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Still Alive achievement in Portal 2

Still Alive

Complete Course 4 with neither you nor your co-op partner dying

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  • FizzmatixFizzmatix
    24 Apr 2011 26 Apr 2011 15 Jun 2011
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    The requirements for this are simple enough, though you cannot quit, or complete sections of the course to earn this achievement. It has to be done in one sitting.

    If you're having difficulty mastering each chamber, hopefully the video below will help solve any issues.

    The following time markers are the start of each chamber:

    Chamber 1: 00.10
    Chamber 2: 00.58
    Chamber 3: 01.55
    Chamber 4: 03.19
    Chamber 5: 05.25
    Chamber 6: 06.52
    Chamber 7: 08.19
    Chamber 8: 09.45
    Chamber 9: 12.27

    Chamber 8 contains a rather simple but tricky funnel maze with crushing panels. Just take it slow and communicate non stop. On the last upward funnel section allow your partner to time the funnel jump. Jumping on and off of the reverse button may cause confusion and death.

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    I still need this Achievement
    Posted on 02 Oct 19 at 20:52
    XSniperNinjaXi need a partner do this please im from UK Abut have no mic on most nights please send me message before you add me.
    Posted by XSniperNinjaX on 17 Sep 22 at 16:55
    EnvisionLooking for a partner for this one. No mic but if you have discord we can communicate that way. Add me and just send a brief message saying Portal 2 achievement so I know
    Posted by Envision on 20 Feb 23 at 03:07

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  • Hey BlokeHey Bloke
    17 Oct 2011 01 Dec 2011 25 Aug 2012
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    Here's another solo run through this achievement. This one has a commentary throughout and avoids the hard part of chamber 8 by skipping it completely.

    Edit: Thanks to Predator Ranger for pointing this out.
    While I did do it in Chamber 9: you do not need to bring the blue guy through to the end. Once you get the first guy to the end he can put in the disc and finish the level. Both players will unlock the achievement. This eliminates the dangerous part of going through the conveyor belt twice.
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    QuickMythrilVIDEO WARNING 2: Level 9 - When starting this level, be aware that turrets will shoot at you (just player 2 it seems) immediately. be ready to down and right to take cover. also i tried staying in the funnel as Strykerz suggested and died from turret fire... so i do not suggest that either. definitely practice 9 before starting from Level 1. you will save so much trouble.
    Posted by QuickMythril on 09 Aug 17 at 01:58
    mcnuggestsFinally got it after 4 tries... 1 time I missed the first jump on room 9, second time I accidentky bumped into a turret which threw me all the way down. Third I missed the last jump... an hour wasted. 😭
    Posted by mcnuggests on 27 Sep 18 at 18:17
    EthigyGreat solution. Being able to skip the majority of Chamber 8 and 9 was very helpful.
    Posted by Ethigy on 20 Dec 18 at 09:04
  • VrilVril
    23 Apr 2011 23 Apr 2011 24 Apr 2011
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    You must complete all of Course 4 (all 9 chambers) without you or your partner ever dying. You must start from Chamber 1. If you or your partner die, you must restart from Chamber 1. The achievement will pop soon after you insert the disc into the player.

    In my opinion, the last two chambers are really the only ones that may give you issues without preparation. Chamber 8 has the "spike maze," be sure the one inside is quick with the portal gun and the one outside is quick with the button. In Chamber 9, be sure the person controlling the light bridge covers all your tracks so a stray turret doesn't kill you. I recommend playing through these last two chambers until you and your partner are comfortable with the puzzles before starting this achievement.

    If you have everything fairly memorized, the entire course should only take about 20 or 30 minutes to complete.
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    Wolf of FenricCan you do this in splitscreen or must it be online?
    Posted by Wolf of Fenric on 26 May 11 at 18:08
    Catching ZZZsCnJ Drewery is correct. It is definitely possible to do this one on your own. My girlfriend helped me with the first few, but the last three or four I did by myself working both controllers.
    Posted by Catching ZZZs on 02 Jun 11 at 18:41
    vSullyUpvote for a clear explanation of the requirements in your first paragraph.
    Posted by vSully on 24 Apr 13 at 20:36
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