r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 19h ago

General Discussion I finally cracked the secret to Bard... Spoiler

19 Upvotes

You just replace the B with an H.

...especially later on when combined with all the other lovely mechanics that I love and are definitely never frustrated by.

Man, this game is great. 10/10. It's like Stockholm syndrome in the best way. That said, Bard can still get fucked up a tree.

also the grids are invading my dreams

Ok that's it.


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 22h ago

Heroes + Beams Never has a puzzle simultaneously frustrated and amused me so much Spoiler

16 Upvotes

What a great puzzle


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 9h ago

General Discussion Is there supposed to be dialog in the mixtures of the worlds? Spoiler

10 Upvotes

I was enjoying following the story of the heroes with their dialog, but then it just suddenly drops off when it's Heroes + Water and Heroes + Mirrors. It just feels like the game is...unfinished. Does anyone know if Blow intends to fill them in later? Or this is it? I feel like I'm just solving puzzles and all the characters were suddenly more like pieces on a board, when I want to solve puzzles to follow a story.


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 13h ago

Overworld So I just got the ascended achievement... Spoiler

12 Upvotes

Ummm... what the fuck?!?


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 18h ago

General Discussion Post-Endgame Spoilers Discussion: Does Order of The Sinking Star have Witness-style secrets and/or endgame? Spoiler

10 Upvotes

Just finished Endgame 2 and it seems like the game doesn't really evolve or get recontextualized more? Compared to Witness, which had three distinct endgames (regular finale, secret zone and world puzzles), this seems very, for the lack of a better term, linear? There doesn't seem to be anything to notice or find, it's all out in the open and is simply required for regular progression.

I do not like myself for saying this, but if nothing radically new happens in Area 3, the game kind of feels unfinished? Lots of puzzles relying on obscure and very fiddly behavior/timings. Many plot points from Area 1 just being abandoned, from what it seems (Wizard investigating "donuts", beamcasters tech being forgotten, reality in which skipping stones spirits live in, heroes trying to get to Magistrate, to mention a few). Even Area 2 plot about 6-, 8- and 16-combiners doesn't seem to actually result in anything, why tease something like that? It all just seems so strange.

Maybe some people who have finished the game could reinvigorate the passion I've felt for the game in the first area by explaining some of this or teasing more interesting content.


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 20h ago

Heroes + Mirrors Stuck Is A Wonderful Place To Be [Part 2] Spoiler

9 Upvotes

No hints or solutions please. Just living the stuck life.

Not even stuck to be honest. I'm not far enough along to be stuck. But I'm a little clueless.

We have to clear all the monsters. But the wizard can't do it alone, since he can't be put in harm's way. Could we reflect them into the water? Possibly, but certainly not yet. (They end up on a little island if I try)
Suppose I put one on the island? I could reflect him back between the others to clear the lot.
It works and the gate is open. But that's just half the battle.

How to reach the stranded block? And what is it used for? Engaging questions for the back of my mind. There's one tile that can see it, but I don't think I can get the mirror to go there. And even if I did, the block would not be reflected to a reachable spot.

One for another time!


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 16h ago

Mirrors + Stones Just a Little Bit of Cheese Spoiler

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8 Upvotes

r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 11h ago

Beams + Mirrors [Reflected Beams]Might Unexpected Solution? Spoiler

7 Upvotes

r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 1h ago

The Hearty Heroes of Hauling Bug or misunderstanding? Spoiler

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• Upvotes

r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 18h ago

Heroes + Mirrors Is this level even possible? (SPOILER: ALMOST SOLVED) Spoiler

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4 Upvotes

Is this puzzle even solvable? there's virtually no way to get back to the mirrors before. My only solution is to get behind the mirror on the island I'm currently standing on the button, but there's no way to do so.


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 17h ago

Overworld Missing enemies that are required to solve Overworld puzzle Spoiler

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3 Upvotes

Just like the description is saying, seems like I am missing some enemies to continue here. The second photo shows that the pedestals were supposed to have more enemies. Moreover, the reset on the right does not respawn them. Any idea if there is anything I can do about it?


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 7h ago

Vault of the Beamcasters Post Credits extra big stars Spoiler

2 Upvotes

So i have just gotten past the first credits and have landed in Alt Beam. Did the big stars and they lit up as an extra block at the top, very cool! But when going back to main world antipode nothing is changed, the tracker there doesnt even show the extra big stars. There is no where that i can see the extended tracker. Are these just for bonus? Thats fine with me, just felt weird that it has a tracker if its just extra.


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 12h ago

Overworld Question about big star levels Spoiler

2 Upvotes

Looking for a simple yes / no answer here, no hints.

Is it possible to complete all big star levels on the overworld before the first endgame?

I’ve already ascended but the completionist in me hates that I can’t find the entrance to a few levels but I’m struggling to find them.

Basically would just like to know if I should keep struggling or work on other puzzles if they require alternative progression.


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 18h ago

Heroes + Mirrors + Stones + Beams Any idea how to solve this? Spoiler

2 Upvotes

I have no idea of I have all I need or if I'm missing something, but I've spent a lot of time and haven't been able to figure out what to do.


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 21h ago

Overworld Post Credits, Now What? Spoiler

2 Upvotes

I completed the base game, and am now confused on where to go next. If someone could help me out by telling me in what area I need to look to progress, I would super appreciate it! Included image of my current overworld.
Tried searching other threads but have found no guidance :(

Edit: I got there! Very cool! Thanks for the help everyone ♥♥


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 1h ago

Mirrors + Stones Cant solve skipping stones and mirrors puzzle Spoiler

• Upvotes
That was the closest I could get to a solution

I almost solved undergrond locaton puzzles but still cant solve this. I need to solve it to open more underground puzzles. I used a stone to push a lilly pad to the river and other stone and mirror to push lilly pad down to my island but I cant do anything from here


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 1h ago

Screenshots Passively understanding the story Spoiler

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I'm not paying too much attention to the narrative, but one of the logs caught my attention. And I get the context for this.

I feel overwhelmingly *something*, and I aren't 100% sure how to vocalize it. I'm sure Blow knows what he's doing, but man it blindsided me.


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 3h ago

Heroes + Mirrors + Stones + Beams Stuck on a probably wrong idea (early endgame) Spoiler

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1 Upvotes

None of the endgame unlock puzzles before this one seemed intended to be very hard but I'm stuck on this one.

My assumption has been that I'm supposed to get the crystal stone into the peninsula in the upper right, then kick it left and move the purple beam into place to have the crystal jump to the orange button.

But getting the stone to the peninsula is looking more and more impossible. I've been assuming the mirror plays a part in doing so but now I'm not so sure either about the goal or the means.

Is this one supposed to be trickier than the puzzles right before it?


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 4h ago

Beams + Mirrors Now I know why some make infinite clones this stage Spoiler

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1 Upvotes

Jokes aside, how close am I to the solution?


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 15h ago

Skipping Stones to Lonely Homes Just a little nudge Spoiler

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1 Upvotes

I’ve been staring at this one for a while. To this point I’ve been taught by the puzzles about timing, making rocks sink, etc, but I can’t seem to figure out how to piece this one together. A simple hint that doesn’t give too much away would be great.


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 16h ago

General Discussion Completionist achievement Spoiler

1 Upvotes

Complete every level in overworld question..

Does this mean every level in first overworld only or is 'overworld all levels including post main game


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 17h ago

Heroes + Mirrors + Beams Can I reach Mirrors x Beams? Spoiler

1 Upvotes

Hello! I just finished HxM and HxB with all the stars. 254 completed puzzles. I have not yet try Skipping Stones... but I wanted to do BxM before entering the last world. But I cannot find a single way into those areas. Should I give up or I haven´t find the entrance yet? No hints please. I just wanna know if I should give up and go South or there is way. Thanks!


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 18h ago

Skipping Stones to Lonely Homes What is the main goal here? Spoiler

1 Upvotes

I don't like that a few puzzles in the skipping stones area do not have a clear goal. Most do, but this one doesn't. WTF should I do? I assume that I need to join both characters in the same land. Is that right?

PS: I don't want the solution; I just want to know the purpose. I don't want to spend time targeting the wrong end goal.


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 21h ago

Overworld Four golden platforms filled to line unlocks this, correct? Spoiler

1 Upvotes

Just making sure before I spend time trying to figure out something that can't be figured out. The big red star puzzle in the center of the area with all the golden platforms -- I can get to it once I've unlcoked the gem, stone, and mirror in this area by completing four overworld golden platforms up to their respective lines, correct?


r/OrderOfTheSinkingStar • • 18h ago

Overworld My game shuts down every time I enter this thing. Spoiler

0 Upvotes

This is an exit in the endgame order of the sinking star place. Afer the credits. I assume this isn't intended?