Diving headfirst into the world of Split Fiction requires and introduces the players to mental absorption via various puzzles. One of the most exciting puzzles that can be found in Split Fiction’s third chapter, Hopes of Spring, is that of a bird puzzle becoming a barrier to the players’ advancement. But alas! Through the use of the incredible ability of our heroines to transform, it will blow this puzzle wide open.
Triggering the Puzzle
In Split Fiction, trigger the quest for the bird puzzle by going to the precise spot where the puzzle is situated. This area can be found in the third chapter titled Hopes of Spring, which is accessible after completing previous chapters. Players must advance through the chapter until they reach a clearing marked by the sight of the three bird eggs, seesaw, and the oversized tree trunk. The visual distinction serves as an obvious indication that the puzzle is nearby.
The bird puzzle setup seems simple but is designed to deceive. Players see three bird eggs beside a locked door, one seesaw, and a big tree trunk placed before a locked tree cavern. The task is to somehow use the eggs, seesaw, and trunk to open the door. It seems impossible at face value to do so without other tools or clues. However, the game just requires the players to think outside the box regarding using their shapeshifting abilities.
Preparation Steps
The preparation of Mio and Zoe has to come before any solution is attempted. Mio has to transform into her Ape form to have the maximum strength to operate the seesaw from her end. Zoe changes to her Treant form so she can take control of the environment and move the big tree trunk.
Preparation also includes strategizing with regards to positioning the characters. For example, Mio would be positioned right near the seesaw with her strength at the ready. Meanwhile, Zoe also has to position right next to the log to pull back and hold down in place. This arrangement ensures that both characters are optimally located to act their parts in the co-action. Thus, besides putting the characters in place, it would be necessary to concentrate on how these actions should be timed to allow them to open the lock.
Step-by-Step Solution
- First off, Zoe assumes her Treant form and drags the log as far as it can be before it settles.
- Now it is time for the next step where Mio gets one of the bird eggs and puts it on the side of the seesaw closest to the locked door.
- After putting the egg, Mio now channels her Ape strength to bang down the opposite end of the seesaw. Doing so will throw the egg high into the air. Timing is important at this point because Zoe must let go of the log at that exact moment.
- Then the log swings in and smashes the locked door open, allowing players to continue on in the chapter.
What Happens Next?
It takes practice to get the timing of this whole sequence down, but when it works, it gives a sense of satisfaction. Players not just get the opportunity to move the chapter ahead but also get a bit of narrative in the story. After being launched and landing safely, a partially hatched bird egg begins the process of final hatching. This outcome ties back into the story, validating the notion that the puzzles represent an important part of narrative advancement.
Conclusion
The feeling of solving the bird puzzle in Split Fiction is just ecstatic. Now, you opened yet another door and understood the game design more deeply by combining brute force and environmental finesse. Using the inherent strengths of each character enables players to solve this intense puzzle and continue their journey in Hopes of Spring. Teamwork makes the dream work, and this dream is about a whole new world of puzzles waiting in Split Fiction.
