-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Document: SX2:FP Key Location & Unlockables Guide Game: Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype Platform: Sony Playstation 3 Developer: SideQuest Studios Publisher: EastAsiaSoft Author: Slateman (slateman@godflesh.com) Version: 1.1 Date: 5th June, 2010 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Intro / Overview =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- I had a real hard time with the first Söldner-X game, even as a seasoned shmup veteran. Part 2 makes it a *lot* easier, but with the bonuses and unlockables, I still find it a very fun game. This guide will discuss all the unlockable items. Keys, stages, weapons, challenges, leveling up, credits & trophies. I hope you find it useful and please see the credits at the bottom. This guide wouldn't have been possible without the help of many! Table Of Contents ----------------- Section A: Key Location List Section B: Unlockables Section C: Challenges Section D: Leveling Up Section E: Trophies Section F: Credits Section G: Legal Stuff Revision Notes -------------- 1.1 Several new Challenges & Level-Up info General clean-up and corrections ++ Need final key locations ++ What are the names and requirements for remaining weapons? ++ Need final challenge unlock requirements & bonuses ++ Extra Hard Mode - Can continues be used? 1.0 First document -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= A: Key Location List =--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= You may check the Awards menu to see a list of the keys you've discovered and which you've missed. You will receive the word Complete over your key list to indicate you've received 4 of the 5 keys. By collecting all 5, it will read Ultimate. You can merely collect the main 4 to complete the game, though, the last ones are optional. Finally, when returning to collect missed keys, once you collect one on any level, you may quit immediately and still gain credit for the key. Note About Appearances ---------------------- Some of these keys have specific requirements to have them appear. These are noted below. For any that require you to have a ranking of B, you may attempt to collect these while playing the Action Fan challenge, as it locks you into a B ranking. This mode will ensure these keys will appear. Other keys are simply random. I sought the fifth key on level 5 many times. However, with a B ranking, it only appeared after several attempts. A bit frustrating, and time consuming, but still possible. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Stage 1 ------- Key #1: There is a group of mid-sized ships that fly on the bottom of the screen Key #2: Just a bit farther, after defeating some larger ships, one craft is flying at the top portion of the screen. Key #3: Once you hit the asteroid section, fly to the top. Just blast everything! Key #4: Then fly towards the bottom, you have time if you're trying to protect your ship (if not, just crash on through!). Near the end of the asteroid field you'll find this one. Key #5: [Random Appearance Only!!!] Right after the mid-boss (who is right before the main boss), a rank of B is required to have this enemy appear. Defeat him! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Stage 2 ------- Key #1: You'll hear about avoiding the guys when their shields are up and attacking when they're down. One of these ships will flash yellow. He is the one you're after. Key #2: When you start dropping down rather than going horizontally, you'll face a bunch of enemies. Before a big block of ships, a group of 3 will descend from the top-right of the screen. Key #3: Only a bit farther along, you'll encounter 3 large ships on the right. The key can be found in the middle of these ships. Mind you, the top also flashes. Kill 'em all! Key #4: Right as you fight the mid-boss, an enemy will come from the bottom of the screen. Not sure which type, again, destroy everything! Key #5: The second vertical portion, you'll be told to watch out for obstacles while descending. Halfway through you'll see a large X and the enemy lies in a corner on the left. Using the Mexxus II's spread attack makes it easy. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Stage 3 ------- Key #1: The second set of 4 enemies, this one is at the bottom of the screen. Key #2: JUST before the path changes to a vertical descent, several triangular ships will fly at you, rather quickly. I believe this is the last of them. Once you start heading down, you're too late. These guys go fast. Is this a random/rank-based appearance? Key #3: At the end of the vertical section JUST before it transitions to the tunnel, an enemy will fly in fast from the right before leaving. Just keep on shooting everything in hopes of getting it. If you enter the tunnel area, you've missed this. Key #4: Just after the tunnel, these enemies come on a diagonal. Key #5: [Requires a B ranking to appear] Just before boss... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Stage 4 ------- Key #1: A bit after the terrain slows down and you're in front of a mountain. You'll find two mid-sized ships, the bottom of which glows. As you battle them, a round enemy shoots forth in the middle of the screen, he's one that has the claw attached to the front. Key #2: Only a bit after #1, you'll hear the lady tell you to watch out for the mines from the drop ships. A lone round enemy will fly from the top of the screen. Look out for him. Key #3: Again, just a bit forward as you fly over a sand-and-grass terrain. You'll find a drop ship and a round enemy, a la key #1. Key #4: During the floating islands portion, try to stay in the middle and keep shooting. Towards the end of this section, you'll destroy a ship with the fourth key. Key #5: [Requires a B ranking to appear?] After the section where the enemies shoot out green blobs. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Stage 5 ------- Key #1: Keep fighting the waves of round enemies. Before they approach vertically, one will be yellow. Key #2: After the second wave of squids, you'll see a yellow orb-ish enemy at the bottom of the screen. Key #3: [Needs at least C ranking] (B on Normal or higher?) At the section where the space invader-type guys appear (who drop laser/ bombs), stay at the bottom of the screen. I think this is a squid enemy. Key #4 [Requires at least B ranking][Random Appearance!!!] As you enter the submarine section, stay towards the bottom. After a small break, a purple orb will emerge moving from the left to the right. I don't think he even glows yellow. Good luck, as you need to get here with a B ranking and he only randomly carries the key. Key #5 [Requires a set number of chains?] ??? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Stage 6 ------- Keys are located in rocks and stalactites/stalagmites on this stage. Key #1: Just into the level, pay attention to the stalagmites (growing from the floor). Shoot these, one will break, revealing the first key. Key #2: After the ambush part, you'll find a large number of mines. Just beyond this section, break a stalactite (growing from the ceiling) from the ceiling for the first key. Key #3: Not much past #2, things will get a bit hectic. You'll find a stalagmite covered with 5 mines. Just beyond, look to the bottom of the screen for a rock that you can destroy. Do it, get the key! Key #4: After the mid-boss section where the screen slows, fly forward about 20 seconds and look to the top of the screen. A key is hidden up there. Did I defeat someone or blast a rock? (Unsure) Key #5: ??? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Stage 7 ------- Keys are located in boxes on this stage. Key #1: This is at the top portion of the stage, look for a curved structure. You'll hear the voice saying, "...this place is unnatural." Just beyond the curved structure, destroy the box Key #2: A short while into the stage, the level will stop scrolling to allow you to defeat your enemies. After this, stay at the top of the screen. This is not the first box you find but rather the second. Blast it! Key #3: [Rank Based - B?] ??? Key #4: [Rank Based - B?] ??? Key #5: ??? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- B: Unlockables =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- For a shooter, this game gives a good amount of replay value. You can't complete the game fully on your first run...well, not unless you ace it all and get all the keys! Unlock Method ------ ------ Stage 5 Collect at least 4 keys from any stage Stage 6 Collect at least 4 keys from any 3 stages Stage 7 Collect at least 4 keys from stages 1-6 Hard Mode Complete level 7 on Normal difficulty Extra Hard Mode Complete game on Hard in one run Ship: Söldner-X Complete Assassin Challenge Weapon: Fog Blaster Complete Rating Master Challenge Weapon: Catching Beam Complete Little Gunner Challenge Weapon: Rocket Gun Complete Power Gunner Challenge Weapon: Flame Thrower Complete Bow Knowledge Challenge You can unlock Hard Mode by merely starting level 7 on normal difficulty. However, this won't work for Extra Hard Mode. For that, you've got to beat the whole game in one continuous run. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= C: Challenges =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Completing challenges offers trophies and credits towards arcade gameplay. Listed below are numbers followed by the letter c (i.e. +5c). This means you gain five credits for completing this challenge. As of this writing, I'm unsure what Treasure Hunter does for you. Challenge Name How to Unlock Bonus -------------- ------------- ----- Survivor Available at start Bronze/+1c Evasion Master Character to Level 4 +5c The Invincible Complete Survivor? +2c Action Fan 4 keys on 6 stages Bronze/+1c Action Master Complete Action Fan? ??? Chain Expert Complete Any Challenge? Bronze/+1c Collector Available at start Bronze/+2c Assassin Character to Level 7 Ship #3/+1c Profiler Complete Little Gunner Bronze/+1c Key Guide 4 keys on any 3 stages Treasure Hunter/+3c Little Gunner Complete 2 Challenges? Catching Beam/+1c Power Gunner Complete Little Gunner? Rocket Gun/+1c Rating Expert Character to Level 5 Bronze/+1c Rating Master Complete Rating Expert Weapon/+1c Cooperative Expert 4 keys on 6 stages +10c (co-op)/+4c other Bow Knowledge Complete Assassin Flame Thrower/+1c Ultimate Space Rogue Character to Level 15 ??? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- D: Leveling Up =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Level # Title # Enemies Killed Bonus ------- ----- ---------------- ----- Level 1 ??? Level 2 Rookie 2,000 +1 Credit Level 3 Casual Pilot 4,250 +1 Credit Level 4 Amateur 6,781 Level 5 Junior Pilot 9,628 +1 Credit Level 6 Freelancer 12,831 Level 7 Regular Pilot 16,434 +1 Credit/Assassin Level 8 Advanced Pilot 20,488 Level 9 Pro Pilot 25,049 Level 10 Senior Pilot 30,180 Level 11 Experienced Pilot 35,952 Level 12 Very Experienced Pilot 42,446 Level 13 Widely Known Hero 49,751 Level 14 Galaxy Idol 57,969 Level 15 Galaxy Superstar 67,215 Reaching level 7 will unlock the challenge Assassin. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=- E: Trophies =-=-=-=-=-=-=- B stands for Bronze, S for Silver, G for Gold! B Piece Of Rock Beat level 3 (any difficulty) B System Liberated Beat level 5 (any difficulty) B Not That Difficult After All (Hidden) Beat level 7 (any difficulty) B Survivor Clear "Survivor" challenge B Collector Clear "Collector" challenge B Action Fan Clear "Action Fan" challenge B Chain Expert Clear "Chain Expert" challenge B Profiler Clear "Profiler" challenge B Rating Expert Clear "Rating Expert" challenge. B Lucky Number 7 Get a total of 77777 chain rings S Key Explorer Collect all 35 secret keys S Can't Hide From Me (Hidden) Shoot down a rare enemy G Challenge Master Complete 12 or more challenges Lucky Number 7 For this trophy, you must accumulate 77,777 rings. This will take some time, however, if you're shooting for all the trophies, it will likely come through your incessant playing. Can't Hide From Me Keep playing and doing well. Every so often, which means rarely (I've only seen one with 7+ hrs of gameplay), an enemy will come flying with the word RARE on it. Kill it however you must. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=- F: Credits =-=-=-=-=-=- This game has a lot to unlock and I certainly didn't get all this myself. Special thanks to: RageousX His trophy road map on ps3trophies.org was much appreciated. Thanks to him and all who helped him http://www.ps3trophies.org/forum/soldner-x-2-final-prototype/ 52049-soeldner-x-2-trophy-guide.html RGibson90 I managed to write a FAQ *just* before him. He offered some helpful info on challenges and key locations. GameFAQs Message Board Members Another group of people who helped make this happen. Many people's hard work was retrieved from the msg board. http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/973238-soldner-x-2-final-prototype -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- G: Legal Stuff =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- This FAQ is copyright (c) 2010, Trevor Esposito (slateman@godflesh.com) Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype is copyright (c) 2009-2010, EastAsiaSoft Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype is a trademark of EastAsiaSoft. You may not distribute this for profit. You may not edit or alter the contents herein without the permission of the author. The most current version of this FAQ can always be found at the following address: http://www.slateman.net/faqs/ Hope the FAQ was useful in some form. Good luck and have fun! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-