One of the 50 hint orbs.
Hint Orbs are purple orbs scattered throughout the Manhattan, totaling 50.
Evolution points are awarded for every Orb obtained along with combat and minor gameplay hints. The EP awarded for each landmark collected increases for every 10 orbs collected.
Evolution Points[]
- 1 - 5,000 each
- 10 - 7,500 each (+10,000 Bonus)
- 15 - 12,500 each (+25,000 Bonus)
- 35 - 15,000 each (+50,000 Bonus)
[HINTS]Hints List[]
1. Control Alex with your game controls while the power select wheel is active. Select powers while on the move.
2. Charging your jumps enables you to jump faster, farther, and higher. Charge your next jump while in the air.
3. Kill an opponent before they can finish a strike team request. If you do, no strike team will appear.
4. When strike teams are called you can engage them, evade them - or disguise yourself and watch them search for you.
5. Groundshatter attacks are good crowd control. Combine with the hammerfist for maximum effect.
6. Don't enter a military base without a military disguise. Bases are off-limits to civilians.
7. Always keep a valid disguise ready, just in case.
8. Mid-mission checkpoints are not saved. You must finish the mission to save your progress.
9. Is your consume victim getting knocked out of your grasp? You can diveroll during a consume.
10. RB/R1 activates the disguise special ability menu. Press it to access the stealth consume, patsy, and artillery strike abilities.
11. When your disguise is compromised, wait for the switch before shifting forms.
12. You can't manually target civilians when military or infected are nearby.
13. Once unlocked, grab a helicopter in the air to activate the skyjack ability.
14. Alcoves, rooftops and alleyways are great places to change your disguise.
15. Press the D-pad in a direction to activate the power in that slot. Up for attack. Down for defense. Right for sensory. Left for disguise.
16. Press LB/L1 to activate the power select wheel. Use the right stick to select from powers and disguises.
17. Use the whipfist power to grab objects at a distance.
18. Supersoldiers can detect Alex, even when disguised. Keep your distance unless you're spoiling for a fight.
19. Use the pause menu map to view the infected and secured zones. Infected zones are red circles. Secured zones are blue circles.
20. Destroying infected hives or military bases, completing events, finding collectibles and consuming web of intrigue targets are all great ways to gain evolution points.
21. Complete events to boost your EP score and buy upgrades.
22. Acquire the airdash and double airdash to extend your jump distance.
23. The blade power is your most effective attack. It's slower than claws, but more powerful.
24. Grapple large enemies with the B/〇 button to interrupt their attacks.
25. A charged throw does far more damage. Charge your throws by holding down throw.
26. Throw larger objects to cause extra damage.
27. Jump before you throw to maximize your chance of hitting your target.
28. The diveroll is a vital ability against powerful opponents. strike and retreat before they can hit back.
29. In a fire-fight use cover. Move while you fire. Enemies won't be able to lock on to you.
30. Trying to destroy a military base? Lure hunters in to join the fight.
31. Firearms are useful against humans - be selective when using them against the infected.
32. Keep an eye on the disguise meter to ensure your disguise doesn't become compromised.
33. Tanks tear through traffic obstacles and enemies when driven at high speed.
34. Use upgrades to help achieve gold on all events.
35. Mix fast attacks and charged attacks against opponents. Each enemy type is vulnerable to different attack types.
36. When fighting tanks, charge your attacks by holding down the X/□ button to breach their armor.
37. The gunship cannon has explosive shells which cause splash damage. Spraying an area with fire is highly effective.
38. Press RT/R2 to diveroll. Avoid attacks and then punish the enemy.
39. Transform any object into a missile by pressing target and throw. With an adequate charge you can strike even the most evasive foe at extreme range.
40. Fire weapons in short bursts to maximize accuracy and damage.
41. Explosive weapons cause splash damage. You don't have to hit directly - just get close enough and the blast will do the job.
42. Almost any living creature can be consumed for health.
43. Not all powers are useful against all enemies. Experiment with powers against new enemy types.
44. Visit the upgrades menu to purchase new powers, upgrades, abilities and moves.
45. Regenerate health by avoiding damage for a few seconds. Find a place to hide out and your health will quickly recover.
46. Grappling hunters is a great way to do significant damage in close quarters combat. Grab with B/〇 and then slam with B/〇.
47. Jump attacks make you hard to hit, but don't do much damage. Use them to whittle down opponents.
48. Vary combos between X/□ and Y/△ controls to find new ones. Some combos need to be unlocked before you can use them.
49. Charge your attacks by holding the button down. A charged attack is slower, but much more damaging.
50. You can throw almost anything. Grab, charge for power, and throw. The heavier the object is, the more damage it will do. Upgrading your throw can give you boosts in both throw range and damage, and the running grab. Throwing is a great compliment to your close-in hand to hand attacks; use it against enemy structures, evasive vehicles, or to pick off troublesome opponents when your health is low.
Locations[]
| Sector | Hints |
|---|---|
| West Harlem | 3 Hints |
| Upper West Side | 4 Hints |
| Upper East Side | 4 Hints |
| Midtown West | 2 Hints |
| Midtown East | 1 Hint |
| Times Square - Block 2 | 1 Hint |
| Times Square - Block 3 | 4 Hints |
| Times Square - Block 4 | 3 Hints |
| Times Square - Block 5 | 2 Hints |
| Times Square - Block 6 | 2 Hints |
| Times Square - Block 7 | 4 Hints |
| Times Square - Block 8 | 6 Hints |
| Chelsea | 1 Hint |
| Gramercy | 8 Hints |
| Greenwich | 1 Hint |
| Little Italy / East Village / Lower East Side | 3 Hints |
Trivia[]
- Polymath achievement/trophy is obtained for collecting them.
Gallery[]
Map of Hints