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The Longest Journey Hints

Why can't I use the subway?

  • 1 of 5: Do you know where you want to go?
  • 2 of 5: You won't be able to take the subway until you know where Cortez has gone to.
  • 3 of 5: Are you sure April knows where he is?
  • 4 of 5: You then need to get past the scanner.
  • 5 of 5: Once you're on a train, look at the map overhead to select a subway stop.