Post-Game Unlocks & Rewards

Post-Game Unlocks & Rewards

Congratulations, survivor! Completing Resident Evil Code: Veronica X is just the beginning. The game offers several enticing unlocks and rewards that encourage multiple playthroughs and challenge runs. This section details how to access these bonuses and what they entail.

Battle Game

The primary post-game unlock is the challenging Battle Game. This mode allows you to re-experience key combat scenarios with different characters and weapon loadouts, focusing purely on survival and high scores.

• Unlocking Battle Game: Simply complete the main story mode on any difficulty. After the credits roll and you save your clear data, the Battle Game option will appear on the main menu.
• Characters & Stages: Initially, you'll have access to Claire Redfield and Chris Redfield. As you progress and achieve certain conditions within the Battle Game, more characters and stages become available.
• Character Unlocks:
  • Steve Burnside: Achieve an 'A' rank with Claire in the Battle Game. Steve starts with the Gold Lugers, which are incredibly powerful.
  • Wesker: Achieve an 'A' rank with Chris in the Battle Game. Wesker is a unique character with a powerful melee attack and no firearms, making for a distinct challenge.
  • Claire (Bandana): Achieve an 'A' rank with Steve in the Battle Game. This version of Claire has unlimited ammo for all weapons, making her ideal for speedruns and high-score attempts.
• Scoring & Ranking: Your score is determined by enemies defeated, time taken, and damage received. Aim for headshots and efficient kills to maximize your points. An 'A' rank is typically achieved by completing a stage quickly with minimal damage and a high kill count.

Rocket Launcher (Unlimited Ammo)

For those looking to truly dominate subsequent playthroughs, the unlimited ammo Rocket Launcher is the ultimate reward.

• Unlocking the Rocket Launcher: To obtain this devastating weapon, you must achieve an 'A' rank on your main story playthrough. This is a demanding task that requires careful planning and execution.
• 'A' Rank Requirements: The exact criteria can be stringent, but generally include:
  • Completion Time: Finish the game in under 4 hours and 30 minutes.
  • Saves: Use 5 or fewer saves.
  • First Aid Sprays: Use 0 First Aid Sprays. Herbs and Mixed Herbs are permitted.
  • Retries: Have 0 retries (i.e., no 'Continue' selections).
  • All Bosses Defeated: Ensure all mandatory bosses are defeated.
  • No Partner Damage: Avoid taking damage as Chris while Claire is being controlled by the AI (e.g., during the plane sequence).
• Strategy for 'A' Rank:
  1. Know the Route: Familiarize yourself with the quickest paths and puzzle solutions.
  2. Resource Management: Conserve powerful ammunition for bosses. Prioritize headshots with weaker weapons to save ammo.
  3. Avoid Unnecessary Fights: Run past most standard enemies unless they are blocking a critical path or dropping essential items.
  4. Practice Boss Fights: Learn boss patterns to defeat them quickly and without taking damage.
  5. Save Strategically: Only save before major boss encounters or particularly difficult sections. If you make a mistake, reload your save rather than continuing.
  6. Use the Map: Constantly refer to your map to avoid getting lost and wasting precious time.
• Accessing the Rocket Launcher: Once you achieve an 'A' rank and save your clear data, start a new game. The Rocket Launcher with unlimited ammunition will be found in the first item box you encounter (typically the one in the Medical Room of the Training Facility).

Extreme Battle Mode

While not a direct unlock from the main story, some versions of Resident Evil Code: Veronica X (particularly the Japanese Dreamcast version and some later ports) include an "Extreme Battle" mode. This is a separate mini-game with its own set of challenges and rewards, often involving timed objectives and specific item collection.

• Availability: Check your specific game version to see if Extreme Battle is included. It's not universally present across all releases.
• Gameplay: Typically involves selecting a character and completing a series of objectives within a time limit, often requiring you to collect specific items (e.g., "Vaccine") from various locations while fighting through hordes of enemies.
• Rewards: Completing Extreme Battle on different difficulties or with different characters can unlock additional costumes or gallery content, depending on the version.

Mastering these post-game challenges will truly test your skills and knowledge of Resident Evil Code: Veronica X, offering hours of additional gameplay and bragging rights.