Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Walkthrough/R-00: Guard Duty

The following is a walkthrough for R-00: Guard Duty.

Walkthrough
Once players assume control of Raiden, they are introduced to the basics of swordplay. Light attacks are done with (X) and heavy attacks are done with (Y). By holding RT, you can enter "Ninja Run" mode. In this mode, Raiden automatically defelcts incoming projects and has the ability to traverse objects.

By using the LT button, you enter Blade Mode. Blade mode allows for more precision cuts and damage. The right analog stick controls the blade freely, you can do horizontal (X) and vertical (Y) cuts with these buttons.

Early on, Raiden fights many different enemy soldiers which allows for the player to get the basics of fighting down. Most of these enemies are easily defeated by using regular attacks. Proceed to follow the mini-marker on the map.

Metal Gear Ray: Fight One
This is the first boss in the game. Ray has three main areas where he is open to damage (the legs and the head). It is easiest to deal the damage by attacking his legs. One strategy to do this is to use the Ninja Run to get close to Ray and then attack his legs repeatedly.

As the health of the legs is drained, players can select tap LT to enter free Blade Mode and attack leg more freely. Once the armor of one leg has been removed, focus on the other leg. Upon the distraction of both of Ray's legs, there will be a series of QTEs. Upon completion of these events, resume attacking the legs. This

Upon the destruction of Ray, you will have to chase an enemy through the city streets. Do so by using the Ninja Run, which will allow you to easily traverse obstacles. You will eventually come across a gate - which needs to be chopped down with your blade. Proceed in this pursuit of the enemy - however, this pursuit is short-lived as Metal Gear Ray Returns.

Metal Gear Ray: Fight Two
This time the fight occurs on a rooftop. Ray fires a Plasma Cannon, so be prepared to jump over it as it moves back and forth across the rooftop. This time focus on Ray's head. Use combos to deal massive amounts of damage to Ray's head. Proceed through QTEs and Blade Mode as instructed.

Raiden is then forced to run straight down a building while Ray continues firing at him. Avoid Ray's missiles and the plasma cannon. Hold iRT to keep Ninja Run active.

After a few cut-scenes, you encounter another boss fight. However, this boss has no health meter and is a fight that can't be won.Lose this fight and proceed to watch the cut-scenes. After these cut-scenes, swing at the enemy by hitting X repeatedly until another scene plays to interrupt the action and signify the end of the mission.