The Search for El Dorado

The Search for El Dorado is the second chapter of Drake's Fortune. After leaving Elena behind on the docks, Nate and Sully arrived in the Amazon rainforest to begin their search for the lost city of El Dorado.

Story[]

Dead End?[]

Following the map in Francis Drake's diary, Nate and Sully trekked through the jungle and stumbled upon a large open area. Contrary to what Nate's locator told him, there was nothing there, much to Sully's disappointment. Continuing, the two searched around for clues and then stumbled upon the entrance of a Pre-Columbian Incan or Mayan temple. By pulling off some skillful climbing, Nate ascended to the top of some structures, searching for a point of entry. From his vantage point, he noticed something unusual about the ground below. Sully walked over to inspect it, and after a brief moment, he realized it was hollow, meaning that they could smash through it. Nate climbed his way to the roof to push a large boulder down to break open the floor, thereby creating a point of entry.

Picked Clean[]

The two then ventured inside the temple, coming across a small, dark room, which unfortunately did not have the gold Sully was hoping to find. Nate picked up a Spanish helmet, deducing that the treasure had long ago been taken by the Spanish. Sully took the helmet and fiercely tossed it down, mentioning that he needed the treasure to pay off the many debts he has accrued. The two continued their search through the temple. After passing through a chain door, they spotted a brazier, which was also pictured in Drake's diary. Sully lit it, causing it to flare up and light the lamps lining the ceiling. Using the fire from the lamps, they managed to remove a wooden blockade, allowing for further navigation into the temple.

They proceeded on through the temple until they came across a closed door. In this room, Nate needed to solve a puzzle that consisted of four signs that were to be pressed in a specific order. Nate pulled out the diary and turned to a page that read, "The order of these signs has some importance." Following the clues in the book, Nate successfully solved the puzzle and unlocked a hidden cavern beneath the floor. Nate climbed his way down and made his way to the other side of the stone door, then blew it open for Sully to pass through. The two pressed on, and after opening up another chain door, which revealed a scaffolding room. Nate began carefully walking along the wooden walkway until things began to crumble. Nate rushed over to the other side as everything came crashing down behind him, while Sully waited. Once Nate safely made it across, Sully leaped across the fallen pillars.

The Golden Man[]

Following this phenomenon, the two realized they were probably getting somewhere. They slowly proceeded up the stairs leading into the main chamber, where they found an empty hollow niche in the back wall in which a statue once stood. Nate then realized that El Dorado was not a city of gold, but it was the golden statue that was placed in that exact spot. Sully spotted carvings on the wall depicting what looked like people worshiping the statue. Nate then discovered tracks leading out of the room and discerned that the Spanish Conquistadors may have dragged the statue out on cut logs, which meant the trail was once again cold. However, the two continued, following the tracks out to the back wall of the temple, only to discover that it was blown out by the Spaniards to make themselves a shortcut to get the treasure out.

A Surprising Find[]

Nate and Sully trekked up towards a river and stumbled upon a German U-boat, which had gotten stuck during its trip up the river during flood season. Nate was eager to explore the vessel, but Sully felt something was fishy. Nate, believing otherwise, insisted that Sully stay behind. Before proceeding, Nate gave Sully Francis Drake's diary to hold on to for safekeeping. Seeing the water that lied ahead of him, Nate knew he was going to have to do this the hard way.

Walkthrough[]

Entering the temple[]

You start by following the jungle path until you come to the waterfall. Head right until you enter a wide area and trigger a cutscene. After this, head forward to reach another large area in front of the abandoned temple. Head towards the left end and begin climbing up onto some rubble, and then turn to face the exit of the narrow passage from whence you came. Leap across the pillars, then turn left and climb over the fallen debris onto another pillar. After noticing the hollow ground below, turn right and jump onto the next pillar. As you walk onto the slab, it will slip a little. Leap onto the stone pillar. Drop down to hang onto the ledge and shimmy to the left, jumping across any gaps between pillars. Then, when you find some rubble opposite your position, follow the game's prompts ( + ) and jump across. Climb up and push () the boulder over the edge to smash open the temple's entrance.

Drop down and head into the passage with Sully. Proceed down the hall, then drop down and head forward to trigger the next cutscene. Next, continue forward and shoot the powder keg on the other side of the chasm to form a short "bridge" to cross the gap. Climb up the fallen statue and continue down the passage until you get to a closed door. Try to pull the chain by rapidly pressing until Sully offers to help. Once he has the door open, head through, and get behind the small cart to your right. Hold to push it into the opening beneath the door to hold it open. After Sully makes it through, walk towards the brazier. Press the required on-screen button to bring out Drake's diary as prompted, then Sully will light it. Up ahead is a large pile of wooden debris blocking your path. Shoot the lamp farthest down to have a spark of flames drop down onto the debris and burn it down.

With your path now clear, you will be in the temple's calendar room. Turn left and begin climbing onto the stone blocks sticking out of the walls. Jump to your right and drop when necessary until you come to the end of the blocks. Be careful, as some blocks will come loose due to Nate's weight. Jump onto a vine to your right and slide down to the ground. Head over to the other side of the room to spot some powder kegs. Shoot them to reveal a ladder, then wait for Sully to climb down. Continue into the next passage and Sully will light another brazier, opening the door in front and closing the one behind.

Sign puzzle[]

Follow the passage through until you reach the well room with a wooden circular floor in the middle, surrounded by four squares on the floor, two pillars on either side, and two flanking the locked gate on the other side of the room. As prompted, bring out Drake's diary. There are four stone blocks located high on the walls. You will have to climb to get to each one, then press them in. Follow the clues in Drake's diary to figure out the sequence of switches you need to push. The order is as follows: top right, bottom left, top left, then bottom right. After you have pushed them all in the correct order, the circular floor will open up and reveal a deep pit with a ladder cut out on its side.

Exiting the temple[]

Climb down the ladder until you drop onto a ledge. Jump around to your left until you can climb up into a passage. Get behind the large stone block and push it into position ( + ). Return to the pit and drop down into the water. Swim to your right and climb up onto the ledge. Climb up the left side of the back wall until you get to the top of the large pillar-type stone. Jump to your right onto the ledge and then right again onto the vine. Climb up to the top of the vine and jump into the new room. Shoot the kegs piled up against the door and Sully will run on through. Follow the passage until you come to a door with two chains. Grab either one and Sully will take the other. Once opened, you will enter into a scaffolding room, where you will begin walking across a wooden walkway.

Walk along the structure until things begin to crumble, then rush over to the far side, jumping over any gaps until you make the final leap to safety. Pull yourself up and Sully will meet up with you. Proceed up the stairs to enter the final chamber to trigger a cutscene. After that, exit the temple by following the ruts left behind until you reach the outside. Head left and follow the passage until the German U-boat is revealed. Finally, turn right and climb up the rocks until you get close enough to trigger a cutscene that leads to the next chapter.