Dead Rising 2

Copy and paste solution all credit goes to " Nick Kevlar " on the xbox 360 solution.

Added notes (from boss complex, July 31, 2022) : might not be required (?), but might help some people.
1) do not skip building animations.
2) try to get kills with each weapon (that can do both) using heave attacks and light attacks (light attack is a quick button press and for heavy attacks (combo card required, not just scratch card) you need to hold the button to attack).
3) try making the combo weapons after you unlock the combo cards. unlock them by leveling up or interacting with posters. rescuing survivors, etc. might help instead of building scratch card versions?
sorry thats all I can think of to help people who get stuck. I used this list of weapons on the 360 and xbox one and ps4 versions of the game and unlocked the achievements/trophy no problems each time.

== Walkthrough ==
You won't need extensive knowledge of maps, just use the back button to access the
in-game map to find the next maintenance room (MR) or area. Most items will be very close to the MR you are at, and the rest you'll be directed to grab and save for later use.

Many Thanks to SirSmurfus for his work on the list, I just put it in the order below.
Big Thank You to BlindHurdler for several suggestions to improve this guide.
Another Big Thanks to Elite1111111111 for many improvements.

NOTE: You will need a save after the tunnels have been unlocked. (Case 2-2 complete)
Several mention that Case 3-2 is required for the Cashier room.
NOTE: It will help to be upgraded enough to carry 8 things in your inventory
NOTE: This will take a little over an hour.
NOTE: Keep in mind that if you do not have the combo card you will only be able to use the light attack with the weapon created. So get the cards later for maximum zombie killing enjoyment.

Legend:
..........">".......... means combine,
.........."--".......... means collect or other instructions
.........."MR".......... means Maintenance Room


Safehouse
--Get Fireaxe
--Get Queen when you find one (Zombie will be scratching back of neck)

Royal Flush MR - Near Safe House
>Drill Bucket (Drill + Bucket)
>I.E.D (Propane Tank + Box of Nails)
>Air Horn (Pylon + Spray Can) Spray Can from nearby "In the Closet"
>Spiked Bat (Baseball Bat + Box of Nails)
>Defiler (Sledgehammer + Fireaxe) Fireaxe from Safehouse
>Tenderizers (M.M.A. Gloves + Box of Nails) MMA Gloves from nearby "The Man's Sport"
--Get Nails (may need to exit and return to area to spawn more nails)

Royal Flush East MR - Near Underground Access
>Driller (Drill + Spear)
--Get (2) Dynamite from 2nd floor Outside "Children's Castle" in tree
>Sticky Bomb (Lawn Dart + Dynamite) Dart from Planter below Dynamite
>Blambow (Bow & Arrow + Dynamite) Bow from "Chieftan's Hut" and Dynamite from above
--Get Spear from "Chieftan's Hut"

Underground Access MR - Near Royal Flush
>Spear Launcher (Leaf Blower + Spear) Spear from Royal Flush
>Freezer Bomb (Fire Extinguisher + Dynamite)
--Get Dynamite
--Find the cart and go the other way (Turn Left) look on next platform
--Get BFG (near cart) from NW corner on tunnels - Go back to Royal Flush

Royal Flush MR - In "Tunemakers"
>Super B.F.G. (Blast Frequency Gun + Amplifier) Now this is handy!
>Power Guitar (Electric Guitar + Amplifier)
--From here on the items will be VERY near the MR if location is not mentioned.

Americana MR
>Fountain Lizard (Lizard Mask + Fountain Firework)

Fortune City Arena MR
>Pole Weapon (Push Broom + Machete)

South Plaza MR - Near Arena
>Plate Launcher (Plates + Cement Saw)

South Plaza MR - SW
>Paddlesaw (Paddle + Chainsaw)
>Rocket Launcher (Rocket Fireworks + Lead Pipe)

South Plaza MR - SE
>Auger (Drill Motor + Pitchfork)
>Ripper (Cement Saw + Saw Blade) Blades by Maint room to North
--Get Nearby Gasoline Canister

South Plaza MR - Near Fortune City Hotel
>Beer Hat (Construction Hat + Beer) both in circular area on maintenance room side
>Exsanguinator (Vacuum Cleaner + Saw Blade)

Platinum Strip MR - Near Cinema
>Parablower (Leaf Blower + Parasol)

Platinum Strip MR - Near Arena
>Handy Chipper (Wheelchair + Lawnmower)

Fortune Park MR - Near Royal Flush
>Snowball Cannon (Fire Extinguisher + Watergun)
>Flamethrower (Water Gun + Gasoline Canister) Watergun in fountain and Gas from S.Plaza
--Get Football from grass near Palm tree directly in front of Royal flush entrance

Fortune Park MR - Near Save
>Portamower (2X4 + Lawnmower)
>Electric Rake (Battery + Leaf Rake)

Fortune Park MR - Near Atlantica
>Hail Mary (Football + Grenade) Grenades in grass by cart Football from above
>Dynameat (Hunk of Meat + Dynamite) Dynamite from Underground
>Knife Gloves (Bowie Knife + Boxing Gloves)

Silver Strip MR - Near Slot Ranch
>Roaring Thunder (Battery + Goblin Mask)
>Get Bingo Ball from "One Little Duck Bingo"
--Go up ladder near maintenace room and back down to re-spawn Battery
>Tesla Ball (Bingo Ball Cage + Battery)

Silver Strip MR - Near Pawn Shop
>Laser Sword (Gems + Flashlight)
--Get nearby Machete

Silver Strip MR - Near Humvie (Shamrock)
>Heliblade (Toy Helicopter + Machete) Machete from above Heli from behind stage

Yucatan MR
>Fire Spitter (Toy Spitball Gun + Tiki Torch)
>Blazing Aces (Tennis Racket + Tiki Torch) racket on ledge left of restaurant
--Get LMG and Merc Assault Rifle from Cashier backroom

Palisades MR - 2nd Floor near "Brand New U"
>Super Slicer (Serv-bot Mask + Lawnmower)
>Freedom Bear (Robot Bear + L.M.G.) LMG from Yucatan, Bear in "Brand New U"
--Get Shotgun from 2nd floor South end "High Noon Shooting Range"

Palisades MR - 1dt Floor Near Silver Strip exit hallway
>Hacker (Flashlight + Computer Case)
>Flaming Gloves (Boxing Gloves + Motor Oil)
--Exit to Silver Strip via hallway and go through Hot Excitorama across to -

Slot Ranch MR - Back Stage
>Gem Blower (Gems + Leaf Blower)
>Infernal Arms (Training Sword + Motor Oil)

Food Court MR
>Burning Skull (Bull Skull + Motor Oil) Front of "Wild West Grill"
>Molotov (Whiskey + Newspaper)
>Boomstick (Pitchfork + Shotgun) Shotgun from Palisades Pitchfork in "Wild West Grill"
>Holy Arms (Training Sword + Box of Nails) Nails from Royal Flush, Sword from "Hamburger Fiefdom"
>WingMan Nectar (OJ+OJ or Beer+Jelly Beans in "Rojo Diablo") + Queen from anywhere
?-----------------? (WingMan Nectar may not be required, see comments)

Royal Flush MR - In "Tunemakers"
>Electric Chair (Wheelchair + Battery)
>Blitzkrieg (Merc Assault Rifle + Electric Chair) Rifle from Yucatan & make Electric Chair

Congrats! Have fun with that Blitzkrieg (I know I did).

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== Bonus Ending Information == Because I couldn't find this quickly

Dead Rising 2 Ending F - Katie Turns. Zombies overrun safe house. Chuck gives up.
Dead Rising 2 Ending D - Short arrested cutscene
Dead Rising 2 Ending C - Everyone shot by military (Thanks admDaggett)
Dead Rising 2 Ending B - Short firebombing cutscene
Dead Rising 2 Ending A - Long Cutscene - Someone doesn't make it out
Dead Rising 2 Ending S - Different long cutscene

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== Bonus Unlockable Outfits == Because I couldn't find this quickly
(Jason Voorhees') Hockey Mask = Head Trauma Achievement
Prison Outfit = Judge Jury and Executioner Achievement or Ending D maybe?
Sean of the Dead Outfit = Zombie Fu achivement - Use Elbow Drop in crowds
Willamette Mall Security Uniform = Hero Of Fortune City Achievement
TIR Helmet – Win $1,000,000 in TIR Online
TIR Outfit – Win $5,000,000 in TIR Online

Ghosts & Ghouls Outfit: If worn in entirety adds armor to health
Beard & Mustache – At the back of "Wave of Style" in Royal Flush Plaza
Knight Armor – Complete the game with an S rating
Knight Boots – Purchase at Pawn Shop on Silver Strip for $2,000,000
Knight Helmet – Rescue Jack Ellis in “Meet the Family”, win at poker in “Ante Up”
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