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Ratchet and Clank: Going Commando
Boss FAQ/Guide
Author of FAQ: zachyboy
Game (Ratchet and Clank: Going Commando) Created by: Insomniac Games
ESRB Rating: Teen for Mild Violence
Table of Contents
1- Intro
2- Version History
3- Bosses Section
3.0.1- Layout
3.1.1- Swamp Monster 1
3.2.1- Chainblade
3.2.2- B2 Brawler
3.1.2- T-4-L Leader Personal Helicopter
3.1.3- The Thief
3.3.1- T-4-L Leader Mech v.1
3.2.3- Arachnoid
3.2.4- Megapede
3.1.4- T-4-L Leader Mech v.2
3.2.5- Swamp Monster 2
3.3.2- U.F.O.
3.1.5- Mutated Protopet
4- FAQ
5- Legal stuff
Intro
Hello, Im zach93 and this is my first FAQ/Guide. I decided that I should make
my
first FAQ on R&C:GC because A) R&C is one of my favorite video game series,
and B)
the Boss FAQ came easily to me. Well, thats enough about me, lets talk about
the
bosses.
Version History
I dont like all the space this section takes up either, but it needs to be
here.
Version 1.0- Just put up on Cheatcodes.com
Version 1.1- Fixed a spacing problem, needed to delete My Arsenal feature
The Bosses Section
This is where youre going to find the help you need.
Layout
Here is the layout for the boss FAQ:
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Boss Type and # Difficulty (1 to 5)
Name of
Boss
Planet found
on
Location on
Planet
Reward: (only on optional bosses)
Info/instructions/tips on how to beat the boss easily.
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Boss
1 .5/5
Swamp Monster
1
Planet
Oozla
Just before the Dynamo
This is the simplest and easiest boss of all. Just strafe (Hold L2 orR2) and
shoot
it. You will most likely have the Lancer already upgraded. You can also use
the
Gravity Bomb (Mini-Nuke?) to knock his/her tentacles back so they cant
attack, and
cause damage, too. Get the 4 ammo crates at the side to replenish ammunition.
Strafe, shoot, and dodge your way to victory. If you die, all I can say is.
.
try
again.
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Optional Boss 1 1/5
Chainblade
Maktar
Nebula
Battle
Arena
Reward: Bolts
Yet another simpleton. Whip out your Gravity Bomb/Mini-Nuke while hes on the
ground. Use your [Heavy] Lancer when, 1) he flies in the air, or 2) you run
out of
Nuke ammo. Theoretically, you could also use the Chopper, but I didnt.
Strafe,
dodge, and shoot.
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Optional Boss 2
2/5
B2 Brawler
Maktar
Nebula
Battle
Arena
Reward: Bolts
This guy is just a little bit harder. Strafe around him jumping and shooting
(with
the Lancer) and avoiding his shots. Side-flip to jump over the leg-spin, and
keep
shooting. Use the Mini-Nuke to inflict serious damage. DO NOT FALL OFF THE
ARENA.
If you do, youre pretty much screwed. Have fun with this one!
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Boss 2
2.5/5
T-4-L Leader Personal
Helicopter
Planet Endako
Before Clanks
Apartment
If you have the Mini-turrent glove, lay a few down and let them do some of the
work
for you. Otherwise the Lancer is youre best bet. There is no other good
medium
range weapon right now. Stay behind the barricades, strafe, shoot, and jump
(over
rockets and machine gun fire) to sweet victory. Oh, yeah, and be afraid of
those
electro-balls.
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Boss 3 2.5/5
Theif
Planet
Siberius
Twice on top of trucks, last on launch pad
The Thief is an O.K. boss. Hes not too easy, and not too hard. On the Trucks-
use
the Lancer or the Seeker/H2KK gun to whittle him down to retreating status.
And
repeat. Then, when you get to the missile launch pad, repeat. Try to avoid the
Megacorp Security Robots, Blade Balls, and ground turrents. Or you could
Nuke em
all. You could also use your own turrents or Sythenoids to help out. One
wrench hit
will take out the turrents, so swing your wrench if you want to save ammo.
Also,
watch out for the shockwave bomb thing he uses. So, strafe, shoot, nuke,
swing, and
jump.
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Giant Clank Battle 1 (required)
2/5
T-4-L Leader Mech v.1
Planet
Dobbo
Moon Level
This is a Giant Clank Battle. You can use punches, missiles, and bombs to
destroy
the opposing mech. T-4-L Leader will use punches, missiles, and atomic energy
blasts (like from R&C 1!). Use punches a lot at close range, mostly missiles
at med-
long range, and bombs at med-long range to mix things up. At the start, charge
him
and let the fists fly. Not his, yours.
When he runs, chase him shooting missiles. Launch a bomb if you really want
to, I
didnt. When he flies, and the screen tints red, jump. Then, try and land on
him to
cause some damage. Then, deck him. The helicopters are a pain in numbers, so
destroy them when your health drops a little too fast. Also, destroy the
buildings
to replenish both health and ammo.
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Optional Boss 3 1/5 w/ Mini/Mega Rocket, 2.5/5 w/o
Arachnoid
Planet Joba
Battle Arena
Reward: Bolts
Go get the mini-rocket tube. Then, blast away. You can beat him without even
using
up all of your ammo. Dont get too close or hell jump to the opposite end of
the
cage. When the Nidbots (small spiders) get too much for you, nuke em. Strafe
and
jump around the electro-spheres he sends out. If you somehow run out of rocket
ammo, switch to Lancer. Too easy if you ask me.
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Optional Boss 4 3.5/5
Megapede
Planet Joba
Battle Arena
Reward: Bolts
I came back after I finished Planet Gorn. First, use the [mini/mega rocket]
tube to
bring down the sections of him, and then use the Lancer, Blitz, H2KK, or tube
to
destroy the turrent it turns into. You could also nuke it twice. When he gets
low
in health, he will stop losing sections when you hit him, but hell release
more of
those bomb thingies. NOTE: This is #1 of 2 bosses where I think strafing
doesnt
help.
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Boss 4
4/5
T-4-L Leader Mech v.2
Planet Snivelak
End of Level
Do you remember that mech on the Dobbo Moon? Well, that was Little Boy, this
is Fat
Man! Your biggest gun couldnt even put a dent in that thing, so you are going
to
need to use the Plasma turrents conveniently located on top of the residents
houses. Basically, just shoot and continue.
If youre a good shot, you can take out the homing missiles on their way to
you. If
your not, just shoot Mech until the missiles get close, then shoot them. Jump
out
of the turrent when
. A) Mech gets close or B) he flies high. Youre jumping
out
because
. Aa) smash the turrent with his fist, Ab) destroy the turrent with a
laser, Ba) throw a car at the turrent, or Bb) lob bombs at the turrent.
Really,
just shoot and continue. NOTE: The R.Y.N.O. II is the only weapon that even
dings
him (and still only a little!). NOTE II: This is boss #2 of 2 where strafing
doesnt help.
PalmerD1 found another way to beat the giant creep: "Just get the Heavy
Bouncer, the RYNO II, and the Zodiac and use one or two turrents and the T4L
Robot is history."
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Optional Boss 5 2/5
Swamp Monster 2
Planet Oozla
In the secret area up the gravity boot path
Reward: Box Breaker
Basically, just shoot long range weapons while running. Here are her attacks=
close-
tentacle sweep, big claw smash, bite; long- acid ball. Learn to side-flip and
back-
flip perfectly so you can be retreating and shooting at the same time.
Sometimes
shell go under water except for her eye. Dont waste any ammo. Shell come up
near
you. I have 3 words for you
NUKE! NUKE! NUKE! Nuke her while you RUN! Its not
that
hard really. The biggest danger is drowning in the muck. It may help to use
the
Shield Charger or Synthenoids.
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Giant Clank Battle 2 (optional) 4.5/5
U.F.O.
Planet Damosel
Moon
Level
Reward: Mapper
First of all, I HATE this boss!!! Punch the walkers to get health and to get
them
out o the way. Go crazy on the ship when it lands to release more walkers. It
has a
force-field around it when it is flying. The walkers electro-attack HURTS, so
kill
them fast! When the mother ship gets down (in health), it will go to a set
position
and create an electric field around it. Itll fire a green energy shot at you,
so
walk (strafing) back and forth on the girders and fire missiles and bombs. Go
back
and destroy buildings to get ammo (and health). It wont move. It will,
however,
release walkers. Kill them and repeat.
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Final Boss (5) 0/5 with RYNO2, 5/5 w/o
Mutated
Protopet
Planet
Yeedil
End of game/level
You can do 1 of these things- A) use your RYNO II, B) go berserk and hit him
with
any and everything youve got, or C) do this
Equip Tesla Barrier and
Kilonoids,
stock up on ammo, and swingshot in to start the fight.
1st Floor- First use ALL of your Bouncer (no alternative!) ammo. Including
ammo
pick-ups. Before you run out, the protopet should be able to break the floor.
The
Barrier and Kilonoids are for taking care of the little protopets.
NOTE: DO NOT LET HIM EAT THE AMMO CRATES!!! VERY BAD NEWS! He pukes it back up
as
his version of the weapon that goes with the ammo in the crate.
2nd Floor- Your Kilonoids can take care of the troopers, but to help them
along,
use the tube.
3rd Floor- Use the tube and kilonoids to destroy the tanks and troopers. NOTE:
DO
NOT LET HIM EAT THE TRACTOR BEAM BOMBS!!!!
VERY, VERY BAD NEWS!! Get to em first and use them to damage him.
Then, get back to Bouncer and the Beast. If you get lucky, the Big Pet will
roll
over and kill some of the troopers. Hopefully you dont run out of Bouncer
ammo. If
you do, resort to any long-range weapon you have
(Lancer, H2KK, ect.).
Congratulations!!!
FAQ
My e-mail is
.. [email protected] Put R&C: GC FAQ as the subject. Make sure
to
put who I should credit it to in the email itself. Also feel free to send me
alternatives to beat bosses, and spelling/grammar mistakes you have noticed.
Questions will be posted as they arrive.
Legal Stuff
First, please ask me if you want to use this FAQ. I will say yes, so just e-
mail me
with the subject R&C: GC FAQ and tell me what site so I can post it here.
Current sites:
Cheatcodes.com
Ratchet and Clank is owned by Insomniac Games and their buddies. I do not lay
claim
to any part of this game or the game series.
Special thanks:
Me, the creator of this FAQ.
Sony and Insomniac, for creating and distributing this game.
Contributions:
>PalmerD1 for an alternative way to beat the Thugs-4-Less Mech version 2 on
Snivelak.
