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The Old Man (Guide)
I Hate This Place

The Old Man (Guide)

Complete walkthrough for the Project AEON section of I Hate This Place. Includes details on defeating the Broodmother, navigating the tunnels, and finding key items.

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The Old Man (Guide)

Complete walkthrough for the Project AEON section of I Hate This Place. Includes details on defeating the Broodmother, navigating the tunnels, and finding key items.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head to the Forest and proceed northwest, then north to a gate. Use the key to enter.
  2. 2
    In the open area, the Broodmother will attack. Smaller spiders will also emerge. The Broodmother can spit tentacles to pull you in. Use weapons like the Submachine Gun or Riot Shotgun to defeat the spiders. Keep your distance from the Broodmother and focus fire on it if it grabs you.
  3. 3
    After the fight, head north to find a bunker entrance leading to tunnels.
  4. 4
    Follow the tunnels, fighting spiders and other enemies. You will encounter path splits; navigate through them, using explosives to clear obstacles.
  5. 5
    Collect items like the Minecart Brake Lever and use Fuel to activate minecarts for progression.
  6. 6
    You will find Workbenches, TV save points, and notes throughout the tunnels.
  7. 7
    Eventually, you will reach a ladder to go above ground near the Druid's Hut.
  8. 8
    Inside the Druid's Hut, loot boxes, use the Workbench, and find a note. There's a trapdoor with a button that is inaccessible for now.
Tips
  • Weapons like the Submachine Gun and Riot Shotgun are effective against the spiders.
  • Molotov Cocktails or Mining Explosives can clear obstacles but are less effective against the mobile Broodmother.
  • Crafting items at the Ranch might be more reliable than hoping to find them during exploration.
  • The game is nearing its conclusion, so complete any remaining achievements, such as crafting every weapon at the Workbench for the 'Arsenal' achievement.
  • The spider battlefield is one of the 41 locations needed for the 'Full picture' achievement.
  • 'That’s a hell of a spider' achievement upon defeating the Broodmother.
  • Progress towards the 'Full picture' achievement by mapping all locations.
  • Progress towards the 'Arsenal' achievement by crafting weapons.

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