Navigating the eerie corridors of the Shimizu Residence in Silent Hill f presents players with intricate brainteasers, none more crucial than the My Room crest puzzle. Blocking access to Hinako's bedroom, this challenge requires players to locate hidden crests and decipher symbolic riddles written on nearby scrolls. Understanding how to align these key items is essential for progressing through the game's mysterious narrative.
Finding the Required Crests
Before attempting to solve the door mechanism, players must explore the three sections of the Shimizu Residence to retrieve three specific crest plates. The Scales Crest is earned by solving the balance puzzle in the second residence section, while the White Bird and Fox Crest is retrieved after finishing the photo puzzle in the first section. To obtain the final Black Bird and Sword Crest, players must find a block of wax in Hinako's room, melt it down in the kitchen stove, and use the hidden key inside to unlock the bird-marked door.
Deciphering the Clues for Ending 1
Once all the crests are gathered and installed into the bedroom door mechanism, a scroll on the adjacent wall provides the necessary arrangement clues. On a standard first playthrough, the clue references a battle between the Sword and the Fox happening upon scales beneath the heavens. Because the sun rises in the east behind the Fox and sets behind the Sword in the west, place the Fox on the right slot and the Sword on the left slot. The Heavens plate is positioned at the top, while the Scales plate must be flipped over to its blank side and set at the bottom to represent destroyed scales.
Adjusting Solutions for New Game Plus Endings
For players attempting alternative routes in New Game Plus, the riddle on the scroll changes to reflect different story branches. In the route for Ending 2, the Fox reigns supreme over the defeated Sword, requiring the Fox at the top, the Black Bird on the right, the Scales on the left, and a blank plate facing the bottom. Players pursuing Ending 3 must place the Sword at the top, the Scales on the right, the White Bird on the left, and a blank face on the bottom.
Key Mechanics to Remember
A vital aspect of solving the My Room puzzle is remembering that both the Scales and Heavens plates can be flipped over to reveal completely blank surfaces. Many riddles specifically hint at destruction or non-existence, signaling to the player that a blank side must be exposed in the slot. Double-checking the orientation of each plate before confirming your choice ensures smooth entry into Hinako's room without unnecessary trial and error.
