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metal_gear_solid:mpo_ng_any [2022/09/24 12:19] – [Standard Route] MarlonH8metal_gear_solid:mpo_ng_any [2024/04/25 22:37] – [Standard Route] MarlonH8
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 ====== MGS:PO New Game Any% Routes & Guide ====== ====== MGS:PO New Game Any% Routes & Guide ======
-__v1.14 by MarlonH8__+__v1.18 by MarlonH8__
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 ^ Stage ^ Routing Change ^ ^ Stage ^ Routing Change ^
 +| Hospital | **EASY:** Guard has much lower stamina -> "PP-PPK Route" is recommended |
 | Airport | **EASY:** No terminal guard -> Make use of the "Direct Route" instead | | Airport | **EASY:** No terminal guard -> Make use of the "Direct Route" instead |
 | Silo Entrance III. | **EASY:** No need for additional Stun Gs -> Use the "Straight2Complex Route" | | Silo Entrance III. | **EASY:** No need for additional Stun Gs -> Use the "Straight2Complex Route" |
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 ^ Python ^ Null 1 ^ RAXA ^ Null 2 ^ Cunningham ^ Gene ^ ^ Python ^ Null 1 ^ RAXA ^ Null 2 ^ Cunningham ^ Gene ^
-| {{youtube>-Idrtr1tLl8?small}} | {{youtube>Uwd7aOkIhwY?small}} | {{youtube>IOVrxP_pZT0?small}} | {{youtube>pseHUp2na_k?small}} | {{youtube>G64vJS7rm_w?small}} | {{youtube>6_HbutkEsuM?small}} |+| {{youtube>-Idrtr1tLl8?small}} | {{youtube>Uwd7aOkIhwY?small}} | {{youtube>IOVrxP_pZT0?small}} | {{youtube>pseHUp2na_k?small}} | {{youtube>G64vJS7rm_w?small}} | {{youtube>vlTA8bpm0PM?small}} |
  
 ====== [I] Escape & Diversionary Operations ====== ====== [I] Escape & Diversionary Operations ======
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 === A Man Who Delivers === === A Man Who Delivers ===
 The soldier obtained after Jonathan (Recruit) will always have the Deliveryman skill. The soldier obtained after Jonathan (Recruit) will always have the Deliveryman skill.
 +
 +==== Alternative Routes ====
 +^ ''__[EASY-only]__'' PP-PPK Route (3+s timesave) ^ ^ ^ ^ ^  ^
 +| Exclusive to EASY - making use of the soldier's lower stamina  |  |  |  |  |  |
 +| {{youtube>U23tIiZ24rc?}} | 
  
 ===== [6] Research Lab I. ===== ===== [6] Research Lab I. =====
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 ==== Alternative Routes ==== ==== Alternative Routes ====
-^ Sneaky Route (4+s timeloss) ^ ^ ^ ^  ^+^ Sneaky Route (2+s timeloss) ^ ^ ^ ^  ^
 | Strategies from this route can be mixed in as desired |  |  |  |  | | Strategies from this route can be mixed in as desired |  |  |  |  |
-| {{youtube>UlaWhWAJvRI?}} |  |  |  |  |+| {{youtube>EItDv4XIGAo?}} |  |  |  |  |
  
 ===== [13.1] Warhead Storage ===== ===== [13.1] Warhead Storage =====
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    * Zoom in, aim at Null's feet and start firing    * Zoom in, aim at Null's feet and start firing
    * After landing a hit, wait for the i-frames to wear off and fire once again    * After landing a hit, wait for the i-frames to wear off and fire once again
 +     * When you have to reload, never do so by manually reloading as this can cause Null to land a lethal charge on you
    * Repeat the last step until his Life Gauge is fully drained (Easy: 5 shots, Normal: 10 shots)    * Repeat the last step until his Life Gauge is fully drained (Easy: 5 shots, Normal: 10 shots)
    * //Skip Cutscene//    * //Skip Cutscene//
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 ==== Standard Route ==== ==== Standard Route ====
 {{ youtube>dVasJS3uFmg?large}}  {{ youtube>dVasJS3uFmg?large}} 
 +   * **RECOMMENDED: While loading into the level, point the Movement Stick up-left to start running in the correct direction**
    * Run straight into the western building and pass through the room to your right    * Run straight into the western building and pass through the room to your right
    * RKD past the officer and into the Secret Doc    * RKD past the officer and into the Secret Doc
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 ===== [19.2] Metal Gear RAXA Boss Fight ===== ===== [19.2] Metal Gear RAXA Boss Fight =====
 ==== Standard Route ==== ==== Standard Route ====
-{{ youtube>QKNtcEkj1mg?large}}  +{{ youtube>949gHxxK0Io?large}}  
-   * Equip your RPG-7, and launch some well-aimed missiles on the ground, between RAXAs four legs for maximum splash damage+   * Equip your RPG-7, and launch some well-aimed missiles on the shadow between RAXAs four legs for maximum splash damage
       * Make sure to use quick reloads in between firing missiles       * Make sure to use quick reloads in between firing missiles
    * Repeat until RAXA's legs are completely broken (Easy: 2 hits, Normal: 4 hits)    * Repeat until RAXA's legs are completely broken (Easy: 2 hits, Normal: 4 hits)
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    * Zoom in, aim at Null's feet and start firing    * Zoom in, aim at Null's feet and start firing
    * After landing a hit, wait for the i-frames to wear off and fire once again    * After landing a hit, wait for the i-frames to wear off and fire once again
 +     * When you have to reload, never do so by manually reloading as this can cause Null to land a lethal charge on you
    * Repeat the last step until his Life Gauge is fully drained (Easy: 6 shots, Normal: 10 shots)    * Repeat the last step until his Life Gauge is fully drained (Easy: 6 shots, Normal: 10 shots)
    * //Skip Cutscene//    * //Skip Cutscene//
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 ==== Alternative Routes ==== ==== Alternative Routes ====
 **__Disclaimer__: While most of the videos below show Snake being used for the majority of the route, all strategies work identically when swapping in Python for Snake instead!** **__Disclaimer__: While most of the videos below show Snake being used for the majority of the route, all strategies work identically when swapping in Python for Snake instead!**
-^ 3-Codec Route + Heals (8+s timeloss) ^ ''__**[NORMAL-only]**__'' 2-Codec/" + Heals (<1s timesave/8+s timeloss) ^ Risky 3-Codec Route/" + Heals (1+s timesave/7+s timeloss) ^ NTSC Key Route/" + Heals (7+s/15+s timeloss) ^ ^ ^ ^ +^ 3-Codec Route + Heals (8+s timeloss) ^ ''__**[NORMAL-only]**__'' 2-Codec/" + Heals (<1s timesave/8+s timeloss) ^ NTSC Key Route/" + Heals (7+s/15+s timeloss) ^ ^ ^ ^ 
-| Additional heals for those who want to play it safe | Uses the guard present on NORMAL instead of calling 147.42 | Guards will have more chances to use their shotguns | NTSC's fastest option |  |  |  | +| Additional heals for those who want to play it safe | Uses the guard present on NORMAL instead of calling 147.42 | NTSC's fastest option |  |  |  | 
-| {{youtube>pVo7HfD1xQk?}} | {{youtube>RB8Gwy4iX1Y?}} | {{youtube>VjFxgQeVrbw?}} | {{youtube>czeAD1m5joQ?}} |  |  |  |+| {{youtube>pVo7HfD1xQk?}} | {{youtube>RB8Gwy4iX1Y?}} | {{youtube>czeAD1m5joQ?}} |  |  |  |
  
 ===== [25] Cunningham Boss Fight ===== ===== [25] Cunningham Boss Fight =====
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 ===== [26] Gene Boss Fight ===== ===== [26] Gene Boss Fight =====
 ==== Standard Route ==== ==== Standard Route ====
-{{ youtube>fELy_TO79C0?large}} +{{ youtube>aCB0PgEnb9I?large}} 
    * //Skip Cutscene//     * //Skip Cutscene// 
    * //Skip Cutscene//    * //Skip Cutscene//
-   * Equip your AK-47 and once Gene enters his Psychic Phase, approach him and land auto-aimed hits to stop it +   * Head up the northern ramp and back around the railing to the left to position yourself in front of the drop 
-   * Always keep your AK-47 locked onto Gene to shoot him when he does one of the following:  +     * [[https://metalgearspeedrunners.com/wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=mpo:genecheesezone.png|Make sure to not leave this area]] if you want to stop Gene from approaching you 
-     * Preparing to or recovering from throwing one or more knives, running away from you, recovering from his full auto knives +   * Equip your AK-47 and try to land a hit at the very top of his head to immediately stop his Psychic Phase 
-   * Once Gene lets out a yell and starts glowing, prepare to avoid his incoming charge attack at all costs +   * Continue landing hits on his beret whenever Gene is not recovering from i-frames  
-   * After a successful dodge, land a headshot while Gene is still busy recovering +     * To avoid his full auto knives, either crouch and turn left/right or run away for a moment 
-   * Continue to stick within close to mid-range to bait out more of his charges+
    * Gene will continually increase the pace at which he will be doing most actions over the course of the battle    * Gene will continually increase the pace at which he will be doing most actions over the course of the battle
-   * Keep sending bullets his way whenever possible until he is defeated (Easy: 4 post-charge headshots + 1 body shots, Normal: 6 post-charge headshots + 2 body shots)+   * Keep sending //hatshots// his way until he is defeated (Easy: 7 headshots, Normal: 10 headshots)
    * //Skip Cutscene//    * //Skip Cutscene//
    * //Watch Credits//    * //Watch Credits//
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 ==== Further Information & Strategies ==== ==== Further Information & Strategies ====
-=== Psychic Phase Cancel === +=== Extra Ammo === 
-[[https://youtu.be/IEXSBlAFem0|If you get the positioning just right, you can hit Gene from behind and stop his Psychic Phase in one shot.]] +Should you find yourself running low on ammo, an additional ammo pickup will spawn in the northwestern corner of the room. 
-=== Extra Ammo (7.62x39mm) === +
-Should you find yourself running low on AK-47 ammo, an additional Ammo (7.62x39mm) x 150 pickup will spawn in the northwestern corner of the room. +
 === Emulator Crash Trivia === === Emulator Crash Trivia ===
 On PPSSPP versions prior to 1.4 [[https://youtu.be/0bQiUy3mDfo|Gene dashing towards the northern & southern terminals would cause the emulator to crash!]] On PPSSPP versions prior to 1.4 [[https://youtu.be/0bQiUy3mDfo|Gene dashing towards the northern & southern terminals would cause the emulator to crash!]]
  
 ==== Alternative Routes ==== ==== Alternative Routes ====
-^ Non-lethal Gene (20+s timeloss throughout the run) ^  ^ +^ Classic Gene (23+s timeloss) ^ Classic Non-Lethal Gene (43+s timeloss throughout the run) ^  ^ 
-| Mosin N + Mk22 - equip Mosin N onto Stun G post-PS1 |  | +| No cheese - the go-to lethal strat pre-September '22 | No cheese - Mosin N + Mk22 - equip Mosin N onto Stun G post-PS1 |  | 
-| {{youtube>K6lyu8_ICDk?}} |  |+| {{youtube>fELy_TO79C0?}} | {{youtube>K6lyu8_ICDk?}} |  |
  
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