Dead Island Riptide Achievement Hunter

We show you 13 secret achievements located throughout Dead Island Riptide, and how to attain them, to help you reach 100% completion.
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Dead Island: Riptide has released and you are currently navigating your way through a new island decapitating, dismembering, and beheading the zombie horde that seeks to eat you. While working your way through the undead, you have also picked up a few achievements along the way to reward you for your exploits. There are still a few achievements that may still be out of your reach and we are here to help. We show you 13 secret achievements located throughout Dead Island Riptide, and how to attain them, to help you reach 100% completion.

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Heart of Darkness

Transportation around this island requires a boat. While the waters are infested with zombies waiting for the opportunity to pull your flesh off, the water is the fastest mode of transportation. This achievement is rewarded for getting a boat.

In Chapter 2 of Riptide, you are tasked with the objective to get a boat. Once you find the boat, you will be asked to find the engine for the boat. Once you find the engine and are transported to the boat, you will gain the achievement.

Gamer Points: 15 G
Trophy: Bronze

Breaching the Tunnels

As Chapter 5 begins, you and the survivors are told of a set of secret Japanese tunnels that lead to the town of Henderson. The tunnels can be found at the ruins of an old missionary, within the jungle of Palanai. This takes place during the Santa Maria mission.

Once you reach the tunnels, you must then defend them. A wave of zombies will attack and you and the survivors must take a defensive position and defend the tunnels at all cost. Once the wave is over, enter the tunnels to the town of Henderson and gain the achievement.

Gamer Points: 15 G
Trophy: Bronze

The Cinema

This is a story based task that will be difficult to avoid. During Chapter 8 of Riptide you will be tasked with finding a place to hide and rest from the zombie onslaught. While you are searching the town, you learn of an old cinema that could be the perfect place.

Before you bring the other survivors to the cinema, you must clear it out first. Enter the cinema and defeat the zombies that have infested the inside. Take them all out to gain this achievement.

Gamer Points: 15 G
Trophy: Bronze

Combat on the Roof

This is another story-based achievement. Once you clear the horde out of the cinema, you will make your way to the roof.  The roof would seem like a safe place to hide, but there is no safe place in Riptide.

You will need to defeat the zombies on the cinema rooftop to gain the achievement. This is easier said than done. Keep moving and take out the heavy hitters first. Once the roof is clear, you will gain the achievement.

Gamer Points: 15 G
Trophy: Bronze

Henderson Town

Chapter 8 will bring you and the survivors closer to reaching the city of Henderson. You must locate more information on the ferry that can transport you to the city. Before you can reach the Ferry, there is some zombie clean up to do.

You will need to clear out the Henderson Maria first. Once the marina is clear you can use the ferry to enter Henderson. Once you arrive in Henderson, you will gain the achievement.

Gamer Points: 15 G
Trophy: Bronze

Military Base

This achievement can be found in Chapter 9. You are now tasked with reaching the Military Base on the west side of the island. You will encounter powerful opposition, including a Wrestler on the way to the base.

Once you reach the base you must now fight through he zombie horde in order to locate the long-range radio station. Once you reach the station, you will gain the achievement.

Gamer Points: 30 G
Trophy: Silver

Meeting Serpo

This achievement is gained by completing Chapter 11 entitled The Crash. This is a story based achievement that will be impossible to miss. You will be asked to check out Serpo’s chopper.

After navigating thorough the zombie horde, you will eventually locate Serpo. When this is done you will complete the chapter and gain the achievement.

Gamer Points: 15 G
Trophy: Bronze

The Docks

This achievement can be located in Chapter 11 of the game. You must find an entrance to the docks in the Quarantine Zone. To do this you will need to defeat come difficult and powerful zombie types.

A workbench past the tents in the area locates the entrance. In order to gain access you will have to defeat a Thug, Wrestler, and Ram. Take out these heavy hitters and gain entrance to the docks for this achievement.

Gamer Points: 15 G
Trophy: Bronze

Serving Science

This quest is a little more difficult considering that it begins in Chapter 4 and can not be completed until Chapter 6. In The Way of Science the Dr. Kessler will give you a task. Then in History Lesson you will be able to complete Dr. Kessler’s objectives.

At the end of Chapter 6, you will gain the achievement.

Gamer Points: 15 G
Trophy: Silver

First Do No Harm

This quest is much like Serving Science where you must accomplish the tasks set out by Cecil, a makeshift doctor in Henderson. The quests are the Darkness and Healthcare.

Once these are accomplished, you will gain the achievement. 

Gamer Points: 30 G
Trophy: Silver

Defeat Harlow

In Chapter 13, you must defeat Harlow to gain this achievement. This is the final mission of the game and the final boss battle. She is very tough and will have a lot of life.

After you defeat Harlow, you will gain the achievement.

Gamer Points: 15 G
Trophy: Bronze

The Storm

At the then of Chapter 13 you must escape the ship. Do this and you have defeated the game and gained another secret achievement.

Gamer Points: 15 G
Trophy: Bronze

Escape

Finish the game.

Gamer Points: 30 G
Trophy: Silver

 


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