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How do I make it up the elevator shaft?
1 of 10: You should notice a ladder on the far side of the elevator shaft.
2 of 10: You need a good jump to make it to that ladder and hold on.
3 of 10: NOTE: You should be sure to release the Jump key before you hit the ladder. If you don't, you'll immediately let go of it. Remember this for all ladder-jumping stunts.
4 of 10: Once up, though, it's simple walking along the ridges on the wall and climbing ladders until you get to the top.
5 of 10: Once you reach the top, you will need to make one final jump, this time across to the actual elevator itself.
6 of 10: Climb the ladder until you are on top of it.
7 of 10: You need a way down inside of it.
8 of 10: Elevators always have some sort of overhead escape hatch.
9 of 10: Look for a vent-like hatch on top of the elevator.
10 of 10: Break through it and drop down, then run out the doors of the elevator to start the next chapter.
