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This game has a variety of settings which allow you to decide how you want the game to play. Since this file emphasizes the adventure game elements (like finding the right item or switch), I won't be saying much about fighting or puzzle solving. I hate solving those stupid little access panel puzzles in general, and I just dislike fighting in this game. I'm playing the game with the settings: Combat 0, Plot 2, Puzzle 0, Cyber 0. If you are on plot 0, you really don't need this file, except maybe for a few places near the end. On plot 1, some certain elements are removed (e.g., you don't need many of the codes). Plot 3 is the same as 2, just with a time limit (good luck!).
In each of the level section, there are four sections: a "What do I do here" question, notes, a map, and a key for the map. The "What do I do here" question is for those people who just know WHAT they are supposed to be doing, not HOW to do it. The notes section offers a more detailed analysis of each level. The map part is obvious, and so is the key.
As a rule, ALWAYS find any cameras you can and destroy them. Ditto with the computer nodes. I usually don't mention places that require a low security percentage, but if you find a door that denies you access because of security, hunt down the cameras and nodes.
I've tried to map out as much of the game as I could. I planned on including the locations of all of the cameras, but since there are some areas that are not accessible unless all the cameras are destroyed, I couldn't include some cameras in the maps. These maps are not complete, but you can bet that if an area is not mapped, it's not necessary to go there to beat the game.
I will also not mention much about cyberspace. Basically, just go into every cyberspace station you see, get all of the software, and hit all of the switches.
