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Game Secrets - 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). Press against the wall on the left to open a secret door and find some steroids. Oddly enough, this was the secret I had the most trouble finding.

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

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Within the aforementioned secret place, find the stepping stone as shown in the image. Use it to jump up to the nook containing the RPG ammo (which counts as a secret place because clearly it was difficult to find).

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Once inside the volcano, travel deep inside until you can't go any further. You should see a small cluster of lavafalls. Between the two lavafalls on the left is a handprint. Press it to open the left lavafall area, which contains a secret place and a barely noticeable secret message.

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Search around nearby the cluster of 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).

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Just outside the entrance of the mothership, there is a secret place. Press against the wall in the area shown in the image.

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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 doesn't count.

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

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Secret Messages


"Go with the flow": In the cave beyond the blue access card gate (nightvision goggles required). This refers to the acid river current, which carries you to a small stash of goodies.

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

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

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"Dopefish Lives": It's down near the lava where the mothership has crashed (jetpack required). This refers to a character that originated from the Commander Keen series, and apparently has developed a cult following and mythology in its dopey wake.

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