Extra Challenge is a minigame in Wild Arms 4.
Overview[]
Extra Challenge can be played in "Gamer Geek's House" in area 1 of Guara Bobelo. To access the minigame, the player needs to possess "Extra Challenge" items, by either finding them on the field, or importing a cleared save from Wild Arms Alter Code: F in the beginning of the game. There's six such items in the game, and six levels in the Extra Challenge. Collecting more than six Extra Challenges (either in New Game+ or with an imported ACF save) unlocks Hard difficulty in the minigame. Clearing all stages on both Normal and Hard with more than 50000 points (Gold Star) unlocks the 09 Ex. File key.
Extra Challenge uses the game's exploration mechanics and turns them into a platformer game. Jude appears on a stage, comprised of a series of blocks over a bottomless pit. The goal of each level is to reach its end, while gaining the maximum score. Score is gained from crates (they can be broken with a slide or stomp), remaining time, and the amount of remaining lives. Obstacles include various types of Gobs and moving platforms. Some Gobs can be jumped on (though it won't defeat them), while others wear horned helmets, and can't be jumped on. Losing a life by touching the enemy or falling into the pit resets Jude to the last checkpoint.
References[]
- Puzzle Box - similar minigame in Wild Arms 5.
