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Alan Wake 2: The Lake House

Return 7: Summoning

Guide to Alan Wake 2: The Lake House Return 7: Summoning. Survive the ritual, find the Manuscript Page, and use the Clicker.

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Guide to Alan Wake 2: The Lake House Return 7: Summoning. Survive the ritual, find the Manuscript Page, and use the Clicker.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head north through the hole in the fence and past the Rental Cabins, fighting off an enemy.
  2. 2
    Take the winding path west and then south towards the Witch's Hut.
  3. 3
    Follow the trail of vehicular debris down towards the stream.
  4. 4
    Follow the south bank downstream until you can cross just south of the Private Cabin.
  5. 5
    You can reach the Private Cabin and use the Break Room there.
  6. 6
    If you encounter enemies, run to the nearby Safe Haven (a place to save your progress).
  7. 7
    Follow the path southwest and south.
  8. 8
    When you reach the picnic area, fight off a couple of Taken (enemies).
  9. 9
    Use your torch to burn away the darkness blocking the bridge.
  10. 10
    Find the It's Not a Lake Manuscript Page (56/56) on the ground just before you reach the lakeshore.
  11. 11
    Make your way down to the shoreline where Estevez and the Anderson Brothers are set up.
  12. 12
    Grab supplies from the flight cases and leave Propane Canisters scattered around the beach.
  13. 13
    Ensure you have plenty of healing items available through quick slots (an on-screen display for items) and equip a Coffee Mug Charm.
  14. 14
    Go to the Andersons' bus and tell them to start the ritual.
  15. 15
    Survive the Summoning Ritual as Taken emerge from the lake. Enemies include standard Taken, a couple of Bruisers, a Thrower, and a Diver.
  16. 16
    Alex will drop ammo, found in the flight cases on the beach. Estevez will help by throwing flares.
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    The goal is to survive until the brothers finish their song, not necessarily to kill every enemy, but be careful about being swarmed.
  18. 18
    When told enemies are going after the brothers, you are nearly at the end. Use Hand Flares to keep enemies at bay.
  19. 19
    Heal if low on health before using the Clicker (a special item).
  20. 20
    When an Overlap (a supernatural event) appears on the shoreline, make your way to it and press the switch to use the Clicker.
  21. 21
    After the ritual, nothing happens.
Tips
  • Equip a Coffee Mug Charm before the ritual.
  • Ensure you have plenty of healing items in your quick slots.
  • Use Hand Flares strategically when enemies become aggressive towards the Andersons.
  • The Clicker is used during an Overlap event on the shoreline.

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