Time, Space and Matter

Time, Space and Matter

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Achievement Guide
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An Achievement guide for Time, Space and Matter.
   
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This is a quick video guide to help you with getting all of the achievements in TSM.
For a full list of achievements and in-depth instructions, keep scrolling.

Timecode
Achievement
[00:05]
My Way
[00:24]
Bridge Builder
[01:03]
Explorer
[01:45]
Not Afraid of Heights
[02:09]
Shortcut
[02:28]
Engineer
[03:11]
No Jackass
[03:40]
I Ain't Dying
[04:01]
Out of the Box
[04:29]
Unlocked
[04:42]
Speed Runner
[04:57]
Alternative
My Way
Located in Chapter 1 - Level Y1.6
Push the soft cube by the entrance up onto the small ledge that is next to the second soft cube below the exit. Climb up them to reach the exit without triggering the G.U.M.
Bridge Builder
Located in Chapter 2 - Level B2.4
Instead of using the soft cube to help push the blue cubes along, push it down and into the ramp you came up. Angle it so you are able to climb up it and jump over the lower laser barriers.
Explorer
Located throughout the game
You will occasionally find hidden code pieces to use to unlock the bonus content after the main game is completed. These codes make up a 4-digit code and are different each time a new game is started. You must find and reveal at least 5 of these codes while going through the game to earn the Explorer achievement. Below is a list of the first 5 codes and their locations:
  1. Found after the first section of Y2.5 where the steam pressure explodes the wall. This is digit #2 of your secret code.
  2. In the side room after the steam explosion in Y2.5. This is digit #3 of your secret code.
  3. On the side of a black cube as you go towards the generators in G3.1. This is digit #1 of your secret code.
  4. On the lower back side of the furthest generator in the generator room of G3.1. This is digit #4 of your secret code.
  5. At the very end of G3.1, just before jumping into B3.2. Turn around and the code is on the wall below the piston that broke the glass. This is digit #3 of your secret code.
For a full list of all 39 secret codes and their locations, see my Secret Code Locations guide:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1880861095
Not Afraid of Heights
Located in Chapter 3 - Level Y3.4
After the main part of Y3.4 you will come across a jumping section over a large pit. Just jump into the pit to earn this achievement.
Shortcut
Located in Chapter 5 - Level B5.1
You can use a couple of gravity blasts from the gravity blast turret to climb up the wall next to the level exit, skipping all of this level.
Engineer
Located in Chapter 5 - Level B5.3 north
Complete the B5.3 north obstacle course on Engineer difficulty. Interacting with the button that says "Jackass" will change the difficulty to "Engineer." Interacting with the other button will change the course layout. Do this until the pistons that raise up are configured in a way that you can jump across.

If you want this achievement and "No Jackass" during the same playthrough, you can load the game from the last checkpoint before fully completing this level. This will allow you to go to Y5.3 south and complete it too.
No Jackass
Located in Chapter 5 - Level Y5.3 south
Complete the Y5.3 south obstacle course on Engineer difficulty. Interacting with the button that says "Jackass" will change the difficulty to "Engineer." Interacting with the other button will change the course layout. Do this until the pistons that raise up are configured in a way that look like you can jump across. Memorize which pistons were raised before entering the level fully. These pistons will not fall down when you jump on them, however, they do fall on their own over time.

If you want this achievement and "Engineer" during the same playthrough, you can load the game from the last checkpoint before fully completing this level. This will allow you to go to B5.3 north and complete it too.
I Ain't Dying
Located in Chapter 6 - After Level G6.4
When the steam starts exploding in the hallway after G6.4, just stand still instead of running through it. You will get the achievement and an amusing easter egg message.
Out of the Box
Located in Chapter 8 - Phase 2 of SAGRO
Instead of climbing all over the walls and trying to avoid SAGRO pulling you off, just stand next to the exit and wait for him to shoot a blue cube at you. You can use the bounce to get up onto the exit platform.
Unlocked
Located in Completionist's Content
During the game you will find hidden secret codes that give you a digit (or sometimes 2) of a 4-digit code you can use to open the bonus room door after the main game. This code is different each time you start a new game. The earliest you can find all of the digits is during Chapter 3, level G3.1. Below is the list of the first 4 secret code locations and the digit they reveal.
  1. Digit #2: Found after the first section of Y2.5 where the steam pressure explodes the wall.
  2. Digit #3: In the side room after the steam explosion in Y2.5.
  3. Digit #1: On the side of a black cube as you go towards the generators in G3.1.
  4. Digit #4: On the lower back side of the furthest generator in the generator room of G3.1.
Enter digit #1-4 into the console in front of the red door to unlock it and earn this achievement.

For a full list of all 39 secret codes and their locations, see my Secret Code Locations guide:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1880861095
Speed Runner
Located in Completionist's Content
You can start the speed run mode from the Completionist's Content section of the level select that becomes available after you complete the game. You must start the speed run from this section and complete it in under 50 minutes for this achievement to count. Starting a new game and completing it in under 50 minutes doesn't count, even if it is impressive.

Executing perfect input on every level alone might get you this achievement, but you can also use a bunch of shortcuts and tricks to bypass large sections of the game. Below is a list of timings that you should try to get under for each chapter. These will ensure you come out below 50 minutes.

Chapter
Goal Time
1 / Recruitment
3:00
2 / Remote
6:30
3 / Generators
6:30
4 / Anomaly
6:00
5 / Long Way Around
8:00
6 / Lost Cube
8:30
7 / Way Up
4:00
8 / Gravity Hall
6:30
9 / Roof
1:00

For tips and tricks on speed running TSM, check out my guide:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1883146498
Alternative
Located in Completionist's Content
You must complete the bonus levels behind the locked red door, which you can unlock after the main game using the 4-digit code found while playing. Once you have done this, the speed run section of the Completionist's Content will have a button you can push to switch from Normal to Assisted speedrun. Once you have the speedrun set to Assisted, you can then start and complete the speedrun in under 40 minutes to earn this achievement.

The Assisted speedrun is much easier, as a lot of the levels have a helpful gravity blast turret in them in this mode. Below is a list of chapters and the time you should try to complete them in to get under 40 minutes.

Chapter
Goal Time
1 / Recruitment
3:00
2 / Remote
4:30
3 / Generators
4:30
4 / Anomaly
4:30
5 / Long Way Around
5:30
6 / Lost Cube
6:30
7 / Way Up
4:00
8 / Gravity Hall
6:30
9 / Roof
1:00

For tips and tricks on speed running TSM, check out my guide:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1883146498