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Lore Explorer achievement in Resident Evil 2

Lore Explorer

Read all of the files.

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  • SmaugeySmaugey
    06 Feb 2019 29 Jan 2019 22 Feb 2019
    Hey guys, PowerPyx has a video up detailing all the collectables (files, Mr Raccoon's, Safes & Locks, Key Items and Maps)

    In order to collect all files you will need to play all 4 campaigns, but for the Mr Raccoons you only need to play through Leon A/Claire B or Claire A/Leon B scenarios. Keep a tally of what you've collected so you don't have to replay an additional scenario for them!

    Addendum: The chess puzzle and various other puzzles will change according to which scenario( A or B) you are playing, please see below for those details:

    Chess Pieces:

    A: Knight - King
    Rook - Queen
    Bishop - Pawn

    B: King - Knight
    Bishop - Rook
    Queen - Pawn

    Greenhouse Codes:

    A: 3123 - 2067
    B: 2048 - 5831

    Lab Mixture:

    A: RGB RGB RG
    B: BRG BRG BRG

    Video:

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    Benodarks47I thought I got them all, when I went to look I realized there were 4 missing, so I used load to complete the others, even so the achievement didn't pop. Is this just about the 58 files? I got them all in 4 different saves. There were 40 LEON A, 12 CLAIRE A, 4 LEON B and 2 CLAIRE B. Does anyone know how to solve this? Do I need to get something more than the 58 files? The backpack I took all and the Raccoons too.
    Posted by Benodarks47 On 29 Jul at 22:55
    DangerForwrdSame issue with me. Showing 58/58 files, the box is checked, and I unlocked the reward, but never got the Achievement. I contacted Capcom and they said there's nothing they can do. I contacted Xbox and haven't heard back.

    I've only seen a handful of people with the same issue online, but there are no remedies.
    Posted by DangerForwrd On 30 Aug at 13:41
    CannonBall3212Did you get the secret film roll?
    Posted by CannonBall3212 On 10 Nov at 00:29
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  • Lord RazorbladeLord Razorblade
    08 Feb 2019 10 Feb 2019 11 Feb 2019
    In this video guide I will show you how read all the files, destroy all Mr. Raccoons, open all safes and locks, and expand inventory slots to max. I will not be showing and of the ways to solve puzzles just where all the collectibles and sometimes a brief description of what's right before it in case you might have gone too far. Everything can be obtained up until you get on the tram in the sewers. Once you reach NEST there is NO POINT OF RETURN.


    Leon's Story


    Claire's Story
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    NeGo x MaTriXPerfect way, congratulations!
    Posted by NeGo x MaTriX On 25 Jan 20 at 21:04
  • Leo AscendentLeo Ascendent
    08 Aug 2022 15 May 2022 08 Aug 2022
    Courtesy of SegmentNext.com

    In case you didn't already know, beating the game allows you to play the other characters story, which will be somewhat different. You'll need to do each story, Leon A and Claire B; then Claire A and Leon B.

    For optimal results, make a seperate save BEFORE using the cable car to access the Lab, this is the point of no return to the Police Station, compare to this list and backtrack if needed. Some parts are locked, such as Ada's part, after you finish them, so stay vigilant.

    The last one I needed, after several playthroughs, was file #50, in the bathroom where Irons washes the chemicals off his face when you play as Claire.


    Leon A
    Starting with Leon A would be better as most of the files will be found under this part. Locations for these files are listed down below:

    File #1: Orientation Letter
    In your inventory from the start of the game.

    File #2: Officer’s Notebook
    Police Station 1F, Watchman’s Room.

    File #3: Record of Events
    Northwest in Police Station 1F, Operations Room.

    File #4: Uses of Gunpowder
    Police Station 1F, West Office. Inside on the desk.

    File #5: Operation Report
    Police Station 1F, West Office. On the side of the desk.

    File #6: Rookie’s First Assignment
    Police Station 1F, West Office. At the end of the desk.

    File #7: Storage Locker Terminal Memo
    Police Station 1F, Safety Deposit Room

    File #8: Medical Benefits or Herbs
    Police Station 1F, Dark Room.

    File #9: Portable Safe Instructions
    Police Station 2F, Shower Room

    File #10: To Any Survivors
    Police Station 3F, at the end of the hallway.

    File #11: Some Guy’s Scribblings
    Police Station 3F, West Storage Room.

    File #12: Guide Pamphlet
    Police Station 2F, on the counter in the Waiting Room.

    File #13: Art Article “The Red Stone”
    Police Station 2F, on the chair in the Art Room.

    File #14: Internal Memo
    Police Station 2F, S.T.A.R.S. Office, behind the desk.

    File #15: Memo “Jail Power Panel”
    Police Station B1, at the end of the Jail.

    File #16: Autopsy Record 53477
    Police Station B1, inside the Morgue.

    File #17: Equipment Disposal Notice
    Police Station B1, Firing Range.

    File #18: A Message from Mr. Raccoon
    Police Station B1, on the counter in Firing Range.

    File #19: Confiscation Report
    Police Station 1F, on a shelf in Observation Room.

    File #20: Letter to S.T.A.R.S. Members
    Police Station 2F, armory in STARS room.

    File #21: Repair Plan
    Police Station 3F, straight in front of you when you enter the Clock Tower.

    File #22: Ben’s Memo
    Police Station B1, in Ben’s Cell in the Jail.

    File #23: Interview Transcript
    Police Station B1, in Ben’s Cell in the Jail from his corpse.

    File #24: Sept. Inspection (Week 1)
    In the room where you encounter your first zombie as Ada.

    File #25: Sept. Inspection (Week 2)
    Incinerator Room as Ada.

    File #26: Copy of Emails to Umbrella HQ
    Sewer: upper, on the table in the Control Room.

    File #27: Sewers Company Pamphlet
    Sewer: middle, Monitor Room.

    File #28 Unlocking the U-Area Door
    Sewer: middle, Monitor Room.

    File #29: Delivery Receipt
    Sewer: middle, Treatment Pool Room.

    File #30: Jazz Festival Flyer
    Sewer: upper, Worker’s Waiting Room.

    File #31: Nap Room Log
    In the reception hall of the Laboratory.

    File #32: ID Wristband
    Laboratory, Reception. In the room where there is a typewriter.

    File #33: Special Forces Recording
    North of the Laboratory.

    File #34: Herbicide Synthesis
    Laboratory, on the table in the Drug Testing Lab.

    File #35: Somebody’s Note
    Laboratory B1, Room south of Lobby. On a chair.

    File #36 Wayne Li’s Inbox
    Laboratory B2, on the PC in the Low-Temp Testing Lab.

    File #37: Byron Cartwrights Inbox
    Laboratory B1, in the Presentation Room.

    File #38: Wayne Li’s Note
    Laboratory B1, in the Nap Room.

    File #39: William Birkin’s Inbox
    Laboratory B1, on the PC of the Biotesting Lab.

    File #40: Research Diary
    Laboratory B1, P-4 Level Testing Lab on the PC.
    Claire A
    Following are the files that you that you can find during Clair A campaign.

    File #41: Letter from Best Friend
    In your inventory from the start of the game.

    File #42: Uses of Gunpowder
    Police Station 1F, Watchman’s Room. Same place as Leon’s but with different content.

    File #43: Raccoon Monthly, June Issue
    Police Station B1, in the Elevator Control Room.

    File #44: Copy of Emails to Chief Irons
    Police Station 2F, inside the Chief’s Office.

    File #45: Taxidermy Log
    Police Station 2F, in the middle of Chief’s Office.

    File #46: Repair Shop Letter
    Police Station 2F, on a shelf in the Private Collection Room.

    File #47: Sally’s Diary
    In the hallway outside the bedroom where you start off as Sherry.

    File #48: Tom’s Diary
    In the front hall after going downstairs as Sherry.

    File #49: Diary
    In the Director’s Room while playing as Sherry.

    File #50: Letter from the Director
    Inside the bathroom of Orphanage 2F.

    File #51: Report about “G”
    Sewers, on the whiteboard in the office.

    File #52: IMPORTANT NEST-Wide Alert
    Laboratory, on the PC in the Security Room.
    Leon B
    Following are the files that you that you can find during Leon B campaign.

    File #53: Scrap of Paper
    Police Station 1F, on the table in the Watchman’s Room.

    File #54: Notebook with Missing Page
    Police Station 1F, in the Main Hall where we encountered Marvin.

    File #55: Claire’s Memo
    Police Station 2F in the STARS Office.

    File #56: Claire’s Note
    Sewer: middle, in the Treatment Pool Room.
    Claire B
    Following are the files that you that you can find during the Claire B campaign.

    File #57: Leon’s Memo
    Police Station 2F in the STARS Office.

    File #58: Leon’s Note
    Sewer: middle, in the Treatment Pool Room.
    If something is missing, please comment. I'm currently playing through to ensure this is accurate, but also started a new job, so my time is limited.
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