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Gears of War 3

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Follow our expert guide to navigate Chapter 1 of Gears of War 3, 'Anchored.' Find collectibles, defeat enemies, and progress through the story with ease.

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Follow our expert guide to navigate Chapter 1 of Gears of War 3, 'Anchored.' Find collectibles, defeat enemies, and progress through the story with ease.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    You'll start the chapter waking up. The first collectible, a paper, is on the desk right behind you, near the cot. Grab it and head into the hallway.
  2. 2
    Listen for a lady mentioning Dom. Follow her into the room on the left. Hug the left wall; just past the cots, you'll find another collectible on a dinner tray.
  3. 3
    Head back into the hall and take the next door on the right. The door after that is also open. You'll find another collectible on the table in front of Jack.
  4. 4
    Return to the hallway and continue forward. Go up the stairs, then around the table to ascend the next flight. Take a couple of right turns and speak with Anya.
  5. 5
    Follow the objective marker (it's the star icon when you press Left Bumper) to witness Nash being attacked. Clear out the polyps, taking them out one by one. Then, turn right and go up the stairs.
  6. 6
    At the top of the stairs, you'll encounter the Drudge. For now, just shoot it in its glowing belly.
  7. 7
    Head to the left, shoot the Drudge near the edge, and then go up the stairs to your right to activate the dock lift. A cutscene with Prescott will play.
  8. 8
    After the cutscene, you'll be sent through the gardens. Your goal is to find a place to watch your new movie. Take your time crossing the deck, as the Lambent can be tough, especially when they start shooting. Use cover and aim for their glowing weak spots.
  9. 9
    After clearing the Lambent (a Raven will assist you), go to the back-left corner of the deck. Look up at the catwalk above; you'll see a dead Gear hanging off. Shoot the body to make him drop his tags.
  10. 10
    With the tags in hand, head for the stairs up to the catwalk on the right. Go through the door at the end of the catwalk, and another cutscene will trigger.
  11. 11
    Now, turn around and backtrack the way you came. Before descending the stairs, use your elevated position to clear the area of any remaining Lambent.
  12. 12
    Once back on the deck, head towards the lifts, clearing enemies as you go. After the area is clear, a COG soldier will raise the lift for you. Use it to cross to the other side of the deck.
  13. 13
    On the other side, you'll find yourself back where you first encountered the Drudge. Go back down the stairs to where Nash met his end.
  14. 14
    Pick up the extinguisher and put out the fire. Aim a little higher than you think you need to; if it doesn't work, readjust your aim. You'll encounter more Lambent in the next hall; hang back and take them out.
  15. 15
    At the end of the hall, turn right to save Prescott.
Tips
  • Always aim for the glowing weak spots on the Lambent and Drudge; it's the fastest way to take them down.
  • Use cover frequently, especially when facing multiple enemies or when they're firing at you.
  • Don't rush through the areas; take a moment to scan for collectibles, especially when you're prompted to hug walls or check specific spots.
  • The extinguisher can be a bit tricky to aim, so be patient and adjust your aim as needed.

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