A comprehensive guide to Uncovering Buried Secrets in Tales of the Neon Sea, detailing how to find missable files, unlock achievements, and make critical choices.
This section of the guide covers the 'Uncovering Buried Secrets' chapter in Tales of the Neon Sea. It details the locations of three missable Image & Text Files and the steps to unlock three Achievements, noting that two of the Achievements are mutually exclusive and require save file manipulation to obtain both.
Walkthrough
- 1Rescuing Charles: Inspect files on the whiteboard to find 'The End (5/8) - Robot Puppets'. Interact with the large life support device and then the computer to the right. Read all files on the PC desktop, paying attention to the diagram on the far right for a code. Exit the computer and interact with the chain console control panel on the far left. Adjust the height of the colored lamps to match the diagram by pressing the buttons: purple/orange twice, yellow/green once, and blue twice. This will reveal stairs leading down. Head down into the Secret Corridor. Examine the courier clothes if desired, then enter the doorway at the far left. In the secret room, examine the diary to the right of the doorway. Continue left and inspect the Beta Type Consciousness Transmission Device for 'The End (6/8) - The Research Information of Consciousness Transmission Device'. Speak with Charles, then grab the Crowbar from the far right end of the room. Return to Charles and use the Crowbar on the holding cell door to free him. This action unlocks the 'The Story of Rescuing the White Mustache' Trophy/Achievement.
- 2Decision Time: You will be presented with two questions. The first answer has no impact. The second answer determines which of two Achievements you unlock. You cannot unlock both in a single playthrough without reloading an earlier save file.
- 3Turn it off: Choosing to 'Turn off the equipment' unlocks 'The Liberation' Trophy/Achievement and the 'The End (7/8) - The History Between Edward and Luna' File. You can then skip to 'The Final Confrontation'.
- 4Keep it on: Choosing to 'Leave the equipment on' unlocks 'The Benevolence' Trophy/Achievement. You will not be able to unlock the aforementioned File. You can then skip to 'The Final Confrontation'.
- 5The Final Confrontation: Regardless of your choice, you will need to return to the secret room where Charles was rescued. Head down the stairs when ready.
Tips
- Two of the three Image & Text Files are found by diligent inspection of objects.
- The third Image & Text File is tied to a specific choice made during the 'Decision Time' section.
- Two Achievements are mutually exclusive. To unlock both, reload an earlier save file after making your first choice.
- The choice made in 'Decision Time' also impacts which endgame File you can unlock.
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