Detailed walkthrough for the 'Message' section of Gears of War 3, including enemy tactics, collectibles, and objectives to help you progress through the game.
Walkthrough
- 1Begin by proceeding through the initial area, taking a right down the hallway. Open the first door on your right for a collectible.
- 2Continue through the door at the end of the hall and emerge outside. Take cover behind a wall and eliminate the approaching Locust.
- 3After a narrative sequence, a cutscene will play, concluding the prologue.
- 4In Act 1, Chapter 1: Anchored, find a collectible paper on the desk behind you.
- 5Proceed down the hallway and enter the room to your left. Hug the left wall; a collectible can be found on a dinner tray just past the cots.
- 6Return to the hall and enter the next door on the right, then the subsequent door on the right, which is also open. A collectible is on the table in front of Jack.
- 7Continue down the hall, ascend the stairs, and go around the table to the next flight of stairs. Navigate through a series of turns to find Anya.
- 8Follow the objective marker to witness Nash's demise. Clear the polyps, then proceed up the stairs to your right.
- 9Engage the Drudge by shooting its glowing belly. Move left, eliminate the Drudge by the edge, and ascend the stairs to activate the dock lift.
- 10After a cutscene with Prescott, traverse the gardens, taking cover and targeting the glowing parts of the Lambent enemies.
- 11After clearing the deck with the aid of a Raven, locate a dead Gear hanging from the catwalk in the back-left corner. Shoot the body to retrieve his tags.
- 12Ascend the stairs to the catwalk on the right, enter the door at the end, and watch a cutscene.
- 13Retrace your steps. Before descending the stairs, use the height advantage to eliminate any remaining Lambent.
- 14Once back on the deck, head towards the lifts, clearing enemies as you go. A COG will raise the lift for you. Use it to cross to the other side of the deck.
- 15Return to the area where you first encountered the Drudge and proceed down the stairs to where Nash was killed.
- 16Pick up the extinguisher and put out the fire. Aim slightly higher than expected if the extinguisher seems finicky.
- 17Eliminate Lambent enemies in the next hall. At the end of the hall, turn right to save Prescott.
- 18In Act 1, Chapter 2: Abandon Ship, head straight down the hall and turn left. Tip a table for cover and eliminate the Lambent.
- 19Proceed right, interact with the individuals moving the vending machine, and enter the door on the left.
- 20In the open room ahead, find cover and eliminate the Lambent. Be aware of enemies on the catwalk above and to the right. The left side offers a safer position and flanking opportunities.
- 21Defeat the Drudge and Lambent grubs, then drop down and follow the path to the first Deck lift.
- 22After the Raven pilot mentions raising the lift, defend against incoming enemies from the right, who have a height advantage. Ascend the stairs quickly to find cover.
- 23Clear the enemies, pass through the door they emerged from, and ascend the stairs to the catwalk. Follow it to the control room to raise the lift.
- 24Exit the control room and descend the stairs to your right. After speaking with the next Raven pilot, the chopper is destroyed, requiring you to proceed on foot.
Tips
- Use cover effectively, especially against enemies with ranged attacks.
- Prioritize targeting glowing weak points on enemies like the Lambent and Drudge.
- Conserve ammunition when possible, particularly during prolonged engagements.
- Pay attention to environmental cues and objective markers.
- Collectibles are often found in side rooms or off the main path.
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