Walkthrough (3DS) by kethrydrake (2)

Your expert guide to Rise of the Ronin's 'Walkthrough (3DS) by kethrydrake (2)'. Master Chen's Island and beyond with detailed steps and tips.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Rise of the Ronin and looking to get a handle on things, huh? This section, originally from a 3DS guide by kethrydrake, is going to give us a solid foundation. Think of it as your friendly heads-up on what's what, especially as we get started.

First off, the author wants to make sure any feedback you have is super specific. If something's not clicking, tell 'em exactly what's up so they can fix it. That's how these guides get better for everyone!

Now, to actually beat the game, you're gonna need a crew, and each one's got their own special skills. Here's the rundown:

• Cole: He's your guy for Earth-based stuff, like Quake pads, and he's got the Strength to move heavy objects.
• Jay: With Lightning, he can power up generators and fix broken contraptions.
• Kai: He's all about Fire – lighting torches and melting ice or gold.
• Zane: He uses Ice to put out fires and freeze water.
• Lloyd: The Green Ninja can activate Green pads and clear away darkness.
• Sensei Wu: His staff is key for spinning turnstiles and using acrobat poles.
• Nya: She's got the Grapple hook for reaching new places.
• Misako: She can interact with Red X marks.
• Skeleton: Needed to open Skull doors.
• Green Snake: Lets you traverse Poison Paths.
• Black Snake: Activates the Bumple Pad (black and yellow patches).

A few general tips to keep in mind as you play:

• Smash everything you see! Seriously, you never know what you'll find.
• Build everything that pops up. It's usually important.
• Explore every nook and cranny. Secrets are everywhere.

You can snag 5 Gold Bricks for each level, which is pretty neat. Here’s how:

• Just finish the level. Easy enough.
• Achieve 'True Ninja' status. This often means doing things efficiently or finding hidden stuff.
• Find all the collectibles scattered throughout the level.
• Complete 2 Special Tasks. These are usually unique challenges specific to the level.

Plus, hitting 'True Ninja' also unlocks a Character for you to use! The best part? You can usually knock out most of these special tasks while you're playing through the main story. No need to backtrack too much for most things.

Just a heads-up, some characters like the Skeleton, Green Snake, and Black Snake will need to be purchased. The rest of your ninja buddies will join you as you progress through the story mode.

Finally, when you're on the Island Map, there are a few extra things to hunt down for rewards:

• Destroy 5 Ronin Balloons: This unlocks Nya (Kabuki).
• Destroy 5 Golden Statues: Unlocks Neuro.
• Destroy 5 Snake Statues: Unlocks Anacondrai Warrior.
• Destroy 5 Dragon Statues: Unlocks Zumo.
• Destroy 5 Nindroid Generators: Unlocks P.I.X.E.L.

To find these, you'll mostly be flying around the island map. Just do a thorough search around the edges and open areas. The balloons are floating in the air, and the statues/generators are usually out in the open. It might take a bit of patience, but none of them are super hidden. Just keep circling and looking!