Episode 8 - Retribution

This section provides complete walk-throughs for all of episode eight's missions. This is the final episode of the best path in the game. Complete these missions and you will unlock the best ending possible.

Mission 1 - The Girlfriend Angle

Objective: Tail Rocky's Girlfriend

Follow Rocky's girlfriend. Strike a balance between being too close and too far away so you aren't detected but you also don't lose track of her vehicle. Watch the gauge in the upper right corner. Don't let the indicator get too high or too low. Losing track of Rocky's girlfriend sends you to the alternate mission three. If you catch her or you successfully tail her to her destination, you're sent to mission two.

Mission 2 - Back to the Gulag

Objective: Race to the Gulag.

The Gulag is far away but it's not difficult to find.

You have 3 minutes, 58 seconds to reach the Gulag. This is one of the simpler timed driving missions. Just get on Sunset Blvd. and head east bound. The Gulag is on Sunset so as long as you continue east on Sunset, you will locate the green circle marking the destination. Having unlocked driving upgrades and cars will certainly help you reach the destination quickly. If you're inside one of Nick's cars, turn on the siren to keep traffic out of your way. If you fail to reach the Gulag in time, you're sent to the alternate third mission.

Mission 3 - Rocky's Trap

Objective: Fight Rocky's Goons.

You enter the Gulag and find a goon on the ground…but it's a trick. You must battle Rocky's goons inside the Gulag. This is another hand-to-hand battle and all of your fighting upgrades will definitely help out here. You must defeat three goons. The leader (the one who was on the ground tricking you) features five exclamation points of stamina to punch and kick through; the other two goons possess four. Finish them off to proceed into the next mission. Should you fail, you're sent to mission five.

Mission 3 (Alternate) - Chopper Ambush

Objective: Escape Helicopter.

You've just lost the trail of Rocky's girlfriend and now a helicopter is after you. You can either escape the helicopter or shoot it down with your weaponry. Perhaps the easiest way to defeat the copter, if you have sufficiently upgraded your guns, is to just remain in place and allow the helicopter to swoop in front of you. Enter precision aim and target the helicopter's cockpit. Keep firing and with any luck you may down the helicopter in just a few shots.

Mission 4 - Driving to Airport

Objective: Drive to Airport. Solve Street Crimes (Optional).

While driving to the airport, take the opportunity to solve some crimes and earn upgrades.

This is a freeform driving mission and your last chance before this episode's end to gain some upgrades. Take the opportunity to seek out any 24/7 facilities and acquire the remaining upgrades. When finished, drive to the green indicator marked on the mini-map to reach the airport and proceed into the next mission.

Mission 5 - Hangar Showdown

Objective: Shoot Commandos.

Battle the commandos in this fierce shootout. Don't forget to shoot the yellow barrels for additional explosive damage. You can also shoot the large grey tanks to cause explosions. Grab the discarded weapons from slain commandos for more firepower. Find the health kit on the far side of the warehouse on the right side. Maneuver through the hangar and reach the green indicator marking the exit.

Mission 6 - Jetting Away

Objective: Shoot Rocky's Jet.

Hop into the sports car and pursue Rocky's jet, which is automatically targeted. Drive close to the jet and fire your weapons rapidly. You can use precision targeting if you wish to shoot the tires or engines or just remain in standard aiming and fire rapidly on the jet target. Rocky's jet weaves through the tarmac so stick close and keep him on-screen and targeted.

Mission 7 - Finale: Puppet Master

Objective: Fight General Kim.

General Kim is a formidable adversary. Be prepared to block and don't miss any of your finishing move chances!

Finally you meet the man behind the scenes. You must defeat General Kim in hand-to-hand combat. Fully upgraded fighting skills will pay off here but you must also use the block button to aid in counter attacking General Kim's vigorous attack. Watch for Kim to perform frequent grapples (be ready to shake out of them). Block his successive strikes then unleash your own mix of punches and kicks. It's difficult to knock down his stamina so concentrate on scoring damaging blows even if you never are able to unleash a finishing move. Block his attack, counter attack, and repeat.

Defeating General Kim unlocks the best ending in the game. All unanswered questions have been answered and the puppet master himself was defeated.