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THE COURTYARD (7)
Resident Evil (1996)

THE COURTYARD (7)

Navigate Resident Evil (1996)'s Courtyard, use the Square Crank to reveal a hidden ladder, and access the underground.

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Navigate Resident Evil (1996)'s Courtyard, use the Square Crank to reveal a hidden ladder, and access the underground.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Outside, deal with the dogs if necessary, then run to the gate on the other side of the Courtyard and open it.
  2. 2
    Go down the ladder, run forward, and ascend the next ladder.
  3. 3
    Follow the path until you reach an elevator, being cautious of falling snakes.
  4. 4
    Descend the elevator.
  5. 5
    In the lower area, proceed to the inactive elevator on the opposite side of the room.
  6. 6
    Insert the battery into the slot to reactivate the elevator.
  7. 7
    Ascend this elevator to return near the mansion's back door.
  8. 8
    Run forward and re-enter the gates.
  9. 9
    In this area, follow the path to a crank slot.
  10. 10
    Use the Square Crank in the slot to raise the water level. This action reveals a ladder near the battery-powered elevator that was previously hidden by a waterfall.
  11. 11
    Re-enter the gates and descend the battery-powered elevator again.
  12. 12
    Once back down, run to the other side of the room and find a narrow path.
  13. 13
    Use this path to climb down the ladder, entering the underground area.
Tips
  • If playing on Rebirth Mode, use the specific Rebirth Mode puzzles to reach the guardhouse and obtain the first Doom Book from this area before continuing the game normally.
  • Be aware of snakes falling from above as you approach the first elevator.

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