Here’s the full guide for Chapter 4 of Machinika: Atlas, titled “Onboard Presence.” This walkthrough includes step-by-step puzzle solutions with instructions and screenshots to help you progress smoothly. Let’s get started!
Chapter 4 Walkthrough
1. Start by Collecting Letter #7
- Find letter #7 on the dirt pile to your left.
2. Examine the Sarcophagus
- Zoom in on the sarcophagus to the left. Rotate the dial until blue lights appear in all three holes.
3. Solve the First Puzzle
- On the left side, tap the four buttons to form a full circle in the middle. Press the button to get the lens.
4. Solve the Top Puzzle
- Tap the numbered buttons in this order: 4, 2, 1, 3.
5. Use the Lens
- Place the lens on the right side of the sarcophagus to reveal symbols. Tap them until a full circle forms, then retrieve the metallic item from the revealed compartment.
6. Find the Mysterious Cylinder
- Underneath the completed puzzle area, slide the tiles (right tile right, left tile left, top tile down) to reveal and pick up the mysterious cylinder.
7. Complete the Multi-Step Puzzle in the Panel
- To the right, zoom into the middle panel and slide the lids up and down to reveal a new puzzle. The goal is to connect a continuous line to the white circle. Here’s how to solve each stage:
- First Puzzle:
- Move the star square on top of the left square, then move the right square to the center. Drag the star square over the middle square, then move the left square all the way to the right. Finally, drag the star square to the white dot.
- Second Puzzle:
- Move the red square over the white circle, drag the star square to the bottom left, and slide the square under the red one to the right. Finally, place the star square over the red one.
- Third Puzzle:
- Move the line square right, the blue square to the top center, and the bottom center square left. Place the star square over it, move the blue square over the star, then continue the sequence to connect all squares to the white circle.
8. Position the Drone
- Under the monitor, place the drone in its slot. You’ll now be able to control doors using the dial to the left of the monitor.
9. Complete the Drone Puzzle
- Open the door, move forward, and use the drone’s laser on the red square in the middle wall. Move to the blue door on the right and activate the green button there, then open the red door, go right twice, and activate the last green button.
10. Use the Mysterious Cylinder
- Drag each section of the cylinder to the right and observe the symbols in the middle of each part. Replicate each symbol on the screen in the correct order.
11. Unlock the Sarcophagus
- Zoom in on the top of the sarcophagus, use a screwdriver to open the lock, then place the metallic item in the empty spot. Transfer the items it produces to their matching locations:
- Item Placement Instructions:
- For the first item, rotate the dial to place it in the bottom right.
- For the second item, transfer to the bottom right.
- The third item goes to the top left, and the fourth item to the bottom left.
12. Solve the Circle Puzzle on the Right Screen
- Rotate each circle until the empty area points toward the rectangle. Next, press the symbols in the following order to activate the life support unit:
- Symbol Sequence:
- Blue triangle, yellow triangle x3
- Blue circle x3, blue triangle x2, blue circle
- Blue triangle, blue circle x2, yellow circle, yellow triangle x2
- Blue circle x3
13. Talk to the Alien
- Engage in conversation to complete this part, but there’s still one final exit puzzle!
14. Exit the Room
- Zoom into the small door to the right, proceed through it, then press the two red buttons on the controller.
15. Complete the Final Line Puzzle
- Guide the LED through all spots to light up each line without overlapping. Here’s the sequence to solve it: left, up, right, down, right, down, down, left, up, right. Push the handle and exit through the door.
Congratulations! You’ve completed Chapter 4 of Machinika: Atlas. Enjoy the next challenge!