MAP07: The Cube (The Abyss)

The Abyss maps 01-11
MAP01: Pink Horde MAP02: The Catacombs MAP03: Avernus MAP04: The Nunnery MAP05: Imp Madness MAP06: Not Level MAP07: The Cube MAP08: The Theatre MAP09: Bloodstream MAP10: Hangar MAP11: Stone Henge
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This level occupies the map slot MAP07. For other maps which occupy this slot, see Category:MAP07.

Lowering cubes in the arena.

MAP07: The Cube is the seventh level of The Abyss. It was designed by Miklos de Rijk (H2SO4), features Dead Simple mechanics, and shares a similar layout. This level is technically a beginner's trap, since it cannot be completed unless the player knows the behavior of the rising square steps.

"Not too hard..if you try.. hard enough (think about it...)."

― ABYSS.TXT 

Walkthrough

Map of The Cube

Letters in italics refer to marked spots on the map. Sector numbers in boldface are secrets which count toward the end-of-level tally.

Essentials

While this level is similar to Dead Simple, the player must be able to reach the center of the arena as soon as the last arachnotron is killed. If the player does not reach the center in time, the level cannot be completed without cheating.

Other points of interest

Two satyr switches, when thrown, lower two pillars containing a rocket launcher and plasma rifle.

Secrets

1. After killing all of the mancubi, the central part of the arena where the exit is lowers. The first sector here counts as a secret. (sector 4)
2. The next sector with ammo surrounding the exit also counts as a secret, and it rises up after killing all of the arachnotrons in the map. (sector 27)

Speedrunning

Current records

The records for the map at the Doomed Speed Demos Archive are:

Run	Time	Player	Date	File	Notes
UV speed
NM speed
UV max
NM100S
UV -fast
UV -respawn
UV Tyson
UV pacifist

This information was last verified in its entirety on January 15, 2018.

Deathmatch

Player spawns

This level contains four spawn points:

1. facing east. (thing 4)
2. facing north. (thing 5)
3. facing north. (thing 6)
4. facing east. (thing 7)

Statistics

Map data

Things	88
Vertices	268*
Linedefs	193
Sidedefs	356
Sectors	39

* The vertex count without the effect of node building is 188.

Things

This level contains the following numbers of things per skill level:

Single-player
Monsters	1-2	3	4-5
Hell knight	0	2	2
Baron of Hell	0	0	4
Arachnotron	4
Mancubus	4	6	8
Weapons	1-2	3	4-5
Shotgun	1
Rocket launcher	1
Plasma gun	1
Ammunition	1-2	3	4-5
Clip	1	1	2
Box of shotgun shells	7
Rocket	10	10	11
Box of rockets	1
Energy cell	2
Energy cell pack	0	0	1
Health & Armor	1-2	3	4-5
Stimpack	7
Medikit	7	0	0
Items	1-2	3	4-5
Supercharge	0	1	0
Megasphere	1
Backpack	1
Partial invisibility	5

Multiplayer
Monsters	1-2	3	4-5
Hell knight	0	2	2
Baron of Hell	0	0	4
Arachnotron	4
Mancubus	4	6	8
Cyberdemon	0	0	1
Weapons	1-2	3	4-5
Chainsaw	1
Shotgun	1
Super shotgun	1
Rocket launcher	2
Plasma gun	2
BFG9000	1
Ammunition	1-2	3	4-5
Clip	1	1	2
Box of shotgun shells	7
Rocket	10	10	11
Box of rockets	1
Energy cell	2
Energy cell pack	1	1	2
Health & Armor	1-2	3	4-5
Stimpack	7
Medikit	7	0	0
Items	1-2	3	4-5
Supercharge	0	1	0
Megasphere	1
Backpack	1
Partial invisibility	5	10	10
Miscellaneous	1-2	3	4-5
Cooperative start	4
Deathmatch start	4

Trivia

• This map exploits Tag 667, creating a situation where the map cannot be completed unless the player knows about the trap beforehand.

External links

• The Abyss demos at the Doom Speed Demo Archive