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    Resident Evil 4:
    Playing as the Mercenaries characters in the Main game

    Table of Contents
    1: Introduction
    2: The codes
    2.1: Compatible cheat devices
    2.2: The codes
    2.3: Action Replay MAX codes
    3: Using the codes
    3.1: General use of the codes: they are safe!
    3.2: Avoiding crashes: the 'reloading' and
    'button mashing' methods
    3.3: Indivdual characters: abilities and limitations
    4: Concluding note and Credits

    1: Introduction

    Initially, I must state that all credit for the codes goes to
    joel for posting them on the Resident Evil 4 PS2 message
    board; since they're cluttered amongst a series of other
    codes, I feel that they have been largely ignored. Thus, I
    created this FAQ to provide a permanent document of the codes
    in an easilly accessible location.

    This may be old news, but since there's little to no talk
    about it, I assumed that not many know that playing as the
    Mercenaries characters in the main game is possible. I'm
    positive that having the game crash will not directly effect
    the data on the Resident Evil 4 disk. I've used these codes a
    great deal, and had the game crash a great deal due to them,
    and not once has the game crashed when playing the regular
    game as Leon, and I've not noticed any other changes. Using
    these codes will not alter the data on the disk in any way.

    These codes do not affect your PS2, and only effect the saves
    that you use them on (and only for the duration of the time
    the code is active, unless you save the game as that
    character, in which case you'll still be that character when
    you load the save back up). I've tested these codes, and they
    don't have a negative effect on the PS2/game disc. It's also
    fun playing as these characters, and adds at least 4 more
    playthroughs of life to the game. The characters generally
    all work with Leon's animations; getting attacked by the
    chainsaw, catching Ashley, using Harpoons, being attacked by
    enemies that weren’t in Mercenaries (e.g. Novistadors,
    Regenerators, Dr. Salvador) etc. all work perfectly.
    Throughout this guide I'll describe exactly what you need to
    do in order to make these codes work effectively; I hope that
    enjoy using them.

    2: The codes
    2.1: Combatible cheat devices

    First of all, you'll need one of the following unofficial
    cheat codes devices:
    Action Replay MAX/ Code Breaker 6+/Game Shark 3+/Xploder 4+/ Code Breaker/
    Game Shark/Xploder/ Action Replay 2 Version 2/
    Game Shark 2 Version 2

    2.2: The codes

    You'll need to enter the appropriate Master Code and the
    character code/s into your cheat device. All codes, for both
    NTSC and PAL, are below:

    Resident Evil 4 NTSC Version

    (Codes taken from Joel’s Code thread)

    (Master Code) Code Breaker 6+/Game Shark 3+/Xploder 4+
    902A6E88 00832021

    (Master Code) Code Breaker/Game Shark/Xploder
    F02A6D5C 002A6D5F

    (Master Code) Action Replay 2 Version 2/Game Shark 2 Version 2
    0E3C7DF2 1456E7A5
    F02A6D5C 002A6D5F

    Play as Albert Wesker:
    0042DA8A 00000005

    Play as Jack Krauser:
    0042DA8A 00000004

    Play as Agent HUNK:
    0042DA8A 00000003

    Play as Ada Wong:
    0042DA8A 00000002

    Play as Ashley Graham:
    0042DA8A 00000001

    Play as Leon Scott Kennedy:
    0042DA8A 00000000

    Resident Evil 4 PAL Version

    (Codes from Joel’s Code thread)

    (Master Code) Code Breaker 6+/Game Shark 3+/Xploder 4+
    902A6EA8 0C0A8740

    (Master Code) Code Breaker/Game Shark/Xploder
    F02A6EA8 002A6EAB

    (Master Code) Action Replay 2 Version 2/Game Shark 2 Version 2
    0E3C7DF2 1456E7A5
    F02A6EA8 002A6EAB

    Play as Albert Wesker:
    0042DD0A 00000005

    Play as Jack Krauser:
    0042DD0A 00000004

    Play as Agent HUNK:
    0042DD0A 00000003

    Play as Ada Wong:
    0042DD0A 00000002

    Play as Ashley Graham:
    0042DD0A 00000001

    Play as Leon Scott Kennedy:
    0042DD0A 00000000

    2.3: Action Replay MAX codes

    Due to the fact that the codes for this particular cheat
    device follow an entirely different format to those posted
    above, I have added an independent section for these codes.

    Resident Evil 4 NTSC version

    (Master Code)
    6ZQJ-BJJ9-Z4U51
    FMKV-1HQC-8PYN1

    Play as Leon Scott Kennedy:
    Y1XQ-GV3A-YYVZD
    U4VT-NDGB-K5UVP

    Play as Ashley Graham:
    X3F1-W1HG-A406T
    DYQQ-NPXH-KJ08T

    Play as Ada Wong:
    UGRT-R4ZK-110EG
    K2Q5-2XYX-EHHA3

    Play as Agent HUNK:
    U69V-QFVU-V84AH
    3B5C-6JHU-WQ190

    Play as Jack Krauser:
    3X0F-ENNF-95BN7
    17PQ-9QMG-8D1C2

    Play as Albert Wesker:
    GFQX-PAF9-C3PUC
    12GQ-PECV-3PGNQ

    Resident Evil 4 PAL version

    (Master code)
    C6T9-QTNA-MWPPR
    VCGR-MZVE-JCRE5

    Play as Leon Scott Kennedy:
    TYXF-Z76Z-6U700
    P8JN-W74A-VW9R2

    Play as Ashley Graham:
    D207-P10Y-7E5V2
    Q92X-DGDK-U6AF5

    Play as Ada Wong:
    CA5Y-PM7P-J4QMA
    C8EB-1KAQ-BWY52

    Play as Agent HUNK:
    JZTD-0RAW-264E1
    DFJ1-6740-CBF49

    Play as Jack Krauser:
    GVNV-KXAX-MABAF
    ZNQP-ZMQD-GUX08

    Play as Albert Wesker:
    JREG-0617-2H2EW
    GB5Z-9HDT-6NP3A

    3: Using the codes
    3.1: General use of the codes: they are safe!

    Before loading the game up with the codes, however,
    there are certain things to consider:

    1) Each character can use only the weapons that they have
    access to in Mercenaries mode (or, in Ada's case, Assignment
    Ada and Separate Ways). Thus, to play from the beginning of
    the game, you'll have to load up a clear file as Leon,
    purchase weapons that your chosen character can use, get to
    the first typewriter and save the game. You can then use this
    file to play as your chosen character. If you attempt to load
    a game in which you have a weapon equipped that isn't
    compatible with your character, open an inventory that
    contains a weapon that your character can't use, or try to
    talk to a Merchant whilst your inventory contains weapons
    that your character cannot use, THE GAME WILL CRASH. I'll
    provide information on each character's capabilities below.

    2) The characters’ special moves don’t often work; the
    details on each character’s abilities are described below.
    However, there are a number of instances in which all of the
    character’s special moves work perfectly. I have recorded
    this occurrence in the following areas: any area that
    contains the Mercenaries’ mini-bosses (i.e. the Bella Sisters,
    Garradors or J.Js), the first section of the mines (just
    before the Gigante duo) any area that contains the large,
    armour plated Ganados who wield battle hammers (on the
    Island), the garbage dump (that leads into the area
    containing the Iron Maidens, on the Island), and the area in
    which Ashley drives the Bulldozer. However, DO NOT use
    special moves in the first area of the game (before entering
    Pueblo), as they often result in the Ganado in question,
    although considered dead, becoming stuck in the air whilst
    playing a sound of the Ganado breathing at a loud volume.

    3) When playing as a character besides Leon,
    you cannot give Ashley commands (DON’T tell her to hide in
    dumpsters, as you won’t be able to call her back out; the
    exception to this is the Bella Sisters’ area, in which you
    can tell her to hide, retrieve the key and go through the
    door it unlocks, then use ‘retry from continue point’, as
    you’ll be put back just before you went through the door with
    Ashley by your side). Thus, Ashley will follow you at all
    times; however, to solve the puzzles in which she has to
    stand still, you can threaten her with a gun to make her
    crouch continuously, whilst you make your way to your
    pressure pad/switch.

    4) You can only only complete Ashley's section AS ASHLEY, as
    the other characters are unable to use the buttons that open
    the gates. However, the ladder that requires the Salazar
    family insignia is already exposed when playing as the others;
    however, if you exit the area you're in serious trouble, due
    to the fact that the area will become sealed whilst the goat
    ornament is still inside.


    3.2: Avoiding crashes: the 'reloading' and
    'button mashing' methods


    When playing as a character other than Leon, the game will
    crash at the points of the game where you're supposed to
    receive a radio transmission from Hunnigan/Salazar/Saddler.
    However, I have found two methods of eliminating this problem
    during play. I shall describe these methods below. NOTE:
    method 2 makes the game far easier to play, although more
    cautious gamers may prefer method 1.

    Method 1:

    First, I'll explain the 'reloading' process; if you load up
    the game as, for example, Wesker, and then save the game,
    loading that save will result in you playing as Wesker,
    regardless of whether the codes are active or not. The
    difference is that if the codes are active, every time you
    load up a playable section (i.e. the main game, Separate Ways,
    Assignment Ada or the Mercenaries) you'll be in control of
    Wesker. If the codes are not active, everything will run as
    usual, apart from the one save where you'll still be Wesker.

    Thus, to use the reloading process, it's necessary to save as
    Wesker, use your code device to active the 'play as Leon'
    code, load the game back up (you'll now be Leon in all
    playable sections, meaning you can play as him in Assignment
    Ada/Separate Ways), proceed past the point in question (e.g.
    a radio transmission), then save as Leon and active the
    Wesker code again.

    However, this process is necessary in order to complete the
    game; apart from Krauser, only Leon can use the jet-ski
    (however, as Krauser the game will crash after the ending
    credits have finished). Thus, after defeating Saddler, you
    must reload the game as Leon, defeat Saddler again and then
    continue to the end of the game. It's hardly ideal, but it's
    necessary to finish the game.

    Method 2:

    However, the reloading method isn't necessary at all; when the
    radio transmission begins when playing as another character,
    there is a brief period of time (about 1.5 seconds) in which
    the game will still be working before it crashes. As Wesker,
    Krauser and Ada, you'll be given a shot of them with their
    arms outstretched by their sides whilst the camera zooms out;
    as HUNK, you'll see him reach for a radio in the same way as
    Leon. In this time, you can press SELECT to skip the
    transmission before it has even begun, allowing you to
    continue playing as your character without the game crashing.
    Thus, you can play as your character continuously, without
    the need to reload as Leon every few minutes of play; just
    remember to skip the transmission within 1.5 seconds, or
    you'll have to continue from your last save. I'd advise you
    to save whenever you can, in order to ensure yourself against
    possible crashes.

    3.3: Indivdual characters: abilities and limitations

    I'll now provide the abilities of each of the characters
    (all characters can use healing items):

    Albert Wesker:
    Wesker can use the Handgun, Semi-Auto Rifle (w/out any
    scopes), Killer7, brown and white eggs and all forms of
    grenades. Wesker works very well; however, his thrust punch
    usually has no effect (pressing X causes the motion blur to
    occur, but Wesker will not perform the move). Chikyo Chagi
    works perfectly though, despite a few discrepancies in the
    enemies’ animations.

    Krauser:
    Krauser can use all forms of grenades and eggs.
    Due to the fact that Krauser's bow isn't available in the
    main game, you cannot perform any ranged attacks with Krauser.
    Both Krauser's arm and knee moves work; his kick, however,
    deals little damage. Also, note that if Ashley is next to you
    when you use the arm, she'll die (unless she's wearing the
    knight's armour).However, I have some pretty bad news in
    relation to Krauser; he can't jump over gaps. If you try to
    do so, he'll become stuck in the floor and unable to move.
    Thus, when playing as this character, you'll have to use Leon
    to complete shooting puzzles as well as jumping over gaps.


    HUNK:
    Although you may think that playing as HUNK isn’t possible,
    due to the lack of a Custom TMP in the main game, he’s
    actually the one of the most compatible characters. If you
    equip HUNK with a regular TMP, it’ll literally turn into a
    Custom TMP in his hands; viewing it in the inventory doesn’t
    cause any crashes. Thus, HUNK can use the TMP (WITHOUT THE
    STOCK, as the stock being in the inventory causes the game to
    crash and the weapon to become invisible in HUNK's hands) and
    all forms of grenades and eggs. His neckbreaker and kick moves
    also work almost flawlessly, with the exception of Dr.
    Salvador; DON’T use the neckbreaker on him, except for the
    first section of the mines, as he’ll become stuck in the air
    screaming at a very loud frequency.

    Ada:
    Ada can use the Punisher, Blacktail, TMP (no stock),
    Semi-Auto Rifle (with or without the scope, but no infrared
    scopes) and all forms of grenades and eggs. All of her moves
    work perfectly; however, this is the Mercenaries/Assignment
    Ada version of the character, so she isn't armed with a knife.
    However, in a bizarre twist Ada's costume seems to alternate
    between her Assignment Ada and Mercenaries attires; I saved
    in her Mercs outfit, and when I loaded the game back up she
    was in her AA outfit. Then, when saving and loading for a
    second time, her outfit turned back to her Mercs dress. I've
    also been informed that there are certain glitches in relation
    to Ada's reloading; there are no reloading animations for her
    Blacktail, Punisher and TMP, and she may also become deformed
    upon attempting to reload the Semi-auto Rifle. However,
    ProvShadow has discovered that if you upgrade the reload
    speeds of these weapons until the values are equal to those in
    Assignment Ada/The Mercenaries, the animations will function
    properly. Thus, the reloading speeds of these weapons must be
    as follows:
    Punisher: Reload speed of 1.47 seconds.
    Blacktail: Reload speed of 1.47 seconds.
    TMP: Reload speed of 1.0 seconds.
    Semi-auto Rifle: Reload speed of 1.90 seconds.
    You're free to upgrade any of these weapons' other values, but
    in order to ensure that you don't encounter any problems these
    reload speeds must be in effect.

    Ashley:
    You'll need an inventory devoid of weapons to play as Ashley;
    there's barely any way to kill enemies as her, unless you
    lure them into their own traps or repeatedly slam doors in
    their faces, with the exception of Del Lago. There's no real
    point in playing as her, unless you want to get slaughtered
    or see up her skirt when jumping through closed windows.
    However, I have some pretty bad news in relation to Ashley;
    she can't jump over gaps. If you try to do so, she'll become
    stuck in the floor and unable to move. Thus, when playing as
    this character, you'll have to use Leon to complete shooting
    puzzles as well as jumping over gaps. Below are a number of
    other discrepancies when playing as Ashley:
    1) If you're attacked by a Dr. Salvador/Bella sister, the
    game will crash.
    2) If a Ganado grabs you, he'll attempt to pick you up as
    he's do to the AI Ashley. However, it'll result in Ashley
    going into a pose that looks as though she's drunk for a
    moment or two; the game then reverts back to normal.
    3) If you're caught in an explosion, she'll go through a
    number of positions whilst screaming 'Leon! No! Help!' before
    falling to the floor and jumping back to her feet.
    4) If you use the 'Look' option at the start of the village,
    she'll scream 'Help!' whilst you use the binoculars. The
    villagers won't hear you, though.
    5) If you jump down from a height, she'll disappear
    momentarily, and then reappear on the ground.

    4: Concluding note

    I hope that you have found my guide informative and useful;
    I wish you luck playing as the alternate characters. I'm sure
    you'll have a great time! I would also like to credit the
    following people:

    Joel, for posting these codes on the Resident Evil 4 message
    boards.
    ProvShadow, for solving the problem of Ada's reloading.
    GameFAQs, for hosting this guide.
    Capcom, for the creation of this game

  • #2
    Wait didn't Dot do something like this already? O_o

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    • #3
      No Gamecube? For shame.

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      • #4
        sowwy guys!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by ianmnfla13 View Post
          sowwy guys!
          Oh no, I applaud your effort. It's great to see this even if Dot did it. I'm merely sad that there is no gcn version of this, that's it. thanks tho! ...wrong one. Wait a sec... that's the right one!

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          • #6
            I remember seeing a GC version, but it would crash like hell O_o
            PROJECT Umbrella - The BIOHAZARD/RESIDENT EVIL Compendium

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            • #7
              Originally posted by CiarenDevlin View Post
              I remember seeing a GC version, but it would crash like hell O_o
              no damage is done when the game g crashes,just turn it off

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              • #8
                I know, I was just throwing to the fact that it was quite imperfect =P
                PROJECT Umbrella - The BIOHAZARD/RESIDENT EVIL Compendium

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by metaleggman View Post
                  Oh no, I applaud your effort. It's great to see this even if Dot did it. I'm merely sad that there is no gcn version of this, that's it. thanks tho! ...wrong one. Wait a sec... that's the right one!
                  dude there is!!!!

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