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Confronting the Source
I Hate This Place

Confronting the Source

Guide to confronting the source in I Hate This Place. Learn about the Broodmother fight, exploring tunnels, and Project AEON's core. Includes tips and strategies.

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Confronting the Source

Guide to confronting the source in I Hate This Place. Learn about the Broodmother fight, exploring tunnels, and Project AEON's core. Includes tips and strategies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head northwest in the Forest to a gate. Enter and proceed to the center of the arena to trigger the Broodmother boss fight.
  2. 2
    Defeat the Broodmother and smaller spiders using weapons like the Submachine Gun or Riot Shotgun. Keep distance and focus fire on the Broodmother if it grabs you.
  3. 3
    After the fight, head north to find a bunker entrance leading to tunnels.
  4. 4
    Navigate the tunnels, using maps and fighting spiders and other enemies. Use Molotov Cocktails or explosives to clear obstacles.
  5. 5
    Find a Minecart Brake Lever and use it with Fuel to activate a minecart.
  6. 6
    Use the minecart to access a new area with a Workbench and save point.
  7. 7
    Follow the path, fighting spiders and enemies, and use a Crank to open doors.
  8. 8
    Exit the tunnels and head northwest to the Druid's Hut.
  9. 9
    Inside the Druid's Hut, find a TV save point and note a trapdoor that is currently inaccessible.
Tips
  • Bring Fuel x2 and an Electric Grenade before proceeding.
  • Crafting weapons at the Ranch can help with the 'Arsenal' achievement.
  • Use the complete map provided to find all 41 locations for the 'Full picture' achievement.
  • Molotov Cocktails or Mining Explosives are effective for clearing obstacles in the tunnels.
  • Keep distance from the Broodmother during the boss fight.

Completing the Broodmother fight grants the 'That's a hell of a spider' achievement. The area also allows for completion of the 'Full picture' achievement.

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