Perfect Dark Challenges

I have taken the time to complete all the challenges - all 30, from 1 player to 4 players (my friends helped out) - and to study them, giving all the different configurations and the best tactics to beating them. This has taken me a great deal of trouble! I don't want to see anybody being a looser, and steeling this information to put up on there own site. Where will you get the originality from?
Finally, I'd just like to point out that, it is true, you can easily cheat to get all the challenges, but you should consider NOT doing this, at least the first time you play the challenges. Try it out the right way, have fun and be proud if you have completed it. If you really can't beat it and you desperately want to unlock the weapons, levels, scenarios etc. - go ahead and do it. But just remember, you'll never achieve honor this way and that's because you cannot lie to yourself!

For those of you, who haven’t heard of the cheat, here it is:
All Challenges

Very simple: Create a really easy challenge in the advanced setup option (say - one Meatsim with the limit of 1 kill) and save it. Press START on Player 2's controller and start loading the saved game but don't load it right away. Make Player 1 move to the left and select a challenge and start it. Player 2 then confirms loading the easy pre-set challenge. When you beat the “new”; challenge it should count as winning the challenge that Player 1 selected. Just make sure you give an appropriate limit to the saved game or else you will be playing forever!
Challenge 1
Challenge 2
Challenge 3
Challenge 4
Challenge 5
Challenge 6
Challenge 7
Challenge 8
Challenge 9
Challenge 10
Challenge 11
Challenge 12
Challenge 13
Challenge 14
Challenge 15
Challenge 16
Challenge 17
Challenge 18
Challenge 19
Challenge 20
Challenge 21
Challenge 22
Challenge 23
Challenge 24
Challenge 25
Challenge 26
Challenge 27
Challenge 28
Challenge 29
Challenge 30

 

Challenge 1 - Arena: SKEDAR      Scenario: COMBAT
Simulants:
1Player: 1MeatSim
2Players: 1MeatSim
3Players: 2MeatSims
4Players: 2MeatSims
Unlocks:
-Nothing
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
A very simple challenge...Use the Magnum, CMP-150, or Dragon to kill your opponent(s).
Weapons:
1)Falcon2
2)DY357-Magnum
3)CMP-150
4)Sniper Rifle
5)Dragon
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 2 - Arena: AREA 52      Scenario: COMBAT
Simulants:
1Player: 1MeatSim
2Players: 2MeatSims
3Players: 2MeatSims
4Players: 3MeatSims
Unlocks:
-Nothing
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
Use the Dragon or the Cyclone to pulverize your competition. Use the Rocket Launcher only if you are an expert and you absolutely know what you are doing!
Weapons:
1)Combat Knife
2)Falcon2
3)Cyclone
4)Dragon
5)Rocket Launcher
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 3 -Arena: PIPES      Scenario: COMBAT
Simulants:
1Player: 2MeatSims
2Players: 2MeatSims
3Players: 3MeatSims
4Players: 4MeatSims
Unlocks:
-Nothing
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
Pick up the AR34 and kick but!. The CMP-150 may come in handy, still, these guy's are a joke.
Weapons:
1)Magsec4
2)CMP-150
3)Timed Mine
4)Dragon
5)AR34
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 4 - Arena: SKEDAR      Scenario: KING OF THE HILL
Simulants:
1Player: 1EasySim
2Players: 1EasySim - 1MeatSim
3Players: 2EasySims
4Players: 2EasySims - 1MeatSim
Unlocks:
-Nothing
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
Take the Dragon as you run for the Hill. Competition is at an all-time low, but, Shields may be useful, however.
Weapons:
1)Magsec4
2)CMP-150
3)Dragon
4)K7 Avenger
5)Shield
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 5 - Arena: COMPLEX      Scenario: COMBAT
Simulants:
1Player: 1EasySim
2Players: 1EasySim - 1MeatSim
3Players: 1EasySim - 2MeatSims
4Players: 2EasySims - 1MeatSim
Unlocks:
-Complex
-Farsight XR-20
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
Finally a descent challenge! You have two choices here: Either hog the kills with the Farsight XR-20, or run around with the AR34 - the choice is yours!
Weapons:
1)Cyclone
2)Grenade
3)AR34
4)Farsight
5)Shield
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 6 - Arena: AREA 52      Scenario: HOLD THE BRIEFCASE
Simulants:
1Player: 4MeatSims
2Players: 4MeatSims
3Players: 1EasySim - 3MeatSims
4Players: 2EasySims - 2MeatSims
Unlocks:
-Hold The Briefcase
-Shotgun
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
Another simple challenge, with, however, quite a few Sims. Hog the briefcase and shoot people with the K7 Avenger. Beware: When they are in control of the briefcase, they will gang up!
Weapons:
1)CMP-150
2)DY357-Magnum
3)Shotgun
4)K7 Avenger
5)Shield
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 7 - Arena: WAREHOUSE      Scenario: KING OF TH HILL
Simulants:
1Player: 1EasySim
2Players: 1EasySim - 1MeatSim
3Players: 2EasySims
4Players: 2EasySims
Unlocks:
-Warehouse
-Falcon2 (silencer)
Other:
-ONE-HIT-KILL
Comments:
I have received a lot of questions and complaints about this challenge. It seems that most people have a problem when trying to play this challenge with three or four players: The game always freezes. Yes, this is true, there is no way to play it with three or four players. If you really want to see all of the gold stars, however, you ought to use the cheat at the top of the page (hey, even I used that cheat for the three and four player stars!).
This time you are playing in one-hit-kill mode! Pick your most accurate weapon as you play this HILL match.
Weapons:
1)Falcon2 (silencer)
2)Magsec4
3)Cyclone
4)Grenade
5)Shield
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 8 - Arena: SKEDAR       Scenario: CAPTURE THE CASE
Simulants:
1Player: 1EasySim
2Players: 2EasySims
3Players: 2EasySims - 1MeatSim
4Players: 2EasySims - 2MeatSims
Unlocks:
-Capture the Case
-SuperDragon
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
This Capture the Case is easy with one player because you only have one opponent. But when you are with (a) friend(s), it might be a good idea to have someone guard the case/base. Watch out for any unfriendly launched grenades!
Weapons:
1)Magsec4
2)K7 Avenger
3)Shotgun
4)SuperDragon
5)Shield
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 9 - Arena: RAVINE       Scenario: COMBAT
Simulants:
1Player: 1NormalSim
2Players: 1NormalSim
3Players: 1NormalSim - 1MeatSim
4Players: 1NormalSim - 1EasySim
Unlocks:
-Ravine
-Laptop Gun
Other:
-ONE-HIT-KILL
Comments:
Go to the room with the Laptop Gun, place one on the wall, pull out a Farsight XR-20 and snipe the Sim(s). This is especially useful with several human players since you can deploy several Laptop Guns in each direction to offer a full protective offense! Don't forget that they may jump down from a hole in the wall above you.
Weapons:
1)Falcon2
2)DY357-Magnum
3)Timed Mine
4)Laptop Gun
5)Farsight XR-20
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 10 - Arena: TEMPLE       Scenario: HACKER CENTRAL
Simulants:
1Player: 1EasySim
2Players: 1NormalSim - 1EasySim
3Players: 1NormalSim - 2EasySims
4Players: 2NormalSims - 1EasySim
Unlocks:
-Hacker Central
-Temple
-Remote Mines
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
The first Hacker Central you'll run in to, this one might be a pain alone - especially if you haven't played it before. When you are alone, fight of your opponent till he is far enough, then start downloading. When with some friends, make the hacker duck behind the computer as he hacks through it, while the best players (exchange controllers) stand in front of the hacker, shooting any intruders who might want to make an end to your reunion!
Weapons:
1)CMP-150
2)Cyclone
3)Remote Mines
4)AR34
5)Shield
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 11 - Arena: COMPLEX       Scenario: KING OF THE HILL
Simulants:
1Player: 1NormalSim
2Players: 2NormalSims
3Players: 1HardSim - 3MeatSims
4Players: 1HardSim - 1NormalSim - 1EasySim - 1MeatSim
Unlocks:
-Tranquilizer
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
These Mr.Blonde's are tuff, but when you get them head-on with a K7 Avenger (not in the head, just - straight-on), they fall easily. Race to the hill and cover the most exits as possible.
Weapons:
1)Magsec4
2)Tranquilizer
3)Shotgun
4)K7 Avenger
5)Shield
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 12 - Arena: SKEDAR       Scenario: COMBAT
Simulants:
1Player: 1HardSim
2Players: 1HardSim - 1NormalSim
3Players: 1HardSim - 1NormalSim - 1EasySim
4Players: 1HardSim - 1NormalSim - 2EasySims
Unlocks:
-Falcon2 (scope)
Other:
-Slow Motion
Comments:
The best way to claim victory in this level is to sit in the middle of the level (the big open space, right where the SuperDragon is). It is a wise idea to use bullets instead of grenade shells. Since it is in slow motion, it is easy to hit dead-on (and even in the head). The SuperDragon reloads quickly.
Weapons:
1)Falcon2 (scope)
2)Sniper Rifle
3)Shotgun
4)SuperDragon
5)Shield
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 13 - Arena: G5 BUILDING      Scenario: COMBAT
Simulants:
1Player: 1NormalSim
2Players: 1NormalSim
3Players: 1HardSim - 2EasySims
4Players: 1HardSim - 3EasySims
Unlocks:
-G5 Building
-Reaper
Other:
-ONE-HIT-KILL
Comments:
Now, it's starting to get hard! You'll need allot of skill to beat this one-hit-kill arena with tight corners and rapid fire weapons. If not, use this trick: In the lowest room of the level (the one with the Laptop gun) stand in the alcove, deploy the Laptop gun on the wall opposite to you, and pick up a new one to protect yourself. Very simple.
Weapons:
1)Falcon2 (silenced)
2)Tranquilizer
3)Laptop gun
4)Grenades
5)Reaper
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 14 - Arena: AREA 52      Scenario: CAPTURE THE CASE
Simulants:
1Player: 1NormalSim - 1EasySim
2Players: 1NormalSim - 3EasySims
3Players: 1HardSim - 1NormalSim - 3EasySims
4Players: 1HardSim - 1NormalSim - 4EasySims
Unlocks:
-Cloaking Device
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
So your up against allot of Sims that aren’t to strong... Where's the problem you ask me? This can especially be annoying in Capture the Case Scenarios because they'll invade you. Luckily, if you have a friend with you, he'll be able to protect the base while you go and get the case, or vise versa. Of course, this won't be to difficult for people who practice with 8 MeatSims, what a guilty pleasure...Hehehe
Weapons:
1)Cyclone
2)SuperDragon
3)K7 Avenger
4)Farsight XR-20
5)Cloaking Device
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 15 - Arena: GRID      Scenario: HOLD THE BRIEFCASE
Simulants:
1Player: 1NormalSim - 1Meatsim
2Players: 1HardSim - 1NormalSim - 1MeatSim
3Players: 1HardSim - 1NormalSim - 1EasySim - 1Meatsim
4Players: 1HardSim - 1NormalSim - 2EasySims - 1Meatsim
Unlocks:
-Pop a Cap
-Grid
-Devastatator
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
Ah! Doesn't matter what level a Sim is when using explosive devices, they all use the same technique: Suicide. No, but seriously, even if they aren’t on a kamikaze mission, these frantic pyromaniacs will pop up in front of you and attempt to kill you as they would with a regular gun. Usually, they will hit you or the wall in the tightest corners. Anyway, the trick here is to aim at the door from inside the room with the big ramp and the Dragon using a Devastatator. If you see anybody approach on the Radar, shoot!
Weapons:
1)Magsec4
2)Dragon
3)Shotgun
4)Devastatator
5)Shield
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 16 - Arena: FELICITY      Scenario: COMBAT
Simulants:
1Player: 1Perfect
2Players: 1PerfectSim - 1NormalSim
3Players: 1PerfectSim - 1HardSim - 1MeatSim
4Players: 1PerfectSim - 1HardSim - 2EasySims
Unlocks:
-Felicity
-Proximity Mine
Other:
-No Radar
Comments:
This is probably the challenge that can use the most tricks. An easy way is to lock your self in the bathroom with proxies on the door and to wait till the match is over. You will, however, have to be in the lead, and the sims don<t always come and blow up infront of the door. This may be tricky...
Weapons:
1)Falcon2
2)K7 Avenger
3)SuperDragon
4)Proximity
5)Shield
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 17 - Arena: TEMPLE      Scenario: KING OF THE HILL
Simulants:
1Player: 1PerfectSim
2Players: 1HardSim - 1EasySim - 2MeatSims
3Players: 1PerfectSim - 1NormalSim - 1Easysim
4Players: 1PerfectSim - 1NormalSim - 1EasySim - 1MeatSim
Unlocks:
-Slayer
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
The secret to beating this challenge is to dispatch, deploy and move around allot. Standing in a corner covering all exits just won<t cut it. The sims just love flying in with Fly-by-wire! The shield will be usefull to survive attempts to blast you out. Watch the bullets flying out of the Reapers and AR34.
Weapons:
1)DY357-Magnum
2)AR34
3)Reaper
4)Slayer
5)Shield
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 18 - Arena: VILLA      Scenario: KING OF THE HILL
Simulants:
1Player: 1PerfectSim - 1Meatsim
2Players: 1PerfectSim - 1HardSim
3Players: 1PerfectSim - 1HardSim - 1Meatsim
4Players: 2NormalSims - 2EasySims - 2MeatSims
Unlocks:
-Villa
-Pheonix
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
NOOO! This level will make you feel like throwing your controller against the wall! THIS LEVEL IS VERY DIFFICULT. Of course, personally, I don't have trouble beating this level (hey, like I said, my name is 'The Best'). So if you have managed to beat it, you can consider yourself as an elite player. Technically, this requires skill more than anything else! The only tactic you can try to pull of is this one: Someone runs in with cloaking and tranquilizes the aliens, and another runs in with heavy equipment (say a shield and a Laptop gun) and finishes off the dizzy aliens.
Weapons:
1)Falcon2
2)Phoenix
3)Tranquilizer
4)Laptop gun
5)Shield
6)Cloaking Device

 

Challenge 19 - Arena: G5 BUILDING     Scenario: COMBAT
Simulants:
1Player: 1HardSim - 2EasySims
2Players: 2PerfectSims -
3Players: 1PerfectSim - 1HardSim - 1NormalSim
4Players: 1PerfectSim - 1NormalSim - 1EasySim - 1MeatSim
Unlocks:
-Combat Boost
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
Here is the best way. The first person (in rank of skill and importance) should stand on the shield and aim across the bridge with a rocket launcher. As soon as you see a target come near you (on the Radar), shoot. The explosion will usually kill the opponent. the second player, should stand at the other entrance of the room, to create a base. third and fourth players stand ready with Rocket Launchers to back there team mates up and/or snipe at the sims with the Farsight XR-20.
Weapons:
1)CMP-150
2)Shotgun
3)Rocket Launcher
4)Farsight XR-20
5)Shield
6)Combat Boost

 

Challenge 20 - Arena: SEWERS      Scenario: COMBAT
Simulants:
1Player: 1HardSim - (1NormalSim on our side)
2Players: 1PerfectSim - 1HardSim - (2NormalSims on our side)
3Players: 1PerfectSim - 1HardSim - (2NormalSims on our side)
4Players: 2PerfectSims - (3NormalSims on our side)
Unlocks:
-Car Park
-Sewers
-Mauler
Other:
-ONE-HIT-KILL
Comments:
Here is another tuff one! All I can say is that you should stick with your simulant (use the option protect in the menu of orders). The Magsec4 is your best choice, since it shoots pretty fast and it has more ammo than most pistols. Forget the mauler, as it is cumbersome in such missions. Be on your guard, as the simulant will blow through you in a blink of an eye!
Weapons:
1)Mauler
2)Falcon2
3)Magsec4
4)DY357-Magnum
5)Shield
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 21 - Arena: GRID      Scenario: HACKER CENTRAL
Simulants:
1Player: 1HardSim
2Players: 1HardSim - 1NormalSim
3Players: 1HardSim - 1NormalSim - 1EasySim
4Players: 1HardSim - 2NormalSims - 1EasySim
Unlocks:
-Callistro NTG
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
Aack! Another Hacker Central... The good news is that you have cloaking to conceal your hacking habits. Unlike the usual tactic, defenders should spread out when the hacker is cloaked. That way, any missed bullets won't hit the hacker. Also, it is critical that the hacker crouches because when he is cloaked, the Simulants will tend to run around over the computer searching for the hacker. This way, the chances of friendly fire are minimized! Weapon of choice?... Mauler!
Weapons:
1)Mauler
2)Reaper
3)Shotgun
4)Callistro NTG
5)Cloaking Device
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 22 - Arena: BASE      Scenario: HOLD THE BRIEFCASE
Simulants:
1Player: 1PerfectSim - 1NormalSim
2Players: 1PerfectSim - 1NormalSim - 1EasySim
3Players: 1PerfectSim - 1HardSim - 1NormalSim
4Players: 1PerfectSim - 2NormalSims - 1EasySim
Unlocks:
-Base
-Crossbow
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
This is another tuff one (duh!... it's a hi-level stage). Luckily, I've got a neat trick! Once you've got the briefcase, arm yourself with the K7 Avenger at the top-level of the big central room. Run into the door on the right wall when climbing up the ladder. Ambush the computer by guarding different angles between the posts, keeping the one with the briefcase all the way behind. The Sims usually get stuck.
Weapons:
1)Falcon2
2)Sniper Rifle
3)Cross Bow
4)K7 Avenger
5)Shield
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 23 - Arena: COMPLEXE      Scenario: COMBAT
Simulants:
1Player: 2HardSims
2Players: 2PerfectSims
3Players: 2PerfectSims - 1HardSim
4Players: 2PerfectSims - 2NormalSims
Unlocks:
-RC-P120
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
Have fun in slow-motion! The only trick I've found here is to pick up the Laptop Gun or the RC-P120 and use their second functions wisely. Either that or trying your luck with proximity pinball Grenades. Good Luck!
Weapons:
1)Magsec4
2)Grenade
3)Laptop gun
4)RC-P120
5)Shield
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 24 - Arena: FORTRESS      Scenario: CAPTURE THE CASE
Simulants:
1Player: 4EasySims
2Players: 1HardSim - 2NormalSims - 2EasySims
3Players: 1PerfectSim - 1NormalSim - 3EasySims
4Players: 2HardSims - 2NormalSims - 2EasySims
Unlocks:
-Fortress
-DY357-LX
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
Ah! Yes, yes, yes... This is a really cool challenge, especially if it's the first time you play it! The level was specially designed for Capture the Case! The level might seem difficult, but actually it isn't so! I've played this one quite a bit (I like it) and I've developed some pointers:
1)When playing with some buddy's, get someone to defend your base properly: Stand with a DY357-LX on the ramp in front of the girding (in your base) and let your auto-aim take out anybody who enters your base from the bottom. If you stand at the right angle, the auto-aim will go for targets that will try to steel your briefcase too!
2)In offensive plays, send somebody with the Devastatator in the enemy base from the top and let him shoot down the right elevator from where you came in from. Keep a constant explosion there (ammo boxes will appear around you). While the Simulants are dying in the blasts, send in somebody else to pick up the briefcase!
Weapons:
1)CMP-150
2)Tranquilizer
3)Devastatator
4)SuperDragon
5)DY357-LX
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 25 - Arena: RAVINE      Scenario: COMBAT
Simulants:
1Player: 1PerfectSim - 1HardSim
2Players: 2PerfectSims - 1HardSim
3Players: 2PerfectSims - 1HardSim - 1NormalSim
4Players: 3PerfectSims - 1HardSim - 1EasySim
Unlocks:
-N-Bomb
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
Surprisingly enough, this challenge really isn't tuff! It resembles Challenge 9 allot, and the only thing you'll need here is the ability to use the radar and the K7 Avenger quickly and effectively! You should have that by now!
Weapons:
1)Mauler
2)N-Bomb
3)K7 Avenger
4)Farsight XR-20
5)Cloaking Device
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 26 - Arena: RUINS      Scenario: KING OF THE HILL
Simulants:
1Player: 1PerfectSim - 1HardSim
2Players: 2PerfectSim - 1HardSim - 1EasySim
3Players: 4PerfectSims
4Players: 5PerfectSims
Unlocks:
-Ruins
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
You have now reached the 5 elite tests. You can consider yourself as a top player if you have beaten these! As with most Hill arenas, there isn't much to say. Try deploying the Laptop gun in the hill and finish the rest off with the Mauler.
Weapons:
1)Falcon2
2)Mauler
3)Cyclone
4)Laptop gun
5)Reaper
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 27 - Arena: SEWERS      Scenario: HACKER CENTRAL
Simulants:
1Player: 1PerfectSim
2Players: 2PerfectSims
3Players: 3PerfectSims
4Players: 4PerfectSims
Unlocks:
-Nothing
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
Oh! Just great! One of the final levels has to be Hacker Central! To top it off the competition is just as good and numerous as you! However, you do have an advantage: The Sims get easily stuck in this level.
Weapons:
1)Falcon2
2)Magsec4
3)CMP-150
4)Rocket Launcher
5)Shield
6)Disabled

Warning:
The following Challenges contain DARK SIMULANTS. They are extremely tough and savage. Do not play if you can't stand being beaten badly. EXPERTS ONLY!

Challenge 28 - Arena: VILLA     Scenario: CAPTURE THE CASE
Simulants:
1Player: 2DarkSims
2Players: 3DarkSims
3Players: 4DarkSims
4Players: 5DarkSims
Unlocks:
-Nothing
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
Ouch! You're in for frantic, shameful, defeat. No advice available for the last three Challenges. Only skill can determine this match.
Weapons:
1)Falcon2
2)Falcon2 (silencer)
3)DY357-Magnum
4)AR34
5)Shotgun
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 29 - Arena: G5 Building     Scenario: COMBAT
Simulants:
1Player: 2DarkSims
2Players: 3DarkSims
3Players: 4DarkSims
4Players: 5DarkSims
Unlocks:
-Nothing
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
I'd just love to see any amateur's face when he plays this. The Sims toy around with you as if you were MeatSims for them. Unless your an elite expert, like me, you stand absolutely no chance against these blood hungry hunters. Luckily, the end challenges don't unlock anything that wood be really important.
Weapons:
1)Falcon2
2)Cyclone
3)DY357-Magnum
4)CMP-150
5)Dragon
6)Disabled

 

Challenge 30 - Arena: SKEDAR      Scenario: KING OF THE HILL
Simulants:
1Player: 2DarkSims(1NormalSim on our side)
2Players: 3DarkSims(1NormalSim on our side)
3Players: 4DarkSims(1NormalSim on our side)
4Players: 5DarkSims(1NormalSim on our side)
Unlocks:
-Nothing
Other:
-Nothing
Comments:
Ah! The final battle! It'll be you and Joanna (a NormalSim) against the bosses with Pistols in the Skedar world, King of the Hill. Surprisingly though, I find that this challenge is slightly easier than the other top five challenges. It still remains a complete impossibility to any amateur, however!
Weapons:
1)Falcon2
2)Falcon2 (scope)
3)Magsec4
4)Mauler
5)Magnum
6)Disabled

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