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The Crystal Key Hints

What about the machines in the damaged building?

  • 1 of 5: The machine inside the damaged building needs one special item.
  • 2 of 5: You obtain it by getting the underground machines working again.
  • 3 of 5: Face the panel and notice an oval-shaped object ahead of you.  Zoom in on it closer.
  • 4 of 5: Insert the piece of ore there.
  • 5 of 5: After the cutscene, click on the panel (which is half-hidden at the bottom of your screen). Watch the show!