Manhunt ProStrategy - Basics and Rewards

Manhunt is one seriously tough game, and in this ProStrategy Guide, we show you essential survival skills and show you how to unlock the Bonus Scenes and other goodies.

Manhunt is one seriously tough game, and in this ProStrategy Guide, we show you essential survival skills and show you how to unlock the Bonus Scenes and other goodies.

Basics

Executions

You?ve probably heard (or been warned) about them, but there are various ways to execute an enemy. When you sneak up on an enemy and lock on to them (press and hold L1), three triangles appear around their head. As you move in closer, the triangles turn white, and when you get in close, Cash?s arm automatically goes into the air. While his arm is poised in that position, you can perform an Execution; and the longer you press and hold [X] or [SQ] while poised behind a targeted thug, the more brutal the Execution will be (to strike, release [X] or [SQ]). The weakest executions have white triangles, nastier ones have yellow triangles, and the most brutal of all have red triangles (which we refer to as ?Red Executions? in this guide).

Saving Game

Your Scene ranking depends on several variables, but two of the most crucial are the time it takes to complete a Scene and the number of tries. To get a fast time and low number of tries, manually save your game at each time you find a videocassette (Save Point). If you die after a save point, exit the game, go to the Load Game screen, and reload the Scene (it should say In Progress in the lower left corner when you highlight the Scene). This shortcut reduces frustration?especially when trying to get a high [*] ranking.

Fighting ?Toe-to-Toe?

It happens: You take the time to set up an execution, only to be spotted at the last minute by your potential victim. When this happens, you can either flee, or fight. If you decide to duke it out, press and hold L1, and then strike your enemy with Light [X] or Strong [SQ] Attacks. While you?re locked on, press Right or Left on the analog stick to slowly circle your opponent give him less of a chance to counter attack. Also make sure to alternate between Light and Strong Attacks to keep your enemy off balance, and if you have a weapon, use it!

Stun Enemies

If you get into a tough scrape, you can stun an attacker with a throwable object (Bottle, Brick). While they?re stunned, you can flee, or pound on him while he?s dazed.

?Accidental? Execution

Sometimes, when you?re lurking in the shadows, an enemy will closely pass you by. If you?re locked onto an enemy and they get too close, your arm will automatically go up?if it does, press [X] or [SQ] to perform a quick Execution.

Chainsaw

To quickly cut down a foe with the Chainsaw, press [X] to activate the saw, and then press and hold [X] to get the blade?s teeth turning. Remember to press and hold L1 to lock on to a potential target. Unfortunately, this weapon is only available in the Scenes Deliverance and Time 2 Die.

Firearms

Firearms are lousy stealth weapons due to the racket they make. However, you can kill any enemy with a single shot, if you sneak behind them and deliver a round to their head at point-blank range. This technique is particularly effective in later Scenes (Wrong Side Of The Tracks, Boarder Patrol, and others), but make sure and isolate your targets before striking?taking on a group or armed enemies equals suicide.

Reloading

If you have a firearm, make sure it?s fully loaded at every opportunity?even if it isn?t empty (prime times to reload are while you?re moving, or taking cover. However, never reload a weapon if you?re hiding in the shadows and an enemy is close, because reloading makes a very feint noise.

Hidden Items

You can kick open trash bags and cardboard boxes for hidden items, but there?s also stuff inside of vending machines. Use any firearm to blow a hole in machine, and see what pops out.

Doors

Always be weary of a closed door. Chances are there?s something behind it ready to attack. However, you can use doors to your advantage. If you have a firearm in your hands, stand in front of a closed door, press and hold L1, and then tap [X] to kick the door open and surprise anyone waiting on the other side.

Rewards

Manhunt is loaded with Bonus Scenes and hidden cheats that can only be unlocked by meeting certain requirements.

Bonus Scenes

Each Scene that you successfully complete with a rating of [*][*][*] or higher (on Fetish or Hardcore mode) unlocks a piece of artwork for that Scene. Artwork can be viewed in Bonus Features menu that can be accessed from the Main Menu.
To unlock a Bonus Scene, you must get [*][*][*] or higher on a group of Scenes. After you unlock the first Bonus Scene, you can play that Scene in the Bonus section at the Scene Selection screen off the Main Menu. Bonus Scene objectives range from taking on a gang of thugs in monkey suits to surviving as long as possible. You don?t get any rewards for successfully completing a Bonus Scene. Here are the groups of Scenes that you must get a [*][*][*] rating or higher on in order to unlock a Bonus Scene.

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