Follow this Amnesia: The Dark Descent walkthrough for the Back Hall (4) section, guiding you through the prison exploration and its dangers.
Walkthrough
- 1From the Back Hall, head left to the Elevator. Enter it and pull the lever.
- 2The elevator will crash. After getting up, move forward for a flashback.
- 3Proceed towards the door, which is blocked by debris. Move the rocks and wood to clear the path and open the door.
- 4Go through the door and move forward. A loud noise will occur; quickly run back to your starting room and hide.
- 5After a while, continue on and go back into the prison hall. It will be very dark, so light torches or use your lantern.
- 6Move forward and take a left. You will see a sign for "Area Cellas 1" or "Cell Area 1".
- 7You have three paths: right, straight up the stairs, or left. Go left first.
- 8Move on and find two doors. The one on the right is broken. Enter it.
- 9Inside this room, find a hammer under a bed and take it.
- 10Go back outside and enter the room in front of you. Find a bottle of oil in the corner. Remember this room as a potential hiding place.
- 11Exit the hiding room and turn left. Move towards a door, and a loud banging sound will occur. Quickly hide in your designated room and wait.
- 12Once ready, leave the hiding place and return to the area with the stairs and another hallway. Do not go upstairs yet; take the other hallway (turn right slightly).
- 13Continue down this hallway, remembering the location of your hiding place. At the end, you'll find a blocked path and a tinderbox. Take it.
- 14In the open room to the right, find and take another tinderbox.
- 15Go back into the hall. This time, head towards the stairs. Be prepared for a monster encounter. Head back to where you came from, turn right, and you will see the stairs. The hall to your hiding room is to the left.
- 16Move up the stairs. A monster will appear; quickly run back to your hiding place and wait in the dark.
- 17Once safe, leave your hiding place, return to the stairs, and move up.
- 18At the top, you can go forward or turn right into a hall. Go forward.
- 19Take the bottle of oil from the chair.
- 20Move forward to a door in front and a door to the left, with another hallway to the right. Take the door to your left.
- 21A flashback will occur. Look at the ground and find a Chipper. Combine the Hammer and the Chipper in your inventory.
- 22Use the combined Hammer and Chipper on the door to the left to open it. Go inside.
- 23Inside, you can use an oil barrel to refill your lantern.
- 24Go back outside, turn left, and continue. The lights will go out.
- 25Find another room to your left and enter it. Turn off your lantern as you hear a monster growl.
- 26In the corner, find a bottle of oil and a tinderbox. Wait in the dark corner for the monster outside to pass.
- 27After waiting, go back outside and turn left to a door. Go inside.
- 28Another flashback will occur. Find a hole in the floor. Push the bed aside to reveal it.
- 29Use the Hammer and Chipper to enlarge the hole, then drop down.
Tips
- The room with the oil bottle and the hammer is a crucial hiding spot. Prepare it by ensuring you can quickly access it and stay hidden.
- Always keep an eye on your oil supply for the lantern, especially in dark areas.
- Be ready to run and hide when you hear loud noises or see a monster.
- Combining the Hammer and Chipper is essential for progressing through certain blocked paths and doors.
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