Surviving the Deluge: A Comprehensive Guide to Reanimal's 'After the Flood' Chapter
The city lies submerged, your friends are missing, and the only way forward is through the treacherous waters of Reanimal's 'After the Flood' chapter. But fear not, intrepid adventurer! This guide will be your lifeline, leading you through every twist and turn, ensuring you uncover every secret and emerge victorious. But here's where it gets tricky: this chapter isn't just about survival; it's about uncovering the truth hidden beneath the waves, and some of the choices you'll face might just leave you questioning everything.
Following the Devastation
Picking up after the harrowing events of The Cleaning House (https://www.ign.com/wikis/reanimal/TheCleaningHouseWalkthrough), you find yourself back on the beach, the wreckage of your vehicle a stark reminder of the dangers that lie ahead. This comprehensive Reanimal Walkthrough (https://www.ign.com/wikis/reanimal/Walkthrough) for Chapter 3 will guide you through every step, ensuring you don't miss a single collectible Mask (https://www.ign.com/wikis/reanimal/MaskLocations), Propaganda Poster (https://www.ign.com/wikis/reanimal/PropagandaPosterLocations), or Prayer Statue (https://www.ign.com/wikis/reanimal/PrayerStatueLocations). We'll also highlight all unlockable achievements (https://www.ign.com/wikis/reanimal/TrophyandAchievements_Guide) along the way, so you can boast about your prowess to your fellow survivors.
Navigating the Flooded Landscape
Your journey begins with a trek to the right, where a chainlink fence bars your path. Use your trusty crowbar to pry open the gate and ascend the stairs. Follow the catwalk to its end, then climb the ladder to the roof. And this is the part most people miss: a hidden wheel awaits in the nearby building. Grab it and head back to the ladder. Insert the wheel into the device and give it two full rotations to the right. This will activate a mechanism, allowing you to jump across the gaps to the other side. Pull the lever to open the floodgate and return to your boat.
A Perilous Voyage
For now, the path is straightforward, with no hidden secrets to uncover. Navigate through the ruins, avoiding mines and speeding up when prompted, until you escape the flooded grocery store. Follow the path left, then right, and right again, passing through a tunnel beneath a crumbling building. Park your boat on the beach on the other side.
Unveiling Secrets and Facing Threats
A propaganda poster awaits on a nearby stairwell – tear it down for your collection. Then, use a dumpster to hoist yourself and your sister up to a partially collapsed building. Inside, you'll find harpoons – essential tools for the challenges ahead.
Back on the water, equip the harpoon and face your first naval mine. Angie's Tip: Remember, exploding 20 naval mines in a single playthrough unlocks the 'Naval Blazing' achievement. Keep track of your progress by checking the trophy list.
Creatures of the Deep and Hidden Treasures
As you progress, you'll encounter aggressive creatures. Harpoon them swiftly, as they move quickly. Explore the area thoroughly, destroying mines and uncovering two more coffins – crucial for unlocking the secret ending.
The Lighthouse Looms
As you near the end of the hotel sequence, a cutscene reveals a friend captured by a giant bird and flown towards a distant lighthouse. Before attempting a rescue, explore the surrounding area. Quick Note: Don't worry about the cannon and the large creature for now; they'll be addressed in a later chapter.
Focus on collecting mines for the 'Naval Blazing' trophy and explore a hidden tunnel leading to another coffin.
Ascending the Cliff and Unmasking Secrets
Climb the ladder scaling the cliff face, battling seagulls along the way. Defeating them unlocks the 'Tarred and Feathered' trophy. At the top, explore the field, encountering a scarecrow inhabited by a crab. Defeat the crab for the 'Critter Kill Hit' trophy and a new mask.
The Barn and Beyond
Head towards the barn, squeezing through a gap in the fence. A locked door blocks your path, but a tipped-over drum reveals a key. Defeat attacking birds and unlock the door. Inside, find a hidden prayer statue.
The Final Confrontation
Continue through the barn, collecting a propaganda poster and entering the lighthouse. Ascend to the top floor, rescue your friend, and prepare for a chase. Retrace your steps to the pig barn, where a cutscene reveals the pelican's demise.
Epilogue and Reflection
After escaping the barn, collect the final propaganda poster at the bus shelter, unlocking the 'Hidden among the pines' trophy. Sit on the bench, triggering a cutscene and marking the end of Chapter 3.
The Journey Continues
Ready for the next challenge? Our comprehensive Chapter 4 - No Shelter Walkthrough (https://www.ign.com/wikis/reanimal/NoShelterWalkthrough) awaits, guiding you through the next leg of your perilous journey.
Food for Thought: What do you think the true nature of the flood is? Is it a natural disaster, or something more sinister? Share your theories in the comments below!
