Rise of the Dragon (Hints)
This is the Rise Of The Dragon hint section.
1 ... Your Apartment
Problem: What do I do with my Vid-Phone?
Hint: Check all of your messages on the Vid-Phone. This will allow you to travel to many of the areas in the game. The first message is from Mayor Vincenzi. After playing back that message, a picture will scroll off of the printer. You will need this picture later, so be sure to take it.
Problem: What should I pick up in my apartment?
Hint: Get your clothes, trenchcoat, bullet magazine, and gun, which is under the pillow, and wire tester from the bedroom. From the bathroom, you will need the NaPent and first aid kit.
Problem: I'm locked out how can I get in?
Hint: If you leave your keycard in the Vid-Phone, then leave the apartment, you will be locked out. There is, however, a way to get in. You can short out the door keypad by opening the steam pipe valve above the door.
Problem: How do I get the keys for the cupboard?
Hint: Make up with Karyn in order to get the keys. Go see Karyn at city hall as soon as you leave your apartment. She will give you the keys.
Problem: How can I avoid being arrested when I leave my apartment.
Hint: You will be arrested for indecent exposure if you leave your apartment without any clothes on. You will need to put your clothes and trenchcoat on to avoid this.
2 ... City Hall
Problem: Karyn just yells at me! What should I do?
Hint: Show Karyn that you are sorry for standing her up last night. You should purchase a dozen roses from the flower vendor in front of city hall. Use your ID card to pay for the roses. Apologize to Karyn, and give her the roses. When she offers to make a date for tonight, take her up on it! Later in the game, you must make a decision to go and meet her at 7:30, or stand her up. If you stand her up, the game is over. If you have tried to pick up on any other girl or prostitute earlier in the game, you will be unable to continue. Karyn's help is crucial to completion of the game.
Problem: How do I deal with Jenni?
Hint: Reject all of Jenni's advances toward you. If you don't you could lose Karyn, your key source of information. Jenni will let you in to see the mayor only if you have the MTZ tape and yell at her.
Problem: How do I get in to see the Mayor?
Hint: Yell at Jenni. Tell her that it is very important that you get in to see the mayor. You can only do this after you have obtained the MTZ tape from Karyn.
Problem: What should I say to the Mayor?
Hint: Threaten him, but not to the point of anger. Try the following sequence: 3, 2, 2.
Problem: How do I get into the Police Armory?
Hint: Get the security pass from the mayor. If you threaten the mayor right up to his limit, he will give in and offer you the pass. Show this pass to deputy Van Halen, and he will clear you to enter. Once in the armory, the rifle is the only item you can get.
Problem: I can't get into City Hall!
Hint: City hall is only open from 9 am to 5 PM. If the icon will not change, city hall is closed. Come back later.
Problem: How do I avoid being thrown in jail?
Hint: If you negotiate with the Mayor too harshly, he will throw you in jail. When you speak to him, try the following sequence: 3, 2, 2.
3 ... The Warehouse
Problem: Where is the warehouse?
Hint: On the screen where the flower vendor is, there is a small alley to the right side of the screen. When you move your icon over this area of the screen, it should change to an EXIT icon. This alley is the way to the warehouse.
Problem: How will the old man help me?
Hint: The old man will tell you about the future, and your purpose. When he gives you time to speak, tell him you have something for him to look at. Show him the scroll with the Chinese calligraphy on it that you found at Chen Lu's apartment. He will translate it for you, and tell you about the reservoir strike.
Problem: How can I delay Deng Hwang's plans to take over LA?
Hint: Blow up his MTZ production plant. Place a bomb on the second power panel from the left, and watch it blow up. This will blow up most of the factory, giving you 2 more days to stop him completely.
Problem: I'm having trouble putting on the bullet-proof vest.
Hint: Remove your trenchcoat first. If you do not remove your trenchcoat first, you will not be able to wear the vest.
4 ... The Pleasure Dome
Problem: How do I get past the bouncers?
Hint: Check all of your weapons with Martha, the person at the window. You will not be able to pass unless you do.
Problem: How do I keep from losing my weapon?
Hint: When Slen asks if you have anything else for them, give him the candy bar. After giving him the candy bar, he will give you a claim check for your weapon. This is only necessary the first time you check in a weapon.
Problem: Who can I speak to in here?
Hint: You can speak to only 1 person in the card room, 1 person in the room with the dancer and stairs, and 4 people in the bar. The people in the bar are the only ones that can help you.
Problem: Where is "The Jake"?
Hint: The Jake is the small guy in the back of the bar wearing green. You will want to go easy on The Jake, since he is your primary source of hints and addresses.
Problem: The Jake won't talk to me, or he says I need proof! What should I do?
Hint: The Jake needs proof that Chandra Vincenzi was killed. Show him the picture from your Vid-Phone that the mayor sent you. This will get his attention.
Problem: How can I sit in on the card game with Darce?
Hint: You won't be able to play cards with Darce or any of the other players. She is merely being polite by telling you about the game they are playing.
Problem: How can I get The Jake to give me Chen Lu's address?
Hint: When The Jake begins to talk, he will mention a character by the name of Chen Lu. You have the option here to ask about Chen Lu. When you ask about Chen Lu, he will say that he has never heard of him. Ask him if he thinks Chandra would want him covering for Chen Lu. The Jake will then give you the address.
Problem: How can I win over The Jake?
Hint: Give The Jake a candy bar after talking with him the first time. This is crucial, or he will not warn you about the strikes later in the game.
5 ... Chen Lu's Apartment
Problem: How can I get Chen Lu's to show up on the map?
Hint: Talk to The Jake in the Pleasure Dome. If you deal with him correctly, he will give you the address to Chen Lu's apartment. Once he gives you the address, the icon will automatically show up on the map when you travel.
Problem: How can I avoid being arrested in Chen Lu's?
Hint: The police have already started on their way to the apartment. You will need to get in, get Chen Lu's ID card from his Vid-Phone, and come back later. If you spend too much time in Chen Lu's apartment, the police will catch you there.
Problem: What should I get from Chen Lu's?
Hint: Get Chen Lu's ID card, the drug patch from the bathroom sink counter, and the scroll from Chen Lu's safe in his bedroom.
Problem: What should I do with the drug patch?
Hint: Give the drug patch to Karyn for her to work on. She will have it analyzed for you, and give you the MTZ tape which you can use to bribe the mayor.
Problem: What do I do with the Vid-Phone?
Hint: Note Chen Lu's gun permit number and ID number when you put his ID card into the Vid-Phone. You will be able to look at one of Chen Lu's previous messages.
Problem: How can I find the safe?
Hint: Look over the statue in Chen Lu's bedroom. The right eyeball of the statue will sparkle on the screen. Click on the right eyeball and the statue will lower revealing a save on the wall behind it.
Problem: How do I open the safe?
Hint: You must have the gun permit number and ID number from Chen Lu's Vid-Phone. Look at the 4 numbers that are common to the two. This is the combination to the safe.
Problem: What do I do with the scroll?
Hint: Give the scroll to the old man sitting on the crate in the warehouse. He can translate it for you.
6 ... Johnny Qwong's Residence
Problem: How can I get Johnny Qwong's house to show up on the map?
Hint: Show Chen Lu's ID card to Karyn at City Hall. She will run a trace for you and show that Johnny Qwong is a known accomplice of Chen Lu. After this, Johnny Qwong's house will show up on the map.
Problem: How do I get into Johnny Qwong's house? What do I do there?
Hint: You cannot enter Johnny Qwong's house. You can, however, get below his house. Try clicking on the manhole cover in the lower section of the screen.
Problem: How do I open the Vid-Phone splicing trunk?
Hint: Use a bomb to blow open the case. Drop a bomb on top of the lock and stand back.
Problem: How do I tap Johnny Qwong's Vid-Phone line?
Hint: Use your wire tester. Attach the red alligator clip to the left battery terminal at the top of the screen. Next, attach the blue clip to the grounding strap wrapped around the conduit near the bottom of the screen. Lastly, take the yellow clip and clip it onto the second terminal up from the bottom of the lower termination block. This is a very difficult sequence, and will require much practice. Save your game often!
Problem: I am continually being shocked to death at the terminal. Help!
Hint: Hook up the alligator clips to the terminals correctly. If the clip is close to any terminal other than the one you want to drop it on, you will be shocked. Be extremely precise on where you drop the clips on the screen.
Problem: The sewer rats keep killing me!
Hint: The sewer rats are on a timer. If you hurry, you won't see them. If you spend a considerable amount of time in the sewer, they will kill you.
7 ... The Reservoir
Problem: How do I get the reservoir to apper on the map?
Hint: Show the old man at the warehouse the scroll that you obtained from Chen Lu's. When he translates it for you and tells you about the strike at the reservoir, the reservoir will show up.
Problem: What should I do at the reservoir?
Hint: You will need to ambush the strike unit that will appear. When they show up at the reservoir, kill every one of them and steal their hovercar.
Problem: When will the strike units be in position?
Hint: The strike units will show up August 4th between 7:00 and 10:00 PM.
Problem: I'm running out of time!
Hint: If you haven't blown up the power panel next to the warehouse you will not have enough time. Blowing up the power panel gives you two additional days that you need.
Problem: How can I defeat the guards at the reservoir?
Hint: Be sure to wear the bullet proof vest. Avoid getting shot as much as possible. You can be shot a few times if you are wearing the bullet proof vest, but eventually you will die. If you have the rifle from the armory, this will also increase your chances of winning this sequence.
Problem: How do I steal the hovercar?
Hint: When you move your icon over the car near the door, it should turn into an EXIT icon. Click on that icon, and you should be able to enter the car.
Problem: What should I do in the hovercar?
Hint: Click on the map in the middle of the car and go directly to Deng Hwang's. As soon as you wipe out the guards at the reservoir, you are on a timer, so hurry!
8 ... Deng Hwang Enterprises
Problem: How can I get Deng Hwang Enterprises to show up on the map?
Hint: Once you get the message from Deng Hwang on your Vid-Phone at home, you will then be able to travel to Deng Hwang's factory.
Problem: How do I get into Deng Hwang Enterprises?
Hint: Drive the hovercar to Deng Hwang's. The hovercar will land on the roof, bypassing the first level of security. You can also show Snake's ID card to the guard at the gate if you traveled there by Emm-Way.
Problem: How can I get past the receptionist?
Hint: Lie to the her. Try telling her that you remember her from high school, and that you would like to go out with her. Then tell her that her boss is in trouble, and you are there to help. If all else fails, use NaPent on her.
Problem: I'm baffled by security room control panel!
Hint: Manually override the security system. There are many ways to do this. One way is to use the color sequence found in the fortune cookie. Press button [I] (one) then use the sequence. You can also find a secret code in the game documentation. If you find this code, you will be able to use button [II] (two), and the correct sequence of colors.
Problem: How do I figure out the manual override code?
Hint: Open the fortune cookie given to you by the old man on the crate. Follow the letter abbreviatons for the color codes.
Problem: How do I prevent the guards from killing me?
Hint: If you forgot to lock the guard break room when you were at the control panel, you will need to do so. If you did and they find you anyway, you wasted time somewhere. After you leave the control room, complete everything as quickly as possible. Eventually, if you are not quick enough, they will find you.
Problem: The receptionist comes to her senses and resets the security system. What should I do?
Hint: Once she resets the security system, do everything at lightning speed. It is only a matter of time before the guards track you down.
Problem: What should I do in the Janitor's closet?
Hint: Get some wire. Open both circuit breaker boxes, turn off the main on top, then disassemble the smaller gang switches below. Use the screwdriver on the sink in order to do this. After the switch panel has been removed, grab a handful of wires and put it in your inventory.
Problem: How can I save Karyn?
Hint: Take the wires you got from the janitor's closet and lay them across Karyn. Move to the close-up view of Karyn, and unplug each of the 3 wires connected to the neck strap. Note the countdown time on the screen behind her. Save her before the timer reaches 0!
Problem: How can I get past the flame throwers?
Hint: The flame throwers work on a pattern. Sit and watch them for awhile. You will learn when it is safe to crawl under them after learning the pattern.
Problem: How can I kill Bahumat?
Hint: If you are killed 5 times in a row, the game will ask you if you want to skip the arcade sequence. If you choose to skip it, program control will take over and show you the ending story panels of the game.
