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Episode 1: L.A. Meltdown - Level 5: The Abyss

The Abyss

This is a very complex and confusing level, so don't expect paragraph-length descriptions. Examine the images closely. I've tried to include as much background in the snapshots as possible without making the actual secret indistinguishable.

Secret Places (6)

I think this area is easily recognizable (especially with the enormous firepit). Just press against the wall on the left to open the secret door with the steroids. Oddly enough, this was the secret I had the most trouble finding.

This is the same firepit as seen in the previous snapshot. To find the secret place, step into the fire.

Continuing from the previous secret place, find the stepping stone as shown in the image. Use it to jump up to the RPG ammo (which counts as a secret place for some reason).

Once inside the volcano, travel deep inside until you can't go any further. You should see a few little lavafalls. Beside the leftmost lavafall is a handprint. Press it to open the left lavafall area, which contains a secret place and a barely noticable secret message.

Search around nearby the little lavafalls and you'll find a crack. Blow it open and then follow the passage. The secret place is near the exit of the passage (which leads outside close to the beginning of the level).

Just outside the door of the mothership, you can find a secret place. Press against the wall in the area shown in the image.

Unofficial Secret Places

You can't miss the fountain, it's probably the only sign of blue you'll see in the entire level. You can hop through it to find a hidden area. I can see why this isn't counted.

You drop past these two areas when you jump into the abyss. You have to circle around the room first to activate two touchplates. Then you can find your way up to these.

Secret Messages

"Go with the flow". In the cave by the blue access card gate (nightvision goggles required).

"You're not supposed to be here - Levelord". Hidden within the area that the automatic shrinker fires from (jetpack required).

"SUYT" (Show Us Your Tits). It can be seen in the secret place with the dancing babe. It's almost completely transparent.

"Dopefish Lives". It's down near the lava where the mothership has crashed (jetpack required).




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