Nerd Boss Fight is a storyline mission in Chapter 4. It starts automatically after the previous mission, Stronghold Assault.
The Mission[]
Intro[]
Earnest has transformed the inside of the observatory into a stronghold, standing up on an inaccessible catwalk. Jimmy at first tries to reason with Earnest, but Earnest won't hear it, proclaiming he's tired of "friends" like Jimmy who pick on him and the Nerds constantly. Dismissing Jimmy's response, Earnest then opens fire at him with an automatic potato cannon much like he did outside.
Walkthrough[]
This boss fight is split into three parts. Throughout the fight, Earnest is up on the catwalk, protected by the railings that prevent Jimmy from shooting at him directly. Down on the floor where Jimmy is, there are pillars he can get behind to avoid Earnest's attacks.
The first part involves Earnest firing his rapid-fire spud cannon at Jimmy, with a delay after every four shots. Since Earnest cannot be shot at directly, Jimmy has to shoot the machines that hold the catwalk up. Once these machines are destroyed, part of the catwalk drops away, forcing Earnest to run to another side of the catwalk.
For the second part, Earnest begins throwing bombs with a delayed detonation, scattering them on the ground. Jimmy has to avoid the blast radius of these bombs as he tries to shoot at the machines holding up the catwalk. As soon as the machines are destroyed, Earnest runs to the last standing side of the catwalk.
For the final part, Earnest takes a handheld spud gun and fires at Jimmy. This time around, he will move along the catwalk between his shots, doing so after every three shots. Jimmy shoots at the machines holding up the catwalk, causing Earnest to crash down with the catwalk.
Afterwards[]
Earnest cowers, thinking Jimmy is about to beat him up. Out of fear, he hands over the spud gun. Jimmy asks Earnest for help as he helps him stand up on his feet. Earnest agrees to help Jimmy, although he does make it clear he's only doing so because he has no other choice.
When the mission ends, Jimmy will be outside the observatory, and the time will always be 7:00 p.m.
Unlocks[]
Both this mission and Here's to you Ms. Philips must be completed to unlock Galloway Away.
Trivia[]
- The spud cannon has unique designs in both the PS2 and Xbox 360 versions of the game.
- Like all other boss fights, if Jimmy is knocked out, the mission will restart from the beginning of the fight rather than the preceding mission leading up to the fight itself.
- After this mission, despite the Nerds' 50% respect for Jimmy, the Nerds will behave as if he has 100% respect with them. For example, they can be hired as back-up after this mission.
- If Jimmy is knocked out while the ending cutscene is about to start, a loading screen will appear, after which the boss fight will restart from the beginning.
- Any throwable projectiles such as firecrackers can also be used to take down the turrets which hold up the platform Earnest stands on.
Video Walkthroughs[]
