Welcome to Manhunt, a brutal third-person stealth-horror game from Rockstar North. You play as James Earl Cash, a death row inmate forced into a deadly game where you must execute gang members for the amusement of a shadowy director. Moment-to-moment gameplay is all about using the environment to your advantage, setting up brutal executions, and staying out of sight. It's a dark, atmospheric experience with a fantastic soundtrack, not for the faint of heart.
This guide will help you master the violent world of Manhunt. We'll cover everything from surviving the initial onslaught of the Pickets and the Skinz to achieving the highest scores. Stuck on a particular mission, like navigating the 'Wrong Side of the Tracks' or dealing with the formidable 'The Executioner'? Need to find all the hidden items or understand how to get a Gold Medal on every level? This guide has you covered, ensuring you can survive the city's deadly game and achieve the best possible outcome.
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Navigate the brutal world of Manhunt with our comprehensive walkthrough. This guide details every mission, enemy, and objective to help you survive the execution.
This page contains lists transcripts of the Manhunt Official Strategy Guide Walkthrough section.
Section Transcripts
Carcer Mark (Born Again, Doorway Into Hell, Road to Ruin)
Dentons City Junkyard (White Trash, Fuelled By Hate)
Carcer City Zoo (Grounds for Assault, Strapped for Cash)
East Los Ablos (View of Innocence, Drunk Driving, Graveyard Shift)
Darkwoods Penitentiary (Mouth of Madness, Doing Time, Kill the Rabbit, Divided They Fall)
Central (Press Coverage, Wrong Side of the Tracks)
Carcer Point (Trained to Kill)
Wapona Hills (Border Patrol, Key Personnel, Deliverance)
Navigation
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| Introduction | [Basics] • [The Hunters] • [Weapons] | |
| Walkthrough | ||
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Carcer Mark] | [Born Again] • [Doorway Into Hell] • [Road to Ruin] | |
| [Dentons City Junkyard] | [White Trash] • [Fuelled By Hate] | |
| [Carcer City Zoo] | [Grounds for Assault] • [Strapped for Cash] | |
| [East Los Ablos] | [View of Innocence] • [Drunk Driving] • [Graveyard Shift] | |
| [Darkwoods Penitentiary] | [Mouth of Madness] • [Doing Time] • [Kill the Rabbit] • [Divided They Fall] | |
| [Central] | [Press Coverage] • [Wrong Side of the Tracks] | |
| [Carcer Point] | [Trained to Kill] | |
| [Wapona Hills] |
hide in the shadows until the hunters return to idle mode.
Learn how to effectively use shadows to hide from hunters in Manhunt. Master stealth takedowns and executions to survive the Born Again level.
Alright, so after you've dealt with that last hunter and grabbed the plastic bag, follow the path around the basketball court. A cutscene will play, and then it's time to get sneaky.
You'll see a shadowy alcove nearby. Duck into it! See how your character icon at the bottom right gets darker? That means you're hidden. If it flashes red, uh oh, they saw you go in. Just hold down L1 to stay hidden and wait. A hunter will walk past from right to left. When he's close enough, sneak up behind him. Wait for that targeting cursor to turn white – that means you're in range for a cool move. Keep L1 held, then hold down the Square button for about a second (or a bit longer), and release it. Boom! Execution time.
After that, hustle to the right and grab the painkillers by the dumpster. Then, jump down onto the basketball court. Another cutscene will pop up.
Now, if you get into a close-quarters fight, lock onto the hunter with L1. Mash the X button for some quick punches, then pull down on the left analog stick to block or dodge. Keep an eye on that targeting cursor: yellow means they're fresh, orange means they're hurt, and red means they're about to go down. Grab those painkillers under the basketball hoop, get off the court, and hit that save point. You're about to head into Level 2, 'Born Again'!
Take the glass shard and watch the hunter's movements on the radar.
Learn how to use the glass shard and monitor hunter movements on the radar in this Manhunt walkthrough. Essential tactics for survival and stealth.
- 1Acquire the glass shard.
- 2Equip the glass shard.
- 3Observe the radar to track the hunter's patrol routes and proximity.
- 4Use the glass shard to create diversions or lure hunters away from your path.
- 5Proceed with caution, utilizing cover and stealth to avoid direct confrontation.
- The radar is crucial for situational awareness; always keep an eye on it.
- The glass shard is a one-time use distraction item; use it wisely.
- Listen for audio cues from hunters, which can supplement radar information.
- Prioritize stealth and evasion over combat whenever possible.
analog stick will allow you to move and peek around corners.
Learn how the analog stick in Manhunt allows you to move and peek around corners. Essential controls for stealth and execution.
The analog stick is your primary tool for navigating the environment in Manhunt. By pushing the analog stick in a direction, you will move your character accordingly. This control scheme is also crucial for stealth, as it enables you to carefully peek around corners to survey areas before committing to a path or engaging enemies.
- Use the analog stick to move slowly and quietly when trying to avoid detection.
- Combine analog stick movement with the cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) system to stay hidden.
- Practice peeking around corners with the analog stick to gain tactical advantages.
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