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        IV. Modes of Gameplay: Story Missions Vs. Open Ocean (Free Play)
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In Jaws:Unleashed there are two distinctive gameplay modes Story Missions 
and Open Ocean.

In Story Missions, which is available from the beginning, the plot or story 
of the game is revealed by cut scenes and progressing through each mission.
Each Story Mission can be found by traveling to the red dot indicated on the
in game map of Amity Island.  As you play the game, you can choose to ignore
the Story Missions and just roam around exploring the area, attacking 
whatever you want or attempting the Side Challenges found in the Open Ocean; but this
option does not become available until after you complete Story Mission 2 
"The Break Out."  If you choose to continue the Story Missions and complete the
"Story" of the game, you will still be able to play in Open Ocean and finish
any Side Challenges you missed, search for collectibles you may have missed,
revisit the completed Story Mission areas or just continue to terrorize the
locals.

Once Open Ocean becomes available, then you gain access to the whole map of
Amity with a few exceptions.  You will not be able to access areas that have
story elements related to them until you have completed the Story Mission 
for that specific area.  While the Story Missions must be completed in a 
specific order, the Side Challenges can be completed in any order you see fit.  The 
Side Challenges are only accessible in the Open Ocean by revisiting completed 
Story Mission areas or by visiting certain Non-story related areas (See sections 
on Side Challenges or Sightseeing for more info.)  They offer a series of mini-
games which give specific challenges that are designed to help to develop 
your skills and techniques and reward you with points to upgrade your abilities.  
I found it beneficial to work on some of the Side Challenges as I played so 
that I could upgrade my abilities as I progressed through the story but, that is 
a choice left up to you....  Be aware that in Side Challenge, Story Mission, 
and Non-Story specific areas your in game map of Amity Island is unavailable.  
You can only use the map while in the Open Ocean.  In Open Ocean you can also
explore and look for Treasure Chests or revisit previously completed Story
Mission areas in case you missed any of the hidden collectibles.  You also 
have the option to attack boats, swimmers and sea life, causing terror and
destruction.  Remember, destroying physical property = more points to buy
upgraded abilities.  If you cause enough damage, then innocent civilian 
craft may be replaced by/or protected by armed Coast Guard or Police vessels, and 
if you have progressed far enough into the Story Missions, this armed response 
can escalate up to, and include a Coast Guard Cutter and Armed Helicopters.  I 
will give a description of the different levels of retaliation in the Open Ocean
section.