Part 41

Conquer Portal's Part 41! Learn how to unlock advanced maps, earn Gamer Points by beating challenges, and snag tricky achievements like Camera Shy and Friendly Fire.

Alright, so you've made it pretty far in Portal! Part 41 is all about tackling some of the extra stuff the game throws at you after you've finished the main campaign. Think of it as the victory lap, where you get to show off your skills and earn some sweet Gamer Points. We're talking about beating those tough advanced maps and proving you've mastered all the challenge modes.

Advanced Maps & Gamer Points

After you beat the game, you unlock a set of really challenging maps called the 'advanced maps'. These are designed to test everything you've learned. You'll earn Gamer Points based on how many of these you can conquer:

• Fruitcake (AH08): Beat any two advanced maps for 20 Gamer Points.
• Vanilla Crazy Cake (AH09): Beat any four advanced maps for 30 Gamer Points.
• Vanilla Crazy Cake (AH09): Beat all six advanced maps for 30 Gamer Points.

Challenge Modes & Medals

Beyond the advanced maps, there are also challenge modes. These put you in specific test chambers and ask you to complete them under certain conditions, usually with a time limit or a limited number of portals. Earning medals here is key to unlocking more points:

• Basic Science (AH10): Earn bronze medals on all Portal challenges for 10 Gamer Points.
• Rocket Science (AH11): Earn silver medals on all Portal challenges for 20 Gamer Points.
• Aperture Science (AH12): Earn gold medals on all Portal challenges for 30 Gamer Points.

Tricky Achievements

There are also a couple of fun, specific achievements you can go for:

• Camera Shy (AH13): This one is pretty straightforward – just shoot portals at all the cameras mounted on the walls throughout the game. Keep an eye out for them, and if you miss any, you might have to revisit areas or check a guide for their locations. You get 5 Gamer Points for this.
• Friendly Fire (AH14): This is a bit more of a puzzle! The easiest place to try this is in Test Chamber 16, which has a ton of turrets. The trick is to knock down one turret using another. Here’s how you can do it: shoot a portal up on the ceiling above a turret, then shoot another portal on a nearby wall. Now, carefully push or lure another turret so it falls through the portal you placed on the wall. If you time it right, the falling turret should hit and knock over the other one, earning you 5 Gamer Points. It might take a few tries, so don't get discouraged!

So, dive back into those test chambers, master those advanced maps, and go for those medals. It's a great way to squeeze even more fun out of Portal and boost your score!