Mein Leben Runs.

[LKY616]

Played all the way till final auzmerzer section, final fight with the 2 robots then died because I reloaded my gun at the wrong time and got blasted with a shotgun. Almost broke my controller :’(

[lynx_1985]

On 04/04/2018 at 7:26 PM, XxIsa-GxX said:

Roswell seems to be finicky... At that elevator section I can clear out all the enemies on lower floor without any issues, but when I go upstairs, I couldn't make to next section an dying on there (you cant activate elevator because if you do there'll be Supersoldiers and Übersoldiers will spawn at elewator). I tried taking elevator stealthly but it didn't worked out for me very well.

Avoid setting off alarms as soon as you get off the train, as soon as the door to the train opens sneak off it. Kill the guy in the first room and then sneak behind the guard in the doorway. Then stick to the left to wait for the lift platform, jump on the railing and then lift sneak to button, press it and then wait behind railing. If you don't get spotted by the heavy that is on the lift platform, which can sometimes happen, the extra robots and heavies don't spawn so won't jump down to the lift. They only spawn if you get spotted and set off an alarm early on. 

 

Or you can avoid using the lift completely by jumping behind the button on to a rail that goes up to the upper floor.

Edited April 18, 2018 by lynx_1985

[melodicmizery]

best way to beat this mode is eject the disc, open the door, throw it as far as you can and run away

[SirEricLPer]

After completing all the DLC for this game I have recently started to attempt Mein Leben runs. I hope I will make progress fast

[PhantomBlade19]

9 hours ago, SirEricLPer said:

After completing all the DLC for this game I have recently started to attempt Mein Leben runs. I hope I will make progress fast

Good luck, you can do it! Watch some playthroughs first and practice a bit on IADI to see what strategies works best for you. 

[SirEricLPer]

Run 9: I am able to make it past the courthouse without a problem with my own strategy but I died in Manhatten while atempting the level skip glitch...

I will also have to train the Robodog ride in New Orleans a bit more, as this one is also very risky - but at least I am making progress

[XxIsa-GxX]

Watch out, there's a death barrier in wheelchair section (while using hydrolic elevator). Had to watch that annoying cutscene again lol

[PhantomBlade19]

6 hours ago, XxIsa-GxX said:

Watch out, there's a death barrier in wheelchair section (while using hydrolic elevator). Had to watch that annoying cutscene again lol

ahaha I remember that one, I clearly didn't ran into it and died like an ape, so I could see that amazing cutscene once more...

Edited May 1, 2018 by PhantomBlade19

[XxIsa-GxX]

Attempt 8: Died from Zidatelle' s missile even I stayed crouched (Lakeview district)

Attempt 9: Put PS4 on rest mode, I'm at Manhattan Revisit (hoping for no electricity cuts)

(hopefully I can beat this soon...??)

[SirEricLPer]

Run 12: This mode is starting to break me. Run 11 ended with the robot not spawning on the ausmerzer were you use the weapons to destroy the doors -  cutscene again.  Run 12 ended in Manhatten with the Robot in the subway tunnel hitting a grenade laying around and one-hitting me. Never had issues up to Mannhatten revisit

As I can only get around 2 tries a day done I will have to play a lot this weekend

Edited May 3, 2018 by SirEricLPer

[XxIsa-GxX]

Run 9: Died on Venus part 2. Couldn't hatchet one guy then Robodog came to me, exploded and the guys fried me like a chicken.

[SirEricLPer]

Run 13: made it back to Mannhatten Bunker without a problem. But then I get literally one-hitted by the guys rushing at you after grabbing the documents

Will be starting run 14 either tonight or tomorrow morning

Edited May 4, 2018 by SirEricLPer

[AJ_Radio]

Here I'm trying to do perfect runs in Limbo and you guys are doing Mein Leben runs.

 

I would break my controller probably.

[XxIsa-GxX]

Run 10(on Broadcast) : Made to Venus Part I (Aerostat I believe), was stealthing, had to throw two hatchet to two guys that were upperfloor, instead of that BJ did a Glory kill both of them (and 2nd one stared at me), as soon as I killed 1st commander (w/Machinenpistole) alarm activated automatically and then had 3 Übersoldat and 2 Supersoldat and bunch of soldiers. When I cleared the guys I started running to the suit but a dead robot blocked me to enter scientific room, had 23 HP and then died. This drives me crazy!

Edited May 4, 2018 by XxIsa-GxX

[SirEricLPer]

Run 14: Died at Venus Part 1. Tried to stealth trough the the part but then got spotted. Killed a few guys but then decided to rush to the lab as it seemed clear. Then got killed by 3 dogs that insta-killed me. But run 15 was just started  - Lets do this

[XxIsa-GxX]

2 hours ago, SirEricLPer said:

Run 14: Died at Venus Part 1. Tried to stealth trough the the part but then got spotted. Killed a few guys but then decided to rush to the lab as it seemed clear. Then got killed by 3 dogs that insta-killed me. But run 15 was just started  - Lets do this

We're so close mate, soon both of us will get it done! ?

[SirEricLPer]

1 hour ago, XxIsa-GxX said:

We're so close mate, soon both of us will get it done!

My Run 15 ended at the exact same spot. But now I have trained Venus and should have a solid strategy for Ausmerzer Part 2 and Venus. When I survive Venus I should be in the clear

I will do my next runs tomorrow as I am exhausted   If I am very very very lucky I have a shot at getting this done tomorrow - Also good luck to you

[SirEricLPer]

Run 16: Ended in Manhatten Revisit. The second guy when you exit the helicopter killed me. I gave him a akimbo headshot with my handguns, thinking he would die like always. Thats why I reloaded. During reloading he got up and literally two-hitted me  

[MrManiacB]

Keep at it guys, you'll make it

It took me sooo many attempts too but each time you get a bit better and hopefully overcome another previously difficult area. I remember really struggling with Manhattan part 1 for a long time before I finally got it sorted (I ended up failing to stealth the first mission a lot which previously got me instakilled until I just accepted that I wasn't always going to get through undetected and had a backup "kill everyone" strat). For me by the end only the courthouse, a couple of bits of Venus and the last level were still what I could call danger zones.

 

I don't know how much of it you try to stealth but one thing I certainly learned is there are bits where I found it far easier just to find a nice wall to hide behind and kill everyone. Venus part 1 is a great example, I had no patience for sneaking around that place and getting caught normally meant death, whereas just killing everyone was far easier for me, especially as they will nicely funnel to you if you go back to the first room and lean on the door.

Edited May 8, 2018 by MrManiacB

[SirEricLPer]

Holy Shit I am so angry right now. I finally made it to Ausmerzer in my 17th run and had just killed the big grenade launcher robot in the area prior to the final boss fight. After I cleared the bottom enemies I went up the ladder to trigger the dog from above, went back down and started firing at the enemies from down below. After a while I went back behind cover to see if I could hit some more enemies. Then I press triangle to switch to my Lasergewehr in akimbo as I had it equiped prior to my assault rifle. But FOR WHATEVER REASON he took out the grenade launcher. But I didnt realize it so I started firing. When I realised it my health was at 20 HP and No armor. I picked up some remaining armor parts from the big robot bringing me up to 35 HP/40 ARMOR. As there were no ressources at the bottom anymore I decided to go up and challenge the guys from above. But then as soon as I got up the stairs I got one-hitted by that Bitch-Ass robot sitting on top of the ledge. I was around 10 meters from health away

 

Edited May 8, 2018 by SirEricLPer

[BEN186422]

Finally beat Mein Leben. Took two weeks of practice and attempts. Beat it after making it to Venus for the first time since I practiced those later levels to make sure I wouldn't make a mistake once making it there.  I did die 3 times at New Orleans which was frustrating. A lot of practice and some luck goes a long way.  

[AJ_Radio]

This thread has surely died a lot.

 

It was probably the most active consistent thread on a game on these forums for a while.

[l33sar54]

I've been lurking on this thread ever since I started Wolfenstein II because I knew a time would come when I'd start working on Mein Leben. I read the whole 37 pages and it was one of the most helpful things I could have done before starting, it gave me plenty of pointers and ideas. That being said, the journey to platinum (and eventually 100%) was perilous for me and there were times when I was about to give up and move on. Keeper V's video is seminal, watch and learn from it but don't try to replicate it step-by-step because there are a couple of places where you can choose a safer/different route.

 

Video link for Keeper's strategy (as if we all don't have it bookmarked), I'll be referencing it as "Keeper":

 

 

Video link for MarioTheFalcon's video which I'll be also referring to as "Mario":

 

 

 

I also have a couple of tips for anyone who struggles with this difficult but definitely not impossible trophy. If you're up for a bit of a read, here we go:

 

* The worst sections are (unsurprisingly) the Evas Hammer beginning, Area 52 elevator, Venus conveyor belt, and the final mission (due to sheer stress of possibly screwing up so close to the end). Also, the most infuriating thing were the unskippable sections. By my winning run, I was hearing "It's agony to dream like this..." (the first line in the game) in my sleep. Grab a book, watch something, listen to music. However, during the second unskippable part on the Ausmerzer when Fergus shoves the exosuit close to you, you need to press Square in time or else the heavy will kill you and you're starting the unskippable intro again.

 

* My weapon upgrade strategy: Magnum (Pistol), Suppressor (Pistol), Armor Piercing (Sturmgewehr), Marksman Scope (Sturmgewehr), Supercharge (Laserkraftwerk), Rotor (Schockhammer), Ricochet (Schockhammer), Battery Upgrade (Laserkraftwerk), Extended Magazine (Pistol), Jungle Magazine (Sturmgewehr), Extended Magazine (Schockhammer). I put the remaining upgrades to Handgranate even though I never used it, just for added safety. I got both Pistol upgrades during my first Evas Hammer free roam (see below for a tip how), both Sturmgewehr upgrades before New York Penthouse, and both Schockhammer upgrades by the Area 52 elevator. After that, just make sure you have the Battery Upgrade for Laserkraftwerk by the Manhattan Bunker to easily deal with the two Panzerhunds, otherwise you'll have to recharge more often.

 

* For the Evas Hammer section, if you're lucky you can clear out the room full of enemies close to the end just by leaning out (6:35, Keeper). I managed to kill everyone but a single guy on the upper right catwalk during my every run, and sometimes even him. If you lean out too much you may fall down but you can go back up to the platform and try again which is nice. Oh, and the two guys who rush you while you're on the conveyor belt (8:57, Keeper) can be killed easily by shooting two fire extinguishers, one on the right and second one in the middle. It takes a couple of tries to consistently hit them both but once you do, the section gets easier.

 

* After Sektion F, you'll get one Upgrade Kit in the Shooting Range but you can get a second one at the same time which could make the your life a bit easier. This is something I haven't seen anyone do so I like to think I discovered it. After killing the drone (27:55, Keeper), follow the path down the stairs and climb up ladder at the end. Crouch under some pipes and walk almost all the way to the Shooting range exit but don't drop down. Now turn around and slowly move forward. At some point you should see a prompt to grab an Upgrade Kit (the one which you'd eventually get by completing the contraption training course). It only shows up for about half a second so move slowly or you'll miss it in which case just back up and try again.

 

* New York: you can skip the whole building at 34:57 (Keeper) by not going left and up but instead hugging the wall on the right and dropping through the window straight to the "Hello big boy..." section with the Zitadelle robot. Very low risk (there's a single drone above you but I've never been hit once and just sprinted to the window where Keeper picks up at 35:35).

 

* Penthouse: follow Keeper's strategy, it's consistent if you don't wait too long to sprint downstairs. After you take out the 3 heavies, hide and just wait for Fergus' radio comms, no need to shoot the drones unless they're on to you.

 

* Area 52 elevator: I used Mario's strategy (1:12:15). Kill the first two guys, let the third one go, jump on the pipes, let the elevator come down, jump over the railing and run to press the button. It was more consistent than Keeper's approach because for some reason, I was getting detected at 1:01:55 (Keeper) even though I followed his exact route. When the elevator stops upstairs, you can just walk (don't run) to the exit and as long as the heavy isn't facing you, you won't be detected. Just stroll leisurely to the door.

 

* Area 52 reactor: same strategy as Keeper (1:08:15) with one caveat. Start charging your Laserkraftwerk and move forward but wait until your reticle turns red before firing, even if you aim directly at the Zitadelle. I had several runs where I fired a bit too early with the reticle still white and didn't hit the robot for some reason. If that happens, try to get the second charge in before running up the stairs and through the door to the previous area where you should carefully lean out, pick off the guys running towards you and stay safe from the robot's rocket salvo which can kill you in one hit. Eventually the robot comes out (if not, charge Laserkraftwerk and carefully move forward towards the stairs) and you can shoot it. 100 Laserkraftwerk ammo as well as armor can be found in the previous area.

 

* Courthouse, 1st phase: first of the two major deviations from Keeper's video. I used this strategy:

I found it here https://forum.psnprofiles.com/topic/57114-easy-courthouse-strategy-mein-leben-no-damage-during-1st-phase/ and can confirm it works perfectly. Hide under the table and pick off guys with a heavy gun. Not a single grenade to worry about, perfect cover (even if the wooden wall on your left is destroyed you can still lean to the left and the enemies won't see you until it's too late for them) and very little stress involved. The battle was one of my biggest worries but this approach makes it one of the more boring battles, just sit and shoot.

 

 

* Courthouse, 2nd phase: a small change I found useful was to return to the same spot you camped in after I killed the two heavies, and wait. After about 15 seconds the dog comes running to you, so shoot it, drop the gun and bolt upstairs (there's even 100 health where you camp for extra safety). I heard horror stories about the dog ruining runs for people and I wanted to get rid of it as soon as possible. The strategy works because you'll have cover and enough time to line up your shot. It shouldn't take more than one or two heavy shots to deal with the pug (remember, you can hold the left trigger for automatic fire mode when you hold down the right trigger). After that your only concern should be to grab some ammo quickly, change to Sturmgewehrs, turn around and start shooting the robots rushing you from the left door or from downstairs.

 

* Yes, you can die during the Battle Walker upgrade mission when avoiding the microwave fields. Just sayin'.

 

* New Orleans Panzerhund section: second major deviation from Keeper's strategy. I found a video I forgot to bookmark and as such I'll only describe it (thank you random internet person for saving my runs). Immediately after you get control of the robot, get off, lean out from behind the fence at 1:52:42 (Keeper, next to the red car) and start shooting enemies wielding dual Sturmgewehrs (there are two ammo boxes in a room behind you, walk around a second car). This will take around 10--15 minutes and some precise shooting so get ready but there's almost no risk involved (one or two guys will try to rush you but the street is long and you'll have plenty of time to line up your shots). The commander eventually starts running towards you (at about 50 meters he stops so you need to shoot in the air to make him move again) and after that, you're golden. Run through the whole empty section and you have Panzerhund with 800 armor ready for the final stretch starting at 1:53:15 (Keeper).

 

* New Orleans Hotel: at around 2:03:37 (Keeper), you can stay where Keeper is standing and pick off the guys from distance so that you don't have to worry about someone sneaking up on you from the left. Works perfectly for baiting the guys out from upper floors, too: Battle Walker to the next floor, drop down, run to hide and start shooting once the enemies start moving from the doorway. Take your time on the final floor since there will one shotgunner and one regular guy just before the final room moving towards you. Lean from a distance and shoot them before exiting the level.

 

* Venus, 1st section: I prefer to go loud around 2:11:10 (Keeper) with Sturmgewehrs to funnel enemies to me (there will be a dog and one or two robots) instead of stealthing. There may be one or two more robots hanging from the far wall to your right at around 2:11:58 (Keeper) which can cause you some serious damage so lean on them to make sure you're clear. Keep in mind that the commander won't come running until after you deal with two more heavies, a dog and a couple of enemies in the following room at around 2:14:00 (Keeper). For the two interconnected rooms with the patrolling scientists at 2:15:45 (Keeper) I prefer to shoot into the room and let them come to me. There will also be 2 robots rushing you but nothing too dangerous otherwise.

 

* If you want to try a shortcut through the open areas of Venus, you can try the one at 2:37:00 (Mario) but I went the long way and stealthed them. This was also the primary reason why I decided to stick with Pistols instead of Maschinenpistole because they have consistent damage output and on multiple occasions, I triggered an alarm because I didn't manage to kill someone with Maschinenpistole quickly enough.

 

* Conveyor Belt, oh the Conveyor Belt: The description starting 2:41:35 (Mario) was very helpful, unfortunately during my winning run the final guy was indeed too far on the left for me to kill him, and I had to ride the rest of the way while being shot from behind. A nerve-wrecking moment very close to the end of the game where you're powerless to do anything is as fun as it sounds. Try to be precise and don't let anyone shoot back, in particular the final two guys, if possible (one right after you change the conveyor belts, and the final one I mentioned already). The only section in the game where you really have to be lucky.

 

* Venus, final room: I like the strategy at 2:45:00 (Mario), very easy to execute and reliable. I actually decided to use it for the first time during my winning run because I almost got killed trying to run, jump, and crouch in short succession previously (2:42:25, Keeper), and it worked flawlessly.

 

* Before the final mission: At 2:48:00 (Mario) I also very much recommend getting Ram Shackles and upgrading them immediately. You need to have 4 Enigma Codes to decode "D. Eckstein: New Orleans, Bienville Street" and kill 4 low-risk enemies. Take your time with the final two (one shotgunner) since they're roaming the sewers, lean out and shoot them for extra safety. The upgrade mission on Evas Hammer is trivial with no risk of death. You'll be glad you have it for the final fight.

 

* Ausmerzer, 1st area: At 2:45:40 (Keeper) I used Battle Walker to get to the second floor where I camped in the duct with very low risk of grenades or gunfire. Get out of the duct, shoot the drone, get in and move back (in case there is a grenade) and just wait for the enemies to come to you. Keeper's or Mario's (silencing guys in the room instead of going loud) should work just fine, although I can only vouch for Keeper's because I didn't feel like getting up close and personal with 5 guys and a drone near the end.

 

* Ausmerzer, two heavies area: I decided to go with the strategy starting at 3:06:00 (Mario): shoot the heavies, climb the ladder after killing the two commanders, kill the Zitadelle, recharge and put the heavy's weapon where you have clear view of the next section. Then climb the next ladder, let the robot dog spawn, drop back down and use the gun to kill it as well as anyone on the upper floor you can see from downstairs. This is the next-to-final section and you have plenty of time, I spent maybe 10 minutes just camping, scanning the perimeter, taking potshots at enemies and even managed to kill the alerted commander. I'd really recommend patience here.

 

* Ausmerzer, final area: Strategy starting at 3:02:45 (Keeper) is solid: after you get to the room where you shoot enemies coming from 4 different doors, I picked two in a straight line and ran up and down between them, shooting enemies as they came through. Occasionally there were guys coming from the side (the room is shaped as the letter "H") but you have covers on both sides where you can hide if that happens. I strongly recommend using the combo of Sturmgewehr and Schockhammer because having two Schockhammers eats through your ammo fast and doesn't give you mid- to high-distance precision damage. My setup was Sturmgewehr (left) and Schockhammer (right), and everytime I saw an enemy I fired two Sturmgewehr shots followed by a single Schockhammer burst (which is in fact 3 shells due to the Rotor upgrade), and it worked beautifully. It's a rhythm you can easily learn (two left triggers, one right trigger), the damage is consistent and the risk acceptable (remember, the ememy is staggered for some time) if you close the distance fast and follow up with a close kill. I actually waited until all the guys were dead, I'd say 20--25 of them in total. The final enemies are one shotgunner followed by one or two normal guys. Once they stop pouring in, change to Laserkraftwerk, charge and slowly lean out. A strategy I used were shots from opposite sides of the "H"-shaped room: if I shot from the lower left, I switched to the upper right because the Zerstörers moved towards the lower left exit and had their backs turned. Take your time, especially if you killed all the enemies. Nothing except the two Zerstörers can kill you at this point so don't get cocky, be extra careful and line up your shots perfectly until you're absolutely sure they'll connect, otherwise you'd have to use Sturmgewehrs to finish the robots which is way riskier than Laserkraftwerk.

 

I don't recommend running to the ladder while the two Zerstörers are still alive, the risk is too great and plenty of things can go wrong. You can see it yourself starting at 3:19:10 (Mario) but I tried it several times and got inconsistent results which is not something you want 3--5 hours into your run, literally seconds before the finish line. I therefore played it extremely safe, didn't expose myself in open areas and instead opted for engaging enemies in close quarters. Pick your own strategy here, practice it on IADI until you got it right every time, and then practice it some more. Same goes for other difficult sections such as Penthouse, Area 52 elevator and boss, Courthouse, and Venus conveyor belt.

 

Let me know if you have any questions and I'll be happy to help. Sorry for the extremely long post but I believe that Mein Leben can be made easier if you follow certain strategies. When the trophy finally popped, it was one of my proudest gaming moments and worth the effort I put into it.

 

Good luck, everyone!

[Rune2303]

On 9/6/2018 at 1:31 PM, Spaz said:

This thread has surely died a lot.

 

It was probably the most active consistent thread on a game on these forums for a while.

 

Sure, but isn't that honestly more or less inevitable for all games? Sooner or later all the people who bought the game around its release is either gonna have obtained the platinum trophy or given up on it entirely, at which point you're left with just a few people who might have bought the game at a sale or got it as a gift or something. Won't really see a lot of posts containing tips from people who already obtained the trophy either as its very likely almost every useful tip out there has already been posted by somebody else (look no further than the post above me for a pretty good example   ) 

 

Personally I still like to have a look in here once in a while simply to check if someone is struggling with something specific I could help them out with, but honestly there is not much left for someone like me to say. 

 

Best advice I have left is simply this: 

 

 

As much as some of these guides and tips can certainly help you out, there is pretty much no easy or guaranteed strategy that'll enable you beat this 100% of the time. Sometimes, either due to glitches, bad timing or even just straight  up bad luck, shit is gonna hit the fan and you'll simply have to be able to adapt to the situation at hand.

 

Best of luck to anyone still struggling with this, I believe in you ?

[AJ_Radio]

On 6/16/2018 at 0:21 PM, Rune2303 said:

Sure, but isn't that honestly more or less inevitable for all games? Sooner or later all the people who bought the game around its release is either gonna have obtained the platinum trophy or given up on it entirely, at which point you're left with just a few people who might have bought the game at a sale or got it as a gift or something. Won't really see a lot of posts containing tips from people who already obtained the trophy either as its very likely almost every useful tip out there has already been posted by somebody else (look no further than the post above me for a pretty good example   ) 

 

Personally I still like to have a look in here once in a while simply to check if someone is struggling with something specific I could help them out with, but honestly there is not much left for someone like me to say. 

 

Best advice I have left is simply this: 

 

As much as some of these guides and tips can certainly help you out, there is pretty much no easy or guaranteed strategy that'll enable you beat this 100% of the time. Sometimes, either due to glitches, bad timing or even just straight  up bad luck, shit is gonna hit the fan and you'll simply have to be able to adapt to the situation at hand.

 

Best of luck to anyone still struggling with this, I believe in you 

 

I'm not touching this game for quite some time.

 

You just described every single player game in a nutshell. Very few games manage to sustain a good player base after the first six months or first year.

 

Horizon Zero Dawn is still pulling in thousands of players even though that game came out in February 2017. The closest thing to that is Assassins Creed Origins, still pulling in 1000 - 2000 players on a weekly basis. Obviously both games have done something that pull in those kinds of numbers.

 

For Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus however, it gained some popularity but I think it was far overshadowed by games like Call of Duty: World War II. There was also a new Mario game that released late last Fall for the Nintendo Switch, which a lot of Nintendo fans picked up.

 

Some of my friends on Steam didn't particularly enjoy Wolfenstein II all that much, partially because PC ports have become shitty in the past few years.

 

Everything in the game has a guide attached to it, so that's been said and done.

 

Looking at your account you could go after the DLC, but it doesn't look like you're a DLC kind of guy. If you have moved on from this game and don't plan on buying the DLC, then yeah, there's not much for you to say at this point.