Planet Cracker achievement - Hardware Crack puzzle solutions

Trikke · 10-14-2010, 08:41 AM

Please read first:
When I did my first playthrough, I chose to do route A. This means I started with a RIG level 1.
As you perhaps already know from reading the achievement guide, your RIG will become level 4 (unlocking the achievement for it) by the end of the first playthrough.
Once having a RIG level 4, you will have more tools at your disposal to make the mini-games easier.
This being said, I made youtube videos for all possible laser mini-games, but the ones on route A are with the RIG not fully upgraded. This means that routes B, C and D are based upon having a fully upgraded RIG.

There are several paths (routes) you can take. Here's an overview:

- Route A: Act 1 (Start) -> Act 2A (Lighting Failure) -> Act 3A (Direct Route) -> Act 4
- Route B: Act 1 (Start) -> Act 2A (Lighting Failure) -> Act 3B (Cross the Rim) -> Act 4
- Route C: Act 1 (Start) -> Act 2B (Hostage Situation) -> Act 3C (Spacewalk) -> Act 4
- Route D: Act 1 (Start) -> Act 2B (Hostage Situation) -> Act 3D (Interior Route) -> Act 4

Different routes will result in different puzzles. Depending on the route you'll take, pick the according videos:

- Route A: Act 1.1 / Act 1.2 -> Act 2A.1 / Act 2A.2 -> Act 3A.1 / Act 3A.2 -> Act 4
- Route B: Act 1.1 / Act 1.2 -> Act 2A.1 / Act 2A.2 -> Act 3B -> Act 4
- Route C: Act 1.1 / Act 1.2 -> Act 2B -> Act 3C -> Act 4
- Route D: Act 1.1 / Act 1.2 -> Act 2B -> Act 3D -> Act 4

No, I didn't forget some videos. It turns out that routes C and D have less laser mini-games...

I hope it is all clear and understandable, and these videos will help you solving the puzzles.

Good luck!

Trikke · 10-14-2010, 08:42 AM

VIDEOS - All videos related to Act 1

Act 1.1
(Route A, B, C or D)

YouTube - Dead Space: Ignition - Route A+B+C+D - ACT 1.1 (Planet Cracker achievement)

Act 1.2
(Route A, B, C or D)

YouTube - Dead Space: Ignition - Route A+B+C+D - ACT 1.2 (Planet Cracker achievement)

Trikke · 10-14-2010, 08:42 AM

VIDEOS - All videos related to Act 2

Act 2A.1
(Route A or B)

YouTube - Dead Space: Ignition - Route A+B - ACT 2A.1 (Planet Cracker achievement)

Act 2A.2
(Route A or B)

YouTube - Dead Space: Ignition - Route A+B - ACT 2A.2 (Planet Cracker achievement)

Act 2B
(Route C or D)

YouTube - Dead Space: Ignition - Route C+D - ACT 2B (Planet Cracker achievement)

Trikke · 10-14-2010, 08:43 AM

VIDEOS - All videos related to Act 3

Act 3A.1
(Route A)

YouTube - Dead Space: Ignition - Route A - ACT 3A.1 (Planet Cracker achievement)

Act 3A.2
(Route A)

YouTube - Dead Space: Ignition - Route A - ACT 3A.2 (Planet Cracker achievement)

Act 3B
(Route B)

YouTube - Dead Space: Ignition - Route B - ACT 3B (Planet Cracker achievement)

Act 3C
(Route C)

YouTube - Dead Space: Ignition - Route C - ACT 3C (Planet Cracker achievement)

Act 3D
(Route D)

YouTube - Dead Space: Ignition - Route D - ACT 3D (Planet Cracker achievement)

Trikke · 10-14-2010, 08:43 AM

VIDEOS - All videos related to Act 4

Act 4
(Route A, B, C or D)

YouTube - Dead Space: Ignition - Hardware Crack #7 (Planet Cracker achievement)

K4rn4ge · 10-14-2010, 06:20 PM

Here's a pic I took of the last hardware crack puzzle in the game in Act 4. I am going to try to post more of these but if not, hopefully others contribute. Just note that you have to rotate the yellow laser once or twice to get it to shine in the diagnoal path (I didn't do it in picture because level would have ended before I snapped the pic!)

K4rn4ge · 10-14-2010, 06:52 PM

Just redid and took a pic of Hardware Crack 6 which is in Act 3A

Trikke · 10-14-2010, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K4rn4ge

Just redid and took a pic of Hardware Crack 6 which is in Act 3A

Thanks, but I can't copy-paste them in the guide

The site you're hosting them, doesn't allow me to.

I've made a picture myself, and put it on facebook. From there, I'm copy pasting one (puzzle 7).

I also made a video with the digital cam, which I uploaded to youtube. They're "converting" it right now, so will try to post these as well.

K4rn4ge · 10-14-2010, 07:17 PM

Hardware Crack 7 which is also in Act 3A

K4rn4ge · 10-14-2010, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trikke

Thanks, but I can't copy-paste them in the guide

The site you're hosting them, doesn't allow me to.

I've made a picture myself, and put it on facebook. From there, I'm copy pasting one (puzzle 7).

I also made a video with the digital cam, which I uploaded to youtube. They're "converting" it right now, so will try to post these as well.

Well, you have my permission to use my screencaps just please credit me if you do

Trikke · 10-14-2010, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trikke

I also made a video with the digital cam, which I uploaded to youtube. They're "converting" it right now, so will try to post these as well.

Looks like it worked, just posted it in this guide.

Eternaltriumph · 10-14-2010, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K4rn4ge

Just redid and took a pic of Hardware Crack 6 which is in Act 3A

Very, very odd. I think my game f-ed up. In the picture above the solution has 5 splitters. My game only has four. I have four splitters, two removers, nine reflectors.

been rattling my brain on this one for a while, I guess it'd make sense why I can't solve it if I don't have a part I need.

Trikke · 10-14-2010, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eternaltriumph

Very, very odd. I think my game f-ed up. In the picture above the solution has 5 splitters. My game only has four. I have four splitters, two removers, nine reflectors.

been rattling my brain on this one for a while, I guess it'd make sense why I can't solve it if I don't have a part I need.

No, you're game isn't f#cked up. If this is the first time you're doing this puzzle, you'll only have 4 splitters because your RIG isn't fully upgraded yet (which will be a bit later in the game).

Since my profile has a fully upgraded RIG, I'll have to re-do the whole story mode again using another profile so that I'll have the same amount of splitters and reflectors.

Then, I'll try to make the youtube video and post it here as well.

Vindicator51 · 10-14-2010, 10:49 PM

http://www.youtube.com/user/HyperBio.../2/95o65isZwuU This guy on Youtube posted a 1 - 6 part walkthrough.

He picked Hostage Situation - Spacewalk route.

Eternaltriumph · 10-14-2010, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trikke

No, you're game isn't f#cked up. If this is the first time you're doing this puzzle, you'll only have 4 splitters because your RIG isn't fully upgraded yet (which will be a bit later in the game).

Since my profile has a fully upgraded RIG, I'll have to re-do the whole story mode again using another profile so that I'll have the same amount of splitters and reflectors.

Then, I'll try to make the youtube video and post it here as well.

Ahh, that makes sense then. I should restart and do another route, then come back and finish that up. I see no way to solve it with just four splitters; I always end up needing one more to make a correct setup.

Thanks for the response.

Vindicator51 · 10-15-2010, 12:32 AM

Hardware Crack 10 (Act 3D, Hack 4A) Sorry if it's not clear, because it was taken with my mobile phone.

Trikke · 10-15-2010, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eternaltriumph

Ahh, that makes sense then. I should restart and do another route, then come back and finish that up. I see no way to solve it with just four splitters; I always end up needing one more to make a correct setup.

Thanks for the response.

There is a way of solving it with only 4 splitters (projectors). I only need to put the solution online for it, but I'm actually on my 2nd run on Route C.

As for your puzzle problem, all I can remember is that I had to put a splitter in top right corner. It took me several attempts before I finally figured it out, but trust me, it is doable with the limited amount of splitters.

If you're not in a hurry, come back somewhere in the weekend. I will probably have put the solution online somewhere late Saturday or Sunday.

Good luck

Ozbaab · 11-19-2010, 10:33 AM

A GREAT guide dude!

Ninja Boosh · 11-19-2010, 08:54 PM

Awesome guide. Much much appreciated!

As much as I like puzzles, these just got too complicated for me too care anymore. Whereas something like Limbo is fun enough to figure out you avoid teh interwebz.

Spliff Starz · 11-21-2010, 08:07 AM

nvm nvm nvm

Dabura911 · 01-29-2011, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trikke

Please read first:
When I did my first playthrough, I chose to do route A. This means I started with a RIG level 1.
As you perhaps already know from reading the achievement guide, your RIG will become level 4 (unlocking the achievement for it) by the end of the first playthrough.
Once having a RIG level 4, you will have more tools at your disposal to make the mini-games easier.
This being said, I made youtube videos for all possible laser mini-games, but the ones on route A are with the RIG not fully upgraded. This means that routes B, C and D are based upon having a fully upgraded RIG.

There are several paths (routes) you can take. Here's an overview:

- Route A: Act 1 (Start) -> Act 2A (Lighting Failure) -> Act 3A (Direct Route) -> Act 4
- Route B: Act 1 (Start) -> Act 2A (Lighting Failure) -> Act 3B (Cross the Rim) -> Act 4
- Route C: Act 1 (Start) -> Act 2B (Hostage Situation) -> Act 3C (Spacewalk) -> Act 4
- Route D: Act 1 (Start) -> Act 2B (Hostage Situation) -> Act 3D (Interior Route) -> Act 4

Different routes will result in different puzzles. Depending on the route you'll take, pick the according videos:

- Route A: Act 1.1 / Act 1.2 -> Act 2A.1 / Act 2A.2 -> Act 3A.1 / Act 3A.2 -> Act 4
- Route B: Act 1.1 / Act 1.2 -> Act 2A.1 / Act 2A.2 -> Act 3B -> Act 4
- Route C: Act 1.1 / Act 1.2 -> Act 2B -> Act 3C -> Act 4
- Route D: Act 1.1 / Act 1.2 -> Act 2B -> Act 3D -> Act 4

No, I didn't forget some videos. It turns out that routes C and D have less laser mini-games...

I hope it is all clear and understandable, and these videos will help you solving the puzzles.

Good luck!

I would just like to thank you for posting this really helped me out got 23 min without failing anything

first try using your guide too lol thanks alot mate very helpfull

bjh_27 · 01-29-2011, 12:18 PM

These videos are superb, thank you very much indeed...

BloodGodAlucard · 02-01-2011, 03:16 AM

Thank you for the excellent videos. They really helped me out.

AmbaLaBamba · 05-28-2011, 11:11 PM

Helped me out a bunch, thank you!

Corrupt x360a · 05-04-2012, 02:02 AM

Thanks a lot, this basically completed the game for me...

10-14-2010, 08:41 AM	#1
Trikke Join Date: May 2009 Location: Belgium, Europe Posts: 366 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Planet Cracker achievement - Hardware Crack puzzle solutions Please read first: When I did my first playthrough, I chose to do route A. This means I started with a RIG level 1. As you perhaps already know from reading the achievement guide, your RIG will become level 4 (unlocking the achievement for it) by the end of the first playthrough. Once having a RIG level 4, you will have more tools at your disposal to make the mini-games easier. This being said, I made youtube videos for all possible laser mini-games, but the ones on route A are with the RIG not fully upgraded. This means that routes B, C and D are based upon having a fully upgraded RIG. There are several paths (routes) you can take. Here's an overview: - Route A: Act 1 (Start) -> Act 2A (Lighting Failure) -> Act 3A (Direct Route) -> Act 4 - Route B: Act 1 (Start) -> Act 2A (Lighting Failure) -> Act 3B (Cross the Rim) -> Act 4 - Route C: Act 1 (Start) -> Act 2B (Hostage Situation) -> Act 3C (Spacewalk) -> Act 4 - Route D: Act 1 (Start) -> Act 2B (Hostage Situation) -> Act 3D (Interior Route) -> Act 4 Different routes will result in different puzzles. Depending on the route you'll take, pick the according videos: - Route A: Act 1.1 / Act 1.2 -> Act 2A.1 / Act 2A.2 -> Act 3A.1 / Act 3A.2 -> Act 4 - Route B: Act 1.1 / Act 1.2 -> Act 2A.1 / Act 2A.2 -> Act 3B -> Act 4 - Route C: Act 1.1 / Act 1.2 -> Act 2B -> Act 3C -> Act 4 - Route D: Act 1.1 / Act 1.2 -> Act 2B -> Act 3D -> Act 4 No, I didn't forget some videos. It turns out that routes C and D have less laser mini-games... I hope it is all clear and understandable, and these videos will help you solving the puzzles. Good luck! Last edited by Trikke; 10-22-2010 at 09:38 AM.

10-14-2010, 06:20 PM	#6
K4rn4ge Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 95 View My x360a Profile	Here's a pic I took of the last hardware crack puzzle in the game in Act 4. I am going to try to post more of these but if not, hopefully others contribute. Just note that you have to rotate the yellow laser once or twice to get it to shine in the diagnoal path (I didn't do it in picture because level would have ended before I snapped the pic!) __________________ Ranked # 1 in overall arcade gamerscore. More stats on Trueachievements.com. Last edited by K4rn4ge; 10-14-2010 at 06:23 PM.

10-14-2010, 07:17 PM	#9
K4rn4ge Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 95 View My x360a Profile	Hardware Crack 7 which is also in Act 3A __________________ Ranked # 1 in overall arcade gamerscore. More stats on Trueachievements.com. Last edited by K4rn4ge; 10-14-2010 at 07:21 PM.

10-14-2010, 10:49 PM	#14
Vindicator51 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,435 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	http://www.youtube.com/user/HyperBio.../2/95o65isZwuU This guy on Youtube posted a 1 - 6 part walkthrough. He picked Hostage Situation - Spacewalk route. __________________

10-15-2010, 12:32 AM	#16
Vindicator51 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,435 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Hardware Crack 10 (Act 3D, Hack 4A) Sorry if it's not clear, because it was taken with my mobile phone. __________________

10-14-2010, 06:52 PM	#7
K4rn4ge Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 95 View My x360a Profile	Just redid and took a pic of Hardware Crack 6 which is in Act 3A __________________ Ranked # 1 in overall arcade gamerscore. More stats on Trueachievements.com.

11-19-2010, 10:33 AM	#18
Ozbaab Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Stockholm Posts: 1,189 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	A GREAT guide dude! __________________ First in Sweden to 1k Alan Wake!

11-19-2010, 08:54 PM	#19
Ninja Boosh Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 18 View My x360a Profile	Awesome guide. Much much appreciated! As much as I like puzzles, these just got too complicated for me too care anymore. Whereas something like Limbo is fun enough to figure out you avoid teh interwebz.

11-21-2010, 08:07 AM	#20
Spliff Starz Banned User Join Date: May 2007 Location: MTL Posts: 278 View My x360a Profile	nvm nvm nvm Last edited by Spliff Starz; 11-21-2010 at 08:26 PM.

01-29-2011, 12:18 PM	#22
bjh_27 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 300 View My x360a Profile	These videos are superb, thank you very much indeed...

02-01-2011, 03:16 AM	#23
BloodGodAlucard Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2,022 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Thank you for the excellent videos. They really helped me out. __________________ Slaughter Them All! Completed: 38 Retail Games and 5 Arcade Games Proudest Completion to Date: Dark Souls 1000/1000 on Xbox 360 and 1000/1000 on PC

05-28-2011, 11:11 PM	#24
AmbaLaBamba Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom Posts: 2,117 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 7 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Helped me out a bunch, thank you! __________________ Xbox Live Ambassador Previous x360a Subscriber! Games completed: 65 Latest Completion: Happy Feet Two & Cut the Rope (Win8)

05-04-2012, 02:02 AM	#25
Corrupt x360a 84.72 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ??? Posts: 4,302 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 13 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Thanks a lot, this basically completed the game for me... __________________ 12 Guides/37 Roadmaps/48 Microguides

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Username
Password