In theResident Evil 4remake, the Sprinter is a trophy or achievement given to players who speedrun the game in under 8 hours. Likethe Minimalist, the Sprinter is a silver trophy on PlayStation and a 30-Gamescore achievement on Xbox.
Despite its basic demand, the Sprinter achievement is complicated to unlock. It requires players to spend less than 30 minutes on each of the 16 chapters, which is unrealistic in the first few runs. But with the following tips, almost anyRE4player can sprint through the campaign andget the Sprinter trophy quickly.
RELATED:RE4 Remake: How to Get The Frugalist Trophy/Achievement
Tips & Tricks for Getting the Sprinter Achievement
The ground rules for getting the Sprinter achievement include playing the game in the Assisted mode and having at least onegun with unlimited ammo. But there are more items, accessories, and speedrun tricks that players could benefit from.
Here’s a list of tips forbeating theResident Evil 4remake in under 8 hours.
Skip Unnecessary Enemies and Puzzles
TheRE4remake has multiple sections that can be skipped. Villagers ambush in the first chapter,the grandfather clock in Ashley’s quest line,and the clogged cannon at the Castle Gate, just to name a few. Skip these parts to save time and beat the game faster.
The following are the most important skippable sections:
Because theRE4remake puzzles are not RNG-based, a good idea would be to memorize or write down the solutions beforehand.
Unlock the Armor for Ashley
Getthe armor apparel for Ashleyby achieving an A rank in the Hardcore mode. This costume protects Ashley against all attacks, allowing the player to leave her behind and focus on beating the chapters faster.
Wear the Chicken Hat Apparel
Beating theLeon S+ Kennedy challenge unlocks the Chicken Hat, significantly reducing the player’s received damage. Wear this hat during the Sprinter run to survive more attacks, wasting less time on healing.
Turn on the ‘Snap & Follow’ Aim Assist
In the Settings menu, open the Controls tab, and change theAim Assist Typeto “Snap and Follow.” With this option, Leon automatically aims at the enemies and follows them around, missing no critical shots.
Don’t Talk to the Merchant
Skipping shopping has two benefits: first, it helps beat the game faster, which is crucial for getting the Sprinter; second, it unlocks a secondaryachievement called the Silent Stranger.
Buy the Infinite Rocket Launcher
This tip may not be feasible for beginnerRE4players. Butthe rocket launcherwith unlimited ammo is ideal for a speedrun. It one-shots the bosses and unlocks many locked areas without solving the puzzles. The only bummer is its price. Players must pay a hefty 2,000,000 Ptas for the infinite Rocket Launcher in the NG+. Good thing we have a guide onhow to farm money inRE4.
TheResident Evil 4remake is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
