Monsters vs. Aliens Trophy Guide

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Monsters vs Aliens Champion
Unlock all 45 trophies to earn this.

The same way you unlock every platinum trophy, duh!

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Is There a Way Out?
Complete Chapter 1.

Just finish the first chapter of the game. If you want to get the platinum on one play-through, keep in mind you need to have less than 10 deaths the entire game. If you die, exit the level and choose continue game. You will start at the last save point/cutscene.

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San Francisco is safe, next!
Complete Chapter 2.

Just finish the second chapter of the game. If you want to get the platinum on one play-through, keep in mind you need to have less than 10 deaths the entire game. If you die, exit the level and choose continue game. You will start at the last save point/cutscene.

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Could we Fight Something Bigger?
Complete Chapter 3.

Just finish the third chapter of the game. If you want to get the platinum on one play-through, keep in mind you need to have less than 10 deaths the entire game. If you die, exit the level and choose continue game. You will start at the last save point/cutscene.

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What Alien Menace?
Complete Chapter 4.

Just finish the fourth chapter of the game. If you want to get the platinum on one play-through, keep in mind you need to have less than 10 deaths the entire game. If you die, exit the level and choose continue game. You will start at the last save point/cutscene.

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Not a Novice Anymore
Complete the game (awarded just before credits).

*sigh* do I really need to tell anyone how to get this trophy?

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Flying Fish
Perform 50 Leap Attacks with The Missing Link.

The leap attack is performed by holding

until The Missing Link's hands start glowing, let go of

and select the targets. There is a few places with infinitely spawning enemies, you can just keep doing this over and over until you get it.

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Stay Put and Watch
Watch credits until the end.

After beating the last boss just watch the credits until the end. If you forget, you can also go to 'special features' in the menu and watch the credits from there, even without beating the game.

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Casual Collector
Collect 100,000 Monsters DNA particles in the game.

You should get this by the end of the game, if not, you can play any level over and over again by selecting 'scenes'.

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Never Say Enough
Collect 500,000 Monsters DNA particles in the game.

Just keep replaying a level with lots of DNA, the DNA particles ARE cumulative , and you do not need to actually have 500,000 to get the trophy. You can spend them in the DNA lab. (you just need to have earned that much total.)

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Full Arsenal
Buy all upgrades for all characters (Green nodes).

You should have enough DNA to buy EVERYTHING by the end of the game (182,000 DNA to buy everything).

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Two is Better than One
Buy all coop upgrades.

You should have enough DNA to buy EVERYTHING by the end of the game (182,000 DNA to buy everything).

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Art Aficionado
Buy every concept art.

You should have enough DNA to buy EVERYTHING by the end of the game (182,000 DNA to buy everything).

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Shopping Frenzy
Buy all surprises (Purple nodes).

You should have enough DNA to buy EVERYTHING by the end of the game (182,000 DNA to buy everything).

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That’s a Blast
Use the Charge Blast for the first time in Coop.

The Charged blast is purchased from the DNA lab. once you have it, turn on a second controller and as Dr. Cockroach press and hold the fire button. It will charge for a stronger blast.

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Strong Attraction
Use the Tractor Beam for the first time in Coop.

The tractor beam is purchased from the DNA lab. once you have it, turn on a second controller and as Dr. Cockroach press the

button. You will notice the energy below his cooling meter has changed to a green energy. Simply target an enemy, push and hold the fire button, use the left analog stick to throw the enemy in a direction, and release the fire button.

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Collateral Damage
Destroy 30 EyeScouts and Helicopters in Ginormica’s levels in Coop.

Play Co-op in the very first level "Jail Break" and shoot down all the helicopters. This level is really easy, and has alot of helicopters to shoot, simply replay the level by going to 'scenes' until you get it.

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Air Support Master
Destroy 100 BHolders in The Missing Link’s and B.O.B.’s levels in Coop.

Play Co-op in the second level "Helping Hand" and shoot down all the little flying orb things. Simply replay the level by going to 'scenes' until you get it. If you look at the trophy image, you can see what they look like.

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Maximum Attraction
Tractor Beam 50 enemies in The The Missing Link’s and B.O.B. levels in Coop.

Play Co-op in the second level "Helping Hand", when you get onto the platform where you have to perform 2 Leap Attacks, don't do it, and use the infinitely spawning enemies to complete 50 tractor beam kills.

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Great Tackler
Destroy 10 drones with Ginormica’s dash.

You should get this by the time you finish the game. By pushing

, you will dash tward an enemy and break through it. 'In The Canyons' has alot of drones, and would be an excellent level to replay if you don't get it by the end of the game.

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Master Tackler
Destroy 25 drones with Ginormica’s dash.

You should get this by the time you finish the game. By pushing

, you will dash tward an enemy and break through it. 'In The Canyons' has alot of drones, and would be an excellent level to replay if you don't get it by the end of the game.

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Get Out of the Way
Use Ginormica’s Chain Dash for the first time.

The Chain Dash is purchased from the DNA lab. Once you have it go to the first level in chapter 2 'Under Attack' when the first drone comes at you hit

, and follow the buttons press sequence that follows.

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Bring it On
Defeat a Beam Bot without getting hurt.

At the end of the first level in chapter 2 'Under Attack' you'll fight a big hovering robot that puts lasers in your way. Jump over red lasers, and crouch under green lasers. At the end, you'll have to perform a button press sequence. do this part without taking damage and you'll get this trophy.

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Just Warming Up
Defeat 50 enemies with The Missing Link.

You really should get this by the middle of the game, if not see Can't Get Enough trophy for more info.

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Can't Get Enough!
Defeat 100 enemies with The Missing Link.

You should get this by the end of the game, If you don't, replay the second level "Helping Hand", when you get onto the platform where you have to perform 2 Leap Attacks, don't do it, and use the infinitely spawning enemies to complete 100 kills.

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Could I be any better than this?
Defeat 300 enemies with The Missing Link.

You might get this by the end of the game, If you don't, replay the second level "Helping Hand", when you get onto the platform where you have to perform 2 Leap Attacks, don't do it, and use the infinitely spawning enemies to complete 300 kills.

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Bull Rider
Destroy 10 Turrets using the Rodeo mode while climbing with The Missing Link.

You should get this by the end of the game, you damage a turret until you see the option to push

, this will make you 'ride' it, follow the button press sequence to destroy it.

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Cowboy Master
Destroy 30 Turrets using the Rodeo mode while climbing with The Missing Link.

You should get this by the end of the game (if you do this on most of the turrets you come across), you damage a turret until you see the option to push

, this will make you 'ride' it, follow the button press sequence to destroy it. You can always replay The Missing Links levels if you don't get it by the end of the game.

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Strike with Attitude
Use The Missing Link’s Leap Attack for the first time.

The leap attack is performed by holding

until The Missing Link's hands start glowing, let go of

and select the targets.

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Expert Pitcher
Throw 25 enemies with The Missing Link.

Play the second level "Helping Hand", when you get onto the platform where you have to perform 2 Leap Attacks, don't do it, and use the infinitely spawning enemies to complete 25 kills by throwing by pressing

to grab, and R2 to throw.

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Pinball Fan
Use the Bumpers for the first time.

You will get this playing through the game, stand on the blue circles as The Missing Link, and press

.

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Around the World
Use the Pole Vault for the first time.

You will get this playing through the game.

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Glutton
Swallow 20 enemies/objects with B.O.B.

You really should get this before the end of the game.

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Gourmet
Swallow 50 enemies/objects with B.O.B.

You REALLY should get this by the end of the game.

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Machine gun specialist
Complete one B.O.B. Turret sequence without being hurt.

On the third level 'Hypnosis' you will go into a turret sequence, R2 is fire (holding down is rapid-fire) L2 is shields. you can easily do this without even using shields. you can shoot the incoming missiles, or use your shield to protect you, either way, this is an easy trophy.

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Safety First
Activate B.O.B.’s Shield for the first time.

On the third level 'Hypnosis' you will go into a turret sequence, press

.

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Olympic Champion
Get any Medal for all Monster Challenges.

This one may take a while, theres alot of different challenges, and some of them are difficult. They are all variations of parts from the normal story. Theres 4 types of challenges: Against the Clock, Time Trial, Score Based, & Flawless.

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Gold Olympic Champion
Get a Gold Medal for all Monster Challenges.

This one will be the hardest trophy in the game to unlock. Some of the challenges are hard. If you need tips for a specific challenge, please post it below.

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My Thumb Hurts
Get a score of 5,000,000.

Points ARE cumulative, and you can play the levels over and over again in the 'Scenes' menu. remember, you get bonus points for playing Co-op, and X2 your total score for a perfect run. I recommend re-playing a level you can perfect run every time.

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Be My Guest
Get a score of 10,000,000.

Points ARE cumulative, keep trying to beat your scores in the 'Scenes' menu. remember, you get bonus points for playing Co-op, and X2 your total score for a "Flawless" run. however you only get the difference in points added to your total.. (example: if your score for the level is 300,000 and you beat it with a score of 302,000, you only gained 2,000 points tward your total) take advantage of those spots with infinitly spawning enemies!