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Half-Life Hints

How do I get out of the area with the soldiers and tank?

  • 1 of 5: First, use the pipes and shallow waterways to sneak around and find a good way to kill all the soldiers and destroy their tank.
  • 2 of 5: Then search the area for ammo, including the tent near the tank and all the little fortifications in the adjacent area.
  • 3 of 5: Then look for a button to open the big door that's along one wall.
  • 4 of 5: The button is flashing red and green, and is in a small guardhouse near the door.
  • 5 of 5: BUG NOTE: If you press the button before the tank and all the soldiers are dead, the door may never open.