* This phase shares many similarities with the ''Metal Gear Solid'' series, such as similar stealth mechanics and the dialogue presented if [[Agent 8]] is splatted, though these similarities may be coincidental. However, it is worth noting that [[Jordan Amaro]], one of the designers for the ''[[Octo Expansion]]'', has previously worked on ''Metal Gear Solid V'' and stated he placed a homage to the series on his Twitter account.{{citation needed}} His name in the credits also bears a strong resemblance to the font used for the original ''Metal Gear Solid'' logo.
* This phase shares many similarities with the ''Metal Gear Solid'' series, such as similar stealth mechanics and the dialogue presented if [[Agent 8]] is splatted, though these similarities may be coincidental. However, it is worth noting that [[Jordan Amaro]], one of the designers for the ''[[Octo Expansion]]'', has previously worked on ''Metal Gear Solid V'' and stated he placed a homage to the series on his Twitter account.{{citation needed}} His name in the credits also bears a strong resemblance to the font used for the original ''Metal Gear Solid'' logo.
*The developers revealed that if Agent 8 gets splatted during this phase, they will actually die, because they are not connected to a respawn platform. This means the game goes back in time every time you get splatted during the escapes.
*The developers revealed that if Agent 8 gets splatted during this phase, they will actually die, because they are not connected to a respawn platform. This means the game goes back in time every time you get splatted during the escapes.{{citation needed}}
The player must guide Agent 8 past a series of Sanitized Octarians without being seen, as the player has no weapon. If seen by a Sanitized Octarian, the player will be quickly surrounded by additional enemies and must escape immediately to avoid being splatted.
If the player gets repeatedly splatted, they have the option to skip this phase, with each splat contributing to 20% Skip Charge. If the phase is skipped, the following dialogue will be displayed:
"Agent 8 was able to keep out of sight and sneak past the enemies..."
Blerk... I think I'm gonna pass out from holding my breath...
”
“
No more ink! Wait until their backs are turned, and then go!
”
“
Enemy ink is quite the obstacle...
”
“
Phew... By the way, how's it goin' over there, old man?
”
“
No weapon... This is a toughie.
”
“
NICE!
”
“
This is way too stressful... Stay vigilant and head for the surface!
”
— When the player makes it through the level but was seen at least once.
“
You weren't seen at all! Keep it up and head for the surface!
”
— When the player makes it through the entire level without being seen.
“
EIIIIIIIIGHT!
”
— When the player gets splatted.
Trivia
This phase shares many similarities with the Metal Gear Solid series, such as similar stealth mechanics and the dialogue presented if Agent 8 is splatted, though these similarities may be coincidental. However, it is worth noting that Jordan Amaro, one of the designers for the Octo Expansion, has previously worked on Metal Gear Solid V and stated he placed a homage to the series on his Twitter account.[Citation needed] His name in the credits also bears a strong resemblance to the font used for the original Metal Gear Solid logo.
The developers revealed that if Agent 8 gets splatted during this phase, they will actually die, because they are not connected to a respawn platform. This means the game goes back in time every time you get splatted during the escapes.[Citation needed]
Names in other languages
Translation needed
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Language
Name
Meaning
Japanese
ビコツ牢獄 Bikotsu rōgoku
Coccyx prison
Dutch
Het venijn in de staart Infiltreer het zenuwcentrum
The venom in the tail[note 1] Infiltrate the nerve center
French
Base Coccyx
Coccyx Base
German
Steißbein-Ausbruch Infiltriere das Nervenzentrum!
Tailbone breakout Infiltrate the nerve system!
Italian
Oleodotto Fritto
Fried Oil pipeline
Russian
Копчиковый отсек Kopchikovyy otsek
Coccygeal compartment
Spanish
Torre Tétrica
Gloomy Tower
Translation notes
↑Comes from "het venijn zit in de staart", a Dutch proverb meaning "the worst comes last".