out the swordsmen in the area that won't notice you at first. When they're done, head through the next sword operated door and be sure to crack the safe before heading through the first door. Watch out for the exploding orbs in the air. Grab the token, and then head out and into the next door. There are some armored and athletic foes waiting for you. You'll want to focus primarily on finishers to take these guys out. The one of them that looks like a badass...is a badass. He's slightly toucher than the other guys, as he can block a lot of your attacks, but you can outsmart his with your evasion and retaliative slashes. Head through the sword door and activate the console. Enemies will try to hinder you as you move up the stairs. Turn back and shoot the token before heading through the door. Activate the next console, and head out the window. Slash the glowing pipes, and head through the thick steel pathway that leads to the other side. Take out the enemies, and be sure to take cover if you feel you're taking too much damage. Head down the stairs, slash the board, and grab the tokens and the other goodies as well. Turn back and hop over the gap. Head down the glowing plank into the indoors area. Crack the case, and then move into the door. There are enemies at the command console. Take them out, and keep strafing while you do so. An elevator will come down with enemies. Take them out with your guns, and take the rest of the opposers out before they start to think that you like them. Head up the elevator when you're done taking care of business, and activate the turn dial console. Head through the nearby door. Some floating, exploding machines will try to stop you. Keep your distance, and use your firearm. Head to the two glowing ropes, and slash them up to get the gate to drop. Head downwards by way of the planks, and shoot the token on one of the levels. Head out through the door, and take the elevator down. Exit through the door, and pull the lever. There will be enemies trying to stop you when the entrance is opened. You should have access to a wide variety of abilities, so be sure to use them in this battle. Focus on the enemies one by one. When you finish with them, a door will open, and more of the elites will try to stop you. Strafe, and keep an eye out for an opening to use your devastating slashes. Block and parry as well. With both batches of enemies, you'll want to take out the ones with guns first. Take your time with the others, as they can do some serious damage and block your attacks if you're reckless. Don't stint on finishers, and dodge to save your life. Shoot the guys with bullets first before attempting to take them out with sword slashes. Rely on your guns when the enemies start to do more damage to than you're doing to them. Head through the door that the second batch came from when you've dealt with all enemies. Head through and take a left at the two flared pots. You're walking into a trap, just to let you know. Don't worry, it's all in your favor. Press the button to open the gate, and head through the door nearby that leads to a fiery wreckage. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: FIND SHINJIRO [13] +---------------+ Head through the next door, after moving through the area a bit and head down the wide open area for a boss fight. I'm sure you know who you're up against. Alright, head straight for him, and give him some quick sword slashes, then quickly interrupt them with dodges and keeping your distance. He jumps around a lot, but you'll want to note that he can hit you hard as well. Hold your guard when this happens. Use your guns when he's in the air, but for this battle, you'll want to focus more on not getting hit that hitting him. Deal enough damage to the bugger, and there'll be a pretty entertaining cut scene. After that, you'll have to head over to the dojo. Head up the stairs of the building that looks the grandest, and move through the door. Head through, and take a left. Head out into the open, and be sure to shoot the token if you haven't already before heading through the door. Press the slot console and wait for the door to open. Move through, and head out in through the door. Take the left, then right path that lead to the door that in turn leads to the dojo. There will be a cut scene. You will now learn...the dragon. This is a very useful move for pushing back enemies when they get into your face. When you're done, head into the dojo and collect some missions. Shop around first, though. If you feel your hits aren't doing enough damage, get some upgrades. Grab up the to dos of your to-do list, and head out the door. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: EXIT CALDERA THROUGH THE BACK GATE [14] +---------------+ Some enemies will pop up when you exit. This is a great time to use your dragon techniques. Use them at your leisure when you take on these foes. In the nearby area, there are bamboo stocks that you should slash through to get to a console tower. Activate it, and then head upwards to the yellow slot activated door. Move through to the other door, and you'll initiate a point of no return. Hip over the gap, move through and there'll be a cut scene. Move along, jumping from rooftop to roof top, and before heading down the area, look for the token hidden in the spaces between one of the buildings. After you jump down, head up the wooden planks and shoot the other token. I really like the art style of this level. Anyway, keep moving through the path and jump along and you'll view another cut scene. Yup. It was too quiet. Take out the enemy and quickly move through the door. Crack the safe to the left and head out the window. There's a token right before you head through the area to slide down. There's a token in the area. You'll then have to catch a train within the time limit. Hurry through and jump over the prompt, and swiftly take out the enemies. Hop over to the spot where enemies will be firing at you. Quickly jump over to them and take them out posthaste. The slow mo dodge gun shot, to slash skill works wonders. Head over the next gap, and there'll be another boss. He's got a large scepter with him. You'll want to use heavy slashes to catch him off balance. Take him out, then hop over the buildings to get towards the train. I hope you didn't waste anytime, other wise this wouldn't have happened. Now on the orient express, head forward and shoot the hinges of the metal sliding so that you can head down into the train, as opposed to on top of it. It's not very safe to ride a train that way. Take the grunts out and move through the door, grabbing the to open before moving through to the next areas. Keep heading from door to door, and take out the other enemies that come your way. Head up the stairs, and slash the masked crusader with the swords. The dual wielding foe will have an ally with him. They can be taken out with ease, but they can also catch you off guard and do serious damage. Grab the token behind before heading through to the next path, moving from door to door again. Head through the door and take out the sword charging enemies. Heading behind them to strike seems to be the best way to tackle these guys. Move through when they've been dispatched, and head up the stairs. Head over and down again, and move through the doors. Don't worry, you're making progress. Crack open the safe, and move through the narrow ways to the next main door. Head up and take on the other foes. Heavy slashes and gunshots work well here. Remember to take out the enemies with the guns first before slashing them. Shoot them before they shoot you. Grab the token behind and move through the door, take the other token, move along, and there'll be a cut scene. Ouch. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: SEARCH FOR ANYTHING USEFUL [15] +---------------+ Grab the token on the upper floor, and move through the are until you come across a door. Head through, and you'll be outside again. Move to the next door. That requires the yellow slot hey. Activate the console in the room, and head over to the yard to train. Follow the tutorials to learn how to master the powerful new technique. When done, head over to the message board. Leave through the door, and head to the gambling room door. There will be a cut scene. I recommend getting better armor and such before heading out to deal with the Jackals. Head to the message board. Head outside, and make haste towards the Jackal ammo dumps. There will be some enemies outside to take you on. If there are too many of them, or just a large group, feel free to keep your distance and use the bear technique. There are some more Jackal packs in the area, so don't celebrate just yet when you take them out. Slash the wooden gate and move through, hop over the gap, and turn to get the token. Take the path that leads to another gap, and move, taking out the token. Head to the next wooden gate, slash it, and grab the other token. Armored Jackals will come to say hello. Be a good house host, and take them the hell out. When they've been taken out, head up the planks that take you to higher ground. Loot the area, and press the switch. Move back down, and loot the other dump before moving through, breaking and shooting through the objects for goodies. Keep an eye out for the dumps as the other Jackal group comes to wish you happy birthday. Respond telling them that it isn't your birthday by slashing the hell out of them. When they've been taken out, move through the area, and slash through the gated fence nearby for some more goodies. Move through the area to trigger some more Jackal members coming to part. Headshots help a lot. When the enemies are taken out, take your time looking around, grabbing both regular goodies, and the ammo dumps. Head up the next plank that leads to a token. Loot, and head back down. The area is a Jackal nest, like the guy in the store was saying, so be alert. More Jackals will come to you once you feel the place is getting a little too quiet. Loot the area for the rest of the dumps that you can get to or head over to the gambling room when you've dealt with the Jackal packs. After you move back to the gambling room, grab some more missions and head out. Scurry the area for wanted posters, and move over past the red marked wall, and some more enemies will come to you. Head through the yellow slot door, and a whopping 22 Jackals will come your way. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: SURVIVE [16] +---------------+ The first batch of enemies, you'll want to take them out from a distance and shoot them. When they get up close and personal, slash them. Use heavy slashes for the armored foes, shoot the barrels when they get close to them, and make use of the techniques you've been practicing. Take gunners out with your own guns, and quickly before others. Be sure to block and evade, and you'll be done with the enemies in no time. Grab the token in the other room near the ladder you need to head up. Hop over the gaps, and move to the ammo dump. Head back down, and head out through the door. Take the enemies out and move along. Be sure to shoot any wanted posters you find. Take out the armored enemies, and head up the nearest plank to get to a token. Search the areas of the map that you haven't been to before , and you should grab all the wanted posters in the area and some ammo dumps as well. Just keep an eye out. You can get some cash and ammo doing this too, so exploration is encouraged. Head back to the gambling room when you finish with the wanted poster mission. Grab some more missions. Head out the door to reclaim some...'property'. Head to the nearby blue slot console, and move in to obtain the first of the three. Head around and move to the next blue console. You can find it if you remember the other type of underground door indicator. Take out any enemies on the way. Take the path opposite the door when you head out, and move along, there will still be enemies on the way,though. There's another one of the blue consoles near a pack of enemies that you'll come across. Grab the last of the 'property', and you'll be done with the mission. Head through the nearest door. Some gunner enemies will try and ambush you. Take them out quickly. You won't really have time to use charge attacks, but if take them all out, you get grab the token in the area. Head up the plank, and grab the ammo dump. Head down the stairs, and press the console. There will be a berserker enemy to take out. He's a heavy chain gunner. What you want to do is get behind him and use heavy long slashes to take him out before he turns you into minced meat. Crack open the nearby safe, and head out the door to reacquaint yourself with the outside world. Take out any hindrances, and head through the yellow slot door. Head over to the message board in the shop and if you have the coin, purchase some health and armor upgrades before moving on. There are loads of enemies coming up, so this may be a great idea. Speaking of which, as soon as you exit, there will be an enemy waiting for you. Head to the left of the gambling room, and head through the mining area. Hop on through for the last of the ammo dumps before moving through the point of no return. If you have an loose ends to take care of, do so before heading out. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: REACH THE OLD TRAIN [17] +---------------+ Head across the bridge, and move over the gap by way of hopping, and then head down the planks. Move to the lower level still, and head through the sword operated door. Grab the token and exit after looting. Slash through the wooden gate, and take out the enemies that think they're so important that the music has to change in their presence. Though it does, they aren't too hard to take out. Some are armored, though. Head through the door and you should see a pipe line system. Head through the indoor way, and take out the enemies that come your way. The enemies are dual wielding types, so be sure to dodge a lot. Head out through the other door, and some more enemies will come your way. Use your guns to make short work of them, before moving up to take them out. Press the glowing switch, and head down deep into the underground way. Grab the token you'll find after looting, and crack open the safe. Exit and grab the token in the train area. Floating mechanical enemies will come your way. Guns, guns, and more guns t'was the response. Head to the nearby console room near where they came from, and press the switch. You'll want to head on the train now, but the path won't be enemy-less. it will in fact be enemy-more. Make use of your higher tier skills to take them out, and take your time with the scepter foe. Move through and board the train. Pull the lever, and the train will depart, with you on it. Try not to blow this one up too, will ya? Hop over the gap after the cut scene, and grab the token and the other items in the vicinity. Get your guns out for the floating enemies that will come shortly. There's another token in the area. As you continue to more, you'll realize that there are even more enemies waiting for you. They must have google maps or something, because I don't know how they'd know to get to you. Slash through the wooden blockage after taking the enemies out, and head upwards through the planks. Gran the token on the same level, then head down. Move along and head opposite the inoperable console and dispatch the enemies in the area. Headshots, people head shots. Shoot the token before heading out the door. Take out some of the wanted posters before heading out as well. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: TRAIN WITH JIAN [18] +---------------+ You can upgrade your guns before training. Head out when you've finished learning the cobra, and there'll be a cut scene. Head over to the message board for some missions. After grabbing the miss to the ions, you'll have to find the primary communications tower. Keep an eye out for wanted pictures too. Leave and head through the yellow slot door. A different variety of floating enemy will come to fight you. There's a token in the opening nearby, on the way to the next door to head out. Slide down, and take out the enemies that want to get rich quick by killing you. Unfortunately for them, and fortunately for you: you take them out before they get the chance to do that....or so you SHOULD. Take them out and activate the yellow slow console. There'll be a brief scene, and you'll be done with the mission. Grab the tokens in the area before you head up the planks in the indoor mining-looking area, then head through the doors. There won't be light at the end of the tunnel; there will be enemies. Well some are armored, so their attire reflects light. So I guess there actually IS light at the end of the tunnel. Anyway, put the lights out. Head out the door, and head through to the sheriff's office. Move to the message board to figure out your next course of action. Press the switch after you leave, to lower the bridge. Head over the bridge, and there will be more enemies that will come towards you. If you purchased upgrades, or skills, or even weapons, be sure to put them to use here. Head down the path, and move through and if you look through the area where the bridge is, next to the plank you have to climb up, you'll find a token. Head back down after looking and shooting, and head to the elevator nearby and press the switch. Take out the enemies that you'll come across (make sure to make use of the explosive barrels) and shoot any wanted posters you come across. You can slash them too, but that doesn't really set a statement. Head through the door, and there'll be a cut scene. You're going to have to head to the message board, but before that, you should purchase new attack skills if you have the cash. After you're done shopping, Head out the door and head up the planks. Head through the door and head through the other door. Shoot the explosive barrels and be weary of the chain gunner. Keep your distance from him as you take out the other enemies. Blow up the mine cars, and grab the nearby totem. Take out the other enemies in the area that want a piece of the action. Remember to take your time, and not to neglect your blocks and parries. Keep looking for openings on the more acrobatic enemies, and keep your distance from them as well. On the higher level, there's a tower with a console slot that you can activate. Head over the bridge path and press the button to open up the door. You can hop the gaps to the left and grab a token. Shoot the hinges of the slate, and head through the elevator and take it up. There are some rudimentary enemies to take out before you'll be able to progress. Tougher guys will come after they've been taken out. Shooting them usually results in your bullets being blocked and such. Just wait for openings, and unload your attacks. Move through to where the satellite dish looking thingy is. There'll be an enemy, followed by a gunner behind cover. I recommend taking the gunner out and then take out the other enemy. Slash through the wooden gate and head up the planks to activate the console. Head over the bridge near the burning trees, and hip over the gap. Move over the short ledge and grab the totem, and there'll be a dual wielding enemy to take out. He's alone, but he won't be for long, so use your power hungry attacks, and block his before his friend shows up. Stunning the both of them would be ideal. Hop through the gap, move , and head through the stairs. Move through the path taking out anything that may befall you, and head through the door. Move over the bridge and take out the next set of enemies. Use your skills and guard breaking techniques cause these guys can be aggressive. There's a totem structure nearby if you haven't got it already. Head through the door and the path, and head down. Take out the enemies that come your way, and focus on the gunners when you do so. Remember that there's cover to hide behind. There's a mine car to shoot up and blow up and this will signify the end of the mine mission. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: RETURN TO TAMIKO [19] +---------------+ Before that, though, you'll have a boss to fell; the dude from the cut scene. Move around him, and take him out with long wide slashes. After he's done for, head to the path that leads down by sliding, and then climb up after grabbing the token to get to a totem. He back and take out the couple of enemies that don't want to make things too easy for you. Head over the rail tracks and press the button. Press the next button, and wait for the door to open. There'll be a cut scene. Shoot the wanted poster and take the path the the right. Climb over the fixings to get to the token, and head back down after getting the goods. Head through the door and take a quick look at the message board. You'll now have to enter Rattlesnake Quarry. Shop around first, and then head out to do the deed. Make a quick turn to the side of the building you just got out of and climb up to reach the other door. Head through the next one, and there'll be some enemies to deal with. Activate the nearby console switch and head through the gate. You'll have to locate a mine car. Hop over the wide gap in the vicinity. Slash through the wooden blockage and head down. Move through and take the token in the area before heading up and over the next couple of gaps. You're on the right track if you come across some enemies .Use the barrel to your advantage, and take cover from the bullets if your health is going down faster that you'd like. Ignore the sledgehammer guy until you've taken out the other enemies first. Keep your distance, and keep strafing. Take all the enemies out, and move to the indoor room place and activate the console. Head to the train track and head up the short ledge to activate the next console. Hop up the nearby higher ledge, and loot the area. Fire at the floating turrets, and take the token behind the boxes. Moving along, you'll come across some more enemies, and more grouped together. Slash through the nearby boxes and climb up the high ledge to get to them, and take out the gunners. Shotgun or slash them as you make your way through to the others. Make use of the explosive barrels and when they're done, head through the gap. After hopping over, you'll be able to climb up the glowing slabs. Turn the dial and then you'll have to... +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: BRING THE MINE CAR OUT OF THE QUARRY [20] +---------------+ Back track to the place you were before- over the gap, and take out the other enemies. Now you'll be able to hop through the area where the floating machine comes out. Grab the token to the left, and follow the path to where you have to shoot the hinges of the door. Head through and continue in this manner, until you get to the console to activate. Clear the area for goodies, and take out the other floating machines before taking the token and the console. Head out the door. Activate the console and take out the enemies. Head through the door in the locker room with the red hue, and hop over the gap. Take out the scepter guy. Head up the ledge and take out the other enemies. There are still some of the dual wielding enemies laying about, so be sure to keep alive and not rush things. Head up and through the gaps when you've taken them out, but don't wait around, for there are still more to take care of. Move over to the sword operated door, and activate the console, then head through the yellow switch door. Move along the rail path, and take cover behind the gunners. Take them out, but be careful. It's easy to die on these new enemies that you've been recently fighting. Head up the long ledge. Head down the ledge after looting, and head through the sword door that houses the turn dial you have to activate. Head out the door, and take out the enemy that rushes you. There will be more following him. Take them out, and take care with the chain gunner. Try landing finishers. Head left of the door that opened when the enemies came, and head up the ledge. Grab the token and head down, then up the nearby ladder. Take the first door to the right. Activate the console, and some enemies will want to party. Head down to the path where the floating mech orbs come at you, and head through to the mine car. It's a point of no return, heading onto the mine car, that is. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: BRING THE BOMB TO THE GATE [21] +---------------+ Activate the console, and take out the enemies that can't wait to say hi. Keep an eye out for the explosive barrels and press the button near the mine car to gain access to a new path. Follow the mine car, and activate the gate switch. Wait for it to open, and rush through. Try landing headshot on the unsuspecting enemies in the near distance. There's a scepter guy among them. Keep your distance from the enemies, because the combination of them can be deadly. This part can be difficult, so you'll want to deflect and defend a lot. Take less damage than you're dealing, because it's best to play it safe in this section. Finishers are a must. After you take the enemies out, there will be a cut scene. Head through the short ledge and head through the door. Break apart the stuff in the area, and grab the tokens before climbing upwards and heading through the first door. Head through the other one and grab the token nearby. Move up the glowing short ledge, slash through the wood and grab the other token. Move along the path with the rail tracks, and take out the enemies. Try going behind them and slashing them. There's a token in the horizon that you should shoot before heading through the door. Move through the door when you finally do, and don't forget to get the wanted poster. There will be more enemies to take out. Head through the door to the dojo and there will be a cut scene. After the little lecture, head over to the message board after purchasing new skills and the like. Head through the door and over to the message board. Head over to the door and get ready to get back to business. Head right-ish through the path to get through the door. Take out the enemies and the proximity mines in the area. Head over the short ledge and slash through the wooden blockage. Hop over and head through the door. Head through and head up the stairs. Headshot the enemies as they come to you. This is a great opportunity to practice your new moves, if you bothered to purchase any. On the up level, there's a token to obtain near the steel silver object. Head down through the mine tunnel, and some enemies will be present. They aren't any worse than the ones you've taken out to get to this point. Watch out for the sledgehammer, though. There's a wanted poster in the area. Shoot the explosive barrel immediately after you take out the sledgehammer guy to deal damage to the other enemies that will join the fight. Head up the ledge in the area that leads to the wooden gate. Slash through and keep heading forward. There's a safe to crack in the area. Move through the path and hop over the short ledge that has a token rear it. Take the door next to the glowing planks, and head up the stairs. Shoot the hinges and move through. Take out the handful of enemies. Move through the fallen door and head through the other door. Head along the stairs upwards and move through the yellow slot door. There will be a cut scene. You can upgrade the gear in the area. Head over to the message board. What a conniving snake....Head out the door, and head to the area left with the switch. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: EXPLORE THE MINE [22] +---------------+ Move along and move up the glowing planks. Take out the enemies and slash your way through. Head down into the green gas and quickly head into the corner for the token. Your health is slowly draining, so you don't have time to waste. Head up the ledge, and move through, taking out the enemy that's waiting for you. Grab the token after taking him out, and take out the floating mechs in the way, and follow your map along, taking out the enemies. There's a shovel that a token's near. Move through and slash the wooden gate. Head down the gas and take the token quickly, as you take out the enemies. Your health is going down, so head to the ledge up top quickly. Head along and the place has no shortage of enemies, so keep that in mind. Head through the path when you're done. There's a token on the way there. Head down into the gas again, and crack open the safe. Climb up quickly before you die, and take the other enemies out. Take the paths through and take out the enemies that punctuate the journey. Some enemies will come at you and some of them are of the charged variety. Slash through the wood and boxes for a token. Smash the other barrels about for some goodies, but more importantly, take out the enemies. Head down through the green gas again As if losing health periodically isn't enough, there will be enemies to deal with. Head up the ledge and follow through, head down, and follow the next ledge up. Move through the path and slash the gates. Slash the cables like the mission objective indicated, and there will be a brief scene. Head out through the door and move through the tunnel path. Slash the wooden gate, and head through, firing at the enemies. Move and hop your way through the gaps and ledges, and you'll eventually come towards a token. You'll need to back track back and keep your gun at the ready for any floating time bombers. Head back through, and this time, take the take near the barrels for another token. There's even another one up top in the same area. Follow through and take the elevator up. +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: ENTER THE TIGER'S NEST [23] +---------------+ Shoot the door hinges, and allow the floating thingy to blow up and take out the enemies that will come to you. Follow through and open the door. Head through the rail path, and head through the brown double doors. It's a point of no return, and there will be a cut scene. Nice. Head through and strafe around taking out the enemies that await you. The scepter foe should be avoided, but still attacks periodically. Take the other enemies out first, but keep an eye on all their movements. Look around and smash the destructibles for goodies before heading over the ledges towards the enemies in the hallway shooting at you. Keep your sword out, and deflect the bullets. Take the enemies out and then head out through the door. Break the multitude of boxes before heading through the main path. There's a scepter foe and a chain gunner waiting for you. Take either one out first, but its best to actually take one out before going for the other. Take the path behind the stairs, and head through the door. Take the token near the huge barrels. (Wonder what's in there) and head out along the path where the enemies are. Head up the ledge and move along the path. Take cover and shoot the enemies from a distance. More will come, and even throw bombs, so stay sharp, shoot the projectiles, and take cover. Hop across the edge and move through the door. Take out the enemies at the end of the hallway. Head through the other doors and hop over the edges. Shoot the token behind and take the door outta there. Move through, and loot the area. Follow along the path, and head through the double doors. There's a bunch of gunners in the area. Finishers are a necessity. Get behind the chain gunner, or stun him to finish him quickly. Hop the short edge and shoot the floating time bombs. Move along and head up the ledge. Move past and head down when you reach the next area with boxes. Take the enemies that follow out, and move through to obtain the token. Head upwards, and shoot the token. Head upwards, and move along. Before the next ledge, turn and shoot the token. Take the next batch of enemies out, and head up the stairs. Look up and shoot the token, before heading over and finishing off the other enemies. Look for the short ledge, and move along some more ledges. Head up the stairs. Mr. Boss man is back. Shoot the floating object near him, and get ready fro a brawl. To beat him, keep a blocking stand, and wait for him to jump . Turn behind him and slash away, then back up. Fire at him occasionally, and he'll be no trouble in melee combat. BUT, he'll eventually bring more of those exploding thingies. Shoot them immediately. He'll regain health. Follow the same strategy of anticipating his attacks and try not to be too impatient. The fight can be a simple one. When you're done, there will be a cut scene. After the cutscene, you'll have to... +---------------+ NEW OBJECTIVE: DEFEAT SHINJIRO [24] +---------------+ Head down the path and slash through the wooden items and follow through the path. Crack open the safe, and grab the token. Head back and up the ledge, and take the enemies out. The end is near, so these guys won't be as much trouble, considering all you've been through already. Shoot the token, and move to the short ledge up, and shoot the token before hopping the gap. Some boulders will come down, but won't hinder your path completely. Move through, grab the token and eliminate the enemies. Use finishers, and be sure to strafe round the enemies. The token is up above, by the way. Head up the ledge, and take out the scepter foe. You know how to deal with this one, but he can still mess you up if you're not careful. Take the other enemies out, and aim up and shoot the token. Hop the gap, and slash through. Hop the ledge up, and move along the path that has a token at the end of it. Quickly take out the enemy waiting for you, and the other ones that stand in your way. Be careful, for there isn't much cover to avoid their gun fire. These guys hit hard, so aim for finishers. Things will get darker, but you'll still be able to see the oncoming enemies. keep your guard up, and strafe. Move up the ledge, and follow the cliff path. There's a token behind, but your path is up the ledge, near the broken bridge. Head over the gap, and slash through. Move up the stairs after grabbing the token and goodies, and you'll come across.....SHINJIRO!!! The boss battle isn't a hard one, but he can take you out quickly if you let him. He can block your attacks, but you should keep slashing him. He can hit hard as well. Strafe around him as much as you can, and you'll want to catch him when he lands from his jumps. Block his attacks and retaliate with long wide slashes. There will be a cut scene after you damage him enough. Congratulations. You've just beat Red Steel 2! --------------------------- CREDITS [CDT] --------------------------- Thanks for gamefaqs for letting me post this guide, and thanks to Ubisoft. I'll be honest, they put a lot of effort into the game, and though it's not perfect, it's really entertaining. I'd also like to thank those of you who read this, Jameihm A, Brandon, and of course myself. Thanks a lot guys. --------------------- LEGAL MUMBO [VR1] --------------------- This guide is for referential use only, and is not to be sold, or hosted without permission. This guide is copyright (c) of 2010 Kris S (Iheartpancreas). 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