Craving carnage? How to unlock the Chicago Typewriter in Resident Evil 4 and unleash your inner Tommy Gun virtuoso
Let's face it, Leon S. Kennedy is a cool dude. Sure, he constantly runs out of bullets and Ashley seems to have a talent for attracting trouble, but the man's got charisma. But what if you crave a little more than charisma? What if you yearn for that sweet, sweet, bullet-spewing mayhem? Well, my friend, you need the Chicago Typewriter.
Also known as the Chicago Sweeper (because subtlety is apparently not S.T.A.R.S.'s strong suit), this gun is the Resident Evil 4 equivalent of a movie villain's signature weapon. It's loud, it's unwieldy, and it turns Ganados into chunky salsa faster than you can say "bingo." But acquiring this powerhouse ain't exactly a walk in the park (unless that park is crawling with chainsaw-wielding lunatics, which, in this case, it probably is).
Stepping Up Your Slaying Game: The Two Paths to Typewriter Nirvana
There are two main ways to unlock this bullet hose of dreams, and neither involve winning a claw machine at the village fair (although, wouldn't that be a twist?).
1. The Professional Playthrough: This route is all about proving you're the ultimate zombie (or, well, Ganado) slayer. You gotta beat the game on Professional difficulty. Now, "Professional" is a fancy way of saying "enemies hit harder, you die faster, and ammo is scarcer than a smile on Krauser's face." But hey, if you manage to pull it off with an A-rank (which basically means wrapping things up in under 7 hours, no sweat!), then the Chicago Typewriter is yours for the taking... well, for the taking after you save up a cool 1,000,000₧.
Pro-tip: Don't fancy spending hours mastering the game on Professional? New Game Plus is your friend! This lets you carry over all your sweet upgrades and weapons from your previous playthrough, making that A-rank a whole lot more achievable (and let's be honest, a whole lot less stressful). Just remember, resist the urge to unleash the infinite rocket launcher you might have snagged – you gotta play things a little more strategically this time around if you want that Typewriter.
2. Separate Ways: Ada's Typewriter Tango: Think Leon's route sounds brutal? Well, there's another option – completing Assignment Ada. This separate campaign puts you in the stylish shoes of the enigmatic Ada Wong. While it's not quite as long as the main story, it ain't exactly a cakewalk either. But hey, if you manage to conquer it, the Chicago Typewriter becomes available to purchase for a slightly more affordable 300,000₧.
So You've Got the Typewriter... Now What?
Congratulations, superstar! You've unlocked the key to turning the village into a lead-filled ballet. But remember, with great power comes a hefty price tag (both literally and figuratively). Ammo isn't exactly cheap for this beast, so use it wisely. And for the love of all that is good and holy, try not to accidentally pepper Ashley with a stray bullet in the heat of the moment.
So there you have it! With a little perseverance (and maybe a touch of insanity), you too can become a walking, talking bullet storm. Now get out there and show those Ganados what true firepower looks like!
