Atlantis - Fleshy Ramp with 3 Mutants and Secret #3

Beyond the ROOM WITH THE SQUARE PILLARS AND LAVA POOL, detailed in the previous section, is another narrow corridor leading to a wide, low-ceilinged ramp with 3 mutants (22-24) at the top. If you're able to use powerful weapons, whip out those Uzis, run forward, turn left, and start up the ramp.

Begin shooting as soon as Lara locks onto one of the mutants. Don't get too close, though, or they'll swarm her. The low ceiling makes it impossible to flip from side to side. Lara bangs her head and falls to the ground, losing valuable firing time. Instead run forward a few steps, shooting constantly, then hop back a few times.

Advance on a slightly different angle, and repeat.

If you find yourself standing in the center pathway, go ahead and backflip. The ceiling is high enough there.

Repeat until all three mutants are destroyed. Try and keep an eye on your health bar during the excitement and and use a medi pack or two if necessary.

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Alternatively, if you don't mind cheesing it a little, try this excellent strategy, lifted from GuideBob's excellent NG+ walkthrough: Save the game first, if possible, since occasionally this won't work and you'll need to reload and try again. Advance just as far as end of the dark-floored passageway. Then roll...

...so Lara comes up standing on the fleshy floor, activating the mutants. Immediately run/jump back along the corridor to the corner.

Roll again, draw pistols, and start blasting.

The mutants should line up in the doorway waiting their turn to be murdered, and their projectiles should sail harmlessly over Lara's head. Now just keep firing away until all 3 mutants are destroyed.

Now, go for the next secret. It's difficult to spot but easy to get, once you know where it is. If you fought the mutants out in the open, return to the corridor at the bottom of the slope. Step on the one floor tile without the gold pattern on it. This pressure pad opens a concealed door...

...at the top of the fleshy ramp.

It's on the right, just before the hallway narrows. The door stays open for about 25 seconds, giving you ample time to reach it.

Inside is SECRET #3, consisting of Uzi clips, shotgun shells, and a large medi pack (36-38). Pick up the goodies then return outside.

Turn right and follow the tunnel to another red, see-through door.

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