Overview

• PC Gamer and Polygon published complete solutions for Story, Hard, and Lost in the Fog, while PCGamesN currently details Hard with plans to expand.
• Coverage confirms the core mechanic: choose the correct scarecrow, pull its nail or Flash Card, then follow its indicated direction, with errors triggering attacks.
• Writers stress navigation hazards as the dense fog can loop progress or reset sections, with gusts of wind and scarecrow gestures marking the correct route.
• The puzzle appears early on the route to Rinko’s house in Ebisugaoka, with correct choices yielding Flash Cards or revealing articles that advance context.
• Guides note the first scarecrow’s sickle breaks easily, warn of combat after wrong picks, and highlight the Acupuncture Specialist achievement for a flawless run.