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Advanced ยท ~22 min

Subliminal Childhood Memories Walkthrough

TV portals, shadow-path hallway, candle puzzle, and Ending 2. The Figure mirrors instead of chasing.

๐Ÿ“‹ Objectives

  1. 1. Find and activate all 3 TV screens in the main play area to unlock the memory fragments
  2. 2. Complete Memory Fragment 1: the birthday party room (solve the candle-light puzzle)
  3. 3. Complete Memory Fragment 2: the school hallway (navigate using only shadow paths)
  4. 4. Complete Memory Fragment 3: the backyard at night (final confrontation setup)
  5. 5. Return to the central play area and approach the figure for the true ending

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Fragments Summary

Fragment 1 โ€” Birthday: 5/7 candles via shadow; compartment for Portrait Found and lore note.

Fragment 2 โ€” Hallway: light behind you on the floor; move only inside your shadow to the exit.

Fragment 3 โ€” Backyard: fence dates (lore note 4); exit through gate sequence.

Ending 2: after all TVs, walk toward The Figure calmly (~3m) for the cutscene and credits.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips

โ–ธ The TV portal mechanic requires light to be aimed at the screen's center for 3 continuous seconds. If you move the light during activation, the timer resets.
โ–ธ Memory Fragment 2 (school hallway) is the hardest section. The rule is: ONLY walk where your shadow falls on the floor. If you step off your own shadow's path, the hallway resets. Use a single light source positioned behind you.
โ–ธ The candle-light puzzle in Fragment 1 requires matching the light intensity on the cake to a reference photo on the wall. Position the light fixture at the exact height of the cake โ€” too high or too low and the sensor rejects the input.
โ–ธ The entity in this chapter does not chase you in the traditional sense. It mirrors your movements โ€” when you move toward a door it moves toward you. To pass, you must turn your back to it and walk backward through the door.

๐Ÿ“บ Video

Subliminal โ€“ Full Game Walkthrough & ALL Endings (Demo)
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Subliminal โ€“ Full Game Walkthrough & ALL Endings (Demo)
โ† WaterWorks End Episode 1

โ“ FAQ

โ“ How do TV portals work? โ–พ
Within 2m, aim at screen center, hold still 3 seconds โ€” no movement or timer resets.
โ“ School hallway resets? โ–พ
Walk only on your shadow. Put the light on the floor behind you, do not carry it forward.
โ“ Birthday candles? โ–พ
Light at cake height; shadow exactly 2 candles so 5 stay lit to open the compartment.
โ“ Passing The Figure? โ–พ
Turn your back and walk backward through doors โ€” do not face it while crossing.