In this guide, I walk through the full WaterWorks section in Subliminal, including Part 1, Part 2, and the alternate Ignore path. I follow the same order as the level and explain the exact steps I use to keep moving forward.
WaterWorks includes several puzzle mechanics such as scales, sensor lights, barriers, and code clues. I also cover the split between the Comply route and the Ignore route so I can continue whichever way I choose.
WaterWorks Part 1 Walkthrough
- I pick up the Memory Meter with E. Then I press E again to store it.
- I continue down the path and walk up the stairs.
- I stand on the scale for a few seconds to unlock the gate.
- I press the button with E to unlock the second gate.
- I walk into the water slide.
- I clean the rot with the water cannons. I interact with them using E and shoot with LMB.
- The water slide collapses, but that is supposed to happen.
- I head up the stairs that are no longer blocked behind me.
- I stand on the scale again.
- Once the barriers are removed, I walk into the water slide again.
WaterWorks Part 1 complete.
WaterWorks Part 2 Walkthrough
- When the barriers disappear, I go up the stairs and try to open the door.
- I go back down and check the code on the whiteboard. I also notice a number painted on each wall beside me.
- Using those clues, I get the code 2112 and enter it to unlock the door.
- I pick up the light inside the room with LMB.
Path 1 – Comply
On this route, I follow the narrator’s instructions.
- I place the light into the sensor above the maintenance hall door.
- I take the light from the green sensor on the left, then use RMB to drag the barrier so it covers the right light detector.
- I place the light into the sensor bar behind me so the exit door opens.
- I go through the exit door.
- I open the first door on the right and go through it, which places me in a loop.
- I pull the fire alarm to break the loop.
- I head forward, turn right, then turn left.
- I try to open the WaterWorks door, but it fails.
- I walk back and find the break room on the right.
Path 2 – Ignore
On this route, I ignore the narrator and continue on a different path.
- I place the light on the sensor bar above the Deep Storage doors.
- I take the light back so the doors shut behind me.
- I place the light on the blue sensor bar around the corner and run through the gate.
- I flip the switch beside the gate to keep it open.
- I power the nearest sensor bar.
- I take the light from the previous gate.
- I return to the previous room with the blue light and power it.
- I run to the gate.
- I find the elevator shaft.
- I go down floor by floor until the button turns red.
- I walk toward the TV and hold my gaze on it.
WaterWorks complete.