Tea Garden

Objective 1: Go to the Metro Station The only way out of the city now is Ryan. You need to take a bathysphere to reach him. The bathysphere Metro Station in Arcadia is accessed through the Rolling Hills.

Fortunately, there was a narrow passage leading out the back of the submarine bay towards the area known as Arcadia. Continue past the smuggler’s crates and break the lock to enter the Tea Garden area. This area is as tranquil as its name suggests so enjoy the solitude and have a look around the lush surroundings.

Cross the creek running through the garden to the north and listen for the sounds of a man calling for help. There are three doors leading out of the Tea Garden and the man’s voice is coming from the right-hand door. Take a moment to collect the Audio Diaries in the area beyond the center door, then return the way you came and go through the right-hand door towards Rapture Metro.

Ready the Research Camera and have a look around the storage area in the back corner before proceeding in the direction of the shadow off to the right. The man calling for help earlier is actually a Houdini Splicer, one of the most dangerous creatures in all of Rapture. Houdini Splicers suddenly disappear in a red burst of smoke when detected and can reemerge out of thin air anywhere. They are masters of surprise and attack with fireballs. Take the Houdini Splicer’s photo as soon as possible to gain the first Research Bonus, then switch to Electro Bolt and whichever weapon you have the most Antipersonnel Rounds for, preferably the Machine Gun. Head up the stairs and take him out.

Search the two crawlspaces in the room with the Gene Bank and continue through the doors with the Rapture Metro sign above them. Battle your way across the walkway above the Tea Garden—watch out for the Leadhead Splicer on the balcony to the right—and enter the room ahead.

There are two Splicers in this room, but your biggest threat comes from the Turret off to the right. Take the Research Photos you need, quickly run around the corner, and use the large metal wall for cover from the Turret. Take out the Splicers, then hack the Turret and search the crawlspace nearest it.