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Reference Videos for Aperture Science


Yemeth
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Ive been asked countless numbers of times how I got Aperture Science and I've noticed that alot of people dont know what videos to use as guides when attempting a challenge. Alot of videos are PC only, and by this I mean that the way they do the challenge is IMPOSSIBLE to do using the 360 controller.

 

Here's a compilation of which videos I emulated successfully when doing all gold for the challenges:

 

EDIT: I meant to post these as simple clickable url links to save space, but they refuse to show up as anything other than embedded vids.

 

Test Chamber 13:

 

Least Steps: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKalk3163yg]YouTube - Portal Challenge 13: Step Count[/ame]

Least Portals: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8LZ_BS_1Rg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8LZ_BS_1Rg[/ame]

Least Time: [ame=

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Test Chamber 14:

 

Least Steps: *Same as Least Portals video, just make sure you know how to portal jump from place to place using the roof portal method so you dont concede any steps*.

Least Portals: [ame=

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Least Time: [ame=

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Test Chamber 15:

 

Least Steps: [ame=

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[/ame] * This takes some time as its a long level, but as long as you do your best in saving steps, you should have this, no problem. *

Least Portals: [ame=

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Least Time: [ame=

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Test Chamber 16:

Least Steps: [ame=

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[/ame] * Another time consuming one, but not difficult. With patience, you will do this one easily. *

Least Portals: * No need for a vid here. Work your way downing every turret, be creative, and leave your last 2 portals for the only 2 you need when pressing the big red floor button, which can be seen at the end of the least time vid. *

Least Time: [ame=

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[/ame] * In the room with the 3 turrets and the red button, I saved 1 second by shooting the camera above the 3rd turret instead of knocking it down personally like in the video. Expect to do this one exactly on the time limit for Gold. Very Hard. *

 

Test Chamber 17:

 

Least Steps: [ame=

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[/ame] * The HARDEST challenge in the game IMO. Its based on complete luck and stupendous timing. When you reach the point where you're standing still and playing around with the portals so the energy ball deflects to the right zones, you should be standing on 87 steps MAX. The designers of this challenge clearly forgot about the 360 version. PC users can crouch+jump saving roughly 50% more steps than 360 users. Develop your own method of speed and jump timing, dont always jump especially on steps, until you reach 87 or less steps at point of portal testing. You will be standing there for a long time continuously shooting and adjusting your portal until you get lucky and deflect in the rooms successfully for the platforms to raise. Prepare yourself for a nightmare of trial and error, but have faith, it does work exactly how the video shows. Not for the faint hearted. I ended up finishing it 1 step behind the limit for gold. *

Least Portals: * Very easy. Use 2 portals to bring down the camera in the room with the 3 platforms you could raise. Remember, grab the camera before it touches the ground. Placing the box etc. can be seen in the least time vid. *

Least Time: [ame=

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[/ame] * When you're shooting down the camera to use as a step ladder for your cube, stand beneath it and grab it before it touches the ground. This is to carry it in the perfect position to place the cube on and climb up yourself, saving you time. Place the camera around one of the corners of the bottom of the ledge. Not touching any walls, but maybe a foot away from both sides on the corner. *

 

Test Chamber 18:

 

Least Steps: You can do it one of two ways, watch both: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avYyiwakl0s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avYyiwakl0s[/ame] & [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuGdjTBIOJY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuGdjTBIOJY[/ame].

Least Portals: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix0EPZfdsEY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix0EPZfdsEY[/ame]

Least Time: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r33oK9vCrD8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r33oK9vCrD8[/ame] * When pressing the red switch once you have the cube, aim your portal above the panel that opens up when you're inside the turret room. That way you'll drop straight down into the opening to get back to the big red button, saving a second or two. *

 

General Advice: Make sure you SAVE alot. Set yourself targets per section based on the videos. Once you've reached your target or your best, move on. Doing it bit by bit, step by step is your best method.

 

Hope this helps someone out there, and feel free to let me know if I missed something.

 

NOTE: None of these videos are mine.

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