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The Orange Box: Portal Hints
How can I make it down both corridors safely?
1 of 7: With the help of your hearty companion cube, of course!
2 of 7: Pick up the cube and hold it out in front of you as you move down the first corridor.
3 of 7: There's no need to crouch-walk -- just make sure that when the energy ball comes at you, it hits your cube and bounces back the way it came.
4 of 7: When you near the room with the two energy orb firers, stop and wait for the orb you've been bouncing to pop.
5 of 7: When it does, quickly run into the orb firer room and stand in a safe corner.
6 of 7: Wait for the orb firer that aims down the second corridor to fire a new orb, then grab your cube and head down the corridor after the orb.
7 of 7: When you near the other end of the corridor, stop and wait for the orb to pop, then quickly move on into the next area.
