Drake O'Phile
11-13-2010, 09:09 PM
NON-SECRETS
Welcome to Monster Jam!
10G
Pass the test event.
When you begin the game for the first time Dennis Anderson will introduce you to the game by letting you run a freestyle event with Grave Digger. This is not skippable and you only get to play this once in your Career. You cannot fail this mission, whether you actually drive around or just park for two minutes you will get this achievement.
Bling
10G
Equip an accessory on a monster truck.
See 'Gearhead'.
Speed Demon
10G
Win a gold medal in 1 Circuit Racing event.
For all events it is best to play on "Easy" mode. Circuit Racing is an event where you race three other trucks in a course that extends outside of the arena. Getting into first place is sometimes tricky because of the AI's tendency to drive slow and get in your way, but once you pass into 1st place it is incredibly simple to maintain the lead, just don't stray too far off the course or respawn too many times.
Piston Popper
10G
Win a gold medal in 1 Stadium Racing event.
Stadium Racing is an event where the race takes place ONLY in the arena. These are short races introduced with a tournament bracket (they are the races you'll see at a real Monster Jam event). All you have to do is drive a relatively short course, usually one turn and a couple of jumps, and cross the finish line first. Don't use Boost when the level starts or else you'll do a Wheelie and probably go off course. These are easy, just focus on the track and you'll win every time.
Crowd Pleaser
10G
Win a gold medal in 1 Freestyle event.
Freestyle is probably the most difficult event in the game, but there are some tricks. You are graded on Air Time, No Respawn, Objects Smashed, Stunts, and Stunt Variety here. Firstly, don't try to do any flips until you're about to enter Bonus Time, because if you respawn any time before that you will lose Bonus Time and you will also lose five points from your final score for "No Respawn". You can respawn during Bonus Time without penalty in the event, though.
To maximize the amount of points you get in Freestyle first take the first 30 or so seconds to break as much stuff as possible. If you get XP for crushing it, it counts toward this. This includes: cars, vans, buses, airplanes, Advance Auto Parts banners, Activision banners, big blue wood dice, and campers. Don't bother knocking over pylons or stacks of tires, they are not worth any points. After this, kick into a Donut and then a Cyclone, then back into a Donut, and another Cyclone. Now, try to do some Wheelies, Sky Wheelies, Slap Wheelies, and Pogo stunts. By now you will probably be close to Bonus Time, so now try for some Backflips, Barrel Rolls, and Flat Spins. If you divide your time up into these chunks then you should be good. If all else fails toward the end just do Donuts/Cyclones back and forth and this will boost you a few extra points.
Time is on my side
10G
Win a gold medal in 1 Time Crunch event.
Time Crunch is an event where you race solo on the given arena's "Circuit Racing" track collecting Monster Jam logos to get a time boost. To get a gold you have to finish with a Time Remaining counter at or above the "Best Time". These are relatively simple and you don't need to lay on the Boost or be nervous, you can take a course nice and slow and still finish with plenty of time. Make sure you don't miss too many Monster Jam logos though. Don't be afraid to respawn if you start to go out of control, sometimes it's not worth trying to save the truck and waste time.
Shake and Bake
10G
Win a gold medal in 1 Team Racing event.
Team Racing is just like Circuit Racing except you have a teammate with you. The objective here is to stay in the lead and you get points for completing laps in first, second, third, or fourth place. Generally your teammate will stay in second, and it's not too hard to push into the lead. This is EXACTLY like Circuit Racing except you have an extra lap to perform.
Gate Crusher
10G
Win a gold medal in 1 Gate Rush event.
Gate Crush is an event that takes place in the stadium where you have to grab Monster Jam logos at various places in the Freestyle set up. These can be tricky mostly because the guide arrow is totally worthless and doesn't really direct you very well. Luckily, though, the logos will appear pretty much in clear view from the previous one so it's only a matter of keeping an eye out for them. Some logos will require you to hit large ramps, don't worry about landing the jump, if you're not going to land well, just respawn and continue as it is much faster.
Fast Learner
10G
Win a gold medal in 1 Stunt Challenge event.
Stunt Challenge events are beginning levels where a given Monster Jam star will tell you about a stunt, show you how to do it, and then tell you to do it. The controls and instructions are given to you and afterward you have a set amount of time to complete the objective (again, your Time Remaining needs to be at or above "Best Time). Here is how you do each stunt in the game:
Big Save: When you are on your side turn your front and back wheels into the ground (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/rs.png to turn rear wheels) and use Boost to roll over.
Wheelie: Hold down on http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/ls.png and press Boost to pop a wheelie.
Slap Wheelie: Slow down just before hitting a large ramp so your front wheels land first, now hit the gas and hold down on http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/ls.png to perform a Slap Wheelie.
Sky Wheelie: Hit a large ramp while holding down on http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/ls.png, your truck's nose will point straight up and perform a Sky Wheelie.
Stoppie: Similar to the Slap Wheelie, except when you land nose-first press Reverse and you will stop on your front wheels.
Pogo: While performing a Sky Wheelie keep your truck vertical in the air and land on your back tires, you will bounce and do a Pogo.
Donut: Turn your front wheels one direction and your rear wheels the opposite for a tight turn, hold this turn until it says "Donut".
Cyclone: Perform a Donut, then hold Boost to perform a faster one, this is a Cyclone.
Back Flip: Hit a large ramp or half pipe while boosting and holding down on http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/ls.png. If done correctly you will do a complete flip.
Front Flip: Same as the Back Flip except you will hold up on http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/ls.png instead. These are generally harder to do.
Barrel Roll: Z or R twice. No, really, to do a Barrel Roll hit a ramp with one side of your tires while using Boost, you will roll in the air.
Flat Spin: Boost into a large ramp and just before you leave the ramp push http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/ls.png and http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/rs.png in the same direction to send your truck spinning through the air.
Gearhead
15G
Customize 5 or more monster trucks.
Tile: http://tiles.xbox.com/tiles/ws/si/0YCLiGJhbC81FQQeXVVRFzhDL2FjaC8wL0EAAAAA5+fn-g3L2Q==.jpg
When you unlock Digger's Dungeon you can use the custom monster truck chassis to customize your own truck. To access them press http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/lb.png or http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/rb.png when in Digger's Dungeon to change from Official to Custom trucks. Pick any truck and throw a decal or accessory on it, it doesn't matter where.
Training Wheels
15 G
Reach level 5.
See 'Beastmaster'.
Gas tank is half full
15G
Reach level 10.
See 'Beastmaster'.
Heartbreak Hill
15G
Reach level 15.
See 'Beastmaster'.
Beastmaster
15G
Reach level 20.
XP is earned by completing races, performing stunts, and by smashing stuff. You will reach level 20 before you complete the game, but if you want to do it faster focus on big point smashables such as campers (40 XP each), buses (40 XP each), big blue dice (50 XP each), surfboard racks (70 XP each), train cars (90 XP each), and long rows of yellow cars (each car is 20 XP, a whole row can add up to 100). Additionally if you're out to maximize points keep replaying Freestyle events as you gain points for every stunt and for every smashable you run over plus the completion bonus of the event.
Sweep
15G
Win a gold medal in 3 events in a row.
This should come to you relatively easy but if you are having problems make sure the difficulty is on Easy and simply play three easy events in a row such as a Stunt Challenge, Time Crunch, or Circuit Race.
Defy Authority
15G
Defeat any two Champion monster trucks in their home event.
See 'King of the Monsters'.
Can't be Stopped!
15G
Perform 200 Big Saves in total.
Tile: http://tiles.xbox.com/tiles/Eq/Yw/1oCLiGJhbC9FCxsBGl5TWThDL2FjaC8wLzExAAAAAOfn5-kfpg4=.jpg
ALL STUNTS MUST BE PERFORMED IN AN EVENT. THEY DO NOT COUNT IN "TEST" MODE.
With all of the stunt achievements you should get them simply by completing all of the missions in the game. If you do not, however, it is best to grind for these in a Freestyle event. I find that Reliant Stadium (Houston) is the best to farm Big Saves on. Drive up a ramp with only one set of tires going rather slow and tip your truck over. Now turn all four wheels into the ground and boost. For some reason the game does not seem to register Big Saves when you are on the left side of your truck, so only aim to flip onto your right side.
Welcome to Monster Jam!
10G
Pass the test event.
When you begin the game for the first time Dennis Anderson will introduce you to the game by letting you run a freestyle event with Grave Digger. This is not skippable and you only get to play this once in your Career. You cannot fail this mission, whether you actually drive around or just park for two minutes you will get this achievement.
Bling
10G
Equip an accessory on a monster truck.
See 'Gearhead'.
Speed Demon
10G
Win a gold medal in 1 Circuit Racing event.
For all events it is best to play on "Easy" mode. Circuit Racing is an event where you race three other trucks in a course that extends outside of the arena. Getting into first place is sometimes tricky because of the AI's tendency to drive slow and get in your way, but once you pass into 1st place it is incredibly simple to maintain the lead, just don't stray too far off the course or respawn too many times.
Piston Popper
10G
Win a gold medal in 1 Stadium Racing event.
Stadium Racing is an event where the race takes place ONLY in the arena. These are short races introduced with a tournament bracket (they are the races you'll see at a real Monster Jam event). All you have to do is drive a relatively short course, usually one turn and a couple of jumps, and cross the finish line first. Don't use Boost when the level starts or else you'll do a Wheelie and probably go off course. These are easy, just focus on the track and you'll win every time.
Crowd Pleaser
10G
Win a gold medal in 1 Freestyle event.
Freestyle is probably the most difficult event in the game, but there are some tricks. You are graded on Air Time, No Respawn, Objects Smashed, Stunts, and Stunt Variety here. Firstly, don't try to do any flips until you're about to enter Bonus Time, because if you respawn any time before that you will lose Bonus Time and you will also lose five points from your final score for "No Respawn". You can respawn during Bonus Time without penalty in the event, though.
To maximize the amount of points you get in Freestyle first take the first 30 or so seconds to break as much stuff as possible. If you get XP for crushing it, it counts toward this. This includes: cars, vans, buses, airplanes, Advance Auto Parts banners, Activision banners, big blue wood dice, and campers. Don't bother knocking over pylons or stacks of tires, they are not worth any points. After this, kick into a Donut and then a Cyclone, then back into a Donut, and another Cyclone. Now, try to do some Wheelies, Sky Wheelies, Slap Wheelies, and Pogo stunts. By now you will probably be close to Bonus Time, so now try for some Backflips, Barrel Rolls, and Flat Spins. If you divide your time up into these chunks then you should be good. If all else fails toward the end just do Donuts/Cyclones back and forth and this will boost you a few extra points.
Time is on my side
10G
Win a gold medal in 1 Time Crunch event.
Time Crunch is an event where you race solo on the given arena's "Circuit Racing" track collecting Monster Jam logos to get a time boost. To get a gold you have to finish with a Time Remaining counter at or above the "Best Time". These are relatively simple and you don't need to lay on the Boost or be nervous, you can take a course nice and slow and still finish with plenty of time. Make sure you don't miss too many Monster Jam logos though. Don't be afraid to respawn if you start to go out of control, sometimes it's not worth trying to save the truck and waste time.
Shake and Bake
10G
Win a gold medal in 1 Team Racing event.
Team Racing is just like Circuit Racing except you have a teammate with you. The objective here is to stay in the lead and you get points for completing laps in first, second, third, or fourth place. Generally your teammate will stay in second, and it's not too hard to push into the lead. This is EXACTLY like Circuit Racing except you have an extra lap to perform.
Gate Crusher
10G
Win a gold medal in 1 Gate Rush event.
Gate Crush is an event that takes place in the stadium where you have to grab Monster Jam logos at various places in the Freestyle set up. These can be tricky mostly because the guide arrow is totally worthless and doesn't really direct you very well. Luckily, though, the logos will appear pretty much in clear view from the previous one so it's only a matter of keeping an eye out for them. Some logos will require you to hit large ramps, don't worry about landing the jump, if you're not going to land well, just respawn and continue as it is much faster.
Fast Learner
10G
Win a gold medal in 1 Stunt Challenge event.
Stunt Challenge events are beginning levels where a given Monster Jam star will tell you about a stunt, show you how to do it, and then tell you to do it. The controls and instructions are given to you and afterward you have a set amount of time to complete the objective (again, your Time Remaining needs to be at or above "Best Time). Here is how you do each stunt in the game:
Big Save: When you are on your side turn your front and back wheels into the ground (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/rs.png to turn rear wheels) and use Boost to roll over.
Wheelie: Hold down on http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/ls.png and press Boost to pop a wheelie.
Slap Wheelie: Slow down just before hitting a large ramp so your front wheels land first, now hit the gas and hold down on http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/ls.png to perform a Slap Wheelie.
Sky Wheelie: Hit a large ramp while holding down on http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/ls.png, your truck's nose will point straight up and perform a Sky Wheelie.
Stoppie: Similar to the Slap Wheelie, except when you land nose-first press Reverse and you will stop on your front wheels.
Pogo: While performing a Sky Wheelie keep your truck vertical in the air and land on your back tires, you will bounce and do a Pogo.
Donut: Turn your front wheels one direction and your rear wheels the opposite for a tight turn, hold this turn until it says "Donut".
Cyclone: Perform a Donut, then hold Boost to perform a faster one, this is a Cyclone.
Back Flip: Hit a large ramp or half pipe while boosting and holding down on http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/ls.png. If done correctly you will do a complete flip.
Front Flip: Same as the Back Flip except you will hold up on http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/ls.png instead. These are generally harder to do.
Barrel Roll: Z or R twice. No, really, to do a Barrel Roll hit a ramp with one side of your tires while using Boost, you will roll in the air.
Flat Spin: Boost into a large ramp and just before you leave the ramp push http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/ls.png and http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/rs.png in the same direction to send your truck spinning through the air.
Gearhead
15G
Customize 5 or more monster trucks.
Tile: http://tiles.xbox.com/tiles/ws/si/0YCLiGJhbC81FQQeXVVRFzhDL2FjaC8wL0EAAAAA5+fn-g3L2Q==.jpg
When you unlock Digger's Dungeon you can use the custom monster truck chassis to customize your own truck. To access them press http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/lb.png or http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/misc/rb.png when in Digger's Dungeon to change from Official to Custom trucks. Pick any truck and throw a decal or accessory on it, it doesn't matter where.
Training Wheels
15 G
Reach level 5.
See 'Beastmaster'.
Gas tank is half full
15G
Reach level 10.
See 'Beastmaster'.
Heartbreak Hill
15G
Reach level 15.
See 'Beastmaster'.
Beastmaster
15G
Reach level 20.
XP is earned by completing races, performing stunts, and by smashing stuff. You will reach level 20 before you complete the game, but if you want to do it faster focus on big point smashables such as campers (40 XP each), buses (40 XP each), big blue dice (50 XP each), surfboard racks (70 XP each), train cars (90 XP each), and long rows of yellow cars (each car is 20 XP, a whole row can add up to 100). Additionally if you're out to maximize points keep replaying Freestyle events as you gain points for every stunt and for every smashable you run over plus the completion bonus of the event.
Sweep
15G
Win a gold medal in 3 events in a row.
This should come to you relatively easy but if you are having problems make sure the difficulty is on Easy and simply play three easy events in a row such as a Stunt Challenge, Time Crunch, or Circuit Race.
Defy Authority
15G
Defeat any two Champion monster trucks in their home event.
See 'King of the Monsters'.
Can't be Stopped!
15G
Perform 200 Big Saves in total.
Tile: http://tiles.xbox.com/tiles/Eq/Yw/1oCLiGJhbC9FCxsBGl5TWThDL2FjaC8wLzExAAAAAOfn5-kfpg4=.jpg
ALL STUNTS MUST BE PERFORMED IN AN EVENT. THEY DO NOT COUNT IN "TEST" MODE.
With all of the stunt achievements you should get them simply by completing all of the missions in the game. If you do not, however, it is best to grind for these in a Freestyle event. I find that Reliant Stadium (Houston) is the best to farm Big Saves on. Drive up a ramp with only one set of tires going rather slow and tip your truck over. Now turn all four wheels into the ground and boost. For some reason the game does not seem to register Big Saves when you are on the left side of your truck, so only aim to flip onto your right side.