If you’re looking for a bit of Tim Burton in your next point-and-click RPG, look no further than Children of Silentown. This charming and beautifully drawn puzzler has all of his hallmarks, being darkly playful and comedic while never losing its melancholic, sinister overtones. At the end of the game’s second chapter, your mom disappears, so something has to be done to find her. Below you’ll find ourChildren of Silentownchapter three walkthrough, as your investigation begins.
How to make Miss Olivia’s tea in Children of Silentown
After Miss Olivia asks you to make some tea,grab some cookiesfrom the table thengo to thespice cabinet under the stairs. Complete the three jigsaw puzzles (above) toget the tea leaves, then grab thesaucepanfrom the wall and use it on thewater buttin the bottom right corner of the room andput the pan on the fire.
Once hot,add the tea to the potand give it to Miss Olivia. She still won’t talk though, souse Song of the Childrenon her. Once you’ve completed the puzzle (above) she’ll tell you the story about your mother and her when they were young, and your investigation can begin.
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You need to walk around town talking to people togather clues. The clues themselves aren’t important for puzzles, but you’ll need to find all 10 to complete your investigation. Head out of the house into the town square and towards thebakery. Silver is on guard outside and won’t let you pass. If youuse Song of the Children on Silver, he’ll tell you that if you find his gift that has disappeared, he’ll let you pass. Talk to him some more to find out that the gift is aBakery Paddle.
How to learn Mum’s Song
Talk to theold lady by the riverat the south of the square to get a clue, thenuse Song of the Childrenon her to get another. Now head to the area behind thebarnand grab the rake that is leaning against the back wall. Talk to thecrazy old ladyhere, which will completeMom’s Song.
This unlocks a way of gaining memories from inanimate objects by singing to them, which jogs the memory of people nearby about something from their past.Use Mom’s Songon thehopscotchnumbers next to the crazy old lady to witness a vision of two girls playing. Head back towards the town square but on the way jump through the windowinto the barn. You’ll see a sack moving on the top shelf.Use Mom’s Songon themoving sackand complete the puzzle to reveal Blue’s hiding place, then have a talk with him.
How to open the toolbox
Head east into thefarmer’s fieldandtalk to the farmerto get a clue. Search thebeehivesto find arusty key. Head back to thebarnand use the rusty key to open the toolbox to get ahookand ahammer. Go back to thefarmer’s fieldand use the hammer on therabbit hutchesto release them. This makes the farmer leave as he chases after the rabbits, allowing you to search the rest of the field in peace.
Walk into the field andexamine the scarecrowto get thebakery peelgift you’ve been looking for. Head back to where Silver is on guard outside the bakery andgive the peel to Silver. He will now allow you to walk past him any time, so head to the end of the alleyway west andtalk to Ravento get your next clue. Red and Black are racing animals against each other. An initial conversation with them won’t do much good, but if you thenbeat both Red and Blackin an animal race you will gain a clue from each. Black will also suggest yougo and speak to Bluein the barn again, which will get you your next clue.
How to free the woodworker’s dog
Go back to thewoodworker’s workshopand useMom’s Songon thewoodworker’s hatwhich is on the ground next to his dog (puzzle above). It seems that the dog wants to be set free so it can go to find the woodworker. If you now head back tobehind the barn, you’ll find the old woman has gone, which means that you cantake the crateshe was sitting on.
Go to thefarmer’s fieldanduse the crate on the cherry treeto get abranch full of cherries. Take the branch and go to speak to your best friendSunnyin the town square. She has the shears you need to cut the string and free the woodworker’s dog but needs to find something to do to make her mom believe that she isn’t slacking off after she gives them to you.Give her the rakeso she can gather leaves and she’ll trade them for hershears. Go back to thewoodworker’s workshopand free the dog by cutting the rope with the shears. As the dog wanders off,pick up the ropeyou just cut.
How to get into Miss Olivia’s Garden
Go back into the town square andtalk to Sunnyabout thestrange guy in the south of the square. Now go back and talk to him. He’ll talk a little about gardening, after which you’ll be able to sing your songs near him. UseSong of the Childrenon the strange guyand repair his thoughts (above). You’ll find out that his favorite flower is the cobalt-colored Thibescus.
Combine the rope and hookin your inventory to create agrappling hook. Leave the square to the south past the old lady and then use the grappling hook on thewall of Miss Olivia’s garden. Once inside, grab theblue Thibescus flowerin the plant pot near the back and take it to the strange guy in the square. After hearing his story, useMom’s Song on the plantonce he puts it on the table. After you complete the puzzle (above) he’ll tell you about his lost sister, which contains another clue. And with that, you’ll have the last piece of evidence you need.
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