''Darkness Falls'': Walkthrough



Darkness Falls (2018-2019) is the fifth game set in the Elsaverse. Originally released in an episodic format, with 7 chapters divided into two incomplete seasons, the goal in this game is not to build a romantic relationship with the main female character, but to solve crimes playing as a detective from the Sangrive Police Department; in order to do so, players face several questioning, interview, and searching scenes. Completing them in the best way possible usually unlocks an achievement; other achievements are related to the way players choose Nathaniel Blake to behave around other characters. In the Ren'Py version of the game, released in 2021, players only need to get 7 out of the 10 possible achievements to unlock the bonus scene; originally, the bonus scene was part of the first season and could only be unlocked after getting all of the 7 achievements from those five chapters.

During the game, and especially during those first five chapters already mentioned, players have to choose how to treat Blake's new partner, Michelle Won, by picking answers from the usual triple-choice dialog menu. One of the first season's achievements, "Ep5 Consistency", is unlocked by consistently picking the same type of answer (either antagonistic, mysterious, or supportive) over the rest of the options right from the start of the game and till that fifth chapter. It's not hard to identify which answers fall into which category: the first one is always blunt and direct, the middle one is always neutral, and the third one is always respectful and supportive. So, to unlock this achievement, just choose your favorite type of answer and stick with it till the end (although you can pick another type of answer every once in a while, if you feel it's more fitting to the situation). Also, a couple of achievements, "Ep5 End" and "Ep7 Choice", are automatically unlocked just by reaching the end of those chapters, so they are not included in the walkthrough. This walkthrough will focus on how to get the rest of the achievements.

Please note that this walkthrough is designed for the Ren'Py version of the game, released in 2021; if you are playing the HTML original version, you may find more one-choice lines not mentioned here. Also, be aware that some steps described in the walkthrough require clicking on the picture; usually, hotspots are large and obvious enough.

Ep1
In order to unlock the "Ep1" achievement, players must get the two bonus points from this chapter.

First Bonus Point: click on the "Bakersfield Business Park" yellow sticky on the map before clicking on any other location.

Second Bonus Point: get all the info from Patrick Bower during his questioning. To achieve that, just keep alternating between asking him a question and motioning for Won to go.

Ep2
In order to unlock the "Ep2" achievement, players must get the two bonus points from this chapter.

First Bonus Point: gather all the evidence from the crime scene by performing these clicking sequences:
 * Vic's hand + suicide note on the table
 * Vic's chair + Vic's computer
 * Vic's neck + noose

Second Bonus Point: when entering Navicomm CEO's office, pick the option "Look down at the powder on his desk."

Ep3
In order to unlock the "Ep3" achievement, players must get the two bonus points from this chapter.

First Bonus Point: flirt with Eve, the Captain's admin:
 * (at the start of the chapter) "Hey Eve. How's my favorite admin today?"
 * (when coming back with Won) "Wave to Eve."

Second Bonus Point: get all the info from Morland Reyes during the interview. To achieve that, pick the following options after interviewing Jessica Springfield and Marc Anderson:
 * "We play dumb and lull him into a false sense of security."
 * "Thank you for meeting with us on such short notice, Mr. Reyes. I'm Nathaniel Blake, and this is my partner, Michelle Won. We're hoping you can help us with an investigation."
 * "I'm sorry to bring this to you. There was a noncredible witness who claims to have seen your son with the bomb. That seems farfetched to us, but we need to run down every potential lead."
 * "I have a daughter, yes."
 * "She followed in my footsteps and is a cop. I don't know that I had 'expectations,' but I do worry about her."
 * Take a quick glance at the bodyguard.

Ep4
In order to unlock the "Ep4" achievement, players must get the two bonus points from this chapter.

First Bonus Point: get a statement from the witness. To achieve that, pick the following option when talking to the prostitute: "Ma'am, we're homicide detectives. We're not interested in arresting prostitutes. Help us, and we'll let you go."

Second Bonus Point: accept Jannike's offer to have sex with her. To achieve that, pick the following options while Blake is driving home:
 * Offer a ride home.
 * "Yes."

Ep5 Detective
In order to unlock this achievement, players must pick the following options when talking to witnesses and other people:
 * (after visiting Sofia): "I agree. I asked those questions to help the sister feel better about our investigation."
 * (at El Cuerpo nightclub): "Relax Mr. Dreyerson. We're not here for you."
 * (talking to the limo driver): "Mr. Jones, help us stop him and he won't kill anyone else, ever again."

Ep6 Thorough
In order to unlock this achievement, players must get all of the clues from Anju's bedroom, but first they need to make her grandma trust Blake and Won. Pick the following options upon arriving at their apartment (the previous conversation with Won is irrelevant in terms of achievements): Then, in Anju's bedroom, click on these spots:
 * "Yes. The official 48-hour policy is frustrating for us as well. You must be beyond yourself with worry."
 * "She works at this time every Friday?"
 * "Do you know the name of the firm she works for?"
 * "Have you ever been to your granddaughter's work?"
 * "Mrs. Balasubramanium, has Anju said anything about troubles at work? Has anyone threatened her?"
 * Look in the drawers.
 * Look in the dresser. (right side of the screen)
 * Check the blue and yellow outfit.
 * Check out the shoeboxes.
 * Look at the picture of the boy.
 * Notice the lipstick.
 * Look at her desk.
 * Point to something on the floor.
 * Glance down Won's shirt. (Just because.)
 * Investigate the laptop.
 * "Let's try the name of the boy whose poster she kissed."
 * "I agree. Let's go."

Ep7 Attentive
In order to unlock this achievement, players must get all of the info from witnesses at the frat house, and then pick at first try the right girl to visit. So, first, pick the following options upon arriving at the frat house: Then, after visiting Rollerblade's home, you'll pictures of si different girls. Just pick the girl in the middle of the bottom row, and don't forget to keep playing until the very end (after making the last choice) to unlock the "Ep7 Choice" achievement.
 * "Was there anything else?"
 * "And where was Brian Case?"
 * "Is there anything you can tell us that is relevant to Brian Case?"
 * "We'll talk to her next."
 * "We'd like to know about Brian Case."