Unlockables
Red Dead Revolver offers a wealth of unlockable content that significantly enhances replayability and provides new challenges. From additional characters for multiplayer to powerful new weapons and unique game modes, mastering these unlocks is key to experiencing everything the Wild West has to offer. This section details how to acquire every hidden gem.
Multiplayer Characters
Expanding your roster of playable characters in multiplayer modes adds variety and allows you to experiment with different playstyles. Each character brings their own unique flair to the gunfights.
- Bloody Tom: To unlock this notorious outlaw, you must successfully complete the main story mission "Jailbreak" with a 'Gold' medal ranking. This requires a high level of accuracy, minimal damage taken, and swift completion. Focus on headshots and utilizing cover effectively.
- Jack Swift: This sharpshooter becomes available after achieving a 'Gold' medal in the "Battle Royale" mission. This mission is a test of your quickdraw and target prioritization. Practice your Dead Eye precision to take down multiple enemies efficiently.
- Annie Stoakes: Unlock Annie by earning a 'Gold' medal on the mission "Fallon's Last Stand." This intense shootout demands strategic movement and careful use of your environment to avoid being overwhelmed.
- Shadow Wolf: To play as the stealthy Shadow Wolf, you need to complete the "Shadow Wolf's Last Stand" mission with a 'Gold' medal. This mission often involves navigating treacherous terrain and engaging enemies from a distance.
- Pig Josh: This hefty character is unlocked by achieving a 'Gold' medal in the mission "The Traitor." This mission can be tricky due to its multiple objectives and enemy placements.
- Mr. Kelley: Unlock the enigmatic Mr. Kelley by earning a 'Gold' medal in the "Train Robbery" mission. This mission emphasizes speed and precision in disarming or eliminating threats on a moving train.
- General Diego: The formidable General Diego is unlocked by completing the entire game on the 'Hard' difficulty setting. This is a significant challenge, requiring mastery of all combat mechanics and weapon types.
- Red Harlow (Young): A nostalgic unlock, the younger version of Red Harlow becomes available after completing the entire game on the 'Normal' difficulty setting.
- Red Harlow (Adult - Alternate Outfit): This alternate outfit for Red is unlocked by purchasing all available weapons and upgrades from the shop throughout the game. This requires diligent collection of bounty money.
Weapons and Upgrades
New weapons and upgrades become available for purchase in the shop after completing specific missions or achieving certain milestones. Always check the shop after a successful mission to see what new gear is on offer. Collecting bounties is your primary source of income for these purchases.
- New Revolvers: Often unlocked after defeating specific boss characters or completing missions where a new weapon is introduced. For example, the Brimstone Revolver might become available after defeating a particular gunslinger who wields it.
- Shotguns: Powerful close-range weapons. Look for these to unlock after missions involving large groups of enemies or enclosed spaces, such as the Pump-Action Shotgun after "The Mine."
- Rifles: Long-range precision weapons. The Winchester Rifle, for instance, typically unlocks after missions requiring accurate long-distance engagements.
- Throwables: Dynamites and Molotovs become available after missions where their strategic use is demonstrated or required.
- Weapon Upgrades: These include increased clip size, faster reload speed, and improved accuracy. They often unlock incrementally as you progress through the story and earn more money. Prioritize upgrades for your favorite weapons first.
Duel Mode Characters
Duel Mode is a fantastic way to hone your quickdraw skills. Unlocking additional characters for this mode provides more opponents to challenge and master.
- All Story Characters: Every character you encounter and defeat as a boss in the main story mode will become available as an opponent in Duel Mode. This includes iconic figures like Grizzly, Mr. Kelley, and General Diego. Simply defeat them in the story to add them to your Duel roster.
Cheat Codes and Special Features
While Red Dead Revolver doesn't feature traditional cheat codes entered via a menu, several special features can be unlocked through gameplay achievements.
- Invincibility (in specific modes): While not a universal cheat, certain challenges or bonus modes might offer temporary invincibility or increased health as a reward for high scores or perfect runs.
- Infinite Ammo (in specific modes): Similar to invincibility, some bonus challenges or arcade-style modes might grant infinite ammunition, allowing you to focus purely on target practice and high scores.
- Bonus Missions/Challenges: Achieving 'Gold' medals on all main story missions often unlocks a series of challenging bonus missions or a "Boss Rush" mode, testing your skills against all previously defeated adversaries in quick succession.
- Concept Art Gallery: Completing the game on any difficulty typically unlocks a comprehensive gallery of concept art, offering a fascinating look into the game's development and character designs. Access this from the main menu's 'Extras' section.
- Soundtrack Player: Finishing the game also often unlocks a soundtrack player, allowing you to listen to the game's memorable Western score at your leisure. Find this under 'Extras' on the main menu.
Remember, consistent performance and exploring every facet of the game are key to uncovering all of Red Dead Revolver's hidden treasures. Good luck, gunslinger!