A spoiler-light walkthrough of the three puzzles most likely to stall your playthrough — without ruining the atmosphere.

The Long Quiet leans on atmosphere over signposting, and a few of its puzzles can bring a playthrough to a halt. This guide keeps spoilers to a minimum while nudging you past the three most common sticking points.

In each case the answer is in the environment rather than an inventory menu. When you feel stuck, stop searching and start listening — the sound design is doing more work than you think.