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An Old Friend achievement in DOOM

An Old Friend

Acquire the BFG.

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How to unlock the An Old Friend achievement

  • FullMoonBeaverFullMoonBeaver
    28 May 2016 28 May 2016 17 Jun 2016
    This achievement is Story Related and therefore unmissable.

    Level - Advanced Research Complex

    When you reach the room with the BFG 9000 in, quickly jump on top of the cell that it's encased in, and there are several green lights on small platforms around the room, where some mechanical arms retract too. Quickly jump on one of these. There will be a laser grid moving up and down. I used the assault rifle here and zoomed in to the metal ring that holds this up. Here you will see some right lights on the supports of said rings. Shoot them out one by one until it comes crashing down. Then you can claim the daddy of all guns.

    Hope this helps you out. As I was a bit confused at first.

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    mdg79For me this achievement was somewhat buggy, when picking up the BFG the achievement didn't pop when it should. The other day I saw on my activityfeed it actually did unlock.
    The achievement probably synched with my profile short after I turned off the console.
    Posted by mdg79 on 25 Oct 16 at 15:54
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  • ASquishyHamsterASquishyHamster
    14 May 2016 14 May 2016 15 May 2016
    This achievement is a bit deceiving. This is to get it in story mode. Getting in multiplayer will not count. You get it in the level ADVANCED RESEARCH COMPLEX. You can not miss it. It is required.
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    FullMoonBeaverBut how do you bypass the lasers?
    Posted by FullMoonBeaver on 28 May 16 at 05:56
    ASquishyHamsterJump up on the middle and then to the side. Lasers will come down but won't hit you then you shoot the red part on them
    Posted by ASquishyHamster on 28 May 16 at 08:31
  • Mystik JusticeMystik Justice
    27 Aug 2018 29 Aug 2018
    Hey guys.

    The following video will show you what to do once you arrive in the area containing the BFG.

    It will show you how to access BFG chamber with the retinal scanner, how to survive the laser room and ultimately get your hands on the BFG and unlock the achievement.

    It is nice and easy to follow and Jays commentary is a good laugh.

    Have fun!

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    netstrykerStory related, cannot be missed.
    Posted by netstryker on 26 Oct 18 at 02:10
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