How To Earn Every Achievement/Trophy In Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army

Why Bother with the Trophies?

First off, Raidou Remastered isn’t just a lazy rerelease; it beefs up the original with quality-of-life improvements, additional demons, updated battle mechanics, and yes, a shiny new trophy system. These trophies aren’t just about prestige; they offer a roadmap to enjoy everything the game has to offer. Plus, they give you an excuse to experience every quirk, Easter egg, and soul-crushing difficulty spike without leaving a stone unturned.

Step-by-Step Guide to Trophy Perfection

Step 1: First Playthrough – Get Your Bearings

Your first playthrough is essentially a test drive. Don’t stress about maxing out everything right away because spoiler: most of your progress (except weapons) carries over into New Game+. Here’s what to aim for on your first run:

1. Story-Related Trophies

These are unmissable, so just play through the main story. Each completed episode awards one. Enjoy the ride; you’re in 1920s Japan, after all.

1. Shrewd Opportunist

During Episode 1, spend all your money at Konnou-ya before boarding the streetcar to Shinoda. Your talking cat buddy, Gotou, will settle the fare, netting you this delightfully specific trophy.

1. Legendary Kuzunoha

Activate Devil’s Bane 50 times. This flashy move drains enemies of MAG (and their will to live, apparently). You’ll probably earn this naturally if you’re not button-mashing like a maniac.

1. Peerless Champion

Defeat a casual 1,000 enemies. Ugh, yeah, this’ll take time. But, you’re already slicing through demons like butter, so you’ll nab it eventually. Relax; it stacks across playthroughs.

1. Underworld Savant

Make 30 demons your allies through the game’s confinement system. Hint for non-cosmic brain players: stock up on MAG and smash that “confine” button every chance you get.

Oh, and skip the Case Files on your first run. Yes, I know, side quests are generally irresistible. But the rewards don’t carry over, and you’ll have to redo them anyway in New Game+. Work smarter, not harder.

Step 2: Second Playthrough – Cleaning House

Welcome to New Game+. This is where the real grind begins (oh joy!). Now’s the time to get serious and check off every trophy the game has to offer.

1. Case Files Madness

Complete all 45 Case Files. Not negotiable. You’ll earn the Lightning Blade trophy. Don’t forget Case File #45, exclusive to New Game+.

1. Vanquisher of Evil

Aril Rifts are new to this remaster, and there are 20 to purge. They’re not hard, just tedious. Clearing all 20 will snag you this trophy while tripling your XP and cash rewards.

1. Timeless Summoner

Forge all weapons. Yes, all of them. It’s grindy, it’s annoying, and the skill tree system will haunt your dreams. But it’s also one of the trophies you should definitely plan for as you’ll need materials from specific Episodes (5, 8, and 10). Miss them at your peril.

1. Dimensional Detective

Learn all of Raidou’s combat skills while grinding out that weapon tree. This trophy comes naturally if you’re focusing on the aforementioned skill tree.

Step 3: Detective Legend Difficulty – The Final Boss

Leave Detective Legend difficulty for the very end, trust me. The game mercifully allows you to complete all the preceding nonsense on easier modes before switching to this hardest difficulty exclusively for the final boss fight. Be sure to grind to level 80+ or risk getting wrecked. Use buffed-out demons like Belial or Asura, load up on healing items, and don’t skip any cutscenes afterward, or the Detective Legend trophy might bug out.

The Toughest Trophies (Prepare Yourself)

• Sovereign Summoner

This trophy demands trickery (or sheer masochism). Completing the final boss on Detective Legend difficulty without proper prep is a recipe for tears.

• Timeless Summoner

Forging all weapons sounds innocent enough, but collecting missable materials? That’s a whole nightmare on its own.

Pro-Tips for Survival

• Save Everywhere and Often

Thanks to the remaster’s quicksave feature (thank the gaming gods), you won’t have to live in constant fear of messing up key objectives.

• Keep a Checklist

With so many collectibles, demons, and side quests, tracking progress can save hours of backtracking. Old-school notebook, spreadsheet app, tattoo it on your arm; anything works.

• Stick with Strong Weapons

Prioritize weapons with better offensive skills for your Detective Legend run. Don’t waste time crafting weak swords.

Why Chase Platinum? (Other Than Bragging Rights)

Sure, earning the True Devil Summoner platinum trophy might test your patience and sanity, but it’s also oddly fulfilling. Plus, you’ll get a front-row seat to everything the game has to offer (even the parts you won’t care to touch again).

To sum it up, achieving every trophy in Raidou Remastered isn’t for the faint-hearted. But if you’re a completionist or just love flexing on your friends with obscure gaming achievements, this guide has all the tools you need. Now, go forth and summon with style.

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