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In this atmospheric and wonderfully quirky indie game,Death’s Doorhas players assume control of a tiny crow who works as a reaper at the Reaping Commission Headquarters. When their latest reaping assignment goes awry, players must track down the lost soul and battle against monsters along the way.
Perfect for fans ofZelda, Acid Nerve expertly takes advantage of the isometric camera view to slyly hide secrets from the player. These include Shrines where players canupgrade their healthandmagic capacity, as well as Soul Orbs, which contribute greatly to the player’s in-game currency that can be spent on upgrades for the crow’s combat and movement. However, these aren’t the only things hidden in the world ofDeath’s Door.
Players can live out their corvid dreams by collecting Shiny Things, and while they are considered collectibles, some of them tie into quests or secret encounters. Here is where players can find all 24 Shiny Things inDeath’s Door.
Location:Urn Witch’s Ceramic Manor
Spell requirement:None
When exiting the door that opens into the Urn Witch’s Ceramic Manor, players should see a small gap in the wall to the immediate right of the door (leading to the left side of the manor). Stepping into this space will lead the little crow upa small elevator and into the ballroom.
There is a mini-boss fight in the ballroom that will prevent players from reaching the Old Engagement Ring if they have not already beaten this enemy. Once the encounter is over, a ladder will drop at the back of the ‘arena’ that players can climb up to reach the rafters above the ballroom. They should be sure to tread carefully across the rafters as it is easy to fall off and there will also be enemies that spawn up there too.
Players will need to proceed across the rafters to reach the other side, where they’ll be able to find the Old Engagement Ring nestled in a small set of shelves.
Location:The Lost Cemetery
Spell requirement:Flame
Below the doorway to the Hall of Doors (from the Lost Cemetery), players will see a small building with an enemy patrolling on the roof. There is an entrance to the building that players can simply walk into, but they will find their progress is blocked by cobwebs.
Using the Flame spell, the reaper will be able to clear the cobwebs and reveal the path to another chamber where the Old Compass can be found.
This Shiny Thing can be foundabove the Mausoleumwhere players will meet Steadhone, the Gravedigger, and is directly south of the Grey Crow’s location. There is a convenient coffin lid for the player to walk up to reach the ledge, where the Incense is sitting, ready for the taking.
This is one of the first instances of the camera being used to obscure paths from the player.
To the south of the Hall of Doors (from the Lost Cemetery) where a number of enemies are patrolling, there is a small building with a green roof. As the player approaches this structure,the camera angle will change and reveal an entrance.
The Undying Blossom is found on the ground as the player walks into the newly exposed room.
From the doorway, players should take the door to the east (the right side of the manor) and look for a single chair in front of a lit fireplace. If the player has not already explored this section, they will need to destroy a pot and defeat the enemy that appears, which will open the gate on the opposite side of the room.
Exiting through this door will take players out into a hallway, wherethe Flame spell will need to be used to light a lantern. A ladder will then appear at the back of the hallway, which leads the little crow to the rafters above the hallway. The Old Photograph can be found on the other side of these rafters.
Location:The Urn Witch’s gardens
Spell requirement:Hookshot
To find the Sludge-Filled Urn, players should head to the fountain in the middle of the Urn Witch’s gardens (north-east of the door) and make their way west. Players will then need tofind a small gap in the hedgealong the perimeter of the next area and shuffle their way through the bushes and climb the ladder up a pillar.
There is an anchor across the way that can be latched onto by using the Hookshot ability. Once across, the player should see a conveniently placedgray drain cover on the ground, but it is not immediately obvious what needs to be done here. The tiny crow canperform a plunging attackwhile falling, which players should execute over the drain so that they land in an underground tunnel.
From here, they’ll simply need to follow the tunnels until another drain cover is reached and then exit. There will be an encounter with several waves of enemies here that are blocking the way to the Sludge-Filled Urn and must be defeated before players can continue onwards.
Location:En route to the Stranded Sailor from the Lost Cemetery
While the player is traveling towards the Stranded Sailor for the first time, they will come across a waterfall anda ledge that is inaccessible without the Hookshot. Players can grapple onto the anchor across the way and travel over the gap between the two ledges, where they will find the Token of Death.
Location:South of the entrance to the Urn Witch’s Ceramic Manor
Although the player will not need a spell to obtain this Shiny Thing, theywill need to have collected the Old Photographbeforehand to solve the puzzle.
West of the fire pit in the Estate of the Urn Witch is the Garden of Love where the next collectible is hidden. Players will find a formation of pots arranged on a chessboard, which must be broken in a specific order to reveal the path to the Rusty Garden Trowel. Luckily for players that have been diligent in their search for shiny things, when inspecting the Old Photograph, players canrotate it to find the puzzle solution on the back(or use this handy guide with the image above).
Players should be careful not to break other pots while completing the puzzle as this will force them to start over again. They should either usethe Rogue Daggersfor the short-range or the Bow for a more precise shot.
Location:The Stranded Sailor
Directly south of Pothead’s tent, players will find asecret passage that will lead to the Captain’s Log. They should head down the stairs from the main hub area of the Stranded Sailor, to the right of the door, where there are wooden arches and lanterns hanging. Once there, they’ll be able to enter a cavern in the mountainside and follow the path around to the hidden area and the Captain’s Log.
Location:Throne of the Frog King
This Shiny Thing is available to the player immediately aftertheydefeat the Frog King. They’ll simply need to walk to the other end of the boss arena to find a ladder, where the Giant Arrowhead can be found.
