Craving Chicago Deep Dish? More Like Craving the Chicago Sweeper on NG+!
Ah, the Chicago Sweeper. That beautiful beast of a shotgun that turns Ganado hordes into chunky salsa. But wait, you just finished your first playthrough of Resident Evil 4 and didn't manage to snag that sweet, sweet weapon? Fear not, Leon S. Kennedy wannabes, because we're diving into the wonderful world of New Game Plus (NG+) and the question that burns brighter than a flaming El Gigante: Can you unlock the Chicago Sweeper on NG+?!
Buckle Up, Buttercup: The Short Answer is YES!
That's right, folks. You can absolutely snag that room-clearing powerhouse on your NG+ playthrough. Now, before you start practicing your victory pirouette (complete with air shotgun racks and obligatory Matrix-style bullet dodging), there's a teeny tiny snag. Well, maybe not tiny. More like a lickety-split speed demon of a snag, but we'll get to that in a sec.
The Not-So-Tiny Snag: A Rank on Professional Difficulty, Baby!
While NG+ opens the door to the Chicago Sweeper, it's not exactly an open house party with a free buffet. You gotta work for that bad boy. To unlock it, you need to beat Resident Evil 4 on Professional difficulty with an A rank.
Professional difficulty? A rank?!
Yeah, it's not a walk in the park. But hey, that's what NG+ is for, right? You've already battled your way through the game once, so you know the enemy placements, the boss weaknesses (cough* cough Krauser), and most importantly, where all those juicy treasure chests are hidden.
Here's the Real Challenge: Beating the Clock (and Your Fear of Chainsaw Ganados)
Now, the real snag with snagging the Sweeper on NG+ is the time limit. To snag that A rank, you gotta complete the game in under 7 hours.
Seven hours? That might sound like a breeze after your first playthrough, but trust me, on Professional, every minute counts. You gotta be strategic with your ammo, ruthless with your enemy disposal (sorry, Ganados!), and maybe even develop a newfound appreciation for running away very, very fast.
But Wait, There's More! (How to Cheese Your Way to Sweeper Glory)
Alright, so maybe the sub-7 hour speedrun isn't exactly your cup of tea. No worries, there are ways to make things a little easier (and a lot cheesier). Here's your not-so-secret weapon: The Infinite Rocket Launcher.
If you managed to snag this overpowered beauty in your first playthrough, congratulations! You've basically turned Professional difficulty into target practice. Blast those Ganados to smithereens, dodge Ashley's overly dramatic fainting spells, and laugh maniacally as you breeze through the game in record time. Just remember, with great power comes great responsibility (and a possible existential crisis about the ease of it all).
So, Can You Get the Chicago Sweeper on NG+?
Absolutely! But with a healthy dose of challenge (or a sprinkle of Infinite Rocket Launcher cheese) thrown in for good measure. So grab your upgraded arsenal, holster your fear, and get ready to turn those Spanish villages into a buffet of bullet casings and Ganado paste. Just remember, with the Chicago Sweeper in hand, even the most terrifying chainsaw-wielding maniac becomes less of a threat and more of a minor inconvenience. Now go forth and conquer, Leon!
