Psycho Battle: The Snipers
Walkthrough - Case 5 - Psycho Battle: The Snipers
Though not an official side mission, dealing with these four is a lengthy enough affair that we'll count it as such. It's important to note that the four snipers can be dealt with in any order and that we just happened to start and finish where we did. A few things to note before taking these fellows down, though. Make sure to bring at least two powerful melee weapons (thing broadswords, battle axes, spiked bats) and several high end healing items. All of the snipers follow the same general fighting patterns. From a distance they'll try to shoot you with their rifles. They're accurate enough that they'll hit you at least on occasion. The key to beating them is to move in close and keep on the pressure. They're still fairly deadly up close, but you're more than capable of dealing with their melee damage. Just lay into them with whatever weapon you brought and then back off to heal when your health gets too low. There aren't many safe places to heal atop the roof so feel free to climb back down to the alley below for a quick snack. None of the snipers will be able to stand up to your punishment for very long. Each of the snipers has a small cache of food you can use to heal or replenish your own stocks after fighting them.
Johnny
Head out onto the Silver Strip. To the left of the Slot Ranch Casino is a short alley leading to a maintenance room. To the left of said room is a ladder leading to the top of the building. Climb it to find Johnny.
Derrick
You'll find Derrick atop up the Atlantico Casino. To access the room, enter the alley on the far left side of the casino, just south of the store, Hot Excitorama. At the end of the alley is a set of double doors. Open them and follow the adjoining hall to its end. There you'll find a ladder. Climb it to reach Derrick.
Big Earl
In Fortune Park you'll find Big Earl roosting atop a construction scaffold. To access his position, head to the left of the scaffolding. You'll find some large blocks. Climb on top of them and you'll be within reach of Big Earl's position. Be careful when you jump up as Earl will try to shoot you back down to the ground.
Deetz
Deetz can be found atop the Paradise Platinum Screens; the building directly opposite Big Earl's position. To get to Deetz find the restaurant Juggz Bar and Grill on your map. Head toward it. There's an alley behind the restaurant which leads a ladder. Climb the ladder to take on Deetz.
Once the snipers are dead stock up on healing items and select Case 5-2: The Getaway as your next mission.