Clockwork Junction
Walk along the pipes to come to an island with a battery socket. Take the left pipe. Pick up the blue battery.
Head back to the battery socket and place the blue battery in it. Cross the new cog bridge and you'll come face to face with the Nightmare, otherwise known as the Spider Queen. The road ahead is closed so that they can build an arachnid commonwealth, but we're not going to let that happen. As the Spider Queen sings, you'll have to defeat spiders that drop from the ceiling. These don't fire projectiles but will leap at you after a brief pause, so it's best to keep moving. Once their health bar is depleted, they'll flip onto their backs. You need to hit them again to defeat them completely, otherwise they'll regenerate their health. Depending on how quickly you defeat them, you could face Spiders #1, #2 and #3 here.
As soon as the Spider Queen finishes her song, two more spiders drop from the ceiling. This is another perfect time to try and get the Deadly Spin achievement if you haven't done so already by killing both with the same charged strike. Once Spider #4 and Spider #5 are defeated, pick up the endorphins that appear from the nearby pipe. Take the path to the right and turn the handle twice.
Take the new path to the left and go up the elevator. At the telephone, hit the lever with a charge attack and take the
handle. Go back down the elevator, return to the island with the
blue battery and take it. Take the path to the right, put the handle in the empty handle base and turn it twice. Cross the new pipe bridge and put the battery in the battery socket that is next to a giant gear. Cross to the next area and take the plank to the left.
Walk up the pipe while avoiding the swinging pendulums. Pick up the
metal disc. Ignore the Train of Thought for now.
Return to the central area while avoiding the swinging pendulums. You'll be ambushed by Spider #6 and Spider #7. This is another perfect time to try and get the Deadly Spin achievement if you haven't done so already by killing both with the same charged strike. Once they're defeated, pick up the endorphins they drop and head over to the right. Place the metal disc on the broken elevator and go down. Turn both handles twice and follow the pipe. Take the
wind-up key from the hut. Go back and turn the left handle twice again.
Go across the bottom pipe and take the elevator up. Take the
blue battery. Go back down the elevator, across the pipes and up the far elevator. Take the
metal disc at the top again. Return to the Train of Thought and put the wind-up key in its back. Kick the Train of Thought and watch as he comes to an abrupt halt. He needs more weight to be able to tip the scale. Pick up the endorphins that were released and turn the handle once. Kick the Train of Thought again and watch as he trundles off to the next level. Follow the train of thought through the cobwebs that once blocked your route. Place the metal disc on the elevator and take it up.
Take the path to the right to follow the Train of Thought into the next area.
Enigma Hills Head up to the first platform, walk up to the left side of the enigma box and pull it once towards you to unblock access to the pipe. Go up the pipe and, using the diagram below, clear the way to the next platform. Push the green enigma box away from you from 1 to 2. Pull the green box from 2 to 3 and then push it from 3 to 4. Pull the blue enigma box from 5 to 2 and walk up the pipe.
For the next puzzle, you need to push the blue enigma box from 1 to 2. Pull the white box from 3 to 4, and then push it from 4 to 5. Pull the blue box from 2 to 6, and then push it from 6 to 7. Then push the blue box right from 7 to 8. As you'll need to get back this way, pull the white box from 5 to 4 so it isn't blocking the entrance anymore. Then cross the cog bridge that's appeared.
Ignore the two planks to the right for now, head upwards and take the third plank to the right. Cross the clock face without getting hit by the hands. The best strategy is to wait until the faster hand has just passed before following it in the same direction around the clock face. You can outrun the slower hand easily. Take the top pipe and cross the second clock face to take the left pipe from that one. Head towards the top and pick up the
orange battery that's sitting by a cuckoo clock.
Return back to the clock faces, but take the right pipe from the first one you have to cross. Cross the next clock face to the island on the right with the memory stone.
Cross the clock face again and take the left pipe. Cross the next clock face to take the pipe directly opposite. Head across the plank to reach the area with the empty battery sockets. Go across one of the two planks we ignored before and place the orange battery in the socket. A cog bridge will appear. Cross the cog and head towards the enigma box. As per the diagram below, pull the box from 1 to 2, and then pull it from 2 to 3. Head around to the opposite side and pull it from 3 to 4, across the bridge and as far as you can towards the end of the path.
Let go of the box and cross the plank. Pick up the
orange battery and then push the enigma box into the corner. Cross the plank to reach the other side of the box and pull it three spaces towards you. Go up the plank that takes you to a higher platform. Put the orange battery in the empty socket at the top of the plank and a new cog bridge will appear. Push the box all the way over the new cog bridge as far as it will go.
Go back to the clock faces. Cross the first face and take the top pipe. Cross the second clock face and take the left pipe from that one. As per the image below, push the enigma box from 1 to 2. Pull it from 2 to 3, before switching sides to push it from 3 to 4. Pull the box from 4 to 5, before pushing it from 5 to 6 so that the scale is balanced. Pick up the endorphins that are released and cross the newly raised cog bridge.
Go up the pipe to the left and then take the pipe to the right. Pick up the
metal disc then ignore the left plank and return to the main area. Head over towards the hut. You'll be ambushed by four Spiders (#8, #9, #10 and #11). Two of these will be larger spiders that flip onto their backs and fire three sticky cobweb balls at you. This is another perfect time to try and get the Deadly Spin achievement if you haven't done so already by killing two with the same charged strike, as well as the Blade Master achievement for hitting three at once with a charged strike. Once the four have been defeated, pick up the endorphins they drop.
Go past the hut, across the plank, past the turntable and place the metal disc on the broken elevator. Take the elevator up and turn the handle once. Kick the Train of Thought to send him on his way. Go back down the elevator and pick up the
metal disc again. Go over the plank and kick the switch that you pass. Go back up the left pipe and this time, go up the wooden plank. At the top, turn the handle once and kick the Train of Thought again. He'll end up in a third turntable. Follow him and give him a kick. He'll crash through the cobwebs at the end of the level. Pick up the endorphins that come out of the cobwebs and follow him across the pipe into the next level.
Planning Plateau You'll see an elevator in front of you, but it's covered in cobwebs and you can't use it yet. Instead head left to the three telephone dials. You need to hit all three of these with charged attacks to raise the platforms they control, but you need to do it quickly before the platforms disappear back into the ground. Make sure that you're charging up your next attack as you're running towards the next dial, otherwise you won't be quick enough. Hit the dial on the right first, followed by the back left dial and finish with the front left dial. Climb the platforms and pick up the
metal disc.
As you come back down the platforms, you'll be ambushed by three Spiders (#12, #13, and #14). This is another perfect time to try and get the Deadly Spin achievement if you haven't done so already by killing two with the same charged strike, as well as the Blade Master achievement for hitting three at once with a charged strike. Once the three have been defeated, pick up the endorphins they drop.
The cobwebs will disappear with the defeated Spiders, so place the metal disc on the broken elevator. Take it up and kick the Train of Thought at the top. Take the pipe ahead and cross the clock face to the island opposite. Take the pipe to the left and walk down the plank. You'll be ambushed by three Spiders (#15, #16, and #17). Yet again, this is another perfect time to try and get the Deadly Spin achievement if you haven't done so already by killing two with the same charged strike, as well as the Blade Master achievement for hitting three at once with a charged strike. Once the three have been defeated, pick up the endorphins they drop as well as the
handle in the corner. Take the elevator up and place the handle in the empty handle base. Turn the handle once and kick the Train of Thought.
Take the plank and cross the clock face to the plank on the other side. Cross the second clock face to the large island on the other side. Walk across the bridge to the left to meet a rather grumpy resident of Clockwork Town. Head to the right and take the plank down. Turn the left handle once. Turn the middle handle twice. Turn the right handle three times, then go back to the middle handle and turn it once more. You can't get to that pipe from here so you'll need to go back the way you came.
Go up the plank and approach the clock face. Cross it and take the plank to the right. Cross the next clock face and take the pipe to the right of that one too. Follow the path across the new pipe bridge and take the elevator up. You'll see a series of switches in front of you. Numbering the switches from left to right as 1 to 4 respectively (see diagram below), kick switches 1 and 2. Then turn the handle once to lower the doorway. Take the
belt that was lying on the roof. Head to the left of the switches and place the belt on the wooden belt wheel.
Go back to the handle and turn it once. Kick switches 1 and 4, and then turn the handle once again. The belt wheels will turn and the house will be lowered into the arms of the Train of Thought. He'll automatically spin around and release some endorphins.
Take the elevator down. Pick up the endorphins that were dropped and kick the Train of Thought. Go back to the clock face, you need the plank at the bottom but you might find it easier to use the plank on the right as a pit stop to prevent yourself from being hit. At the next clock face, you need the plank to the left, but again you might find it easier to use the island to the right as a pit stop. Kick the switch and turn the handle once.
Go back to the clock face and cross it to the island on the right. Cross the next clock face and take the pipe to the right. Kick the Train of Thought and take the elevator down. Pick up the
metal disc at the bottom and exit the level.
Enigma Hills Kick the Train of Thought. The height of the building he's carrying will knock the signal sign and automatically change the direction in which he travels. Follow him across the cog bridge and you'll be ambushed by the Spider Queen. Defeat the Spiders as they drop from the sky. When the black void circle appears to indicate the Spider Queen will drop onto the platform, move away but make sure you're not far enough away that you can't hit her. Once her health has been mostly depleted, she'll retreat and the cog bridges will rise again. Depending on how long it takes you to deplete her health, you could face Spiders #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24 and #25 here. If you do manage to defeat eight spiders before you defeat the Spider Queen, you'll get the following achievement:
Pick up the endorphins that rained from the sky and cross the cog bridge on the left so that you avoid the clock faces. Go back to the higher island and pick up the
orange battery. Go to the start of the level past all of the enigma boxes.
Clockwork Junction Go down the elevator and across the plank.
Head all the way to the left, up the planks and across the pipe while avoiding the swinging pendulums. At the top, turn the handle once and kick the Train of Thought. He now has enough weight to tip the scales. Go back down the pipe to the main area and take the newly created cog bridge. As you pass, make a note of the pattern on the stone to the left as you'll need it in the next level.
Composition Row You'll be faced with another stone showing a similar pattern to that at the end of Clockwork Junction. Ignore it for now and head right. You'll find the huge organ-machine-house-thing. Ignore it for now and head left. Ignore the handles you'll pass and head up the pipe. Grab the enigma box and pull it two places towards you so it forms a bridge. Go back down the pipe and up the plank on the left. Cross the enigma box bridge and go down the other plank.
As per the image below, pull the blue enigma box from 1 to 2, and then push it from 2 to 3. Switch sides to push it from 3 to 4 so that the first scale is balanced and the blockade in the middle is lowered. Grab the white enigma box and pull it from 5 to 2. Pull it across the blockade from 2 to 6, then switch sides and push it from 6 to 7. Go back to the blue enigma box and pull it from 4 to 3, then from 3 to 2. Pull the box from 2 to 8. Finally, grab the grey enigma box again and pull it from 7 to 9. Switching sides to push it from 9 to 10, then pull it from 10 to 11. Push it into its final resting place in 12.
Go up the wooden plank and cross the enigma bridge. Pick up the
bottle opener.
Cross the enigma bridge. Use the bottle opener on the cap on pipe so that it's no longer blocking the steam pipe. Go down the plank and approach the handles we passed earlier. Turn the right handle twice, and then turn the left handle twice too. Steam will now flow into the organ-machine-house-thing. Pick up the
cap and head down to the keys on the organ-machine-house-thing. Numbering the keys from left to right as 1 to 7 respectively (see diagram below), stand on keys 1, 3 and 5 as seen on the blue sign earlier. The first part of the bridge will rise but we need to lift two more parts.
As the combinations don't change, at this point it's possible to enter the remaining two codes without completing their respective puzzles. If you wish to do this, the codes are in the spoiler below, but be aware that this will mean you miss out on endorphins so the health upgrades will occur later. You'll also miss out on some Spiders to kill if you still need that achievement. Most importantly, you'll miss a couple of doors in Clockwork Town. I'd recommend that you carry on as normal, ignore the spoiler and continue with the guide. However, the codes are below if you do want to skip a section of the game.
*** Spoiler - click to reveal ***You can use the elevator at the side of the organ-machine-house-thing to get access to its lid. Turn the handle once to change the display to red. Go back down and stand on keys 2, 5 and 7 to raise the second part of the bridge.
Before changing the display again, stand on keys 1, 4 and 7 for a memory. I've included pictures and a better description of this further down in the guide.
Finally, go up to the lid again and turn the handle once to change the display to green. Go back down and stand on keys 3, 4 and 6 to raise the third part of the bridge.
Head to the right of the organ-machine-house-thing and take the pipe. At the puzzle with the pressure buttons, step on both of the purple buttons but don't step on the yellow button as this resets the puzzle. Cross the cog bridge and take the pipe down. You'll come to another puzzle. Tread on the purple buttons in the order shown in the diagram below.
Cross the cog bridge that appears and move on to the next puzzle. Tread on the purple buttons in the order shown in the diagram below.
Cross the cog bridge and go up the pipe to the final puzzle in this loop. Tread on the purple buttons in the order shown in the diagram below.
Cross the cog bridge and pick up the endorphins that have been released from the red sign. Make a note of the pattern on the newly revealed sign. Head back to the organ-machine-house-thing. Use the elevator to get onto its lid and turn the handle once so that the display is red text. Go back down the bottom and press keys 2, 5 and 7. The second part of the bridge will rise.
Go back to the blue sign and take the left pipe. Climb the pipes and avoid the swinging pendulums. At the next island you'll be ambushed by four Spiders. Yet again, this is another perfect time to try and get the Deadly Spin achievement if you haven't done so already by killing two with the same charged strike, as well as the Blade Master achievement for hitting three at once with a charged strike. Once the four have been defeated, pick up the endorphins they drop.
Climb up the next pipe and avoid the swinging pendulums. Place the cap on the open pipe to reveal the green sign. Make a note of the pattern and pick up the endorphins that have emerged. This should be enough endorphins to get your third health point upgrade and the following achievement:
Go back down to the organ-machine-house-thing. Use the elevator to get onto its lid and turn the handle once so that the display is green text. Go back down the bottom and press keys 3, 4 and 6. The third and final part of the bridge will rise. Cross the newly created bridge and kick the Train of Thought.
Take the pipe out of the level.
Geometry Square Follow the Train of Thought until you reach an open area. Head left and take the bottom left pipe.
Go past the hut and turn the handle twice. Cross the pipe and turn the next handle twice. Cross that pipe and approach the telephone dial. The next part has to be done very quickly and efficiently as you need to perform a series of actions and beat the fairly strict timer. Don't stay still to watch the clockwork house rise up either. Before the timer, you need to: hit the dial with a charged attack, cross the pipe, turn the handle twice, cross the next pipe, turn the handle twice, cross the clock face without being hit by the hands, avoid the pendulum, cross the next clock face, avoid the final pendulum and take the
gear from the house. This might take a few attempts and if you fail, a shortcut appears so that you don't have to keep going the long way around.
Once you've collected the gear, the shortcut remains in place so you don't need to negotiate the pendulums and clock faces again. Cross the pipes and return to the open area. Take the top left pipe. Go past the two huts and pick up the
gear behind them. You'll then be ambushed by three Spiders. Once these have been defeated, another five Spiders drop in. Both groups create another perfect time to try and get the Deadly Spin achievement if you haven't done so already by killing two with the same charged strike, as well as the Blade Master achievement for hitting three at once with a charged strike. Once all of the Spiders have been defeated, pick up the endorphins they drop.
Knocking on both of those doors will earn you the following achievement:
Solving the puzzle for the second memory will also get you this achievement:
Return to the open area. Head to the right and place one of the gears on the gear shaft. Cross the newly created bridge to find another enigma box puzzle. As per the image below, push the green enigma box from 1 to 2, and then push it from 2 to 3 to create a bridge. Switch to the blue enigma box and push it from 4 to 5. Pull the box from 5 to 6, then switch sides and push it from 6 to 7. Cross the pipe and the plank, turn the handle once and then cross the pipe again. Push the blue box from 7 to 8, then switch sides and push it from 8 to 9.
Return to the green box. Push it from 3 to 10, and then pull it from 10 to 11. Cross the pipe, turn the handle once and then cross the plank and the pipe again. Push the box from 11 to 12. For the last time, cross the pipe and the plank, turn the handle once and then cross the pipe again. Push the box from 12 to 13. Cross the newly risen cog bridge and pick up the
gear. Return to the open area and take the
gear from the gear shaft.
Go across the stone bridge. Place all three gears on the three gear shafts. The Train of Thought will then place the Heavy Thought on the hook and it will be lifted into place. The door of the tower will spring open and endorphins will fall out. Pick these up before going through the door.
Clock Tower Take the elevator up and take the top pipe. You'll come across another floor puzzle. Tread on the purple buttons in the order shown in the diagram below.
Cross the cog bridge and turn the handle twice. Go back to the grid, run across it and step on the yellow button. Then tread on the purple buttons in the order shown in the diagram below.
Cross the new cog bridge and follow the path to pick up the
handle at the end. Return to the top of the elevator and place the handle in the empty handle base. Turn the handle twice and go up the next elevator. Go up the second elevator to find clocks with rotating platforms. Cross both of the rotating platforms and take the next elevator up. Kick the switch at the top to start the clock and raise the cog bridge. Cross the bridge and you'll come face to face with the Spider Queen. She'll land in the centre of the mechanism and knock the cogs out of place.
As she sings, two small spiders will drop from the sky. Defeat them both and the Spider Queen will start to drop from the sky. When she does this, make sure you're standing near to one of the protruding smaller cogs in the centre of the stage. The black void circle will tell you where she's about to land. If she lands on the cog, she'll knock it back into place. Once the first cog is in place, gas bombs will rain down from the sky. You can tell where they'll land by the black void circles, so avoid all of these by continuously moving.
For the second round, more spiders drop from the sky. Then when the Spider Queen drops from the sky, a larger spider will stand out of reach and throw sticky cobweb balls at you. Make sure to avoid these while knocking in the second cog, as well as the ensuing two rounds of gas bombs.
For the third round, no spiders drop from the sky and we go straight into the Spider Queen dropping from the sky. Unfortunately she does this while two larger spiders throw sticky cobweb balls at you. When the third cog is knocked back into place, the cog bridge rises up again. Cross the bridge and kick the switch. The Spider Queen will be squashed by the pendulum. You'll automatically kick the switch again when she stops talking. This will kill her once and for all. You'll get the following achievement:
Go back into the arena and pick up
the Spider Queen's mask. You'll automatically leave the area. Before you go any further in
Cerebrum City, turn around and re-enter
Clockwork Junction. Doing so will get you the following achievement:
Go back to the start of the level and exit Clockwork Town.
Cerebrum City Head back towards Mayor Relic and the Gate. If you want to check your progress for the memories, you can also take a detour down to the remembrane garden. There should now be 15 remembranes around the tree. If not, you can search the guide for the remembrane you're missing as they're all tagged with their number. Remembranes I-VIII are in Freedom Isles and remembranes IV to XV are in Clockwork Town.
At the Gate, Mayor Relic will greet you. Throw the mask into the Gate. This time it's enough to fix it and you're finally free to follow the Nightmare into the conscious mind. Pick up the endorphins that came out of the Gate and then enter the Gate to head into The Pathway.
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