Lightning Reflexes
20 Points/Bronze Trophy
Achieve a certain number of “excellent” synchronic impact rankings.
One of the many Quick Time Events is when there is a circle that appears with a Y/Triangle inside it. When the outside circle contracts, press the button when it matches the inside circle and you will get an “excellent” appear, as opposed to a “great” or “good.”
Do this 150 times and you will receive this achievement/trophy. If you do not receive this during the course of the story, you can replay Episode 15: A New Cause a couple times to get it as the episode offers 11 chances to nail that particular type of QTE.
Like a Fish
15 Points/Bronze Trophy
Knock back a few bottles.
During Episode 10: Words of Wisdom, you will be in a hot spring with Augus. In front of you will be an attendant and a tray of drinks. Hit the “Chug” button a couple times and this will pop.
Look Ma, No Eyes!
30 Points/Silver Trophy
Complete all episodes with a certain gauge equipped.
When you complete the game with an A rank or higher on every episode, you will receive the Blind Master Gauge. This gauge removes the health, burst, and unlimited gauge bars head making things get a little dicey during combat. Complete each and every episode with this gauge equipped to get this achievement/trophy.
Mortal
15 Points/Bronze Trophy
Achieve a D rank or higher on any episode.
You will most likely acquire this on the very first mission. Getting a D rank or higher is about as easy as falling off your couch.
Movie Buff
15 Points/Bronze Trophy
Get all the movies and interludes.
Once you complete the game and finish all 18 episodes; along with True Episode 18: A Turn of Events, go to the “Extras” menu and the achievement will pop for you.
Pain Is Universal
15 Points/Bronze Trophy
Prove that you can take a beating.
For this you need to take 10,000 points in damage. How much damage you take is not shown, other than the health bar you have at the top of your gauge, but you will most likely receive this before the end of the campaign. If you don’t, just load up an episode and let the enemies continually beat on you.
Quick on the Draw
15 Points/Bronze Trophy
Achieve a certain number of “excellent” synchronic impact rankings.
One of the many Quick Time Events is when there is a circle that appears with a Y/Triangle inside it. When the outside circle contracts, press the button when it matches the inside circle and you will get an “excellent” appear, as opposed to a “great” or “good.” Do this 70 times and you will receive this achievement/trophy. If you do not receive this during the course of the story, you can replay Episode 15: A New Cause a couple times to get it as the episode offers 11 chances to try again.
Rebel with a Cause
15 Points/Bronze Trophy
Do what you think is right in Episode 13.
This is part of the story and will automatically be acquired during Episode 13: Cause and Effect.
Rebirth
10 Points/Bronze Trophy
Complete Part II: Rebirth.
This is part of the story and will automatically be acquired at the end of Episode 12: Gods of Death.
Shinkoku Soldier
30 Points/Silver Trophy
Complete all episodes with an S rank on Normal.
To receive an S Rank on episodes, you need to have an average of the Time Completed, Battle Points, and Synchronic Percentage to come out to an S Ranking. As long as you nail the Quick Time Event button presses and get through each episode as quickly as you can, you’ll get an S Rank for each episode.
