Platinum Walkthrough

Set 'Puzzle Difficulty' (⚠️ Cannot change later)

Make sure to set this carefully. Hard mode requires reading specific lore documents to solve puzzles.

Reach First Shrine (Save Point)

Located down the mountain path. Save here. You can also change costumes.

Strategy: Omamori Collector Trophy

Save game -> Spend all Faith to unlock trophy -> Reload save to keep Faith for stats.

Navigate: Blue Truck Shortcut

Path is blocked by a blue truck. Go LEFT of the truck to find a narrow path shortcut.

Escape Fog Monster (Trophy: Like the Fleeing Hare)

Sprint (L3) immediately. Stay centered to avoid 'Red Tendrils'. DO NOT step on Red Flowers (Instant Game Over).

Climb the Escape Ladder

At the dead end, wait for the ladder to be thrown down.

Boss: 3 Kashimashis

Solve Altar Offerings Puzzle

Story Mode: Dress → Rat → Pot → Branches → Fan. Hard Mode: Fan → Branches → Pot → Dress → Rat.

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Follow the Fox Mask Man

Follow the Blue Lantern. Ignore Ema plaques for now.

Trophy: Untouchable (Vault)

Open Vault WITHOUT getting hit by 'Kamugara' (Blind Enemy). Don't sprint!

Examine Hinako's Doll

On the pillar of the small shrine. Triggers combat.

Solve Vault Door (Ema) Puzzle

Story: Crane, Serpent, Tortoise. Hard: Lightning, Decayed Tree, Kudzu.

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Run to Inari Statues

Top Left Section. Avoid fighting Shackled Monsters.

Head towards Rinko's House

Use 'Focus' to deal massive damage. Watch out for Sanity drop.

Survive 'Split Path' Ambush

Dodge the grab attack (Huge Sanity loss). Bait enemy to switch positions.

Boss: Ara-abare (Storehouse)

Goal: Get the Key inside the Well. Defeating him only stuns him.

Trophy: Acupuncture Specialist (MISSABLE)

Perfect Run: Solve puzzle and arrive at Nishida Residence WITHOUT a single mistake. (Bronze Trophy)

Solve Scarecrow Field Puzzle

Story Mode: Red Tie (Hinako lookalike). Hard Mode: Smiling with mask on back.

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Find Storage Key & Inari Sculpture

Navigate the rooms using crawl spaces. Key is near drawers. Sculpture is in the 'Strange Paintings' room.

Repair the Strange Object

Place the Inari Sculpture in the middle to open the secret passage.

Acquire Weapon: Naginata

Run past the new enemy and grab it. Use Heavy Attack to stun, then Light Attacks.

Find Stone Orb & Escape

Follow the voice to the Red Gate. During the chase back, dodge if stunned by screams.

Trophy: The Sound of Silence (MISSABLE)

Defeat Sakuko WITHOUT getting hit by her 'Suzu Bell' charge attack. You MUST interrupt her teleports.

Boss: Sakuko (Miko Form)

Equip 'Blessed Hand Mirror' before entering! Win without dying for easiest run.

Trophy: A Federal Offense (MISSABLE)

BACKTRACK to 'Chizuruya General Store' before going to Shu's House. Use 'Key to Sakuko's Mailbox' (from Ch 3) on the Igarashi Residence mailbox.

Head to Shu's House

Meet Shu and Rinko. Save at the shrines. Avoid the Red Flowers/Flesh on the road.

Navigate the Alleyways

Combat Tip: Use Heavy Attack to stun enemies. For the 'Glowing' enemy, use Sickle Counter.

Scavenge the Abandoned House

Loot the rooms for Weapons and Consumables before going downstairs.

Survive the AoE Enemy (House)

The enemy pukes/explodes. Dodge backward and wait for effect to clear. Climb out the window to escape.

Head to the Mountain Red Gate

Ignore the final group of enemies (Run past them). Interact with the Lantern to update Journal.

Find Key to Second Floor

Story Mode: Get 'Hairpin' from Garden Shack -> Open Office Drawer. Hard Mode: Find Key directly in Garden Blue Flower Bed.

Acquire Weapon: Sledgehammer

Located on stone stairs bench near the Garden. Slow but deals tremendous damage. HUGE UPGRADE.

Solve Secret Box Puzzle (2F)

Story: Cherry+Strawberry / Books / Branch. Hard: Fruits / Books+Origami / Flowers+Tree.

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Retrieve Locker Room Key (Old Annex)

Unlock Old Annex using Generic Key. Find Locker Key on the middle-right bench in the classroom.

Solve Locker Codes (Girls' Locker Room)

Aoi (401). Asakura (Story: 534 / Hard: 865) -> KEY ITEM. Tsuchira (377) -> Omamori. Suga (505) -> Bag.

Get Mountain Key & Escape

Unlock Office Cabinet with key from Asakura's locker. Tip: Use stairs loop to lose enemy aggro before entering Office.

Trophy: No One Left Behind (MISSABLE)

Kill 8 enemies while they are glowing BLUE (under Evil-Warding Lanterns). Toggle levers to open paths and lure them if needed.

Trophy: A Miko Possessed (MISSABLE)

Collect 3 'Sakuko's Diary' pages in this run (Run 1). There are 8 total across NG/NG+/NG++. Do not miss the first 3!

Collect 3 Fox Crests (Left Area)

1. Rightward (Rinko's Room). 2. Forward (Middle School Room). 3. Leftward (General Store Room). Insert all into device.

Solve Lever Puzzles (Right Area)

Use levers to change door colors. Essential for navigating and activating Blue Lanterns for the trophy.

Solve Fox & Rabbit Statue Puzzle

Story: Turn sculptures TOWARD each other. Hard: Turn sculptures AWAY from each other.

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Find Shu's Prized Possessions

Story: Brainiac Hero Comic only. Hard: Drawing + Comic. Defeat the 'Birthing Monster' to access the Comic.

Navigate Mountain & Get Axe

Find the Axe stuck in a tree (Heavy Weapon). Follow the path until you find the 'Metal Gate Key' beside the Refuge Shrine.

Trophy: Agile Escape (MISSABLE)

Complete BOTH chase segments damage-free. Tip: If a Screamer winds up, PAUSE briefly until effect subsides, then run.

Escape the Fog Monster

Use U-turns to avoid dead ends. Avoid Red Tendrils. Reach the fenced gate to finish the first segment.

Trophy: O Divine Tree (MISSABLE)

At the Forgotten Shrine (before Shu's House), climb the stairs UP to the top to find the Thousand Year Cedar. Do this BEFORE entering the house.

Find Keys & Prescription (Shu's Workshop)

Located in the shack west of the house. Pick up 'Front Door Keys' and 'Prescription'.

Trophy: Winners Don't Do Drugs (MISSABLE)

CRITICAL: In Shu's Workshop, DO NOT pick up the 3 Red Capsules on the table. (Also ensures true ending paths).

First Ritual: New Arm & Soul Siphon

Follow Fox Mask to the chamber. Gain new ability: Hold X/A after killing enemies to prevent reanimation.

Second Ritual: Bestial Form

Defeat the Birthing Monster first. Gain 'Bestial Form' (L3+R3 when charged) to deal massive damage.

Trophy: Echoes of Jealousy (MISSABLE)

Defeat Rinko WITHOUT getting hit by her Puppets. STRATEGY: Eliminate puppets instantly on spawn or use Soul Siphon.

Crimson Water Puzzle (NG+ ONLY)

Ring bells in order: Volcano -> Water -> Tree. Turns pond red for 'Be Free of Your Hatred' trophy.

Boss: Rinko

Phase 2: Use exploding enemies to charge your Bestial Form gauge quickly.

Trophy: Just Shut Up for Once, Dad! (MISSABLE)

In the final Boss Fight, defeat the FATHER first. Do not kill the mother. Focus all damage on him.

Purify Sacred Sword (NG+ ONLY)

Go to 'Old Inari Shrine'. Place Sacred Sword in the Crimson Water Bath. Required for Endings 2 & 4. (Must solve Ch 9 puzzle first).

Offer Brooch to Jizo (NG+ ONLY)

After the Park fight, find the hidden path RIGHT of the stairs. Offer Brooch to Ancient Jizo. Required for Ending 4.

Descend Mountain & Collect Clinical Trial

Collect 'Clinical Trial (1)' from the blue crate after the first flesh-clump enemy. (See Collectibles for NG+ locations).

Solve Scales Puzzle (Scales Crest)

Standard Solution: Headless Doll on RIGHT. All other dolls on LEFT. Reward: Scales Crest.

Craft Fletching Key

Get 'Block of Wax' (Diary) and 'Propane Tube' (Area 3 Kitchen). Combine them in Area 1 Kitchen to melt wax.

Solve Ominous Photo Puzzle (Bird Crest)

Hang Hinako's photo on the right. Rotate all photos to be right-side up. Reward: White Bird & Fox Crest.

Find Black Sparrow Crest

In the left wing, interact with the Fox Statue (remove blade) to rotate it. Unlock hidden path to find the crest box.

Find White Sparrow Crest

Defeat the Drum Monster. Use L2 to reveal TWO hidden paths in the room. This breaks the seal on the crest box.

Find Fox Mask Crest

In the right wing, interact with the East-facing Fox Statue (remove blade). Defeat the Birthing Monster to get the crest.

Solve Mural Puzzle

Solution (Run 1): Fox Mask (Left), White Sparrow (Top Right), Black Sparrow (Below White). Sets ending path.

Find Ema #21 (NG+ ONLY)

In the Fox Statues Puzzle room (after getting 2nd crest), open the Inari-sama door on the right.

Trophy: Where Are You Going? (MISSABLE)

Rush to the Fog Monster 3 times. SUCCESS = It STUNS you, then teleports, forcing a Spawner fight. FAILURE = It fades into mist without stunning you.

Defeat Spawners (Birthing Monsters)

Each successful 'Catch' triggers a fight with a Spawner. Defeat it (destroy cocoons first) to remove barriers.

Find Ema #11 (Blue Truck)

After the second forced fight, turn right at the Blue Truck. Ema is on a red barrel opposite the Shrine.

Perform Ritual at Worship Hall

Transform into Shiromuku/Fox form. Return to the town afterwards.

Survive Hinako's Doll Ambushes

On the mountain path, interacting with the Doll triggers enemy waves. Survive 3 encounters to reach the Residence.

Reach the Sacred Door

Navigate through Torii gates. Defeat enemies in Blue Flame areas. Collect supplies at Hinako's Doll Shrine.

Prepare for Final Boss

Before opening the final door, loot the Axe, Kitchen Knife, and healing items in the prep room.

Ending 1 Boss: Shiromuku (No Death Trophy)

Trophy 'The Bird that Flies Highest': Defeat WITHOUT DYING. Phase 1: Counter (R2) the 4th hit of combo. Phase 2: Dodge 'Bloody AoE'. Phase 3: Tank the Flower AoE.

Ending 2 Boss: Tsukumogami (No Hit Trophy)

Trophy 'Puppetmaster': DO NOT get hit by Golden Arrows. Close the gap immediately. Use 'Suzuran' Omamori for easier dodges.

Ending 3 Boss: Shichibi (Summons Trophy)

Trophy 'Fox Tamer': Defeat ALL summoned enemies during weakening phases before killing the boss. Waves: Kashimashi -> Kamugara -> Ara-abare.

Ending 4 Boss: Kyubi & Tsukumogami (Time Limit)

Trophy 'God Slayer': Defeat BOTH within 10 MINUTES. 3 Phases. Use Bestial Form/Divine Water to speed up Kyubi phases.