6A) Coming Attractions

Learn how to beat Ken, your first boss in River City Girls 2! This guide covers his attacks, phases, and strategies to help you earn the 15G achievement.

Alright, so you've survived the initial scuffle and now you're facing your first real challenge: Ken! He's waiting for you at the Movie Theater in Crosstown Mall. Don't sweat it, he's your first boss, so his moves are pretty predictable once you get the hang of them. You'll earn 15G for taking him down, and nope, no secrets to find here, just a good old-fashioned beatdown.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Boss: Ken
• Location: Crosstown Mall Movie Theater
• Worth: 15G/Bronze
• Secret: No
• Stamina Bars: 3

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Basic Attacks
   Ken starts by just walking up and trying to punch or kick you. He might jump away sometimes. Just keep your distance and learn his timing.
2. Phase 2: Goons and Shields
   After you knock out his first stamina bar, Ken will hide behind the shields on the back stage. His buddies will start shooting at you. Your best bet is to stand in front of the shield Ken is hiding behind – this way, you'll be safe from the gunfire. Once they stop, get ready to move because Ken will try a dive kick when he comes back to the main area. If he misses, he'll be stunned on the floor for a few seconds, giving you a chance to land some hits.
3. Phase 3: Gunfire and Speed
   In this phase, Ken pulls out a gun and starts zipping around the room, firing shots. He usually goes to one end of the room to do this. Try to stay in the middle of the room to make dodging his shots easier. He'll get tired after this and pause in the middle of the room, leaving him open for you to attack. He'll also block more often now. Sometimes, one of his goons will spin him around like a weapon, leaving him dizzy and vulnerable if you manage to dodge it.
4. Phase 4: Frenzied Finale
   Once you deplete his second stamina bar, he'll duck behind the shields again with his goons firing. Just like before, stand in front of his shield to avoid the bullets, and be ready to dodge his dive kick when he reappears. This final phase is a mix of all his previous attacks, but he's much faster. When his stamina gets really low, he might even start firing his gun from random corners of the room in a crazy pattern. Keep dodging and wait for him to tire himself out. Hit him hard once he's open, deplete that last stamina bar, and you'll be victorious!

Strategy:

• Focus on learning Ken's basic punch and kick patterns first.
• When he hides behind the shields, position yourself in front of his shield to avoid enemy fire.
• Dodge his dive kick and punish him when he's recovering on the ground.
• Stay mobile in the middle of the room during his gun attacks to make dodging easier.
• Be patient when he's tired or dizzy – these are your best opportunities to deal damage.
• Don't get discouraged by his increased speed in the final phase; just keep dodging and wait for an opening.