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Part 8
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Part 8

Guide to earning emblems in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, focusing on the 'Chicken Run' and 'Assassin Run' strategies to unlock various emblems.

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Guide to earning emblems in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, focusing on the 'Chicken Run' and 'Assassin Run' strategies to unlock various emblems.

Walkthrough
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    The Chicken Run (004.22): This run is the opposite of the 'Big Boss' run, requiring a game completion time of over thirty-five hours. This extended playtime allows for fulfilling requirements for many other emblems. It's recommended to do this after a 'Big Boss' run to utilize items like Stealth Camo and Bandana for faster movement.
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    Emblems obtainable during the Chicken Run:
    • Chicken: The primary emblem for this run.
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    Puma: Requirements are surpassed by the Chicken run.
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    Crocodile: Requires 400 kills (Chicken requires 500).
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    Pig: Requires 40 healing items used (Chicken requires 50).
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    Giant Panda: Chicken's game time requirement is 5 hours longer than this. Leaving the game on overnight is suggested.
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    Cow: Requires over 100 alerts (Chicken requires 150).
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    Hyena: Requires collecting 400 weapons or items while aiming for 500 kills. Focus on respawning areas in Acts One and Two.
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    Hog: Combat highs occur when firing 100+ rounds during an alert phase. Achievable with high kill counts and alerts.
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    Eagle: Aim for 500 kills, take your time, and aim for headshots. Can be combined with Gibbon emblem by holding up soldiers and executing them with headshots.
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    Bear: Sneak up on enemies using Stealth Camo (from a Big Boss run) and perform CQC holds.
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    Gibbon: Hold up 50 soldiers, made easier with Stealth Camo.
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    Ant: Search 50 soldiers. Time-consuming, ideal for the Chicken run.
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    Rabbit: Continuously flip through the porno magazine to pass time.
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    Blue Bird: Give healing items to rebels, especially when low on health. Can use health items on yourself in Acts Three through Five when not needed for other emblems.
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    Hawk: Get praised by rebels during combat. Stay near rebels and engage PMCs; listen for praise phrases like "Oh yeah!", "That's how you do it!", or "Nice shot!". Example location: outside Vista Mansion in Act Two.
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    Bee: Track Naomi in Act Two and inject a lone soldier 50 times.
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    Scarab: Lay on the ground and press X while pointing the right analog stick left or right to roll. Do this in a quiet, open area.
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    Frog: Stand and repeatedly dodge back and forth. Can be done while being shot at by a Stryker.
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    Tortoise: Equip a cardboard box and go idle for an hour.
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    Gecko: Crouch while hugging a wall for an hour. Can be combined with reading a magazine or taking a walk.
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    Inch Worm: Lie prone and wait for an hour.
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    Lobster: Remain crouched under a cardboard box or while hugging a wall for two and a half hours. Can be earned with other emblems.
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    The Assassin Run (004.23): This run is designed to earn the 'Assassin' emblem and can yield multiple emblems.
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    Emblems obtainable during the Assassin Run:
    • Assassin: The primary emblem for this run.
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    Tarantula: Achievable due to minimal alerts and a high number of kills.
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    Miscellaneous (004.24): The Big Boss, Assassin, and Chicken runs combined can earn 34 of the 40 emblems. The remaining six often require individual playthroughs.
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    Little Gray Emblem: Requires picking up all 69 weapons in the game (excluding the 1911 Custom). This emblem is likely earned during other runs. Refer to the Weapons section for specific locations.
Tips
  • The 'Big Boss' emblem requires no healing items, a completion time of five hours, zero alert phases, and zero kills.
  • The 'Wolf' emblem requires no healing items.
  • The 'Raven' emblem requires a completion time of five hours.
  • The 'Octopus' emblem requires zero alert phases.
  • The 'Pigeon' emblem requires zero kills.
  • The 'Scorpion' emblem's requirements are fulfilled in a 'Big Boss' run.
  • Combine emblems where possible to save playthroughs.
  • Utilize Stealth Camo and Bandana for faster emblem acquisition after initial runs.
  • Earning specific emblems contributes to overall game completion and unlocks.
  • The 'Little Gray' emblem requires collecting all 69 weapons.

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