Riptide GP2 Achievement Guide

Welcome to the Riptide GP2 achievement guide which will help you race to success on Hydrojets designed to pull off some insane tricks all in pursuit of that 1st place finish.

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Platforms: PlayStation, Steam.
Trophies: 24: Platinum: 1, Gold: 6, Silver: 11, Bronze: 6.
Steam Achievements: 29.
Release Date: 23rd July 2013.
Developer: Vector Unit.
Publisher: Vector Unit.
Missable: None as every event can be replayed as many times as needed.
Glitched: None that I found.
Online: Online play is exclusive to Steam in Riptide GP2 and holds the following 6 achievements to unlock: Socialite, Small Fish, Big Fish, Predator, By A Nose, So Close!.
Difficulty Rating: 3/10.
Approx. time to 100%: PlayStation: 15 Hours, Steam: 30 Hours+.

This Guide Contains:

Roadmap.
All Trophies.
I Did It!.
Amateur.
Professional.
Champion.
Speedy Racer.
Tricky Racer.
Aggressive Racer.
Pro Racer.
Stunt Novice.
Stunt Expert.
Stunt Master.
My First Hydro Jet.
Enthusiast.
Collector.

Mechanic.
Tricked Out.
Socialite.
Small Fish.
Big Fish.
Predator.
Still Counts.
It’s a Secret.
By A Nose.
So Close!.
Flying High.
Freeky Stylie.
Seasoned Vet.
Call Me Picasso.
Destructive Tendencies.

Roadmap

In Riptide GP2 you will be racing around a series of circuits on a Hydrojet against other racers all of who are vying for first place. At first it may well feel a bit slow but after a few upgrades and better craft you will be flying round the tracks at breakneck speed. You earn cash and XP for every race finish with the amounts increasing the higher you place.

When you have enough XP you will level up receiving skill points you can use to unlock new Skills and tricks increasing your chances of getting that first place finish and you will need to place first on every Career event to earn the required 3 stars.

Once you have installed the game, play around a bit and learn how the Hydrojet handles and head through the first couple of Series where you can unlock the following achievements along the way using your winnings as needed although I do recommend fully upgrading the first Hydrojet (Stingray) you will have enough cash to buy a new one if you prefer the aesthetics:

I Did It!.
My First Hydrojet!.
Mechanic.
Call Me Picasso.
Destructive Tendencies.

With the above unlocked you can now push through the rest of Career ensuring you upgrade, buy new Hydrojets as needed and unlock Skills to help you earn those Freestyle Points. By the end of career you will have enough money and skill to unlock the following achievements:

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Amateur.
Professional.
Champion.
Speedy Racer.
Tricky Racer.
Aggressive Racer.
Pro Racer.
Stunt Novice.
Stunt Expert.
Stunt Master.
Enthusiast.
Collector.
Tricked Out.
Still Counts.
It’s a Secret.
Flying High.
Freeky Stylie.
Seasoned Vet.

If you’re on PlayStation then that will be it for you, with all of the above unlocked you will earn:

All Trophies.

If you’re playing on Steam, they have an Online mode which is fairly brutal achievement wise but providing you have the skill you can unlock:

Socialite.
Small Fish.
Big Fish.
Predator.
By A Nose.
So Close!.

All Trophies
All Trophies Unlocked

PlayStation exclusive.
Earn the other 23 trophies throughout Riptide GP 2 to unlock All Trophies.

I Did It!
Place 1st in any event

Nice and simple, take the win to unlock I Did It!.

Amateur
Get 1 star in all Career events.

See Champion for more information.

Professional
Get 2 stars in all Career events.

See Champion for more information.

Champion
Get 3 stars in all Career events.

There are Series found in the Career section of Riptide GP2 each of which hold their own set of races and events. Aside from the first Series, you will need to earn Stars to unlock subsequent Series which will get more and more challenging as you progress so ensure you counter the difficulty by purchasing and upgrading new craft. Refer to the Champion guide to see how to unlock the events in the Series as well as the 1st place rewards you can expect.

Speedy Racer
Earn 3 stars in every Hot Lap.

There are 10 Hot Laps in Career and to 3 star them you need to finish a lap faster than the top level player who you won’t know until you cross the line. You always start with a full bar of Boost but don’t waste it, use it wisely on a straight or coming out of a tight turn. The Hot Laps in Riptide GP2 can be found in the following Series:

Beginner’s Luck:
1. Sunset Park.
  Target time: 1:06 or below.
Local Circuit:
1. Night Falls.
  Target time: 0:59 or below.
Regional Champs.
1. Electric Champs.
  Target time: 1:05 or below.
Pro Am.
1. The Dig.
  Target time: 1:06 or below.
Waverider Cup.
1. Cascade.
  Target time: 0:53 or below.
2. High Fliers.
  Target time: 1:09 or below.
World Cup.
1. Harbor Master.
  Target time: 0:58 or below.
Galaxy Cup.
1. Accelerator.
  Target time: 0:59 or below.
2. Spin Em Up.
  Target time: 0:54 or below.
Ultimate Cup.
1. Cold Fusion.
  Target time: 0:46 or below.

Once you have earnt 3 stars in all of the above events you will unlock Speedy Racer.

Tricky Racer
Earn 3 stars in every Freestyle event.

Freestyle events require you to perform tricks as you go through a stage earning points as you go. More complex tricks will earn more points and using the same tricks over and over again will earn less and less points so mix things up. Beat the current leaders score to take the win and earn 3 stars which can be done in the following Series and their events:

Regional Champs.
1. Time to Shine.
  Target score: 1,200.
2. Sun and Surf.
  Target score: 1,200.
Pro Am.
1. To Infinity
  Target score: 1,250.
Waverider Cup.
1. Shoot the Loop.
  Target score: 1,500.
World Cup.
1. Big Finish.
  Target score: 1,400.
2. Air and Water.
  Target score: 1,400.
Galaxy Cup.
1. Countdown.
  Target score: 1,900.
2. Touch the Sky.
  Target score: 1,400.
Ultimate Cup.
1. Freestyle Finale.
  Target score: 1,800.

Once you have earnt 3 stars in all of the above events you will unlock Tricky Racer. Refer to the Riptide GP2 Skills if you need any skills unlocked to help you perform better tricks.

Aggressive Racer
Earn 3 stars in every Elimination event.

Elimination events see you needing to stay ahead of the pack as every few seconds the racer in last place will be Eliminated. To earn 3 stars you need to be the last racer in every Elimination event so if needs be, muddle through the earlier events which you can then go back to with better craft later in the game making things a lot easier. Use tricks to increase your Boost and use it efficiently to help stay in first place. The Series and events you will find the Elimination events in are:

Local Circuit.
1. Last Standing.
2. Tower Defense.
Regional Champs.
1. Proving Grounds.
Pro Am.
1. Wave Devils.
2. Mind the Gap.
3. Hometown Hero.
Waverider Cup.
1. Shattered.
2. The Test.
World Cup.
1. Tunnel Twister.
2. Pump Station Zero.
Galaxy Cup.
1. River of Lights.
Ultimate Cup.
1. Aurora Borealis.
2. Leap of Faith.

Once you have earnt 3 stars in all of the above events you will unlock Aggressive Racer.

Pro Racer
Earn 3 stars in every Race event.

Race events are the main crux of the game in Riptide GP2, there are more Race events than any other and you are required to compete against a pack of other racers whilst aiming for first place finishes which is the only way to be awarded 3 Stars. The Series which hold the Race events are:

Beginner’s Luck:
1. Milk Run.
2. Suspended.
3. Factory Shift.
Local Circuit:
1. Blast Furnace.
2. Churn Alley.
Regional Champs.
1. In the Clouds.
2. Ice Storm.
Pro Am.
1. Speed Freaks.
Waverider Cup.
1. Captains of Industry.
2. Waveriders.
World Cup.
1. Figure 8.
2. Fire and Ice.
Galaxy Cup.
1. Airborne Rangers.
2. Midnight Race.
3. Glacial Meltdown.
Ultimate Cup.
1. Insiders Only.
2. Blackwater Bay.
3. World Finals.
All-Star Cup.
1. Sun and Surf.
2. Suspended.
3. Churn Alley.
4. Accelerator.
5. River of Lights.
6. Blast Furnace.
7. Tower Defense.
8. The Dig.
9. Pump Station Zero.
10. Leap of Faith.
11. Fire and Ice.
12. Grand Master.

Once you have earnt 3 stars in all of the above events you will unlock Pro Racer.

Stunt Novice
Get 1000 points in a Freestyle event.

See Stunt Master for more information.

Stunt Expert
Get 1500 points in a Freestyle event.

See Stunt Master for more information.

Stunt Master
Get 2000 points in a Freestyle event.

Later events have a high score requirement and earning 2000 points will need you using different high level skills as you progress through the event. Don’t use the same trick twice as you will then receive less points. Once you have hit a score of 2000 in any Freestlye event, you will then unlock Stunt Master.

My First Hydrojet
Buy 1 Hydrojet.

See Collector for more information.

Enthusiast
Buy 4 Hydrojets.

See Collector for more information.

Collector
Buy 8 Hydrojets.

Buying Hydrojets in Riptide GP2 will require cash which you of course receive for completing the various events in Career, out of the 10 Hyfrojets found in the game, you start with one then out of the remaining 9 you only need to buy 7 of them so choose your favourites and get them bought as you progress. Refer to the Collector guide for a detailed look on how much the Hydrojets cost and an overview of how good they are.

Mechanic
Upgrade a Hydrojet.

See Tricked Out for more information.

Tricked Out
Upgrade a Hydrojet fully.

Upgrading a Hydrojet requires cash so complete a few events aiming for first place then go to the garage which is accessible by pressing the Stingray name on the main menu. You can then enter the Upgrade Menu which reveals 4 upgrades paths:

Acceleration.
Top Speed.
Handling.
Boost.

You will need $100,000 to upgrade your Stingray to the max but it’s worth it as it will mince the initial events allowing you to earn more cash for better Hydrojets later on. The cost of the Upgrades for the Stingray are as follows:

Acceleration:
1. Level 1: $1,000.
2. Level 2: $3,000.
3. Level 3: $6.000.
4. Level 4: $15,000.
Top Speed:
1. Level 1: $1,000.
2. Level 2: $3,000.
3. Level 3: $6,000.
4. Level 4: $15,000.
Handling:
1. Level 1: $1,000.
2. Level 2: $3,000.
3. Level 3: $6,000.
4. Level 4: $15,000.
Boost:
1. Level 1: $1,000.
2. Level 2: $3,000.
3. Level 3: $6,000.
4. Level 4: $15,000.

Once you have purchased every upgrade for the Stingray or any other Hydrojet you will then unlock Tricked Out.

Socialite
Play an Online match.

Steam exclusive.
From the Main Menu select Online then play through any match. Your finishing position won’t matter as long as you complete the event which then unlocks Socialite.

Small Fish
Win an Online match.

Steam exclusive.
See Predator for more information.

Big Fish
Win 50 Online matches.

Steam exclusive.
See Predator for more information.

Predator
Win 100 Online matches.

Steam exclusive.
You need to enter and win 100 Online events which can either be a fairly simple task if you’re up against noobs or average players. If you get any Elites in the lobby it feels like they have access to speed and abilities you won’t have but you will get there with perserverence. Made easier if you can have other people online to help your chances. Take 100 online wins to unlock Predator.

Still Counts
Win a race without the rider.

Bit of a tricky one this as you need to cross the finish line or win an event just after failing a stunt so you are off your Hydrojet. A good way to do this is in Elimination although it will take a bit of luck to do. Wait until later in the game when you have a much more powerful Hydrojet then go back to an early Elimination such as the Last Standing event in the Local Circuit Series.

Ensure you’re in first place as the timer counts down then when 2nd place is far enough behind and there’s around 1-3 seconds left of the timer, hit a jump ramp which is where the luck comes in to play and purposefully fail a stunt where you will come off your Hydrojet but as long as the timer reaches 0 before you respawn you will then have won the race without the rider unlocking Still Counts for your efforts.

It’s a Secret
Find the hidden easter egg.

The Easter Egg can be found in the Proving Grounds Elimination event in the Regional Champs Series by going left out of bounds behind the rocks near the cruise ships on your left not long after the event starts. Look for the floating green egg and collect it to unlock It’s a Secret.

By A Nose
Win an Online race event by less than a tenth of a second.

Steam exclusive.
Winning an event by less than an inch will be more luck than skill, especially in online modes. It’s damn near impossible to boost it but it will be made a lot easier if you use the slowest craft as it’s easier to judge distance and with a lower top speed you have more time to line yourselves up. It may well take many attempts to win by a tenth of a second which unlocks By A Nose. If you lose by a tenth of a second you will unlock So Close!.

So Close!
Lose an Online race event by less than a tenth of a second.

Steam exclusive.
See By A Nose! for more information.

Flying High
Jump over 200 meters.

Wait until later in the game for this one as the faster craft will easily hit jumps over 200 meters so progress through to the later Series and this will come naturally. Once you have hit a jump of 200+ meters you will then unlock Flying High.

Freeky Stylie
Unlock a level 10 Stunt.

A Level 10 Stunt can be unlocked once you reach Level 10 then go to the Skills menu which you are prompted to do every time you level up. Spend the Skill Points to unlock a Level 10 Skill which then earns you Freeky Stylie.

Seasoned Vet
Reach level 20.

Depending on the amount of gridning you do early game you should hit Level 20 around the 6th to 7th Series in Career. If not, keep playing until you reach Level 20 to unlock Seasoned Vet.

Call Me Picasso
Paint your Hydro Jet.

You can paint a Hydrojet by going in to the Hydrojet menu which is in the top left of the screen where it will initially say Stingray. Tab right then choose any paint colour and leave where you will be prompted to save your changes, accept to unlock Call Me Picasso.

Destructive Tendencies
Smash a bridge in the Factory Shift event.

The Factory Shift event can be found in the Beginner’s Luck Series and is the fourth event you can do. Breaking a bridge rquires you to smash your Hydrojet through any of the walkways above the track with the easiest being at the jump just after the water spouts. Take the jump slow to smash through the bridge, to fast and you’ll sail over the top of it. Take it nice and chill, smash the bridge to unlock Destructive Tendencies.

That’s the Riptide GP2 Achievement guide complete, I hope it helped you through the game.

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