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[CH23]
CHAPTER 2-3
Objective: Meet at the extraction point outside the village.
__ Cabin __
Leon will start on the bottom floor of the cabin. Run back upstairs and pick
up any item drops from the previous Ganado battle if any of them were dying
prior to the final cutscene. Jump out a window or kick through the front door
and exit the cabin.
Search around outside to find a few extra pickups here and there. Enter the
small shed and pick up the ++TWO ROUTES++ file then save at the typewriter.
The merchant doesn't offer any new upgrades or items at this point.
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| [ ] Handgun Ammo | On the group of logs on the south end of the cabin |
| [ ] TMP Ammo | On a single log near a group of logs in front of the |
| | cabin (southwest side) |
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As the file explains, there are two guarded routes out of the village and Leon
must choose one. Actually you should take both paths in order to get all the
treasure and item pickups strewn around each path. The right path is the
easiest by far, if you know how to deal with an El Gigante. Use the lever in
between the wooden gates and choose left or right to open the corresponding
gate then enter the gate of choosing.
__ Right Path __
The path is silent up until Leon moves toward the chained door in the back. A
cutscene will play and an El Gigante will enter the area. Ashley will
immediately shout to Leon and point up at a boulder up above. Make sure that
Ashley moves then shoot the wooden platform that holds up the boulder to make
it fall in El Gigante's path. If timed precisely, this boulder will hit El
Gigante on the back, but it will not instantly make him lean over - it really
doesn't damage him that much at one might think. While it is in front of him,
it will delay him just a bit while he smashes it, which will help Leon and
Ashley escape him if you decide to run.
Throw a flash grenade then wear the El Gigante down while he is stunned. When
he leans over, climb his back like before and slash at him. Perform the same
method once again to kill him. If you choose to run from the El Gigante then
fire at the chains on the door (use the TMP or a handgun) - don't even think
about kicking the chains since he will surely catch up to Leon by then. The
door has to be kicked down though.
If El Gigante catches Ashley then be sure to shoot at him to free her. He
takes off some incredible damage from her, so don't give him a chance to grab
her.
If Leon stands below him then be sure to use the on-screen command to dodge as
he falls. El Gigante will drop 15000 PTAS once he is defeated so be sure to
pick it up. Find the key item, the ++OLD KEY++ inside the second small building
to open the set of doors at the far end of this path and exit the path
completely.
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| [ ] TMP Ammo | Inside the first small building |
| [ ] Handgun Ammo | Inside the first small building |
| [ ] Spinel | Inside the first small building |
| [ ] 1000 PTAS | Inside the first small building |
| [ ] Incendiary | Inside the first small building |
| Grenade | |
| [ ] Handgun Ammo | Inside the second small building |
| [ ] Spinel | Inside the second small building |
| [ ] 1000 PTAS | Inside the second small building |
| [ ] Handgun Ammo | Inside the second small building |
| [ ] 1000 PTAS | Inside the second small building |
| [ ] Spinel | Inside the second small building |
| [ ] Handgun Ammo | Inside the second small building |
| [ ] Handgun Ammo | Lying on a wooden plank below a high wooden platform |
| | (to the left near the middle of the path a little ways |
| | past the small buildings) |
| [ ] Purple Gem | Right after collecting the handgun ammo above, turn |
| | and find the suspended bucket hanging up above. Shoot |
| | the shiny object on the bucket then pick up the item. |
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* There is also a single wooden crate next to the boarded up (and caved-in)
tunnel along the left side. Don't miss it!
__ Left Path __
This path can be very dangerous and it can be a little frustrating in the
middle section thanks to the two instant kill enemies.
Start off by telling Ashley to hide in the red dumpster. Fire at the Ganados
then hit the barrels on the side wagon when a group of them start to mount up
in front of it. Head down the path to the right side then climb the ladder.
There is another dumpster up here for Ashley to hide inside, but it's really
best just to let her stay in the first one until most of this mayhem is over
with.
A few Ganados will attack on the wooden walkway while moving along it. Be sure
to drop off the section to the right (southwest) while turning right on the
walkway for some extra pickups. Climb back up once and walk toward the middle
side with the ladder.
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| Shotgun Ammo | Lying on a mine cart below the walkway dropoff in the |
| | southwest |
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A cutscene will play as soon as Leon jumps down and two female chainsaw Ganados
(Bella Sisters) will enter the ground floor. One will break through a wooden
wall to the right and the other will jump down from the left side. This part
can be bad if you don't start out just right. Toss a flash grenade to blind
all the Ganados then position Leon behind one of the chainsaw Ganados and make
sure that his back is to a wall (preferably the locked door). You want to see
the entire area and make damn sure that nothing sneaks up behind Leon.
Once Leon finds that perfect spot, shoot the nearest chainsaw Ganado with the
shotgun then throw a grenade into the middle to kill some of the normal Ganados
and damage the chainsaw Ganados badly. Keep the shotgun ready and loaded at
all times while the chainsaw Ganados are still alive. Blast them each time
they move toward Leon. There are Ganados positioned on the walkway above as
well so make sure to keep any eye on them and take out any weapon throwers with
a quick firing of the TMP or whatever handgun Leon has.
Another way to approach this area is to climb back up the ladder right when
Leon drops to the area below. Another helpful tip is to skip the cutscene
where the chainsaw women enter the area and this will give Leon more time to
react. This is a stressful area to get started out in but once the enemies are
all on one side it isn't that bad.
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| Ruby | Defeat the female chainsaw Ganado with the brown shirt |
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Bring out Ashley when all the Ganados are dead then retrieve the --CAMP KEY--
from the chainsaw female's body (with the blue shirt). Use the Camp Key on the
door to the side to leave this portion of the area.
Find the hidden door off to the right a little ways after stepping through the
camp door and kick through it. Break the barrel inside and fall down the
ladder to find a few more pickups.
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| Hand Grenade | Drop down the ladder and this will be lying on a crate |
| | to the left |
| Red Gem | After kicking down the door of the hidden building, |
| | break through the boarded up window then hop to the |
| | other side. This item will be in the right barrel at |
| | the end of that path. |
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It still isn't over yet though. Continue down the path outside the building
and run toward the red dumpster up ahead then have Ashley hide quickly before
the Ganados that jump from the two towers in the back make it to Leon. This is
an excellent part to use an Incendiary or Hand Grenade since the Ganados must
group up in order to approach Leon. Use the shotgun to finish them off
otherwise.
Make Ashley come out of hiding when the coast is clear then unbar the gate up
ahead and open it to reach the other end of the path.
__ Village Exit __
There is a merchant at the top of the stairs with the blue flames but he
doesn't offer any new items at this time. The Elegant Mask will be complete by
now if Leon took both paths and grabbed the extra gems, so combine it with the
green, red, and purple gem then sell it to the merchant for maximum value.
Enter the building to the south side and pick up the ++VILLAGE'S LAST DEFENSE++
file from the top of the fallen locker.
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| [ ] Handgun Ammo | On top of the first trashcan on the right side of the |
| | building |
| [ ] Rifle Ammo | Open the single standing locker in the building |
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The doors in the middle of the village will lead Leon and Ashley out of the
village, but they are locked and require a proper retinal scan in order to pass
through them. Run up the hill to the north. A rifle would be the best weapon
to have for this part, but thanks to the Wii-mote, the part is doable with just
a TMP or handgun. Stand on the left side of the lift area and use the rifle to
shoot the two Ganados on the towers in the background. This is only possible
with the rifle. If you don't have one then you'll need to look to the left and
shoot them while moving across the lift.
Get on the lift and keep a sharp eye on the carts to the right. There will be
some Ganados on the lifts to the right as they appear in the distance so fire
at them to make them instantly fall off. All enemies will throw weapons at
Leon and Ashley. They take quite a bit off since sometimes more than one
Ganado will be on a cart. If you didn't shoot the Ganados on the tower then
they will be throwing weapons from the left side as well, so turn to shoot them
while keeping an eye on the right set of lifts. The rifle works well and the
TMP and handgun work fine too.
__ Lift Control Area __
Enter the control room through the door on the other side to find some pickups
inside some of the lockers.
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| [ ] Flash Grenade | Open the first locker in the middle on the right side |
| [ ] Handgun Ammo | Open the middle locker to the left |
\-----------------------------------------------------------------------------/
Move down the stairs and run across the wooden walkway directly ahead. Tell
Ashley to wait outside the tunnel since it can get a bit dangerous for her
inside. Shoot the dynamite once the Ganado starts to throw dynamite at Leon
from the back of the sandbags up ahead. Hop over the sandbags then climb the
ladder. Shoot the Ganados up ahead then open the chest at the end of the path
to find the yellow catseye. This will complete the Beerstein, so combine the
Beerstein with the red, yellow, and green catseye so it can be sold to the
merchant for maximum profit.
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| [ ] Yellow | Follow the southeast tunnel (at the bottom of the |
| Catseye | stairs) all the way to the south and this will be in a |
| | treasure chest at the end |
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Return to the stairs and run down the next set of stairs. A merchant will be
waiting in the distance along with plenty of ammo near him and a typewriter.
He still doesn't have any new items or tune-ups at this time. Save your game
then open the doors at the end of the path to the northeast.
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| [ ] Handgun Ammo | On a box near the merchant |
| [ ] Shotgun Ammo | On a box near the merchant |
| [ ] TMP Ammo | On a box near the merchant |
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__ Path to the Barn __
Run to the north and walk up to the doors of the barn. A cutscene will play as
Leon approaches the door.
__ Barn __
Interactive Cutscene: Input the on-screen sequence to dodge Chief Mendez's arm
as he tries to grab Leon while Leon is on the ground.
Boss Battle - Chief Mendez
First Fight:
Life: 65 - 70
All of the chief's attacks are close range, so make sure to always stay at a
distance from him throughout this battle. If he gets too close then just run
right by him to the opposite end of the barn. Make sure to watch for the on-
screen commands and be sure to press them while running to his side - sometimes
Leon can get away from him without worrying about the commands. He will use
his claws to lunge toward Leon if Leon is at the extreme opposite end of the
barn however, so you can't just pick him off from a distance all the time.
His weak point is his central spine. Hit him with any weapon of choice in that
area to eventually stun him by making his spine bend backwards. This is the
time to pull out the shotgun and unload on his spine since he can't hit Leon at
that time. A hand grenade is always an instant stun, so keep that in mind if
he ever traps Leon. Lure him over to the red explosive barrel along the side
of the barn and shoot the barrel to stun him as well. The shotgun works the
best for damaging him, but you have to get close for the maximum effect.
Second Fight:
Life: 35 - 40
A cutscene will play eventually and the chief will detach his bottom legs. For
the remainder of the battle, he will swing along the top planks of the barn and
come down every now and then to attack. The same avoidance rules still apply
to this phase as well - stay away from him. Make sure to look up and keep him
in sight. He will suddenly lower himself then prepare a slice attack - just
run by him as he lowers to avoid damage. Sometimes he will insist on staying
low to the ground then move toward Leon; be sure to run to the exact opposite
side when he gets too close.
The handgun (especially the Red9) actually works very well to defeat him during
this phase, especially now with the Wii-mote aiming. The rifle works well too,
but you need some good aiming. Leon has to eject each bullet once the rifle is
fired so that will sometimes place him in harm's way as the chief descends.
Shoot him enough and he will fall to the ground. Throw a grenade at this point
or just run up and shoot him with a powerful weapon.
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| [ ] Handgun Ammo | On a box near the entrance |
| [ ] TMP Ammo | On a box near the entrance |
| [ ] Incendiary | On a green crate near the side ladder |
| Grenade | |
| [ ] Shotgun Ammo | In a dumpster full of boxes near the red explosive |
| | barrel |
| [ ] Green Herb | On a crate near the red explosive barrel |
| [ ] Spinel | Shoot the red explosive barrel and this will appear |
| | after the fire dies down |
| [ ] Red Herb | On one of the second floor west windows |
| [ ] Hand Grenade | On one of the second floor west windows |
| [ ] Handgun Ammo | On the second floor on a crate (west side) |
| [ ] Yellow Herb | On one of the second floor east windows |
| [ ] Green Herb | On one of the second floor east windows |
| [ ] 30000 PTAS | Defeat Chief Mendez |
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Collect the --FALSE EYE-- from the chief's body after the fight along with the
30000 PTAS. Once the false eye is collected, a portion of the wall will break
apart on the east side of the barn. Walk toward the hole in the wall and press
the A button when the "Jump Out" command appears in order to leap out of the
barn. Keep in mind that you can't return once Leon jumps out.
Ashley will automatically meet Leon on the outside. Exit the area and head all
the way back to the village exit gate with the retinal scanner - up the stairs
and back across the lift.
__ Village Exit __
Use the False Eye on the retinal scanner to unlock the doors then open them.
__ Path to the Castle __
While moving up the hill ahead a truck will start up then race toward Leon and
Ashley - it will actually hit a few Ganados along the way. Take out the
handgun and fire at the front of the truck. Once the front of the truck starts
to burn, back up and the truck will crash along the right side of the path.
/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------\
| [ ] Handgun Ammo | On a box lying next to the entrance gate where Leon |
| | entered this area |
| [ ] 5500 PTAS | Check the wreckage of the truck for this |
\-----------------------------------------------------------------------------/
Walk a little ways past the truck and the door in the back of Leon and Ashley
will quickly open and close as a group of Ganados pours into the area. Throw a
grenade at them or blast them with a shotgun then continue up the hill.
/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------\
| [ ] Velvet Blue | Break the second barrel off to the left at the top of |
| | the hill |
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| Extra Info |
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| * Just for fun and to delay them, back away from the gates and them in view |
| while moving past the truck. The Ganados will not appear until Leon |
| turns so that the camera is not focused on the gate. It's both somewhat |
| amusing and useful. |
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Walk over to the bridge on the east side to activate a cutscene that will end
this chapter.
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