Tanker: Pre-Olga
Aft-Deck
From the start, head right and up the first staircase.
As the guard spots Snake, roll to the side.
After the guards shoots Snake, open the hatch to open the Tanker.
- Turbo: Stair-glide up the stair case. Use turbo to open the door as early as possible.
Deck-B, crew's quarters, starboard
Roll into the cutscene, skip it, and then hold up the guard.
Head up the stairs in the western section of this room.
Deck-C, crew's quarters, port
If you feel you need multiple attempts at Prozac Skip later on, pick up the Chaff Grenades in the locker.
Deck-D, crew's quarters
Deck-E, the bridge
Boss Fight: Olga
This guide will only focus on the standard strategy for Olga. Please refer to the MGS2 Boss Fight: Olga page for more advanced strategies and information on the fight.
Tanker: Pre-Holds
Navigational Deck, wing
Tap R2 to unequip the M9, then mash Square as Snake attempts to drop down.
If done correctly, this will skip the animation of Snake dropping down a ledge (called a 'davdrop'), saving about 0.8 seconds.
This is unlikely and tricky to do, so its more likely than not that you will not get this.
- Turbo: Davdrops also be done by using turbo.
Deck-E, the bridge
Deck-D, crew's quarters
Deck-C, crew's quarters
Deck-B, crew's quarters, port
Deck-A, crew's lounge
Engine room, starboard
Deck-2, port
Deck-2, starboard
Boss Fight: Guard Rush
This guide will only focus on the standard strategy for Guard Rush. Please refer to the MGS2 Boss Fight: Guard Rush page for more advanced strategies and information on the fight.
Tanker: Holds
Hold No.1
Hold No.2
Hold No.3
- 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 2 spot photos do NOT work and you will have to take the photos in 3 spots.
- 16:9 Aspect Ratio: Both 2 spot and 3 photos work.
- Sons Of Liberty (JPN / NTSC): Only 3 photos are required. Take a photo from the left at the start of the room then go near the computer and take photos of the right side and marines logo in one spot.
MGS2:SOL - NTSC-J - Very Easy (JP Easy) - 2 Spot, 3 Photos example