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The key to the second floor
The Sinking City 2

The key to the second floor

This guide details how to find the key to the second floor in The Sinking City 2, covering essential steps and potential outcomes.

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This guide details how to find the key to the second floor in The Sinking City 2, covering essential steps and potential outcomes.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The trophy "Hook, Line, and Sinker" is awarded for completing your first case in Oakmont.
  2. 2
    The case involves determining Lewis Flynn's guilt and Robert Throgmorton's reaction.
  3. 3
    Lewis Flynn is definitively guilty of premeditated murder, as evidenced by his actions and a discovered letter.
  4. 4
    You have a choice: tell Robert Throgmorton the truth about Lewis, or lie and say Lewis was already dead.
  5. 5
    Telling the truth leads to Throgmorton retaliating against Innsmouthers, causing a race war.
  6. 6
    Lying results in a note from Lewis Flynn thanking you.
  7. 7
    Telling the truth results in a note about the city erupting into a race war.
  8. 8
    The text also mentions Will Hammond killing Paul, influenced by psychic hysteria.
Tips
  • Consider the consequences of your choices when deciding whether to tell Robert Throgmorton the truth about Lewis Flynn. Lying may lead to a less violent outcome for the city.
  • Pay attention to the different icons used in the walkthroughs (exclamation point, notebook, speech bubble, compass, camera, key, cog, open book) as they indicate specific types of clues or objectives.
  • Trophy: "Hook, Line, and Sinker" for completing your first case in Oakmont.

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