Execution

Jacket executing the Producer in the Decadence chapter

If an enemy is knocked down, the player can perform an execution move which will kill the downed enemy and grant extra points for the kill.

Non-scripted Executions

Enemies can be knocked down in one of two states. They either can be knocked flat on their back or knocked into a wall. Enemies propped up by a wall can be executed by the player's foot or hitting them with a melee weapon. Enemies knocked flat on their back are vulnerable to all possible execution moves. A knocked down enemy will only stay knocked down for a few seconds before getting back up and attempting to find a weapon.

Enemies may be knocked down by:

• Being hit by a door (without Jacket wearing the Don Juan Mask)
• Being hit by a non-lethal thrown weapon, whether the weapon comes from the player or has come from another enemy does not matter.
• Being punched with fists, the briefcase or the drill.

The only enemies that can be executed are:

• Mobster
• Police

Executions done with a weapon (provided that weapon can perform an execution move) will give a base amount of 1000 points plus any extra points the weapon provides. See the particular weapon's page for details about the exact amounts. An execution using only fists will give 600 points.

Another form of execution takes place when wielding a one-handed weapon; instead of mounting and eliminating the enemy instantly, Jacket grabs him and uses him as a human shield. Upon pressing the execution key a second time, Jacket snaps the enemy's neck and discards them.  Note that you are still vulnerable to melee-equipped enemies and dogs while holding a human shield, as well as attacks from behind, limiting its usefulness. Normal execution rules also still apply - this will only work on mobsters and police.

The weapons that replace execution with human shield are:

• Double Barrel

• Uzi

• Silenced Pistol
• Skorpian
• Magnum

• MP5

Taking a human shield will grant the Nigel Lowrie achievement.

Scripted Executions

The player can only perform scripted execution moves upon certain enemies, mostly bosses. These enemies can only be taken down in one fashion and the execution is always the same, regardless of weapon held. Scripted executions can be performed on:

• Producer
• Biker
• Ninja Girl
• Richter
• The boss at the end of Deadline, the manager in Vengeance and various other minor characters