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The Maw of Oblivion — Pathways into Darkness Walkthrough
Pathways into Darkness

The Maw of Oblivion — Pathways into Darkness Walkthrough

Navigate the treacherous twenty-five levels of an otherworldly pyramid in Pathways into Darkness. Battle monsters, solve puzzles, and defeat the Dreaming God.

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Navigate the treacherous twenty-five levels of an otherworldly pyramid in Pathways into Darkness. Battle monsters, solve puzzles, and defeat the Dreaming God.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Enter the ancient pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula.
  2. 2
    Reach the bottom level.
  3. 3
    Detonate a low yield nuclear device to stun the Dreaming God and bury it under rock.
Tips
  • You are the sole survivor of a Special Forces team after your parachute failed.
  • Your initial equipment is limited to a flashlight and survival knife.
  • The Dreaming God will fully awaken in five game days.
  • Combat requires careful strategy due to limited ammo, respawning monsters, and similar movement speeds.
  • Health can only be regained by resting (risky) or rare blue potions.
  • Blue potions are crucial for curing poison and should be saved for later levels.
  • Conversations with dead individuals provide puzzle information, monster strategies, and story details. Use keywords to get responses.
  • Items found can increase your score and health points.
  • Crystals have special powers but shatter after multiple uses, except for the yellow crystal used for conversations.
  • Potions offer temporary effects like invincibility or time slowing.
  • Miscellaneous items are key to solving puzzles and progressing.

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