Complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding character.
Luka: Get the target marks in all eleven missions. Hold R1 to select Luka at the mission selection screen in single player mode. In multi-player mode he will appear with the other characters.
Joe: Complete Campaign mode. Hold Square to select Joe at the mission selection screen in single player mode. In multi-player mode he will appear with the other characters. Joe has the movement speed of 90% of Wayne, 1,500 health, and has the Viewtiful Joe VFX mode slow motion ability activated by pressing R1.
Frank: Reach level 90 in Online mode. Hold Triangle to select Frank at the mission selection screen in single player mode. In multi-player mode he will appear with the other characters. Frank has the movement speed of 80% of Wayne, 2,000 health, and is equipped with a flame thrower.
Mega Man: Participate in 100 matches in Online mode. Hold Square + Triangle to select Mega Man at the mission selection screen in single player mode. In multi-player mode he will appear with the other characters. Mega Man has normal movement speed, normal health, does not require Thermal Energy to survive, and has an Energy Gun that requires Thermal Energy to fire.
In order to do this trick you must have a VS with two empty arms as well as two Gatlin guns. Attach both guns to each side of the VS and fire only one of the guns a few times. Then, start firing the second gun. If done correctly, one of the guns will reload while the other is firing and repeat, causing the guns to never stop firing until you run out of bullets or manually reload. This works well against any Akrid Boss, especially the one in Mission 05.
Hold L2 + L1 + R2 + R1 + Square + Triangle + B during the ending sequence before "Test Player" is reached to control Wayne's LP-9999 VS. You can fly to the destroyed Akrid.
Control intermission sequence view
Press B, A, Square, Triangle, B, A, Square, Triangle, B, A, Square, Triangle during an intermission sequence to control the view.
Press [Fire] during any loading screen to make the words shoot out something like a cross between T-ENG and normal grenades.
Crossing The Plains: Defeating the giant worm
Gather as much thermal energy as possible before you fight the worm. To get more thermal energy, destroy the surrounding heat tankards and activate the outpost. If you need more thermal energy, just kill the surrounding flying Akrid and their spawn points. Get a sled VS and attach either a rocket launcher or gatling gun (recommended). Ride it just to the entrance of the Snow Plain. If you ride it any further the worm will knock you off and destroy the VS. Once you get off the sled VS, take off the weapon you brought with you. The gatling gun is recommended because if you miss you can adjust your aim and keep shooting him unlike the rocket launcher. Wait until he emerges from the snow and be ready for him to either growl or charge at you. If he charges and hits you, you are dead. You can either roll to the left or right. After the roll aim at his sides and you will see several weak points. Shoot at them until they explode and reveal a reddish boil. Continue to do this until they are all gone then switch sides. Once he is hurt enough he may start shooting flaming balls that explode from his backside. Be ready to evade them. Once again you will see more weak points. Do the same thing as done with his head side and he will eventually die. When he dies he will leave behind a large deposit of thermal energy. The worm will re-appear no matter how many times you kill it. Also the achievement for killing it will not appear until you complete the level.
When the battle first starts, notice the VS will fly around, doing various little spinning attacks. Fly towards him. While doing this, hold LT then release when next to the Boss (to do a horizontal slash). This takes a rather sufficient amount of health from the Boss. Upon doing this occasionally you can also score a second hit, but be cautious of the homing missiles. The Boss will dart around shooting little lasers at you. This is easily avoidable; simply follow in his direction to miss the attack totally. Be aware, when the boss reaches around 30% health it will call up two laser weapons. These will do massive damage if they hit you. One is horizontal, and the other is vertical. Notice when he gets ready for this attack that he will throw his arms forward. This is your cue to get as far back as possible. The range on the lasers are fairly weak. When he is done, he will stand still for a brief moment and shoot missiles from his shoulders. Usually this is your cue to go in; the choice is yours to do so. The Boss does not have much of a pattern. Remember hold LT until you are directly on him and release. About nine well placed slashes are required to defeat the Boss.
First, gather up as much thermal energy as possible. On your way up the mountain make sure to destroy all of the Akrid hives. Get the rocket launcher on the metal slab jutting out of the mountain. You can also grab the large VS laser if you want a back up. Next, climb to the top of the mountain but do not go into the cave. Stand at the top and wait for the moth to fly over you. Aim at the orange weak spots then shoot the tail part with your rocket launcher about two times. After the tail falls off do the same to the wings. A few more weak spots should appear near the top of his head. These are easier to hit with a charged laser shot. When the moth crashes into the side of the mountain the achievement will not appear. However you will bet it after you complete the mission.
Hold L1 or R1 to charge it up. When you get close to whatever you want to hit, just release it for a hit. This is easier than pressing it at the spur of the moment, because it sometimes misses.
Successfully complete the game.
The useful anchor that everyone uses to reach high places can be used a little further if you press X + Square instead of just Square. Keep in mind that this only results in a slightly further distance.
If you have alot of Akrid or other things after you while riding the sled VS press L1 to do a boost jump. While riding around you can also jump snow piles and get air.
Reach the indicated level to unlock the corresponding character.
Gale: Level 45
Hero: Level 75
NEVEC: Level 55
Stranger: Level 30
Reach the indicated level to unlock the corresponding costume.
Basic costumes: Level 1
Third pattern for basic costumes: Level 10
Third pattern for Gale: Level 50
Third pattern for Hero: Level 80
Third pattern for NEVEC: Level 65
Third pattern for Stranger: Level 35
Fourth pattern for basic costumes: Level 20
Fourth pattern for Gale: Level 60
Fourth pattern for Hero: Level 85
Fourth pattern for NEVEC: Level 70
Fourth pattern for Stranger: Level 40
Multi-player mode actions
Use the following in multi-player mode to perform the corresponding taunt or command.
Hold Start and press Up: Say "Let's go".
Hold Start and press Right: Say Oh yeah".
Hold Start and press Left: Butt slap and bow.
Hold Start and press Down: Gun in the air.
When online you can taunt people by pressing Start and the D-pad. Three of the taunts are the same for all the characters in almost the same way. However the fourth taunt is different.
Basic character #1 (pointed ears): Humping
Basic character #2 (big helmet): Bow
Basic character #3: Butt slap
Stranger: Holds out his arm
Soldier: Claps
NEVEC: Stands straight as if in the army
Yuri: Kneels as if praying
Pause game play, then press Up(2), Down(2), Left, Right, Left, Right, Square, Triangle, R1 + L1. A sound will confirm correct code entry. The code will remain in effect only for the current level and will be disabled when the game is stopped or after the level is completed. This is only usable in Easy and Story mode.
Thermal Energy Deposit: Defeating the giant worm
When the worm comes out of its hole, shoot its tentacle-like arms. At the end of each arm should be claw-like hands. Shoot the claws. If done correctly they should start turning red. Keep firing at them and they will snap off. When it snaps, the worm will go back in its hole. Run inside after it, but stop at the edge or you will fall in the lava. Look around to find the body of the beast. Look closely and you will see a big eyeball-like thing wiggling around. Shoot it until goes in, then the arm that snapped will regenerate and come back out. Shoot the arm and when it snaps, go back in and shoot it again. When the arm stops coming out go for the other arm and repeat this process. Note: If you have a rocket launcher, use that and the battle will be a lot faster.
Pause game play, then press R2, R1, Triangle, Square, Right, Down, Left, L1, L2, R2, R1, Triangle, Square, Right, Down, Left, L1, L2, R2, L2, L1, R1, Triangle, Left, Down, Square, R1 + L1. A sound will confirm correct code entry. The code will remain in effect only for the current level and will be disabled when the game is stopped or after the level is completed. This is only usable in Easy and Story mode.
Pause game play, then press Down(3), Up, Triangle, Up, Triangle, Up, Triangle, Up(3), Down, Square, Down, Square, Down, Square, Left, Triangle, Right, Square, Left, Triangle, Right, Square, R1 + L1. A sound will confirm correct code entry. The code will remain in effect only for the current level and will be disabled when the game is stopped or after the level is completed. This is only usable in Easy and Story mode.
If you are taking heavy fire and would like to replenish your health (if you have the thermal energy) hop into the nearest VS. While it is doing the startup animation, you will be invincible for about five seconds.
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