| Puzzle | Goal | Solution Steps | Key Items | |--------|------|----------------|-----------| | | Set the clock hands to 3 : 15. | 1. Pull the gear on the left side to expose the hidden dial. 2. Rotate the hour gear clockwise two clicks. 3. Turn the minute gear counter‑clockwise three clicks. 4. Press the reset button – the clock chimes and unlocks the drawer. | Old Pocket Watch (adds 5 % to time‑challenge score). | | 1‑B: The Stained‑Glass Light | Direct a beam of light to the central rose. | 1. Tap the Mirror #1 and rotate until the red line aligns with the top edge. 2. Adjust Mirror #2 to bounce the beam downwards. 3. Slide the Prism left to split the beam, then rotate the Second Mirror to merge them at the rose. 4. The rose glows, revealing a secret compartment. | Silver Key (opens the Library door). | | 1‑C: The Magnetic Box | Retrieve the hidden diary page. | 1. Activate the magnet (press‑and‑hold). 2. Drag the magnet across the glass, pulling the metal ball toward the lower right corner. 3. The ball pushes aside a loose panel ; tap it to extract the diary page. | Diary entry: “The night the fire started…”. |
| Secret | How to Unlock | Reward | |--------|----------------|--------| | (in the Library) | Tap the Gold Locket on the portrait wall (after Chapter 4). | Unlocks a gallery of concept art. | | Developer’s Easter Egg (Main Hall) | Swipe left three times on the grand staircase after completing the game. | Displays a “Thank you for playing!” message with the dev team’s signatures. | | Phoenix Mode (post‑game) | Free the caged phoenix in the vault (Chapter 5) and then revisit any puzzle; a small fire aura appears. | Purely visual, no gameplay advantage. | | Challenge‑Mode “Master” Badge | Complete all Challenge puzzles with under 2 minutes each. | Badge in the profile and a new soundtrack (unlocked via Steam). | The Room 4 Old Sins v15.02.2021
The core loop remains unchanged: you have an eyepiece that allows you to see the hidden "Null" layer of reality, revealing secrets invisible to the naked eye. You spin dials, slide latches, and flip switches. However, Old Sins refines this interaction to a razor's edge. | Puzzle | Goal | Solution Steps |
If you enjoy challenging puzzle games with a mysterious atmosphere, The Room: Old Sins is an excellent choice. However, if you're easily frustrated or prefer more fast-paced gameplay, you may want to approach with caution. Turn the minute gear counter‑clockwise three clicks