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Many of these questions are not attributed to a specific author, since they've
been asked by a number of people on the message boards, or because I made them
up myself. So without further ado, the questions:
Q: Why am I not getting "credit" for doing this execution? I'm doing it exactly
like you said to.
A: This is one of the most important things that many people don't seem to
know. EXECUTIONS ONLY COUNT IF THEY ARE PERFORMED ON ENEMY GANGSTERS. Using
these styles on civilians, police officers, or anyone else DOES NOT COUNT. I've
gotten a few to register when used on bank security officers, but this may just
be a glitch. While you can practice on civilians (you might want to bribe the
cops first), always use enemy gangsters when attempting to get (register) a new
execution style.
Q: Why should I care about doing these executions? What's in it for me?
A: Execution styles are one aspect of the game's "collectables." If you're
seeking a 100% game rating, you need to get all of them. Even if you're only
going for 91.5% (the minimum required to get Don of NYC), they could serve as
the small percentage boost you need. Additionally, doing some of these special
execution styles gets you a greater amount of respect than from killing a
gangster through normal means. On top of that, if you get all 22, you'll get a
large respect bonus.
Q: Other than when they flash on the screen the first time I do them, how do I
see my executions? Is there a list that keeps track of them somewhere?
A: Yes. Pause the game and go to Tom's Report. Go to the Rap Sheet tab. From
the drop-down list, go to the executions sub-menu. Here, you will see a list of
all 22 executions. The ones you've already completed will have a checkmark next
to them.
Q: I've already become Don (or Don of NYC). I've already taken over all
businesses, warehouses and hubs, and destroyed all family compounds. There are
no more gangsters for me to kill. How to I get the last remaining execution
styles I'm missing?
A: Even if you've taken over all of New York, you should still be able to find
gangsters in a few places. Small gangs often hang out down by the train tracks
(Hell's Kitchen) and in the adjoining tunnels. Also, if you see crates with
yellow chevrons pointing towards them, gangsters are often nearby.
Additionally, if you purchase items from a black market dealer at night
(especially the gun upgrade dealers), you run the risk of being assaulted by a
gangster ambush. All of these can provide you with some extra subjects for you
to use. However, some of the execution styles may still be very difficult to
do, as you'd need to get a gangster near, say, an oven. While I haven't
confirmed it completely, I know that you can get some (perhaps all) of the
execution styles to count by using them on bank security guards. This is simply
another alternative that you can try if you have no more gangsters to "use."
Q: I read in someone else's guide that ________ execution is done a different
way than what you said. Who's correct?
A: I too have read data in other people's guides that I'm pretty sure is
incorrect. I have the PC version, and it is possible that their information is
correct for the PS2, Xbox, or Xbox 360 version. However, let me describe what
I've discovered so far:
Grand Slam Execution: Many other guides claim that you must use an execution
trigger and the baseball bat to get this style. I have found (and tested) that
you just have to kill a gangster with a baseball bat. You do not have to use
the trigger. However, you do "get credit" for the execution if you choose to
use the trigger. It's up to you.
Hard Head Execution: Contrary to what I've read in one post (I can't remember
where), Hard Head Execution does NOT use an execute trigger.
Pistol Execution: This does not mean you just have to kill someone with a
pistol. You must use the execution trigger on a standing or stunned (not
kneeling) enemy while holding a handgun (Revolver, Pistol, or Magnum).
Gut Shot Execution: Although it is counter-intuitive, you will NOT get this
execution from shooting someone in their gut pressure point. Instead, you must
use the execute trigger on a standing or stunned (not kneeling) enemy while
holding a large firearm (Tommy Gun or Shotgun).
Firearm Execution: I read somewhere that you needed to use a large (two-handed)
firearm for this one. That's incorrect. Any sized firearm will do the trick.
Q: When you say that the Revolver, Pistol, or Magnum is required, can I use the
upgraded versions?
A: Yes. Although the upgraded versions of each weapon do more damage, have a
larger clip, or are better in some other way, the game treats them the same as
far as executions go. You can just as well use a Saturday Night Special to get
a Hats Off Execution as you can use the base level 1 revolver.
Q: When should I be doing these executions? What is the ideal time to be
finished with half of them? With all of them?
A: Although you can really do these executions at any time, I'd say the earlier
the better. Most importantly, don't leave them until the VERY end of the game.
Although you can get them after becoming Don, it will be very difficult, as you
will have to search far and wide for enemy gangsters. It really isn't that hard
to get most, if not all of the executions out of the way very early on. In the
first period the game gives you between story missions (right after basic
training), you can actually get most of these executions complete. You may hold
out a little longer on Over Cooked Execution, Watch Your Step Execution and
Traffic Accident Execution, but most of the rest you can get done quite early
on. One other note: You have to wait until after the mission "Fireworks" to get
the Silent Assassin Execution. Unless you somehow acquire the Garrote earlier
(and I don't know how you could), you have to wait until you acquire it during
that mission.
Q: How do I do _________ execution style?
A: Come on, the entire first section of this guide is all about how to do each
one. Just read it. Seriously though, if you still can't understand how to do a
specific execution, or you feel as though it hasn't been thoroughly explained
in this guide, feel free to send me an e-mail outlining your problem.
Q: Help! I can't get out of cars and my mouse's X-axis is inverted. How do I
fix this?
A: Both of these are side-effects of using a flawed "crack" version of the
game. Go out and buy the retail version. I don't care what country you live in
or how much money you make, piracy is immoral, illegal, and creates sales data
that suggests to the retailer (and thus publisher) that you don't want them to
continue to make games like The Godfather. If EA stops publishing good games
(which one could argue they already have) you do not have the right to make a
single complaint if you have ever pirated one of their games. I have nothing
more to say to you, except...GO AND BUY THE GAME!
Q: Why did you write this guide?
A: I thought I answered this in the introduction:
Now you may be wondering, "Why are you bothering to write this guide?" Well,
here's why:
Recently, over the gamefaqs/gamespot message boards, tens, possibly hundreds of
threads have arisen asking:
"How do I do ______ execution?"
or, more realistically:
"heY man, ho is it that im doing that one ececution? Im try to go and kill the
guy but he isnT givin me teh points!!! OMG PLZ HLEP!"
While these questions are answered quickly, it is soon replaced by another user
asking a similar, or even the same question. Most of the guides available on
gamefaqs to describe each of the execution styles. However, they are not very
in-depth, and often leave uncertainty in the gamer's mind. Some of them even
list incorrect, false, and misleading information. I've composed this guide in
order to create a comprehensive "end-all" explanation for each and every
execution style.
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