The Chicago Typewriter in RE4 Remake: Separating Myth From Machine Gun Mayhem
Ah, the Chicago Typewriter. That legendary submachine gun that turned Ganado hordes into chunky salsa in the original Resident Evil 4. A weapon so powerful, it practically wrote the sequel itself with its endless stream of bullets. But can you relive that explosive experience in the Resident Evil 4 remake? Buckle up, because it's not quite as straightforward as blasting your way through a village with a finger on the trigger.
The Plot Thickens (With Less Ink, More Lead)
Here's the deal: The Chicago Typewriter is out, but not down. It's actually undergone a bit of a name change in the remake. Now, it goes by the slightly less dramatic (but still pretty cool) moniker: The Chicago Sweeper.
So, why the new name? Maybe it decided to pursue a career in janitorial services after all those years of, well, you know, excessive Ganado removal. Who are we to judge its life choices?
Here's the Lowdown on How to Unleash the Sweeper's Fury
Now, the important part: getting your hands on this bullet-spewing beast. This ain't a participation trophy situation. The Chicago Sweeper is a reward for the truly dedicated (or slightly deranged) player. To unlock it, you gotta:
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Conquer the Entire Game on Professional Difficulty: Think you've mastered the art of headshotting Ganados and dodging Krauser's suplexes? Professional difficulty will make you question your life choices. Enemies hit harder, ammo is scarcer than a politician's morals, and one wrong step means starting over. But hey, no pain, no Chicago Sweeper, right?
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Aim for an A-Rank: Not only do you need to survive Professional difficulty, but you gotta do it with some efficiency. Beating the game in under 7 hours is the magic number here. This means mastering the art of speedrunning, resource management, and strategically avoiding those pesky chainsaw guys.
Pro Tip: New Game Plus mode with all your fancy unlocked weapons and upgrades from your previous playthrough can be a huge help here.
The Payoff: Raining Bullets and Ganado Tears
Once you've conquered these challenges, the Chicago Sweeper will be waiting for you in the Typewriter Storage like a long-lost friend. Now, it doesn't come with infinite ammo right off the bat. You gotta fully upgrade this bad boy to unlock that sweet, sweet never-ending stream of bullets.
But let me tell you, once you've unleashed the full fury of the Chicago Sweeper, those Ganados won't stand a chance. It's like a metaphorical middle finger to every enemy who ever dared to cross your path. Just imagine the look on Krauser's face when you mow him down with a never-ending hail of lead. Priceless.
So, there you have it. The Chicago Typewriter may be under a new alias, but the spirit of bullet-fueled mayhem lives on in the Resident Evil 4 remake. Just be prepared to put in the work, because this weapon ain't for the faint of heart (or trigger finger).
