Vietcong: Fist Alpha Walkthrough: Mission Help and Where to Start
Vietcong: Fist Alpha is an expansion for Vietcong, and full walkthroughs for it are easy to find. Here is where to look and how to get unstuck.
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You can find a Vietcong Fist Alpha walkthrough for the mission that has you stuck. Vietcong: Fist Alpha is an expansion pack for the computer game Vietcong [1]. It was released in February 2004 [1]. Full walkthroughs exist, so you can get past a tough mission without starting over [2].
This article covers what the expansion is, where to find help, and how to use a walkthrough when a mission stops you. You'll also see which squad commands are worth keeping in mind during fights.
Start with the mission you are stuck on, then read only the part of the walkthrough you need. Save the rest of the guide for later, so you don't spoil the missions you haven't reached yet.
Where can you find a full walkthrough?
The fastest place to find a full walkthrough for Vietcong: Fist Alpha is GameFAQs, which hosts a PC guide and walkthrough written by DEngel [2]. It is organized so you can follow it mission by mission.
The GameFAQs PC walkthrough
The GameFAQs page is the one to open when you need step-by-step help. It is labeled as a Guide and Walkthrough for PC, so you know it is written for the platform you are playing on [2]. Its author is listed as DEngel [2].
The Codex Gamicus wiki page
The Codex Gamicus wiki page for Vietcong: Fist Alpha also has a walkthrough section, alongside sections for credits, soundtrack and codes [1]. Use it when you want that extra context, but go to the GameFAQs guide when you need the actual route through a level.
Pick the section that matches your mission
Don't read the whole walkthrough from the top. Scroll to the section for the mission you are stuck on, and read only the steps you need. This keeps you from running into spoilers for missions you haven't reached yet.
For example, if you are stuck on a fight near the end of the campaign, jump straight to that mission's section and skip everything before it. Then return to the squad controls if you need to reorganize your team during the fight.
How do you call your squad during a mission?
Press the numpad keys 1, 2, and 3 to call your squad members over to you. Each key brings a different teammate to your position, so you can get the right help during a fight. [2]
The three squad calls
The keys are on the numpad, the block of number keys on the right side of a full keyboard. Use them while you are in a mission, not in the menus.
1
2
3
Each key calls one teammate:
If you are pinned down and need someone to patch you up, press 2 and wait for the Medic to reach you. If you are facing a locked door or a vehicle you need to deal with, press 3 for the Engineer. Pointman is the one to call when you want the squad leader's lead through unfamiliar ground.
Keep these three keys in mind before you start a firefight. Calling someone in the middle of heavy shooting is much harder when you have to search for the key.
Where else can you get help with Fist Alpha?
If you want help beyond a single walkthrough, the Vietcong community site at vietcong.uk is the place to start. It lists server maps and game installs, so you can find the files you need to play online. [3]
The site also links to clan and fan pages under an "Elite Teamwork" heading. Those include VET Elite Teamwork, Clan of Minh and Gonzo Vietcong Lab, and you can open each one from the same page. [3]
A simple order works well. Start with the install page to get the game files in place, then browse the maps. Visit a clan page only when you want to play with other people.
Community pages help with files and players, while a walkthrough gives you mission steps. Use each for what it does best.
Before you rely on any walkthrough you find, check its date, since older guides may not match the version you have. An older guide can describe steps that no longer line up with your copy of the game. Compare the guide's details with what you see on screen before you follow it step by step.
Where should you start?
If you want one clear answer, start with the GameFAQs walkthrough. It is a mission-by-mission guide for the PC version, written by DEngel, so you can jump straight to the mission that is stopping you [2].
Use the Codex Gamicus wiki page for background. It covers the expansion's credits, soundtrack and codes, and it links to a walkthrough section too [1]. Think of it as the reference shelf rather than the step-by-step guide.
Keep the squad command keys handy during fights. Press 1 on the numpad to call Pointman over to you, 2 for Medic and 3 for Engineer [2]. Having those three keys in your head before a firefight saves you from fumbling for the right squadmate when enemies are closing in.
So, the one thing to remember is simple: pick the walkthrough section that matches the mission you are stuck on, and use the wiki for everything else. Open the GameFAQs guide now, find your mission, and get back to the fight.