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Broken Synergies Guide
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Broken Synergies Guide

A comprehensive guide to the 'Uncovering Buried Secrets' section in Tales of the Neon Sea, detailing how to find missable files, unlock achievements, and make crucial decisions.

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Broken Synergies Guide

A comprehensive guide to the 'Uncovering Buried Secrets' section in Tales of the Neon Sea, detailing how to find missable files, unlock achievements, and make crucial decisions.

This section of the walkthrough covers the 'Uncovering Buried Secrets' chapter in Tales of the Neon Sea. It details the locations of three missable Image & Text Files and three Achievements. Two files require careful inspection, while the third is tied to a choice that also unlocks an Achievement. Be aware that you must make a choice between two specific Achievements, as they are mutually exclusive in a single playthrough. Reloading an earlier save is necessary to unlock both.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Rescuing Charles:
    1. Inspect the files on the whiteboard to the right of the entrance to find the 'The End (5/8) - Robot Puppets' File.
  2. 2
    Interact with the large life support device and then the computer to its right. Read all files on the PC desktop, especially the diagram on the far right, which is a clue for a code.
  3. 3
    Return to the far left of the lab and interact with the chain console control panel. Adjust the height of the coloured lamps to match the diagram from the computer. The correct sequence is: press the purple/orange button twice, the yellow/green button once, and the blue button twice. The order does not matter.
  4. 4
    A set of stairs will appear. Head down into the Secret Corridor.
  5. 5
    Examine the courier clothes if desired, then enter the doorway at the far left.
  6. 6
    In the new secret room, examine the diary to the right of the doorway.
  7. 7
    Head left and inspect the Beta Type Consciousness Transmission Device to find the 'The End (6/8) - The Research Information of Consciousness Transmission Device' File.
  8. 8
    Continue left and speak with Charles.
  9. 9
    Head to the right of the room and grab the Crowbar.
  10. 10
    Return to Charles and use the Crowbar on the holding cell door. After a scene, you will unlock the 'The Story of Rescuing the White Mustache' Trophy/Achievement.
  • Decision Time:
    1. You will be presented with two questions. The first answer has no impact. The second choice determines which of two Achievements you unlock and affects one endgame File.
    2. To unlock 'The Liberation' Trophy/Achievement and the 'The End (7/8) - The History Between Edward and Luna' File: Choose to 'Turn off the equipment'. Interact with the life support device.
    3. To unlock 'The Benevolence' Trophy/Achievement: Choose to 'Leave the equipment on'. No further interaction is needed for this choice, but you will miss one endgame File.
    4. After making your choice, you can skip ahead to 'The Final Confrontation'.
  • The Final Confrontation:
    1. Regardless of your previous choice, head back down to the secret room where you rescued Charles. There is no turning back once you descend the stairs.
    • Tips
    • Remember to reload an earlier save file if you wish to unlock both mutually exclusive Achievements.
    • Pay close attention to the diagram on the computer in the lab, as it is crucial for solving the chain console puzzle.
    • The choice made in 'Decision Time' has significant consequences for Achievements and available Files.

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