Part 26

Complete walkthrough for Part 26 of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, covering Otacon's office, the electrified floor, Gekko encounters, and the lead-up to Crying Wolf.

Walkthrough:

1. After finding ammo, attempt to open the locked door. Otacon will call, suggesting you go to his old office to open it and check base records. He provides the password: 48273.
2. Climb to the second floor and take the elevator down to B2.
3. Otacon suggests the main hallway, but you can explore side offices for items.
4. Midway, Snake and Otacon discuss destroying the electrified floor's switchboard with a Nikita missile launcher, noting it could be reactivated.
5. At the end of the offices, pick up an iPod song and crawl under a desk to reach the main hallway.
6. Head east down the corridor to Otacon's office.
7. Enter Otacon's password (48273). Incorrect entries will be corrected by Otacon.
8. Enter codes 78925 or 13462 for new iPod songs, or 14893 for 100,000 Drebin Points.
9. After a cinematic, Otacon confirms the door is unlocked. Return to the first floor, collecting items in the office.
10. As Snake steps onto the electrified floor, a Gekko crashes through the ceiling.
11. To disable the Gekko, use the MK.III:
• Hang back in the non-electrified hallway.
• Activate the MK.III and send it under the desk into the offices where the switchboard is, waiting for the Gekko to move down the main hallway.
• Press the action button to activate the current and destroy the Gekko.
• Alternatively, Snake can crawl under the desk and avoid the Gekko, waiting for it to be at the far end of the hallway before calling the elevator.
12. Return to the warhead room, jump over the railing, and drop to the first floor.
13. The MK.III begins opening the door, but another Gekko arrives via elevator.
14. Distract and protect the MK.III from the Gekko for the duration of the timer. Options include:
• Using C4: Plant C4 charges in the far corner opposite the MK.III. Detonate them when the Gekko approaches the door to draw its attention. Space charges to avoid chain reactions.
• Using a Machine Gun (if alert is raised): Find a machine gun in the southwest corner. Shoot the Gekko to lure it away from the MK.III, then run circles around the warheads until time expires. Shoot it again if it wanders north. Knocking out its legs can provide extra time.
• Speed Run (with completed save file): Use the rail gun to instantly destroy the Gekko.
15. After the door opens, proceed to the next area.
16. 004.4 - Snowfield and Communications Tower:
• Lie down to rejuvenate your life gauge and psyche.
• Unequip the Solid Eye to recharge its battery.
• Pick up items on the platform and in the storage shed.
• Jump down to the snowfield to face Crying Wolf.

Boss: Crying Wolf

Strategy:

• Find a hiding spot, such as under the truck north of the fallen tree, where a ration is also located.
• The fight is challenging due to a blizzard (reducing visibility), patrolling Haven Troopers (who respawn), and Crying Wolf herself. The Solid Eye's night vision is crucial.