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Just to make things crystal clear for some people, this FAQ is not to appear anywhere at the following URLs: http://www.cheatcc.com http://www.cheatindex.com This document Copyright 2005 Daniel Engel =============================================================================== Samurai Western FAQ [PS2] January 06, 2006 Daniel (FecalLord) Engel fecalord [AT] gmail [DOT] com ############################################################################### (A) TABLE OF CONTENTS ############################################################################### Table of Contents (A) This Table of Contents (B) Controls (C) Walkthrough - (C-01) A Stranger In Town - (C-02) A Prairie Breeze - (C-03) A Bloody Wind - (C-04) The Dying - (C-05) The Invitation - (C-06) A Whirlwind - (C-07) A Wanted Man - (C-08) Reunion - (C-09) Breakthrough - (C-10) Breakout - (C-11) A Hanging - (C-12) Duel In The Wilderness - (C-13) A Lost Soul - (C-14) Against The Odds - (C-15) Falling Cherry Blossoms - (C-16) Samurai Spirit (D) Wanted Posters (E) Tips (F) Items (G) Secrets (H) Accessory Sets (I) Thanks (J) Experimental ############################################################################### (B) CONTROLS ############################################################################### The default controls for this game are as follows: Left stick - Move. Right stick - Move camera. dpad - Move. Square - Attack [hold for power attack]. X - Jump. Circle - Deflect attacks [standing], dodge [moving]. Triangle - Pick up object, [throw while moving]. R1 - Deflect attacks [standing], dodge [moving]. R2 - Lock on enemy. L1 - Enter ultimate master mode [once master gauge is filled]. L2 - Switch between 1st/3rd person views. Select - Switch radar views. Start - Pause menu. X + square - Power attack. ############################################################################### (C) WALKTHROUGH ############################################################################### Bricklayer J. Gastronomy You will find the walkthrough for the game in the sections below. Although the stages have a physical layout, in almost all cases it doesn't matter because you are just attacking whatever enemies spawn nearest to you. They do this almost constantly and pretty randomly in most cases. ############################################################################### (C-01) A STRANGER IN TOWN ############################################################################### Use "R1" or "circle" to dodge/deflect the 2 enemies' shots, then attack them [you will quickly learn that dodging constantly helps out a lot]. Kill another enemy just ahead and one to your left, then kill a knife enemy and his friend on the stairs. Slash the wood below the trio of enemies to bring them down to the ground, then finish them off. Use your power attack on a group just ahead of you, then pick up a crate and kill the enemies by the stairs. Attack a large group up ahead until your master gauge is filled, then press "L1" to enter ultimate master mode. Kill the rest of the enemies in this mode to finish the stage. ############################################################################### (C-02) A PRAIRIE BREEZE ############################################################################### Decide how you want to distribute your stat points [I recommend dumping them all into Defense] and pick any accessories that you want to use, then press start to begin the stage. Kill the enemies on the lower floor and activate ultimate master mode when your master gauge fills. Kill the enemies on the stairs and a few upstairs, then return to the ground floor and finish off the rest to end the stage. There's nothing terribly tricky about it, just keep moving while dodging almost constantly and watch your radar. ############################################################################### (C-03) A BLOODY WIND ############################################################################### ------- Part 01 ------- In this part of the stage, your biggest threat are the enemies that have tommyguns. You can't deflect all of their bullets, so your best bet is to dodge to either side as they shoot, then slash them to death. Otherwise follow your radar to find out where the action is, slash wooden posts to drop most high enemies and use ultimate master mode when you can. ------- Part 02 ------- The boss here taunts you before firing a burst from his chaingun. You want to dodge and counter with 2-3 slashes, then repeat until your gauge is full. Once in ultimate master mode you should lay into the boss with longer combos and dodge if he starts to block your attacks. Otherwise the battle should be over fairly quickly by this point, as well as the stage. ############################################################################### (C-04) THE DYING ############################################################################### This stage adds giants with boomerangs as well as shotgun enemies into the mix. Otherwise you fight normal gunners, tommygun enemies and some with explosives. The basic idea is the same though, keep moving while dodging or deflecting and attack the enemies to build your master gauge, then use ultimate master mode and repeat. ############################################################################### (C-05) THE INVITATION ############################################################################### This stage is quite a bit harder than the ones that you've seen so far, so I recommend re-playing some of the older stages to build your level up to at least 10. This stage has the same enemies that you've seen so far, but there's more of them. You want to fight your way through the hall and down the stairs, then up some other stairs. Work your way back down and kill some more enemies, then Jean should show up. This time he swings has massive chaingun in a circle or straight down, instead of firing it in bursts. You want to dodge this attack and get in 3-4 slashes, [use ultimate master mode when you can] then repeat until the stage ends. ############################################################################### (C-06) A WHIRLWIND ############################################################################### This is a pretty short stage but it has a lot of tommygun enemies, so you'll be doing a lot dodging. As long as you keep an eye and ear open for their shots, you should be just fine though. Some of the crates can also be thrown to find some gold coins, just don't slash them instead or they'll explode in your face. [If you want, you can finish the stage again with at least one custom rule, to unlock Extra Stage 6]. ############################################################################### (C-07) A WANTED MAN ############################################################################### ------- Part 01 ------- For the first part of this stage you should just follow your radar [switch to the bigger view] and kill the enemies until the boss battle begins. ------- Part 02 ------- This boss either fires a single shot, or a quick burst of about 6 shots. Other times he will roll forward towards you. He always rolls if you attack him from the front, so dodge his shots and get in 3 hits or so from the side or back. Quickly run away and doge after this combo because he will likely try to roll into you. Otherwise repeat and try to get some long combos in once you activate ultimate master mode. ############################################################################### (C-08) REUNION ############################################################################### ------- Part 01 ------- There's no surprises here, just fight off the usual enemies that you've faced many times before until the boss battle begins. ------- Part 02 ------- This boss runs a lot and either does a shotgun blast or a sweeping machinegun burst. Dodge either attack and try to counter with a long combo [and of course use ultimate master mode when you can]. The machinegun attack is easier to counter, but they're both possible. ############################################################################### (C-09) BREAKTHROUGH ############################################################################### I recommend building up to at least level 20 before playing this stage. It also helps a lot if you build your master gauge up on the way to the bottom, then use it on the bosses. ------- Part 01 ------- For this part of the stage you don't even need to kill everyone, you just need to make it to the bottom of the mine. So climb the stairs and enter the mines, then go left at the first fork. Go down the ramp and through the passage guarded by four enemies standing in a row. Go left at the next fork and follow the tracks off a ledge, then head right and follow the tracks to start the boss battle. ------- Part 02 ------- These guys are VERY annoying, because one of them basically follows you around trying to slash you while the other one fires a shotgun. The best strategy is to build your master gauge before the battle, then activate it and beat the tar out of the two bosses. [If you want, you can finish the stage again with at least one custom rule, to unlock Extra Stage 9]. ############################################################################### (C-10) BREAKOUT ############################################################################### ------- Part 01 ------- In this part of the stage you need to defuse 7 bombs, so the enemies are not your main concern. You can tell when you're near a bomb because you will hear children's voices calling for help. Go right at the first side street and climb the stairs to find the first bomb, then slash at it like crazy to defuse it. Return to the main path and climb the stairs on your left to reach a tommygun enemy and the second bomb. Continue along the main path as you pass through a gate, then look right at the broken down house to find an explosive enemy and the third bomb. Cross the wooden bridge up ahead and look for the fourth bomb in the corner, at the left end of the stone wall. Keep going until you reach the graveyard, then go left to the building at the top of the hill. Look left of the stairs for the fifth bomb, then leave the graveyard through the gate [NOT the way you came in]. Jump the fence on your left to find a small outhouse, a clothes-line and the sixth bomb. Finally, enter the nearby building and defuse the last bomb in the bathtub. ------- Part 02 ------- This boss still loves to run away and use his machinegun to attack you. It's best to chase him down and dodge the bursts of bullets as he fires from one or both of his guns. Quickly counterattack with as many hits as you can manage, then repeat [and of course use ultimate master mode when you can]. [If you want, you can finish the stage again with at least one custom rule, to unlock Extra Stage 10]. ############################################################################### (C-11) A HANGING ############################################################################### This stage is the usual deal, fight off all the enemies and don't forget to use your ultimate master mode when you can. ############################################################################### (C-12) DUEL IN THE WILDERNESS ############################################################################### ------- Part 01 ------- This part of the stage is the usual deal, fight off all the enemies and don't forget to use your ultimate master mode when you can. ------- Part 02 ------- For this boss you should avoid his barrage of bullets and counterattack with 3-4 hits. Otherwise stick with a 3 hit counter after he swings his gun and use ultimate master mode when you can. ############################################################################### (C-13) A LOST SOUL ############################################################################### This stage is the usual deal, fight off all the enemies and don't forget to use your ultimate master mode when you can. [If you want, you can finish the stage again with at least one custom rule, to unlock Extra Stage 13]. ############################################################################### (C-14) AGAINST THE ODDS ############################################################################### This stage is the usual deal, fight off all the enemies and don't forget to use your ultimate master mode when you can. ############################################################################### (C-15) FALLING CHERRY BLOSSOMS ############################################################################### It help a LOT if you can save your ultimate master mode for the boss battle in this stage, also using the Hyakki Yako sword at level 5 or better. ------- Part 01 ------- This part of the stage is the usual deal, fight off all the enemies [the explosives are the most annoying] and don't forget to use your ultimate master mode when you can. ------- Part 02 ------- This boss is VERY difficult and really annoying, I strongly recommend building up the Hyakki Yako sword to level 5 or better. The boss fires either 1 or 2 shots at a time and sometimes he does a jumping roll with a flurry of shots. If you get close, he will also bash you with his guns, so don't stay close for long. It's pointless to attack the boss directly, but you can dodge one of his attacks and quickly counter with 1-2 slashes of your own before dodging away from his gun-bash counter. The Hyakki Yako sword makes this battle easier because the few shots that you land do a lot more damage than the default sword. It is also extremely helpful to have your master gauge filled before this battle. ############################################################################### (C-16) SAMURAI SPIRIT ############################################################################### I say that you stick with the Hyakki Yako sword for this stage, but the choice is yours. ------- Part 01 ------- Simply fight your way up the stairs and left up some more stairs, then follow the path until you reach the sword. This starts a short cutscene and the final boss battle, so hopefully you built up your master gauge beforehand. ------- Part 02 ------- This boss isn't nearly as bad as the one from stage 15. Basically he either fires his small pistol or his larger gun and either one can be easily dodged. Get in close and counter with a medium to large combo, then dodge out of the way of his melee attack. Remember that you can leave the room at any time to fight minions and build up the master gauge, though it definitely helps to have it built up before this fight. After this battle, you're done the game! [If you want, you can finish the stage again with at least one custom rule, to unlock Extra Stage 16]. You can play through hard mode now if you want and replay the stages to unlock all sorts of things. ############################################################################### (D) WANTED POSTERS ############################################################################### Once you finish the game on normal, you will unlock hard mode. When playing this mode, a wanted poster gets added to each of the 16 stages [and the 5 extra stages]. You need to find this wanted poster and collect it to unlock a new character that you can play as. In order to get the wanted poster you must be playing on hard mode [except for extra stage 16] and in some cases you need to be using a one-handed sword that allows you to double jump. These swords are either the Daihan'nya or Akitsu, and I recommend the Akitsu because it has more power [it's up to you though]. I have listed where to find the wanted poster in each of the 16 stages. -------- Stage 01 -------- Unlock: Ripper. Double Jump: Not required. Midway through stage you will see a large saloon [on the left side of the path]. Climb the staircase that's left of the front doors of this saloon. Jump across the ledge above these doors and walk across the rope with the coloured flags hanging off it. Try 1st person view "L2" if you are having trouble, then collect the wanted poster up ahead and finish the stage. -------- Stage 02 -------- Unlock: Oaf. Double Jump: Not required. Check under the staircase that's to the right of the stage [left of the bar] to find the wanted poster, then finish the stage. -------- Stage 03 -------- Unlock: Eve. Double Jump: Not required. Turn around at the start of the stage and follow the path until it ends by a white covered wagon. Look for the "South Station" building right a bit from this wagon. Check the alley to the left of this building to find the wanted poster, then finish the stage. -------- Stage 04 -------- Unlock: Vile. Double Jump: Not required. Head for the graveyard and cross the wooden bridge in the corner, then follow the path to find the wanted poster out in the open. -------- Stage 05 -------- Unlock: Little Baby. Double Jump: Not required. Go down the staircase in the main room and cross to the other side, then follow the stairs up to the wanted poster at the very top. You can also just double jump over the railing to get there much faster. -------- Stage 06 -------- Unlock: Bart. Double Jump: Not required. Go down the stairs from the statue and the main doors, then look for the open gate straight ahead of you. Look to the right of this gate between the wall and the hedge to find the wanted poster. -------- Stage 07 -------- Unlock: General. Double Jump: Not required. Go right to the "South Station" train station and look farther right for a building that's open on both ends. Walk inside this building and take the wanted poster from inside. -------- Stage 08 -------- Unlock: Faceless Boss. Double Jump: Required. Since you are likely being shot at while you attempt this poster, you should kill any tommygun enemies before you jump to the chain. Go up the stairs to the second floor and go to the end that's to the right of the stage below. Look for a short bridge of sorts and find the lower chain that leads to the large chandelier. The wanted poster is on the chandelier and you need to walk across this chain to get there. So double jump up to the chain and cross to the chandelier [use 1st person view to cross easier], then take the wanted poster and finish the stage. -------- Stage 09 -------- Unlock: Nathan. Double Jump: Required. Climb the stairs at the start of the stage and double jump onto the roof to your right. Go to the right end of the roof and rotate the camera until you see a small slide sticking out below with the wanted poster at the top of it. Slowly inch yourself off the roof so you land on this slide, then run up the slide to get the poster. Unlock: Joey. Double Jump: Required. Enter the mines and go right at the first major fork, then grab the crate on the bridge as you cross to the other side. Follow the path right to a dead-end as you see the wanted poster above you, then drop the crate and double jump up to the wanted poster. -------- Stage 10 -------- Unlock: Anne. Double Jump: Required. Go to the graveyard and look to your right to see the wanted poster up in a tree. Grab one of the big tombstones and bring it over to this tree, then drop it by hitting square. Jump on the tombstone and double jump from there to reach the wanted poster. Unlock: Brat. Double Jump: Not required. Destroy the small outhouse on your right that's between the starting area and the graveyard to find this wanted poster. -------- Stage 11 -------- Unlock: Donald. Double Jump: Required. Follow the main path until you reach the area with the "South Station" [same place you found the poster in stage 03]. Backtrack a bit and check along the row of buildings until you see the one with the white/red/blue flags hanging from the balcony. Double jump up to the balcony and take the wanted poster. -------- Stage 12 -------- Unlock: Jean. Double Jump: Required. Head for the bridge at the edge of the chasm, then run right up the left wooden post. Double jump right at the top to grab the wanted poster that's floating in the air. -------- Stage 13 -------- Unlock: Faceless. Double Jump: Required. Check just beside the left side of the stage with the piano, right above a pipe on the wall to find this wanted poster [use a double jump to reach it]. -------- Stage 14 -------- Unlock: Lanky. Double Jump: Not required. Turn around at the start of the stage and follow the path up a hill to find the wanted poster. -------- Stage 15 -------- Unlock: Rando. Double Jump: Not required. Hug the right wall at the very start of the stage and follow a narrow path along the cliff's edge to reach the wanted poster. -------- Stage 16 -------- Unlock: Goldberg Clothed. Double Jump: Not required. Work your way to the middle staircase up high as if you're climbing to the top, then look under the final set of stairs that lead to the open door above. The wanted poster is floating in the air so just jump to it. Unlock: Ralph. Double Jump: Required. Hug the left wall at the start of the stage and double jump up the pipes to reach this wanted poster. Unlock: Sweetheart. Double Jump: Not required. Play this stage on Normal and climb the main staircase, then head right at the fork until you enter the room with the large table. Jump over the painting in the far left corner to find this wanted poster. -------------- Extra Stage 06 -------------- Unlock: Goldberg Unclothed. Double Jump: Required. Work your way inside to the main doors and jump up the large statue in front of them. Face away from the doors and double jump to reach the wanted poster floating in the air. -------------- Extra Stage 09 -------------- Unlock: Killer. Double Jump: Required. Turn around at the start and double jump onto the nearby roof, then jump up to a second roof. Turn left and walk/jump across the rope to the other side, then grab the wanted poster on your left [just above the mine entrance]. -------------- Extra Stage 13 -------------- Unlock: Claudia. Double Jump: Required. Go right at the first major fork and drop off the bridge, then look up under the bridge to see the wanted poster floating up there. Rapidly jump against one of the wooden pillars at that end of the bridge to effectively climb it and reach one of the horizontal sections, then carefully jump to the wanted poster. Unlock: Harvey. Double Jump: Required. Go right at the first major fork and cross the bridge, then climb the steps and follow the tracks. Grab a box and carry it into the next room, then look right to see the wanted poster on a ledge. Carefully double jump from your box to reach the wanted poster. [You can also reach this area by working your way up the ledges and steps from the ground where you fight the bosses.] -------------- Extra Stage 16 -------------- This is the only wanted poster that you must play on Normal Mode instead of Hard Mode to collect. Unlock: Urchin Double Jump: Not required. As soon as you start the stage you will see the wanted poster above the rocky hill ahead of you. So walk on over there and jump to the top to get it. ############################################################################### (E) TIPS ############################################################################### Although jumping attacks are slower, they are quite strong and can protect you from explosive attacks that would otherwise damage you on the ground. Almost every enemy has a small stream of smoke rising above them before they fire their weapon, so watch for it and react accordingly. Bosses show up as purple dots on the radar, just in case you're having trouble telling them apart from their minions. You cannot be harmed during ultimate master mode and you kill all minions with one hit. You also run constantly and can do much longer combos against bosses. The gauge also refills as you kill enemies, so use it wisely and attack everything that moves to get the most out of it. You should dodge constantly as you move, especially in later stages. It allows you to reach enemies faster without being knocked back and lets you perform proper counters [which do double the damage of normal attacks] easier. Don't forget to equip the accessories that you find. It's impossible to wear all of them at once, but they definitely increase your stats and help make fighting easier. You can replay a stage with custom rules after you finish it once. The five rules provide extra challenge while you play the stage. By finishing the stage with these rules, a multiplier will increase both your score and your EXP after the stage is over. This helps a lot for leveling up, or trying to beat high scores. Although it's tempting to put your points into other stats while you gain levels, you should dump them ALL into defense. The other stats are easily raised by accessories and your weapons as they level up. ############################################################################### (F) ITEMS ############################################################################### ------------ Silver Coins ------------ Every time you get 10 of these, your weapon goes up one level. ---------- Gold Coins ---------- These coins temporarily raise the stats on the accessories that you are wearing. ---- Meat ---- This restores some of your HP when picked up. ------ Bottle ------ Collecting one of these will build up some of your master gauge. ----- Boots ----- You run much faster for a few seconds after collecting these. ------ Barrel ------ You have VERY powerful attacks for a brief period, when you pick up one of these. ############################################################################### (G) SECRETS ############################################################################### You can unlock difficulty levels, extra stages, accessories, weapons and characters according to the methods listed below. ----------------- Difficulty Levels ----------------- Hard Mode - Finish the game on Normal Mode. Insane Mode - Finish the game on Hard Mode. Survival Mode - Finish the game on Normal Mode. ------------ Extra Stages ------------ Extra Stage 6 Finish stage 6 with at least one custom rule. Extra Stage 9 Finish stage 9 with at least one custom rule. Extra Stage 10 Finish stage 10 with at least one custom rule. Extra Stage 13 Finish stage 13 with at least one custom rule. Extra Stage 16 Finish stage 16 with at least one custom rule. ----------- Accessories ----------- Afro - Gain enough experience to reach level 10. Carnival Mask - Gain enough experience to reach level 12. Spectacles - Gain enough experience to reach level 14. Fox Mask - Gain enough experience to reach level 16. Tengu Mask - Gain enough experience to reach level 19. Lute - Gain enough experience to reach level 21. Demon Mask - Gain enough experience to reach level 23. Umbrella - Gain enough experience to reach level 26. Parrot - Gain enough experience to reach level 28. Throwing Star - Gain enough experience to reach level 30. Coffin - Gain enough experience to reach level 32. Monkey - Gain enough experience to reach level 34. Hawk - Gain enough experience to reach level 36. Headband - Gain enough experience to reach level 38. Eyepatch - Gain enough experience to reach level 40. Pirate Hat - Gain enough experience to reach level 41. Pirate Cape - Gain enough experience to reach level 42. Modern Weapon - Gain enough experience to reach level 44. Shades - Gain enough experience to reach level 46. Noh Mask - Gain enough experience to reach level 48. Flower - Gain enough experience to reach level 50. Hockey Mask - Gain enough experience to reach level 53. Chainsaw - Gain enough experience to reach level 60. Angel Wings - Gain enough experience to reach level 70. Halo - Gain enough experience to reach level 80. Gas Mask - Gain enough experience to reach level 83. Straw Basket - Gain enough experience to reach level 90. NV Goggles - Gain enough experience to reach level 99. Cowboy Hat - Beat the default high score for stage 01 [Normal] Bad Guy Hat - Beat the default high score for stage 02 [Normal] Good Guy Hat - Beat the default high score for stage 03 [Normal] Lasso - Beat the default high score for stage 04 [Normal] Bandana - Beat the default high score for stage 05 [Normal] Guitar - Beat the default high score for stage 06 [Normal] Sheriff Badge - Beat the default high score for stage 07 [Normal] Cowboy Boot R - Beat the default high score for stage 08 [Normal] Cowboy Boot L - Beat the default high score for stage 09 [Normal] Badguy Boots R - Beat the default high score for stage 10 [Normal] Badguy Boots L - Beat the default high score for stage 11 [Normal] Goodguy Boots R - Beat the default high score for stage 12 [Normal] Goodguy Boots L - Beat the default high score for stage 13 [Normal] Showy Boots R - Beat the default high score for stage 14 [Normal] Showy Boots L - Beat the default high score for stage 15 [Normal] Samurai Helm - Beat the default high score for stage 16 [Normal] Demon Horns - Beat the default high score for stage 01 [Hard] Cat Ears - Beat the default high score for stage 02 [Hard] Mr. Hopsy - Beat the default high score for stage 03 [Hard] Boxing Belt - Beat the default high score for stage 04 [Hard] Demon Wings - Beat the default high score for stage 05 [Hard] Cat Paw R - Beat the default high score for stage 06 [Hard] Cat Paw L - Beat the default high score for stage 07 [Hard] Steam Engine - Beat the default high score for stage 08 [Hard] Hopsy Paw R - Beat the default high score for stage 09 [Hard] Hopsy Paw L - Beat the default high score for stage 10 [Hard] Locomotive - Beat the default high score for stage 11 [Hard] Cat Tail - Beat the default high score for stage 12 [Hard] Boxing Glove R - Beat the default high score for stage 13 [Hard] Boxing Glove L - Beat the default high score for stage 14 [Hard] Demon Tail - Beat the default high score for stage 15 [Hard] Chimney - Beat the default high score for stage 16 [Hard] Knight Armor - Beat the default high score for extra stage 06 [Normal] Knight Leg R - Beat the default high score for extra stage 09 [Normal] Knight Leg L - Beat the default high score for extra stage 10 [Normal] Knight Shoulder R - Beat the default high score for extra stage 13 [Normal] Knight Shoulder L - Beat the default high score for extra stage 16 [Normal] Samurai Armor - Beat the default high score for extra stage 06 [Hard] Knight Leg R - Beat the default high score for extra stage 09 [Hard] Knight Leg L - Beat the default high score for extra stage 10 [Hard] Knight Shoulder R - Beat the default high score for extra stage 13 [Hard] Knight Shoulder L - Beat the default high score for extra stage 16 [Hard] ------- Weapons ------- Makiwari - Gain enough experience to reach level 03. Nodachi - Gain enough experience to reach level 05. Daihan Nya - Gain enough experience to reach level 07. Amatsuyu - Gain enough experience to reach level 10. Shibuki - Gain enough experience to reach level 13. Hyakki Yako - Gain enough experience to reach level 27. Akitsu - Gain enough experience to reach level 35. Hadarayuki - Gain enough experience to reach level 39. Hyakka Ryoran - Gain enough experience to reach level 43. Metsu Ryuto - Gain enough experience to reach level 59. Scissor61 1. Gain enough experience to reach level 64. **OR** 2. Beat the default score on all stages on Hard Mode. Trident - Gain enough experience to reach level 67. Sobusho - Gain enough experience to reach level 75. Murasame 1. Gain enough experience to reach level 80. **OR** 2. Finish Extra Stage 09 on Hard Mode. Oni Dankon - Beat the default score on all stages on Normal Mode. Scythe - Finish Extra Stage 06 on Hard Mode. Takefuji - Finish Extra Stage 10 on Hard Mode. Un'en - Finish Extra Stage 13 on Hard Mode. Jumangoku - Finish Extra Stage 16 on Hard Mode. Shinbutsu-Goshirae - Complete each of the five challenges on each of the 16 stages, plus the 5 extra stages. This must be done on Normal Mode AND Hard Mode. [Also you cannot play with the 'No Master Mode' rule and the 'Constant Master Mode' rule both enabled, you need to play them separately. ---------- Characters ---------- Ripper - Collect the wanted poster in stage 01. Oaf - Collect the wanted poster in stage 02. Eve - Collect the wanted poster in stage 03. Vile - Collect the wanted poster in stage 04. Little Baby - Collect the wanted poster in stage 05. Bart - Collect the wanted poster in stage 06. General - Collect the wanted poster in stage 07. Faceless Boss - Collect the wanted poster in stage 08. Joey & Nathan - Collect the wanted posters in stage 09. Anne & Brat - Collect the wanted posters in stage 10. Donald - Collect the wanted poster in stage 11. Jean - Collect the wanted poster in stage 12. Faceless - Collect the wanted poster in stage 13. Lanky - Collect the wanted poster in stage 14. Rando - Collect the wanted poster in stage 15. Ralph, Goldberg Clothed and Sweetheart. - Collect the wanted posters in stage 16. Goldberg Unclothed. - Collect the wanted poster in extra stage 06. Killer. - Collect the wanted poster in extra stage 09. Claudia & Harvey. - Collect the wanted posters in extra stage 13. Urchin - Collect the wanted poster in extra stage 16. ############################################################################### (H) ACCESSORY SETS ############################################################################### When equipping your accessories, it is possible to equip certain ones in a theme to wear an accessory set. This looks kind of neat, but it also raises the stats for the accessories while you wear them as a complete set. The accessory sets and their components are listed below. Angel Set - Halo, Angel Wings. Badguy Set - Bandana, Badguy Hat, Badguy Boots L, Badguy Boots R. Boxing Set - Boxing Belt, Boxing Gloves. Cat Set - Cat Ears, Cat Tail, Cat Paw L, Cat Paw R. Cowboy Set - Cowboy Hat, Cowboy Boots L, Cowboy Boots R, Lasso. Demon Set - Demon Horns, Demon Wings, Demon Tail. [+ Demon Mask?] Knight Set - Knight Armor, Knight Shoulder L, Knight Shoulder R, Knight Leg L, Knight Leg R. Modern Set - Modern Weapon, NV Goggles. Murderer Set - Hockey Mask, Chainsaw. Mr Hopsy Set - Mr. Hopsy, Hopsy Paw L, Hopsy Paw R. Pirate Set - Pirate Hat, Pirate Cape. Samurai Set - Samurai Helm, Samurai Armor, Samurai Shoulder L, Samurai Shoulder R, Samurai Leg L, Samurai Leg R. Sheriff Set - Goodguy Hat, Goodguy Boots L, Goodguy Boots R, Sheriff Badge. Train Set - Chimney, Steam Engine, Locomotive. Wanderer Set - Guitar, Showy Boots L, Showy Boots R. ############################################################################### (I) THANKS ############################################################################### Huge thanks go out to the following contributors: Glowing Ice KitsuneV Naska28 Pang Tong red soul simalcrum TheCetra worldeater65 ############################################################################### (J) EXPERIMENTAL ############################################################################### For a little while now I've had a paypal link in all my FAQs at the very bottom here. Mainly as a small experiment since a few other FAQ authors have also had the same idea. I had a few people email me before I put this link in because they wanted to send money, so it's here for those people. For the record I've received about $87 (which works out to a bit more in Canadian lol) last I checked, so I've been getting cases of pop and making some excellent progress on a few FAQs. If you don't want to send money or can't then send me an email, it's nice to hear what people thought about my work and there's always room for improvement. My email address is fecalord (AT) gmail (DOT) com, and the paypal address is listed below. For those that want to contribute, you can use paypal at the following address: fecalord2002 (AT) yahoo (DOT) ca Many thanks, and I hope you continue to use my work! ~Dan