Constantine Hints (PS2)

Constantine is a video game developed by Bits Studio Ltd. and published by THQ Inc. The game was created for the PlayStation 2 console from Sony and for the original Xbox from Microsoft. It was launched in February 2005. The game is classed as an action title with horror elements and with a comics background. It was released to capitalize on the movie with the same name, which starred Keanu Reeves. Both the movie and the video game deviate from the comic book they are based on and received a lukewarm critical reception.

The game puts the player in the role of John Constantine. In the original Hellblazer comic from Vertigo DC, the character was darker and conflicted, with a sense of morality that did not differentiate between the classic categories of right and wrong. In the game, the character is part mage, part exorcist and part demon slayer, using his power to strike down Evil wherever he finds it, while staying outside the boundaries of Good.

Your goal in the game is to discover how and especially why Demons have managed to physically enter Earth. The weapons are varied, ranging from twin revolvers, called the Witch's Curse that shoot stones from the Holy Lands, to Holy Water Bombs, and the Holy Shotgun.

One of the most interesting elements of the game is the part where Constantine travels to Hell, which is basically a decaying and ablaze version of the Earth.

GAMEPLAY HINTS

Defeating the Vermin Demon Boss

At about the end of the second level, you will find the Sangre de Dio. After you solve the puzzle to unlock the dagger, pick it up and Constantine will start talking to himself. After about five seconds, an intermission sequence will begin and the Vermin Demon will start to form. When the fight starts, do not waste your bullets. Pick up the screeching beetle that is on the left wall when you enter the room, if you do not already have one. This is the only weapon that has any effect on the Demon. Throw the beetle at the demon so that it falls to the ground and takes effect faster. This will paralyze it. Then, get close to it and melee it once with your weapon. It will disintegrate. If you hit it again, the Vermin Demon will hurt you. Step back, and now you can start shooting. The Witch's Curse gives a lot of damage. When it starts to integrate again, go to True Sight so that you can find and pick up the beetle again. Throw it again and repeat the process.

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