Master Routine's Protagonist Role: A Walkthrough

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The Protagonist: Your Role — Routine Walkthrough

Hey there! Welcome to Routine. This guide is going to walk you through everything you need to know to get started and make the most of your time in the game. We'll cover how to use your essential C.A.T. tool, manage your resources like batteries, and how to tackle the main story and all the achievements. Think of me as your co-pilot on this journey!

Right at the start, you'll get your hands on the C.A.T. tool. This is your Swiss Army knife for pretty much everything in Routine. You'll use it to interact with terminals, connect to Access Points (which is how you save your game, by the way!), fend off any nasty surprises, fix those annoying magnetic distortions, and even reveal fingerprints if you find the right module. Keep it handy!

To keep your C.A.T. tool powered up, you'll need to find batteries scattered throughout the areas you explore. These little blue guys give you three uses each, so always be on the lookout for more. Don't get caught with a dead battery when you need it most!

Heads up: Routine isn't for the faint of heart. It's got its share of jump scares, gore, violence, and other mature themes that might make some players uneasy. Just a friendly warning!

Saving your progress in Routine is tied to these special Wireless Access Points. They look like holographic screens and are placed in specific spots. When you find one, use your C.A.T. tool to connect and select 'Save Data'. It'll save over your last save file, so you're always up-to-date.

Good news for completionists: you can snag all 14 achievements in a single playthrough! Most will come naturally as you progress through the story, but a couple might need you to stray a bit from the main path. Our All Achievements page has more detailed hints if you're aiming for that 100%.

This guide is packed with:

A full walkthrough of the main story
Tips on completing all objectives and puzzles
Guidance on earning all 14 achievements

You can play Routine with either a keyboard and mouse or a controller. We'll be using keyboard and mouse for this guide, listing the controls as we go. If you prefer a controller, you can check the exact button mappings in the game's Controls Menu, or see them listed below.

For movement on keyboard, you'll use WASD. To interact with things or pick up items, hit E or M1 (left mouse button). Pressing F lets you zoom in for a closer look. Need to move faster? Hold SHIFT to sprint. Ctrl will make you crouch, and the Spacebar is for leaning around corners – super useful for peeking!

Now, let's talk about the C.A.T. tool controls. You can bring it up anytime by pressing R. This is where you can check your battery level and see the different commands available. The tool has three main functions: connecting to Access Points (that's the button with three lines), fixing magnetic distortions (the button to its right), and firing voltage. To fire, you'll hold M2 (right mouse button) to aim, then press M1 to shoot. Handy for zapping enemies or terminals!