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Finnish Tango

Master the 'Finnish Tango' mission in Control. Learn how to solve the Mirror puzzle, defeat your mirror-self esseJ, and cleanse the Mirror for rewards.

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Master the 'Finnish Tango' mission in Control. Learn how to solve the Mirror puzzle, defeat your mirror-self esseJ, and cleanse the Mirror for rewards.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Fast travel to Ritual Division in the Research Sector. Enter the Synchronicity Lab (west of the area).
  2. 2
    Proceed through the level 6 door to Mirror Testing. Collect the Mirror Debrief tape recorder and the Mirror Altered Item research from filing cabinets.
  3. 3
    Go upstairs, find the Mirror Containment research on a filing cabinet. If playing the Ultimate Edition, claim the Mirror Testing control point.
  4. 4
    The Mirror is in the central structure. Use the console to view its reflection. The reflection is reversed: the closest shutter in the image is furthest from the panel.
  5. 5
    Left side shutters: Reflection shows two closest open. Open the two furthest (2 and 3).
  6. 6
    Right side shutters: Reflection shows the furthest open. Open the closest one (1).
  7. 7
    The central structure will open. Before entering, note the cube puzzle solution from the control unit in the top left.
  8. 8
    Interact with the Mirror to enter the mirror world.
  9. 9
    Inside the mirror world, everything is reversed. Use the cube puzzle solution (up, left, left, left, down, down, down) to open a loot container.
  10. 10
    Listen to the feirbeD rorriM tape recorder on the right for the other half of the Mirror Debrief.
  11. 11
    Prepare for a boss fight against esseJ. Equip Charge and consider replacing Seize Accelerator mods.
  12. 12
    Go through the door to the Synchronicity Lab. Interact with the glass enclosures with mannequins and reflections to trigger scenes.
  13. 13
    The final interaction leads to a boss fight against esseJ.
  14. 14
    Boss Fight Strategy (esseJ):
    • She has all your abilities and uses them rapidly.
  15. 15
    The upstairs landing above the Mirror Testing door is a safe spot.
  16. 16
    Between phases, collect Health Elements on the lower level.
  17. 17
    Phase 1: esseJ uses rockets. Use Launch to snatch her rockets or hit her with Charge.
  18. 18
    Phase 2: esseJ uses Shield and Launch. Counter with Launch and use Evade/Shield.
  19. 19
    Phase 3: esseJ uses Levitation and Ground Slam. Use your Service Weapon from the elevated position.
  20. 20
    After defeating esseJ, collect the Keeping Secrets Threshold Kids presentation by interacting with a TV upstairs.
  21. 21
    Go to the other side to start a puzzle with six Newton's Cradles. Get them all swinging in phase (use Square to stop/start). The screen will shake when correct.
  22. 22
    Return to the real world to Cleanse the Mirror. You will receive 4 Ability Points, the Mirror Procedures case file, and a piece of Untapped Potential.
  23. 23
    Go back to the real-world room with Newton's Cradles (Synchronicity Lab, turn left up stairs). Get all six swinging in synchronicity here to receive a level IV mod.
  24. 24
    Go up the stairs on the other side. At the end of the gallery, find the Synchronicity Experiment research on a cabinet.
  25. 25
    Downstairs, access the Asynchronous outfit from one of the booths.
Tips
  • The Mirror puzzle requires careful observation of the reversed reflection.
  • The boss fight against esseJ can be challenging; utilize the environment and your abilities effectively.
  • Collectibles like research and tapes provide lore and potential advantages.
  • 4 Ability Points
  • Mirror Procedures case file
  • Untapped Potential
  • Level IV mod
  • Asynchronous outfit
  • Altered Manifestations May Occur trophy

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