Craving Unlimited Ammo? How to Acquire the Holy Hand Cannon (aka Chicago Sweeper) in RE4 Remake
Ah, the Chicago Typewriter. The name itself evokes images of bullet-spewing mayhem, a one-man (or woman) army laying waste to Ganado hordes with reckless abandon. But in the unforgiving world of the Resident Evil 4 remake, this legendary weapon has been replaced by its slightly-less-catchy cousin: the Chicago Sweeper. Fear not, thrill-seeking comrades! This SMG packs a serious punch, and with a little effort, you too can unleash a torrent of lead that would make Rambo weep.
But First, a Word (or Two) on Difficulty
Now, before you grab your controller and charge headfirst into battle, a gentle warning: unlocking the Chicago Sweeper ain't no walk in the park (unless that park is patrolled by lickers, and then maybe it's a bit more exciting). You'll need to conquer the game on Professional difficulty and snag an A-rank, which basically means blasting through the story in under seven hours. Easy, right? (cue nervous laughter)
Fear Not, for There's a Way (and it Doesn't Involve Speedrunning in a Tutu)
Thankfully, there's a path for those of us who, well, like to take our sweet time and strategically line up headshots (or, you know, unload an entire clip in a general enemy direction and hope for the best). Here's the key: New Game Plus.
This glorious feature lets you tackle the game again with all your fancy upgrades and weapons from your previous playthrough. Here's the beauty of it: you can use the Infinite Rocket Launcher on Professional and it WOULDN'T affect your ranking! (cue maniacal laughter) So unleash inner Chris Redfield and rain down fiery destruction upon your foes. Just remember, even with a rocket launcher in hand, some planning and resource management are still your friends.
Upgrading Your Sweeper to Godhood (and Infinite Ammo)
Once you've conquered Professional and unlocked the Chicago Sweeper, it's time to turn it into the ammo-devouring monster it was always meant to be. Here's the drill:
- Pump those upgrades! Max out the Sweeper's firepower, capacity, and reload speed. You want this thing to be a bullet hose, not a glorified peashooter.
- The Merchant is Your Best Friend (But Not Literally) Once your Sweeper is pimped out, head to your favorite shady merchant and snag the "Unlimited Ammo" perk specifically for it. This, my friends, is the holy grail.
Alternatively, You Can Skip the Grind (But at What Cost?)
If the thought of meticulously upgrading your Sweeper fills you with dread, there's another option (although, purists beware!): you can use an Exclusive Upgrade Ticket. These can be earned through various challenges or, ahem, purchased with real-world money. This will instantly max out your Sweeper, but remember, where's the satisfaction in that?
So There You Have It!
With a little planning and maybe a touch of exploitative rocket-launcher action, you too can wield the Chicago Sweeper and experience the joy of turning Ganado into chunky salsa. Remember, practice makes perfect (or at least helps you avoid wasting precious ammo), and who knows, maybe you'll even shave some time off and get that elusive S-rank on your next playthrough. But hey, even if you don't, who needs speed when you have unlimited firepower, right?
