Stealth Mechanics — Still Wakes the Deep Guide

Learn how to effectively use stealth mechanics in Still Wakes the Deep. This guide covers essential tips and strategies to navigate the game undetected and overcome challenges.

This guide focuses on the stealth mechanics within Still Wakes the Deep, detailing how to effectively utilize them throughout the game. It covers basic controls and interactions necessary for a stealthy approach.

Controls:

• Movement: W / A / S / D
• Run: Shift (Note: An achievement is tied to running for less than 10 minutes in an entire playthrough, so use sparingly).
• Crouch: Control
• Interact: Left Mouse Button (LMB)
• Climb Ladders: Hold Right Mouse Button (RMB) + W/S (Hold RMB to descend slowly, release to descend quickly without damage).

Gameplay Mechanics:

• Objective Indicator: Located on the top-left corner of the screen. Press 'Tab' to bring it up, which displays your objective and its location with an arrow or orange dot.
• Hints: White dots indicate interactable objects. These can be enabled/disabled at the start of the game; it is recommended to keep them on.
• Interactable Objects: Inspect by pressing LMB.
• Blue Gates: Signal gates that can be used.
• Yellow Markings: Indicate paths or interactable items.

Achievements Mentioned:

• Achievement for running less than 10 minutes: Tied to sparingly using the 'Shift' key for running.
• McLeery: Spend too much time in the shower room.
• Social Butterfly: Requires talking to all available crew members. This includes characters like Trots, O'Connor, Gibbo, Brodie, Raffs, Addair, and the welder on the Main Deck.
• All Beans and Forgiveness: Made it down to the Canteen and talked with Roy.