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The Cameron Files Hints

I can't get into the distillery.

  • 1 of 10: You may want to save your game at this point, since there are several ways of getting killed while attempting to enter the distillery.
  • 2 of 10: The guard won't let you in.
  • 3 of 10: Don't try too often, either.
  • 4 of 10: Perhaps you could try another entrance.
  • 5 of 10: Walk around by the water wheel.
  • 6 of 10: You won't be able to get past the chained door....
  • 7 of 10: ...unless you have something that could overcome the chain.
  • 8 of 10: The item you need can be found outside the distillery.
  • 9 of 10: Particularly around the barrels to the left of the first door.
  • 10 of 10: Take the pair of pliers, and use them on the chain.