Metal Gear Rising Walkthrough Part 16 – R-03: Mile High (Downtown)

Metal Gear Rising Walkthrough Part 16 – R-03: Mile High (Downtown)

After a fast paced introduction to what is going on it is time for Raiden to get to work on a number of Cyborg Cops. The rules of engagement have changed some. Raiden has gone rogue from his PMC. Time to deal with the cops.

Ranked Battle 1: 5 Cyborg (+ 2 Cyborg Cops, +1 Armored Cyborgs, then +3 Cyborg Cops, +1 Armored Cyborg)
Start by Slide tackling the Officer who is charging in on the right. He has the ID Chip in his arm. It may take a few tries but it is very possible to remove the left hand then properly perform Zandatsu on him to get through the rest. From there just focus on Combos, Ninja Slide Tackles and using the Pole-Arm for some quick business on these. When the enemies run out in the immediate area move forward. The combat barriers will expand and let you reach the second wave of Cyborgs. Cut your way through them.

With the first round of Police dealt with Raiden will want to turn around and look to the along the walls of the building. On the left-hand side there is a Poster covered with "Keep-Out" tape. Slice it in Blade Mode to reveal the poster's true form. There are a few more like this in the level. Now you need to move forward and get into the Ranked Battle of this File

Ranked Battle 2: GRAD x2
Time to take on 2 GRAD Units. The tricks remain about the same as when you fought them in the last file. Stay close to one and focus on just dishing out massive damage to it. Keeping close will ensure it can only evade and take melee shots at Raiden. Use those as chances to get a Parry Counter in to quickly deal more damage. You will also get a number of Zandatsu prompts throughout the battle to slice through their armor. This is not a bad way to increase your hit total though it is better to just fight on through to the execution prompt.

Head to the left after the battle. There is a Rocket Lanuncher you can grab. As you grab it, a Cop Cyborg will appear. He has an ID Chip in his left hand. You can, if you are fast enough, get a Ninja Kill on him to take him out while getting the Chip. After that head around the barrier and over to the left. Here you will find a VR Terminal (#8). Head back toward where you had your first ranked battle. Keep to the right-hand side and look in the planter. There is an EMP Grenade that Raiden can gran. Opposite that he can find a Repair Nanopaste. Head to the North where you see the 2 addition Police Cyborgs. In addition to them, you will find an Item Box with a Holo-Chip (M) inside and a Grenade on the barrier. Boris will contact you and let you know there is another fight if you wish to engage in it. Head back to where the first fight was to find this one.

Ranked Battle 3: 4 Armored Cyborgs
This is an interesting battle. When it starts, wait a moment and let the Armored Cyborgs close in around Raiden. Once they have, start using the Pole-Arm to begin hitting them all. This is a great way to start chipping them down quickly and likely set up one or two for a quick take down. If you want to do something more then use the Slide Tackle/Zandatsu Combo or any Launcher Moves (Moves that launch your foes into the air) to set them up for an extended combo. It is very easy to just cut through the force here.

Head toward the marked location finally in the Northern part of the map. Head on up to the terrace level of the Office Building (The Denver Examiner). First, on the terrace itself is an Item Box with a RP Grenade. Next head over to the covered walkway. Climb onto it and head to where it meets the building. Here Raiden will find Data Storage 10. With those in hand head for the panel to get into the walkway to move on and into the office building itself.