Episode 3: Gator Bait

Nick and Khai are sent to Everglades National Park to investigate drug bales that are being dropped in the wetlands.

Find the Drug Bale

Drive the airboat ahead along the narrow path as an icon appears on the map. Once out in the open, guide the boat toward the marker until Khai is able to hit it with a tracker.

Find the Drug Bale #2

Turn right and again, an icon shows the location of another bale. Drive between the islands until Khai marks the second bale.

Find the Drug Bale #3

Continue along the left side until you reach a dock. Exit the boat to find the third bale.

Tag the Final Bale

Look to the right to spot the final bale. Wade through the water and tag it. At this point, an alligator attacks Mendoza. Press the analog sticks in the indicated directions to fight it off. Perform the following motions.

• When the gator first goes underwater, press Left Stick right + Right Stick left.

• Once back above water, press Left Stick Down + Right Stick Up.

• As it turns on its side again underwater, again press Left Stick right + Right Stick left.

Get Across the Fence

Move up the bank toward the observation tower where Khai drops a Grappling Hook. Pick it up, fire a hook at the platform above, and climb the rope.

Move toward the second tower, firing another hook at the upper platform any time along the way. Use the rope to climb onto the upper landing.

Atop the second tower, Khai sets a bag on the ground that holds a zipline crossbow. Pick it up, aim at the wooden deck below, and fire the zipline. Hop on to reach the other side of the fence.

Investigate the Boathouse

Equip the scanner and tag the three men who enter the area ahead. Walk toward the group and once they are all within range, flash your badge to freeze them. Be sure to calm each one down as they are handcuffed.

Use a crowbar to enter the nearby boathouse to find a Tactical Gear case and a radio. Interact with the latter to continue the episode.

Investigate the Leads

With new leads to investigate, hop into the nearby airboat, which holds its own Tactical Gear case. Before pursuing these clues, explore the lake. There are a number of docks that allow the player to get out of the craft and look around. A couple of these locations require the Grappling Hook and zipline, though these can be grabbed at any time from the boat.

Investigate the Gator Farm

To reach the gator farm, drive to the far north and park at the dock. You can get a great view of the area by climbing the tower straight ahead, but it’s not necessary. Instead, follow the walkway past the windmill and sign to a slanted roof on the right. From there scan the criminals who have gathered in the middle of the area. They soon disperse, so move swiftly.

These guys patrol around the boardwalk ahead and through the buildings on the right. The area is plenty big enough to move the felons around and take them down one at a time. The structures are great for separating the enemies. Toss shell casings to move them in or out, leaving their cuffed bodies out of sight.

Once the area is clear of enemies, follow a path on the far side of the gator farm to reach the fuel dock. Enter the building to complete the investigation of the gator farm.

Return to the Airboat

Return to the airboat and drive it to the far south of the lake to find the saw mill.

Investigate the Saw Mill

This area can be treated similarly to the gator farm, but this time it is protected by an alarm. Run up the steps on the right to the water tower and use the vantage point to scan the hostiles and alarm system.

The delinquents are scattered throughout the area with plenty of room to work with. Using distraction, it is possible to sneak past everyone in the area, but to score maximum Expert Score, non-lethal takedowns are the way to go. Work your way from one side to the other, pulling the guys away from each other.

Once everyone has been taken care of, enter the cargo container on the far side of the saw mill to find an office. On the desk, you find a mobile phone with another clue.

Get to the Stadium

Exit the office and follow the path to the right to find a dock. Three criminals have generously delivered an airboat. Walk up to them, flash your badge, and arrest them. Hop onto the vehicle and drive it away.

Identify Neltz

A tough gunfight is forthcoming, so swap out your equipment at the Tactical Gear case in the trunk of the car. The Armored Insert, First Aid Pack, and Ammo Box are all good choices for Gadgets. The criminals begin using Gas Grenades, so the Gas Mask is also a wise choice.

Run up the ramp until you spot a lone bad guy ahead. Arrest him and then equip the Scanner. Tag the enemies below until you find Neltz on the far left. Analyze his face to confirm his identity.

Apprehend Neltz

The least resistance to Neltz is along the middle level of the stadium. This is also where the alarm is. Take care of these guys first, in order to eliminate the chance of reinforcements. Be careful as some of the men may patrol up the steps from their lower location.

If going for maximum points, move down to the bottom level and arrest the criminals next to the water. Make your way to the far left side and pursue Neltz into the first building.

You track Neltz down to a warehouse. Once inside, take cover to the left of the crates. Several felons attempt to keep the detectives from their boss using high-powered weapons along with gas grenades. It is possible to get close enough to a couple of these guys to zap them with the T62 CEW. Otherwise, this is a good old-fashioned gunfight.

Once the room has been cleared out, access the Tactical Gear case in the far office to top off your ammo. If the Gas Mask is equipped, swap it out for another Gadget that is more beneficial in gunfights. The Gas Grenades are not used from this point on.

Climb the steps in the corner to reach the second floor. Hostiles pour in from the opening on the right side of the room. Rows of shelves offer moderate protection from their bullets as they close in on your location. Some of the guys use the far walkway to get a straight shot at the detectives.

Use the chevrons that indicate a criminal’s location as well as the mini-map. Knowing the enemy position is key to getting out alive. Damage indicators are also extremely useful in determining where attacks originate.

Fight your way to the doorway and ascend to the next level. The offices of the third floor offer many hiding spots, but the thin walls are not very protective. Use this to your advantage when a criminal’s position is known behind a wall.

Hide around a corner and the enemy often comes to your position. This allows you to use the T62 CEW to score some extra points. Take out the hostiles, moving between the offices and then through the break room. Find the staircase and move up to the fourth floor.