The Power Lines quest in Control: Resonant requires going through multiple subway stations and solving electricity puzzles by placing power nodes in appropriate places. It is not difficult to solve some of the puzzles in this quest; however, others are not that simple, since one has to control the electricity and mold at the same time. This guide will walk you through each puzzle step by step, making it easier to complete the quest and move on with the story.
Control Resonant: Power Lines Quest Puzzle
The quest Power Lines is designed to help you go through different subway stations in order to rewire electricity and place nodes of power in the right places. See the instructions below in order to solve each puzzle.
Firstly, you should turn on the power switch at the entrance of the station. After that, you will get electricity, which can be used to power different systems. It is possible to find a chest in the vicinity, but this item is not necessary.
Proceed to the first power grid by going downstairs. Solve the puzzle using the power grid. You may refer to the notes near you for hints, but the following steps will guide you on what to do.
Collect the Three Power Nodes
You need to collect three power nodes and place them in the correct locations.
- Pick up the first node near the power grid and bring it to the middle area.
- Find the second node nearby and bring it to the same area.
- Head up the stairs to find the third node.
To get to the third node, turn on the power switch once more and swiftly deliver the electricity to the next power box. The power will dissipate soon, so ensure that you do things quickly. After activating the power, collect the third node and return it to the middle. After obtaining the three nodes, put them into the proper slots:
- The first node goes in the closest slot.
- The second node goes in the slot on the right, near the stairs.
- The third node goes in the slot by the other staircase.
After placing all three nodes, press the button to complete the puzzle and move on to the next station.
Reroute East Park Station
Once you finish the initial puzzle, go upstairs and speak with the character nearby. You must now solve the East Park Station puzzle.
To start off, make sure to activate the checkpoint before saving the game. Next, grab the first power node and bring it down to the basement. There will be some mold obstructing the way, but get rid of it so you can proceed through the station.
Reach the Third Node
In order to get to the third node, you need to press the button in the area. Press it once to teleport to another place, then press it again to teleport to another place. On the third press, you will teleport to an area close to the third node. Power up the electricity box and use the power to bring the third node into the area. After collecting all three nodes, place them in the three marked squares according to the yellow lines. Press the button after placing all three nodes to solve the puzzle at East Park Station.
Reroute Factory Station
The Factory Station puzzle is quite easy, since it consists of placing the three nodes in a row. The first step to do is to take the first node that is located near the beginning point and walk down the stairs with it.
The second node is located on the train. Take it and put it somewhere nearby. Then go inside the station in order to find the third node and take it out to the puzzle area.
Move the nodes until all three are lined up in a straight line. Once they are correctly positioned, the puzzle will be completed.
Once you solve the puzzle, you will get trapped in that region and will have to find a way to escape. You should follow the conversation and go to the left side of the region.
Keep moving on the path until you come across another station. Kill all the enemies on your way and then take the path which will lead you to another region.
Reroute the Vanished Station
In the last puzzle, you will have to set the two platforms. In order to do that, you must use the electricity boxes to control the mold and position the power nodes.
Calibrate Platform A
Begin with interacting with the button which will help you teleport to Platform B. After that, make use of electricity boxes to control the mold which blocks your way. When electricity box is working, the mold regenerates. Therefore, you have to be careful while moving electricity.
Follow these steps:
- Go to the middle area and pick up the electricity.
- Carry it to the door and use it to open the passage.
- Enter the newly opened area and collect the power node.
- Carry the node through the door and take it to Platform A.
- Place the node in the correct slot.
- Head up the stairs near Platform A to find the second node.
- Bring the second node down and use the electricity from Platform A to power the area.
- Move the electricity where it is needed, then place the second node in its slot.
Once both nodes are in place, Platform A will be calibrated.
Calibrate Platform B
Now, return to Platform B to complete the second part of the puzzle.
- Take the electricity down to the lower area.
- Head back up and interact with the box near the door.
- Once the power is removed from the area, open the door.
- Enter the room and talk to the civilians.
- Find the power nodes inside the room and bring them out.
- Collect both nodes and carry them to the puzzle area.
To finish the puzzle, activate the electricity so the mold regenerates. Carry the electricity back up and use it to control which mold sections remain active.
Here, you must make holes at two places where the nodes will be placed. You should not alter the other two mold pieces since they will help make the needed connection.
Once you have made the holes in the right places, place the two nodes at their places. Once you have put the two nodes into their place, calibration of Platform B will take place and the mission named Power Lines will come to an end.
