Kona 2 is an immersive and atmospheric adventure that offers a variety of achievements—39 in total, amounting to 1,000 Gamerscore. With a difficulty rating of 1 out of 10 and a completion time of 15 to 25 hours, this guide will walk you through every achievement, from story-related tasks to the more obscure collectibles and challenges. Whether you’re a casual player or a completionist, this guide has you covered.

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Playthrough Overview

1. Detective Playthrough: Focuses on exploring and collecting achievements without worrying about survival. Ideal for collecting all miscellaneous and story achievements.
2. Survival Playthrough: The hardest mode, but not significantly more difficult than Detective. Many players complete all achievements in a single Survival run.

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Category 1: Story Achievements (12 Achievements, 250 Gamerscore)

These achievements unlock naturally as you progress through the main story.

• Includes Lael Province for beating the game.

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Category 2: Miscellaneous Achievements (4 Achievements, 45 Gamerscore)

1. Pet Detective (10G):

• Pet all six sled dogs after bringing them back.
• Tip: Make sure to pet them when they are ready to pull the sled.

2. Pinto (10G):

• Find the record player in Henryville, play it, and then shoot it.
• Save Tip: Save often as the game can crash unexpectedly.

3. Love Cabin (10G):

• Find the hidden cabin on the small island and enter.
• Contains the shotgun (highly missable).

4. Not Very Effective (15G):

• Shoot 10 bullets at the Wendigo.
• Regular bullets won’t kill it but are needed for the achievement.

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Category 3: Progress Achievements (3 Achievements, 45 Gamerscore)

1. Electrician (15G):

• Collect 40 batteries.
• Batteries are plentiful—search every corner.

2. Fixer (15G):

• Collect 100 spare parts.
• Spare parts are used to repair items throughout the game.

3. Herbivore (15G):

• Collect 20 herbs.
• Use the map to find remaining herbs once an area is cleared.

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Category 4: Journal Achievements (4 Achievements, 180 Gamerscore)

1. Complete All Journal Pages (180G):

• Collect all entries across four main areas:
  1. Hamilton Estates
  2. Leech Lake
  3. HMC
  4. Awiwak Valley
• Most entries are easily found by exploring.

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Category 5: Collectible Achievements (13 Achievements, 305 Gamerscore)

Key Collectibles:

• Snow Globes: One per area.
• Old Weapons: Includes the missable shotgun.
• Inukshuks: 3 in total.
• Frozen Bodies: 6 in total.
• Hockey Cards & Soda Machines: Search thoroughly.

Tip: Save at fireplaces before exploring heavily.

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Category 6: Challenge Achievements (2 Achievements, 175 Gamerscore)

1. Animal Lover (75G):

• Complete the game without killing any non-enemy animals.
• Ghost animals don’t count.

2. Survival Mode Completion (100G):

• Finish the game on Survival.
• Manage resources carefully and save often.

Speedrun Tip: Use a guide to finish Survival in under 3 hours.

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Conclusion

With a manageable difficulty and a captivating atmosphere, Kona 2 is a rewarding experience for both achievement hunters and story enthusiasts. Follow this guide to unlock every achievement efficiently.

Good luck and happy hunting!