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Natalie and Jeff
Kent Part 1
Kent Part 2
Bill
Burt and Aaron
Leah
Sophia
Greg
Yuu and Shinji
David
Tonya and Ross
Heather and Pamela
Ronald
Josh, Rich and Barbara
Nick and Sally
Gordon
Jennifer
Kay, Kelly, Lilly and Janet
Jolie and Rachel
Floyd
Wayne
Kindell
Nathan, Michelle, Beth, Ray and Cheryl
Brett, Alyssa and Jonathan
Susan
Leroy
Paul, Mindy and Debbie
Tad
Simone
Gil

 

Again, not all can be saved, unless you perform without flaw. Here are all of the living that you can help stay alive.

Here is the routine that must be taken to get any human back to the Security Room safely. All roads lead to Paradise Plaza. Either from the bathroom, the park, or from Entrance Plaza, these are the only ways into the plaza. Paradise is the main stage of the game. Not only do a lot of scoops take place here, but this is the last leg on any other quest.

If you decide to try and evade zombies in other areas of the mall, this is the place to clear paths. For one, the road is actually narrow in the center area, and this little spot can be attacked from all sides. The spot in question is also usually packed with the undead. If you have a large group, you should leave them in one place and blaze a trail.

Now for a few helpful/obvious tips:

*Know that just pressing Y usually reminds your team to continue on. Don't be afraid to repeatedly press Y at all times.

*Markers are your best friend. Sometimes used to keep your team back in a safe spot. Also good to send your team blindly to a distant safe area.

*People usually get stuck on the roof. Specifically, that little jump to get to the opening of the air duct. A big group is guaranteed to get stuck. All you have to do is run into the mass to break it up.

*Scoops and Cases are displayed in colored timers on the right side of your HUD. If the color is bright, that means it is ready to start, or has already started.

*Big groups are tough to navigate through tricky spots. They are even hard to just move in straight open paths. Markers are your best friend in big groups. Be careful though, sometimes one will go stupid due to the AI.

*Doors are one of the things that hold up big groups. Just close them.

*When engaged in conversation, you can talk to someone and then go off to fend off the undead.

Here are all the survivors, in no real order:

*NOTE: You may note, the listings here are not updated like the ones in the real guide.*

Survivors: Natalie and Jeff

Before you leave, you get the chance to save two survivors. Though they aren't exactly in peril. Just get Natalie around the corner, lead her to Jeff, and then get a snapshot of the two as they hug. Talk them and then lead both to the air duct. Collect your reward and then exit. Take the elevator.


Kent Missions

Survivor: Kent Part 1

I don't think he can be killed, and I'm pretty sure he won't follow you. This is simply a quest. All you must do is take a few well timed photos.

For the first pic, wait until he runs back and crouches to take a picture of you. Just zoom in and snap before he raises up.

For the second photo, let him take a picture and wait until he does some weird victory pose and take a zoomed in shot of him. If done correctly, your should get a scene and be done with it.

If you mess up on either one, he may begin to run toward the stairs and start fighting zombies for some reason. Can be tricky, but you can still get the right shoots, as well as a cool pic of him kicking.


Survivor: Kent Part 2

Time: 12:00 PM, 20th

He only shows up at noon, so just be patient. After he talks to you, talk to him. Show him your kept Jessie pic and you win.


Survivor: Bill

Time: First day only

Found: In the Closet

At last, the final survivor, for me. This guy was the last I found, but he will be the first "real" survivor.

The best time to get him is after the Barnaby scene. This is because the plaza is empty of the undead, except where Bill is hiding. I tried squeezing him in other sections, but this is obviously the only time to get him.

After the scene, go to the second level and follow the odd sounds of the small mob of zombies waiting outside one store (In the Closet). Kill them all before you locate Bill.

Once the undead are redead, go to the back of the store. In the corner (closet) is your first true survivor hidden behind boxes. Simply remove one of the three columns of boxes by tossing them and then slip in and talk to the lone survivor. He will seem to run away, but when he sees the zombies he will be a bit more curious to hear your story. Talk to him again until he agrees to be saved. Give him a weapon and bring him back to the ranch.


Survivor: Burt and Aaron

<Barricade Pair A & B>

Time: 4:00PM, 19th

Found in: Weber's Garments, Al Fresca Plaza

In Al Fresca, move forward as the arrow indicates, and you will see a store with a bunk of junk in the doorway. Axe a few nearby zombies and then take the blockage apart.

Inside you will be run at by Burt, he may hit you first, but try to smack him a few times before he gets you. When you hit him a couple of times, he should stand still and say to leave him alone. Now you can talk sense into him and both men will follow you.

*NOTE: just give Burt four good jump kicks.*

Give Burt some health to fix the beating you gave him (health on the table) and then try to arm both of them with weapons, I used bats.

From Al Fresca, make your way all the way back to the Security Room, using the elevators in the warehouse. If it is still day, and both are armed, the trek should not be hard.

Remember, RT + Y (marker) will make them charge to the location.


Survivor: Leah

<A Mother In Lament>

Time: 5:00PM, 19th

Found: Riverfield Jewelry, Al Fresca Plaza

You should have both Burt and Aaron with you, so set a marker in one of the jewelry displays to keep them safe.

Talk to Leah a total of three times until she joins your party, and no she does not hurt you when she attacks.

Now Leah is sad and slow. Once she gets out of the safe spot, just carry her all the way to the base. With her on your back, you should never be hit or bothered by any zombies.


Survivor: Sophia

Time: around 7:00 PM, 19th

Found: Park

She is running about the place. After you take care of the prisoners, go hunt her down and talk to her twice.

Once she follows, you could help guide her, but with the Heavy Machine Gun, you may as well hold onto it and make a trail with it.



Survivor: Greg

Collect the two chainsaws when all is over, they are killers so try to keep them for as long as possible. Turn on the ride, to save the security guard, and then you can get the second chainsaw.

He will show you a secret passage to Paradise Plaza, all you got to do is follow his lead to the bathroom.

You can get a good pic of him worth PP if you let him tell you to come on.


Survivor: Yuu and Shinji

<Japanese Tourists A & B>

Time: 10:00 PM, 19th

Found: Sir Book-a-lot, Wonderland Plaza

In the bookstore, pick up the Japanese book near the cash register. Go talk to Yuu, and talk until they agree to join.

Try to get a pic as they agree.

It is wise to give them both implements. Shinji is slow, so keep an eye out for him. Getting Yuu back is easy. But this scoop isn't that hard.


Survivor: David

<Shadow Of The North Plaza>

Time: 12:00 AM-ish, 20th

Found: Empty store, North Plaza

Just make your way to the other set of doors in Leisure Park, to the north. You'll get a call. Ignore the gunshop for now, just go to the target. Use the many catwalks to avoid the hordes.

When you find him, just keep on talking until he joins you. Yes, you have to help him out, but it helps keep you two out of trouble.

It is easy enough getting out of the North Plaza, however, with the return of the convicts the park crossing is a problem. Cross your fingers, say a little prayer, rub your severed rabbit toes, whatever you do you must make a mad dash for the doors to Paradise Plaza. You should not run into the guys, but if they get free early, they may get to you guys. All depends.

You could even fight them again, if you feel up to it.

Again, with this guy on your shoulder it makes it tough to get hit by any zombies. When you reach the elevator, remember to set him down away from the doors and take care of the mob. On the roof, take a pic.

Save in the base.


Survivor: Tonya and Ross

Time: 7:00 AM, 20th

Found: Run Like The Wind, Wonderland Plaza

Ross is wounded, so you will have to carry him. To get them to come with, just keep on talking to both until they agree to come. You're in Wonderland, so just use the secret passage.

When you get to the roof, take a pic. Save.


Survivor: Heather and Pamela

Time: 10:00 AM-ish, 20th

Found: Child's Play, Paradise Plaza

Pamela should be in critical danger as soon as you enter the plaza. Just go eliminate the mob and talk to her. Then break the glass and approach Heather. Doesn't take much to convince her, so just get both back to the safe zone.

Take a pic on the roof, not bad.


Survivor: Ronald +1 quest

Time: 11:00 AM, 20th

Found: Jill's Sandwiches, Paradise Plaza

To be honest, this guy can easily be passed up. But you may as well help him out.

Just bring any food to him and he will join you. Smash his barricade to get him out, and then do what you do best.

*NOTE: right after you give him the food, take a pic of him for huge PP.*
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Ronald also makes a demand for food. Just bring him any food.


Survivor: Josh, Rich and Barbara

These guys are in the room next to Crislip's Home Saloon. Just go talk to one of them and they will soon join. Give them all weapons, this helps them get up, but some may not need it.


Survivor: Nick and Sally

Time: around 2:00 PM (not sure how long you got), 20th

Found: Wonderland Plaza

They can be heard screaming toward the south end of the plaza. They are hanging from the big bear thing. If you ignore them, they will soon die.

You can see mobs of zombies waiting for them to fall. You need to take out all of them before you bring the two down. If you can find some zombies with queens (arms in the air, besides the ones reaching up) then the job is easier. If not, then just go to town on them.

*NOTE: take a picture of both while they are hanging.*

Once they are all taken care of, pick up a piece of meat on the ground. There should be at least one. Aim at one survivor and toss it. Talk and then help the other one down.


Survivor: Gordon

<The Coward>

Time: 9:00 AM, 20th

Found: McHandy's Hardware, Al Fresca Plaza

He is cowering behind the cash register in the back.

Talk to him a bit, and keep doing so until it seems to be going nowhere. Then find some way to hit him; he is crouching so its kind of hard. He will begin to crawl away, but keep on talking until he joins you.

Try to shoot him, I didn't, but see if he dies or not.


Survivor: Jennifer

Time: 4:00 PM (you'll run into them, don't worry about the time), 20th

Found: Paradise Plaza

She is safe in the box, so you need to take out all the yellow crazies first.

These guys are tough, and very aggressive too. They have about three attacks to look out for. Of course if you get too close they will use their knives, but sometimes they will charge at you with the knife sticking out. Another running attack is their suicide charge, which you are warned about when you see one of them stick his hands into the air. Both of these charging attacks can be easily avoided by outrunning them. Watch out for the dive they do at the end of their suicide charge.

Their last trick is to gas you. You will awake in a room, and you will be surrounded by more of these wackos. If you get gased, I would just give up and load your last save. To be honest, I don't know where the room is, nor what happens to your followers. I was only gased one time, and I died quickly.

The gas is also avoidable, but you can't charge into these guys and start to just wack away. You need to do hit-and-run tactics, or just let them come to you. Even better, just shoot them from a distance. One of the best ways to take out a lot of them is to shoot one of them, he might get up and throw his arms into the air. He will charge, but if you get him quick enough you can use him to kill a bunch of his buddies.

Anyway, once they are all dead, go to the box and free Jennifer. Head on back, and take a pic too.


Survivor: Kay, Kelly, Lilly and Janet

They are held captive by Jo. Just free them. Take the secret duct to get back.


Survivor: Jolie and Rachel

Time: 5:00 PM, 20th

Found: Gramma's Kids, and Ladies Space in Entrance Plaza

Go to Jolie first by following the arrow of the scoop to Gramma's Kids on the bottom floor. Talk to her a few times and leave when she talks no more. As you leave, Jolie will join you. The best thing to do is hold her hand as you head upstairs.

*NOTE: don't go for Rachel first, trust me.*

You'll find Rachel in Ladies Space, just bring Jolie to her to finish the job.

*NOTE: get a pic as the two meet.*

With both, bring them to the safe room.


Survivor: Floyd +1 quest

Time: 5:00 PM, 20th

Found: Ned's Knicknackery, Entrance Plaza

All you have to do is talk until he agrees to love life again.

This guy must be carried if you want to make quick progress.
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Floyd wants to calm his nerves with alcohol. So find some wine, which is in large amounts in the food court.


Survivor: Wayne

Time: 5:00 PM, 20th

Found: Entrance Plaza

The pinned-down man from the sniper scoop. Talk to him after you dealt with the trio of hunters. He will run to the front, then he will join. Give him a good sword, if you want to.


Survivor: Kindell +1 quest

Time: 12:00 AM, 21st

Found: North Plaza

He is fending off the undead legions on his own. He seems a bit defiant, and takes a lot of convincing before he joins you.

You can take his shotgun by giving him another weapon; he aims without concern for your well being.
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Kindell will try to make a fuss. All you have to do is talk to him to quiet him down.


Survivor: Nathan, Michelle, Beth, Ray and Cheryl
[Cheryl has a quest]

All can be freed during the Sean fight, but just wait for him to die. Then free all five, and don't forget Cheryl in the closet.
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Cheryl asks for you to shoot her, not with a gun though. Take a few pics of her in each of her poses. You gain PP (yes, a joke could be made).


Survivor: Brett, Alyssa and Jonathan

You have to enter the shop, and three guns are pointed at you. Just inch up a bit until they fire at you, then do a roll out the door to make them let up.

Talk to the one who approaches you, but don't go past him or you will once again be fired upon. Just talk to him until he asks for a picture of the air duct you swear by.

You need to go get the pic, but if you already took one from earlier, this will work too. Just keep talking and all three will join you.

These are the easiest survivors to bring back, just because they all come with guns. You will see that Brett has a cool Machinegun. Want it? Take it. Give Brett a shotgun and then pick up the awesome weapon he drops. This gun cannot be found anywhere else, except until later.


Survivor: Susan

Time: third day

Found: Wonderland Plaza

She is not a scoop, just a helpless survivor. Clear the soccer ball of all the undead, then jump up and talk, she will follow. Holding her hand for long distances is highly recommended.


Survivor: Leroy

Time: 8:00 AM, 21st

Found: Wonderland Plaza

He has been wounded, and doesn't want to be a burden. Keep bothering him until he agrees to join. That's it.


Survivor: Paul, Mindy and Debbie

Sounds cruel, but get a good pic of the poor man as he burns (though he may be better of dead). After the selfish pic, go get the conviently placed fire extinguisher and put the blaze out. Be sure to not aim, and just press and hold X while standing in Paul's direction. It will take a while, but the fire should go out.

Go talk to him to show him the light, he is now on the side of good.

Now go free the two women and they will join your group too.
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Paul will ask for you, and he gives you a free moltov.


Survivor: Tad

Held hostage by Kent. Yeah.


Survivor: Simone +1 quest

Time: Noon, 21st

Found: Paradise Plaza

She is tucked away in the CD shop.

Whether she joins up with you or not depends on where you are in the game. If you are up to date with the cases, she will take your word that Isabela knows something about the pestilence. If you haven't seen the scene where Isa helps out Jessie, I know one possibility is that she just won't come with you. I have also heard there is a way where she requests a gun.

Basically, if you want Simone, follow the cases.
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She will ask for a handgun, so give her one.


Survivor: Gil

Time: Third Day

Found: Food Court

Gil is getting toasted at the open bar. He takes some talking, but he will agree to follow your words.

Get a pic of him when the "PP" pops up.

He is not getting back on his own, so give him a shoulder.

*NOTE: I kicked him, all times I met him, I don't think you have to, I keep forgetting he laughs a long time.*

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