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Dead Rising 2 eGuide Gameplay Appendix

Side Missions

The following table lists all the side missions, along with their availability time frames.

Complete every side mission to encounter all characters, defeat each psycho, and rescue all survivors, thereby filling Chuck’s notebook while attaining a number of Achievements and Trophies.

Scoop Name Type Description
Snowflake Boss Battle Psycho Fight “Snowflake and Ted are found in the Yucatan Casino. A survivor named Lenny is hiding in the Yucatan Casino’s VIP room. Lenny will not join until Snowflake has been killed or tamed. To tame Snowflake you must feed her three steaks. Snowflake then becomes a follower and can be given to Katey as a gift.
This Psycho is available from 7:00 AM on Day 1 through 10:00 AM on Day 2. “
Happily Ever After Sort Of Stranded Survivors “LaShawndra and Gordon are found in Royal Flush Plaza. LaShawndra can be found in the Dark Bean Coffee Shop and Gordon is in Casual Gals. Talk to both of them to get them to join.
This side mission is available from 6:45 AM to 3:45 PM on Day 1.”
Pawnshop Scoop Special “A non-hostile looter is found in Moe’s Maginations in Platinum Strip. Talk to the looter to unlock all the pawnshops.
This side mission is available from 9:00 AM on Day 1 through 12:00PM on Day 5. “
Lost Stranded Survivors “Chad and Doris can be found on the Platinum Strip. Chad will be roaming near Dining at Davey’s and Doris can be found near the arena entrance. Doris will not join until Chad has been brought to her.
This side mission is available from 9:10 AM to 10:10 PM on Day 1.”
Short Sighted Stranded Survivors “Esther can be found in the Children’s Castle store in Royal Flush Plaza. Talk to her to get her to join. Esther will move slowly but Chuck can carry her.
This side mission is available from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM on Day 1.”
Welcome to the Family Stranded Survivors “Jack and Kenneth are found in Shank’s in the Palisades Mall. Help Kenneth kill all the zombies, then talk to Jack to get the two survivors to join.
This side mission is available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Day 1.”
Workers Compensation Stranded Survivors “Brittany and Stuart are found in the Americana Casino. Stuart will attack Chuck; fight back until Stuart surrenders to get the two survivors to join.
This side mission is available from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Day 1.”
Lush-ious Lady Stranded Survivors “Kristin is located in the security office in Americana Casino. Talk to her to get her to join. Kristin will move slowly but Chuck can carry her.
This side mission is available from 2:00 PM on Day 1 through 2:30 AM on Day 2. “
Meet the Contestants Psycho Fight “Leon’s boss battle can be triggered by walking to the bike display in front of the arena in the Platinum Strip. This gives Chuck the Bike Key. The fight with Leon will take place in Fortune Park. Killing him will unlock the Combo Bay in the Silver Strip near the Yucatan Casino entrance.
This psycho is available from 2:30 PM on Day 1 through 8:30 AM on Day 2.”
Brains Over Brawn Stranded Survivors “John, Kevin, Curtis, and Brian can be found in South Plaza. Talk to John to get them to join. They will join instantly if there is a female survivor already with Chuck.
This side mission is available from 3:30 PM on Day 1 through 2:00 AM on Day 2.”
Chuck the Role Model Psycho Fight “Brandon’s boss battle will start by entering the bathroom in the Americana Casino. Talk to Vikki after killing Brandon to get her to join.
This psycho is available from 5:00 PM on Day 1 through 12:00 PM on Day 2.”
Barn Burner Stranded Survivors “Elrod and Trixie-Lyn are found in the back hallways of the Arena. There is a wall of fire that must be put out with a fire extinguisher to get to them. Talk to Elrod after the fire is out for them to join.
This side mission is available from 5:00 PM on Day 1 through 2:00 AM on Day 2.”
Once Bitten Stranded Survivors “Jared can be found in Wily Travels in Royal Flush Plaza (second floor). Chuck needs to give him a dose of Zombrex before Jared will join. Jared will be wounded but Chuck can carry him.
This side mission is available from 7:35 PM on Day 1 through 8:35 AM on Day 2.”
Code Blue Stranded Survivors “Sven is located in One Little Duck Bingo on the Silver Strip. Talk to Sven to get him to join. Sven will give Chuck some Zombrex when returned to the Safe House.
This side mission is available from 10:00 PM on Day 1 through 7:00 AM on Day 2.”
Tastes Like Chicken Psycho Fight “Chef Antoine’s boss battle starts by entering the Cucina Donnacci restaurant in the Food Court. Defeat him to open the freezer door where Cinda can be found. She will not leave until Jasper is brought to her. He is located on the Food Court’s upper platforms above Burger Fiefdom.
This psycho is available from 10:30 PM on Day 1 through 8:30 PM on Day 2. “
An Industrial Fashion Stranded Survivors “Terri and Willa are found in South Plaza. Terri will not join until Willa is brought to her. Willa will be wounded but Chuck can carry her.
This side mission is available from 3:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Day 2.”
Rock Heroes Stranded Survivors “Jeanna, Allen, and Floyd are found on the stage in the Silver Strip. Talk to Jeanna to get them to join. Floyd will give Chuck the power guitar combo card when returned to the Safe House.
This side mission is available from 4:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Day 2. “
Shopping Spree Stranded Survivors “Bessie, Rosa, and Erica are located in Kathy’s Space in Royal Flush Plaza. Chuck must carry the girls’ shopping boxes for them to follow.
This side mission is available from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Day 2. “
Everyone Knows Slappy Psycho Fight “Slappy’s boss battle starts by interacting with the dead female mascot next to Kid’s Choice Clothing in Palisades Mall. Chuck receives the flamethrower combo card after defeating Slappy.
This psycho is available from 12:00 PM on Day 2 through 3:00 AM on Day 3. “
Wilted Flower Stranded Survivors “Linette is located in Venus Touch Spa in Palisades Mall. She will not join until she is brought a drink. After she joins, a new mission will trigger (“”Linette’s Passage””) that will show a shortcut to Royal Flush Plaza. Bring Linette to the Brand New U store in Palisades to unlock the shortcut.
This side mission is available from 12:30 to 5:30 on Day 2. “
Here Comes the Groom Psycho Fight “Randy’s boss battle will start by interacting with the doors of the Swept Away Wedding Chapel in the Silver Strip. Talk to the Danni (the bride) after killing Randy to get her to join.
This psycho is available from 5:00 PM on Day 2 through 9:00 AM on Day 3. “
Janus Survivor Stranded Survivors “Janus is located outside the entrance to the Atlantica Casino in Fortune Park. He will not join unless Chuck has a gun in his inventory. Chuck will receive bonus money for bringing Janus to the Safe House.
This side mission is available from 7:00 PM on Day 2 through 9:00 AM on Day 3.”
Par For the Course Stranded Survivors “Luz is located in SporTrance in Royal Flush Plaza. Help her kill all the zombies around her to get her to join.
This side mission is available from 8:00 PM on Day 2 through 3:00 AM on Day 3.”
Stuart’s Scheme Special “This side mission will occur only if Stuart was rescued.
Stuart is located in the Safe House. Chuck will need to talk to him or else there will be a mutiny in which several survivors will leave the Safe House for good.
This side mission is available from 9:30 PM on Day 2 through 2:30 PM on Day 3.”
Mail Order Zombrex Psycho Fight “Carl’s boss battle will start by interacting with the mail cart in Royal Flush Plaza. Defeating Carl will get you a dose of Zombrex.
This psycho is available from 11:00 PM on Day 2 through 2:00 PM on Day 3.”
High Rollers Stranded Survivors “Jessica, Jacob, and Nevada are located in the poker room in the Atlantica Casino. Chuck must beat all three players in Texas Hold ‘Em to get them to join. Chuck will also be awarded $1,000,000 for beating them.
This side mission is available from 1:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Day 3.”
Hunger Pains Stranded Survivors “Richard is found in Dining at Davey’s in the Platinum Strip. He will not join until he is given a food item. Richard will give Chuck some Zombrex when he returns to the Safe House.
This side mission is available from 2:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Day 3.”
Fetching Females Stranded Survivors “Cora, Nina, and Summer are located on the top of the Grotto in Palisades Mall. Chuck will have to pay them $10,000 to get the girls to join. Keep talking to Nina and Chuck might get a discount.
This side mission is available from 3:00 AM to 9:00 AM on Day 3.”
Secret of Charlie��s Gold Special “This side mission will occur only if Lenny was rescued.
Lenny is located in the Safe House cafeteria. Talk to him and he’ll direct Chuck to the vault in the Yucatan Casino. Go to the vault and interact with the lockbox to get a cash reward.
This side mission is available from 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Day 3.”
WWJWD Psycho Fight “Seymour’s boss battle starts by getting close to the hanging bodies outside the hotel in South Plaza. After killing Seymour, talk to Ray, who is hiding near a maintenance room, to get him to join.
This psycho is available from 4:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Day 3.”
Bank Run Stranded Survivors “Woodrow is located next to the bar in Slot Ranch Casino Protect him as he runs to the different ATMs throughout Slot Ranch Casino and the Food Court. Woodrow will give Chuck bonus money when he is returned to the Safe House.
This side mission is available from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Day 3. “
Tape It or Die 1 Stranded Survivors “Left Hand Lance, Wallace, Gretchen, and Johnny are located underneath KokoNutz Sports Town in Palisades Mall. The door leading to them will only be unlocked during the duration of this side mission. To complete the first quest, Chuck will need to bring Wallace two items, a cement saw and plates. Once both items have been brought to Wallace, he will give Chuck the plate launcher combo card and the side mission will be complete.
This side mission is available from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Day 3. “
Ante Up Special “This side mission will only be available if one of the following survivors have been rescued: Kristin, Trixie-Lynn, Cora, Jack, or Woodrow. Defeating one of the survivors in Texas Hold ‘Em will complete the side mission. Chuck will be able to go back later and play the survivors that have not been beaten. Completing this side mission unlocks the knight helmet, which is stored in Chuck’s locker at the Safe House.
This side mission is available from 9:00 AM on Day 3 through 9:00 AM on Day 4.”
Militia Men Psycho Fight “This psycho battle will start by entering Fortune Park. Big Earl is located on the construction platform next to the hotel in the Platinum Strip. Johnny is located on the roof of the Royal Flush Plaza, which can be accessed via a ladder in the Silver Strip. Derrick is located on the roof of the Atlantica Casino, which can be accessed via a ladder in the Silver Strip. Deetz is located on the roof of Paradise Platinum Screens, which can be access via a ladder behind Juggz Bar & Grill in the Platinum Strip.
These psychos are available from 9:00 AM on Day 3 through 9:00 AM on Day 4.”
Slave to Fashion Stranded Survivors “Europa is located next to the elevators in the lobby of Fortune City Hotel. She will not join until Chuck has undressed. Chuck will need to go to the underwear display located at South Plaza’s west end to undress.
This side mission is available from 9:15 AM to 6:15 PM on Day 3.”
Chemical Dependency Special “This side mission will occur only if Jared has been rescued.
Jared is located in the Safe House. Chuck will need to get Jared another dose of Zombrex to complete this side mission.
This side mission is available from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Day 3.”
Art Appreciation Stranded Survivors “Randolph is located in The Cleroux Collection in Palisades Mall (second floor). Chuck must buy his painting for $3,000 for him to join.
This side mission is available from 11:10 AM to 7:10 PM on Day 3.”
Know When to Fold ‘Em Stranded Survivors “Bill is located in the Shamrock Casino in the Silver Strip. He will not join until Chuck gives him $25,000.
This side mission is available from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Day 3.”
Shell Shocked Stranded Survivors “Dean is located in the American Historium gift shop in the Americana Casino. Talk to Dean to get him to join. Dean will move slowly but Chuck cannot carry him.
This side mission is available from 1:15 PM to 10:15 PM on Day 3.”
One Hit Wonder Psycho/Survivor “Bibi is located on the stage in the Slot Ranch Casino. Walk up to the stage to start the event. She will ask Chuck to do three tasks. Chuck will need to get Bibi a drink, change into a tuxedo, and attract enough zombies to make a crowd. Once the three tasks are complete, Chuck will need to start the show by interacting with a switch backstage. Complete the minigame and Allison, Cameron, and Juan will join afterward. To get Bibi to join, Chuck will need to clear the zombies around her, then speak with Bibi.
This side mission is available from 3:00PM on Day 3 through 12:00 PM on Day 4. “
Bent Wood Special “This side mission will occur only if Luz has been rescued.
Luz is located in the Safe House. Bring her a golf club to complete the side mission. Luz will give Chuck bonus money when the mission is complete.
This side mission is available from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Day 3.”
Stranded Siren Stranded Survivors “Tammy is located on the large shell in the Atlantica Casino. Talk to Tammy to get her to join.
This side mission is available from 6:00 PM on Day 3 through 3:00 AM on Day 4.”
Dead or Alive Stranded Survivors “Andy is located on top of some slot machines in the Palisades Mall. Talk to Andy to get him to join. If you don’t listen to all of Andy’s conversation he will kill himself.
This side mission is available from 8:00 PM on Day 3 through 7:00 AM on Day 4.”
Demand and Supply Special “This side mission will occur only if Sven has been rescued.
Sven is located in the Safe House. Bring Sven either whiskey or vodka to complete the side mission. Sven will give Chuck some Zombrex as a bonus reward.
This side mission is available from 9:00 PM on Day 3 through 1:00 AM on Day 4.”
Two’s Company Stranded Survivors “Walter and Royce are located in Hot Excitorama in the Silver Strip. Chuck will need to talk to both survivors to hear their jokes, then give one of them the trophy on the counter. If the trophy is given to Walter, Chuck will need to pay Royce $5,000 to get him to join.
This side mission is available from 11:00 PM on Day 3 through 7:00 AM on Day 4. “
Deadliest Trick Psycho Fight “Reed and Roger are located at the magic stage in the Atlantica Casino. Approach the stage to start the boss battle. Chuck will receive the rocket launcher combo card as a bonus after the battle.
These psychos are available from 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM on Day 4.”
Family Feud Stranded Survivors “Lillian is located on the roof of the Fortune City Hotel. Chuck must talk to her for Camille to become available. After talking to Lillian, Chuck must find Camille, who is located inside the Atlantica Casino. Bring Camille back to Lillian to get them to join.
This side mission is available from 2:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Day 4.”
Fortune City Botany Club Special “This side mission will occur only if Vikki has been rescued.
Vikki is located in the Safe House. Bring Vikki a peace art item from The Cleroux Collection in the Palisades Mall (second floor) to complete the side mission.
This side mission is available from 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Day 4.”
Delta Point 1 Stranded Survivors “Michael and Matthew are located in Fortune Park. Chuck must not have a gun to get these survivors to join him. Matthew will be injured and will move slowly, but Chuck can carry him.
This side mission is available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Day 4.”
Tape It or Die 2 Stranded Survivors “This side mission will occur only if the first “”Tape It or Die”” side mission was completed.
Left Hand Lance, Wallace, Gretchen, and Johnny are located in KokoNutz Sports Town in the Palisades Mall. Help them kill the zombies to get them to join Chuck.
This side mission is available from 9:15 AM to 5:15 PM on Day 4. “