Midway through the “We don’t go to Ravenholm” chapter inHalf-Life 2,Gordon Freemanis compelled to escape the ambush on Eli’s Scrapyard and make his way through the eerie town of Ravenholm. The homes in this town are laden with traps, and zombies walk the streets, making progressing through this chapter all the more frightening.
Even after players make it past unexpected traps and infinite zombie swarms, they often find themselves stuck in not being able to move a specific platform to access the rooftops. This platform puzzle can be particularly tricky to solve, as the associated lever seamlessly blends in with the environment. If you’ve been stuck fighting off hordes of zombies while trying to figure out how to move the platform inthis macabre town, this guide should help you out.
How To Move The Stationary Platform In Ravenholm?
Midway through the chapter, you’ll reach a dead end with zombies ambushing you from every direction. The only way to escape these undead creatures is toreach the higher ground and traverse along the elevated ledges. However, you’ll soon reach the end of a ledge where you’re required to move a platform to cross a large gap and reach the rooftops. Here are the steps to find and access the lever to move the said platform:
The feeling of being seemingly stuck in a street with infinitely spawning zombies also adds to the anxiety of having to find the lever as quickly as possible, which can cause you to lose focus and overlook your surroundings. However, once the lever is activated, you can breathe a sigh of relief as the path ahead is linear, and there aren’t any more puzzles to solve for the rest of the chapter.
“We don’t go to Ravenholm” is one of the creepiest chapters inHalf-Life 2, featuring a ghost town that’s overrun by nature and inhabited by horrifying creatures. This chapter also offers plenty of opportunities to make the most out of your Gravity Gun. In fact, you can unlock theZombie Chopper achievementby playing the entirety of the chapter while only using the Gravity Gun.
